The Western United Weekly Wrap is a quick-fire around the grounds summary of results from our NPL3 men’s and NPLW women’s teams.
This report sums up the games from the weekend ending Monday, 20 June 2021.
NPL 3 – Western United Academy Teams
Our NPL teams restarted their campaign against Box Hill United – a rematch of their round 1 fixture.
The seniors were defeated for the first time this season, going down 1-0 at Wembley Park.
The Under 21’s took an early lead against Box Hill but were ultimately defeated 2-1.
NPL 3 vs Box Hill United
Final score: 1-0 loss
NPL 3 Under 21’s vs Box Hill United
Final score: 2-1 loss
WUFC goal scorers: G.Greer 4′
NPLW – Calder United FC
Our Under 19’s headed to Heidelberg to bounce back after a few losses and a Covid lockdown. The game started very evenly with both teams displaying a competitive style of play. Going into half-time at 0-0 it was Calder that came out of the break with the edge when Stella produced the first goal of the game at the 66” minute.
Calder took control from that moment going on to score the second in the 81st minute with a goal from Cappola and going on to secure the game with a 2-0 win.
The Calder senior girls creating all the chances in the first half of their match but could not find the back of the net.
The only goal of the game was scored by Heidelberg in the 71st minute which was enough to see out the 1-0 result.
Both senior teams prepare for a clash at home this Saturday against rivals Bulleen Lions.
NPLW Senior team
Final score: 0-1
Goal scorers: Nil
NPLW Girls Under 19’s team
Calder United U19 team
Final score: 2-0
Goal scorers: Stella 66′, Cappola 81′
UPCOMING MATCH DETAILS
NPL Seniors
Western United vs Melbourne Victory
Sunday, 27 June
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Epping Stadium
Under 21’s
Details as above with kick-off at 1:00pm.
Click here for Western United’s 2021 NPL 3 fixture.
NPLW Senior team
Calder United vs FC Bulleen
Sunday, 27 June
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Keilor Park Recreation Reserve
NPLW Girls Under 19’s team
Details as above with kick-off at 12:45pm.
Click here for Calder United’s 2021 NPLW fixture.
