LIONS WOMEN DOMINATE SOUTHS UNITED AT LUXURY PAINTS STADIUM TO PROGRESS TO THE KAPPA QUEENSLAND CUP GRAND FINAL
Goals from Tonia-Marie Rantucci, Alyssa Cox, and Meaghan McElligott saw our Lions Women progress to the Grand Final with a 4-1 victory at home.
Just like the last time we faced Souths United, our Lions Women got off to an immediate start. Tonia-Marie Rantucci volleyed home the opening goal, arriving at the back post to meet a lofted Alyssa Cox cross.
3′ | 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐀𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐋!!!
Tonia-Marie Rantucci volleys home the opening goal after a driving run and lofted cross from Alyssa Cox!!!
𝐋𝐈𝐎 1 – 0 𝐒𝐎𝐔#HeartPridePassion #KappaQueenslandCup
— Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 7, 2024
We kept our boots on the accelerator, continuing to create pressure as we searched for a second goal. Great interplay between Scarlett Premerl and Tonia-Marie Rantucci was proceeded by a floated Kaho Nakadate cross and a fine effort from Meaghan McElligott.
On the 25th minute, we broke the deadlock in style. A glorious threaded switch of play from Meaghan McElligott swung away from the defender and into the path of Alyssa Cox’s run. Alyssa cut inside deftly before dispatching a direct shot into the top left corner with composure. A beautiful goal.
25′ | 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐋𝐋𝐋!!!
Alyssa Cox cuts inside and picks the top left corner brilliantly after an outstanding threaded switch of play from Meaghan McElligott!!!
A beautiful goal 👏
𝐋𝐈𝐎 2 – 0 𝐒𝐎𝐔#HeartPridePassion #KappaQueenslandCup
— Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 7, 2024
Meaghan McElligott poked home the third goal on the brink of half-time. A smart set-piece from Mackenzie Nielsen created the chance, and our Lions Women entered the interval with a profound 3-0 lead.
44′ | 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐀𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐋!!!
Meaghan McElligott pokes home at the back post after a creative and well-worked set-piece!
𝐋𝐈𝐎 3 – 0 𝐒𝐎𝐔#HeartPridePassion #KappaQueenslandCup
— Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 7, 2024
Souths United stuck back immediately following the restart. A piercing strike rifled into the top left corner from the edge of the box sent a warning. We battled back and forth for fifteen minutes, but our strength prevailed, and Meaghan McElligott restored our three-goal margin with a sharp finish, which followed a brilliant first touch and release from Mariel Hecher!
59′ | 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐀𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐋!!!
Meaghan McElligott re-establishes our 3️⃣ goal lead after a quick touch and release from Mariel Hecher!
𝐋𝐈𝐎 4 – 1 𝐒𝐎𝐔#HeartPridePassion #KappaQueenslandCup
— Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 7, 2024
Tonia-Marie Rantucci had an audacious attempt saved, while Emily Clark made several notable saves as we held on to secure a 4-1 Semi-Final win at Luxury Paints Stadium. This result sees us into the Kappa Queensland Cup Grand Final, where we will face either MA Olympic or Gold Coast Knights.
MATCH DETAILS
Kappa Queensland Cup Semi-Final
Lions FC 4 – 1 Souths United
Luxury Paints Stadium, Richlands
NEXT MATCH
NPL Women 2024 Round #26
Lions FC vs. Sunshine Coast Wanderers
Luxury Paints Stadium, Richlands
