LIONS WOMEN TRIUMPH OVER OLYMPIC FC WITH A HIGH-TEMPO SECOND-HALF PERFORMANCE
Our Lions Women came out swinging in the second half, overcoming a stubborn Olympic FC defence with a 3-0 showcase.
It was a stiff first half on our return to Luxury Paints Stadium. Firm defending from the visitors prevented our Lions Women from creating too many opportunities.
Macey Edward created an early opportunity, skipping across the byline before forcing an awkward save with her low cross. Tonia-Marie Rantucci had a looping header blocked on the goal line before a follow-up strike was saved by the keeper.
Despite patiently trying to pick the lock, our Lions Women entered the interval at 0-0.
We started the second half with much higher intensity. After a tough fifteen minutes, we finally broke the deadlock through Meaghan McElligott. Setting the ball on the left of the box, Meg rifled a powerful shot into the top left corner with determination.
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Meaghan McElligott rifles a powerful shot into the top left corner to break the deadlock at last π₯
πππ 1 – 0 πππ#HeartPridePassion #NPLWQLD
β Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 2, 2024
Two minutes later, with a deadball on the left tip of the box, Mackenzie Nielsen did what Mackenzie Nielson does best: a beautiful freekick dragged carefully into the top left corner to double our advantage.
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Our Lions Women win a freekick, which means Mackenzie Nielsen has another goal π
A brilliant shot, guided into the top left corner with care.
πππ 2 – 0 πππ#HeartPridePassion #NPLWQLD
β Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 2, 2024
Meaghan McElligott made a strong challenge to recover possession, firing a snapshot at the keeper. Minutes later, she turned her defender with her back to goal and forced a brilliant save with a precise effort towards the bottom left corner.
Libby Cybulski made a crucial challenge to prevent a one-on-one, while several fine saves from the Olympic goalkeeper prevented Tonia-Marie Rantucci from etching her name onto the scoresheet.
Scarlett Premerl came close to scoring before Meaghan McElligott capitalised on a deflection and sliced home our third goal at the back post! A brilliant reaction after the break as our Lions Women left the field with a 3-0 victory.
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Meaghan McElligott pokes home at the back post to finalise a well-earned victory!
πππ 3 – 0 πππ#HeartPridePassion #NPLWQLD
β Lions F.C. (@lionsfc1) August 2, 2024
MATCH DETAILS
NPL Women 2024 Round #25
Lions FC 3 β 0 Olympic FC
Luxury Paints Stadium, Richlands
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NPL Women 2024 Round #26
Lions FC vs. Sunshine Coast Wanderers
Luxury Paints Stadium, Richlands
