The Weekly Wrap
The Western United weekend wrap up is a quick-fire around the grounds summary of results from our NPL 3 men’s and NPLW women’s teams.
This report sums up the games from the weekend ending Sunday 2 May 2021.
Western United Academy Teams
The NPL sides had a big weekend, taking on Melbourne City for the first time on Friday night at ABD Stadium.
In two richly entertaining clashes, the Under 21 team went down 3-1 to the table-topping City team, before the senior side played out a pulsating 3-3 draw, promoting themselves to second on the table.
NPL 3 Under 23’s team
Final score: 3-3
Goal scorers: N. Milanovic (1’, 79’), R. Bozinovski (38’).
NPL 3 Under 21’s team
Final score: 1-3 defeat
Goal scorer: A. Walatee (63’).
NPLW – Calder United FC
It had been a brilliant campaign for the Calder United women so far, and that continued with a hugely successful afternoon on Saturday against Heidelberg United.
There were nine goals scored and none conceded as the Under 19’s ran out convincing 4-0 winners, followed by a 5-0 thumping for the seniors highlighted by a Mindy Barbieri hat-trick on her return to the side after W-League duties.
It means both teams sit at the top of their respective tables. The Under 19’s remain perfect through the first four games of the season, while the seniors are top on goal difference ahead of FV Emerging’s game against Box Hill to finish the round.
NPLW Senior team
Final score: 5-0 win
Goal scorers: A. Sinclair (7’, 37’), M. Barbieri (61’, 75’, 89’).
NPLW Girls Under-19’s team
Final score: 4-0
Goal scorers: A. Cerne (2), M. Matthews (2).
Upcmoming Match Details
The NPL men will visit Springvale White Eagles on Friday night with the senior team looking to preserve their undefeated record so far.
Calder United will also be away but will have to wait until next Monday to take to the pitch again when they meet Bulleen Lions at the Veneto Club.
NPL 3 Round 7 Match Details
Seniors (Under 23’s)
Springvale White Eagles vs Western United
Friday, 7 May
Kick-off: 8:30pm
Serbian Sports Centre, Keysborough
Under 21’s
Details as above with kick-off prior to senior team at 6:15pm
Click here for Western United’s 2021 NPL 3 fixture.
NPLW Round 5 – Calder United Match Details
NPLW Senior Team
Bulleen Lions vs Calder United
Monday, 10 May
Kick-off: 8.15pm
Veneto Club – David Barro Stadium, Bulleen
NPLW Girls Under 19’s team
Details as above with kick-off prior to senior team at 6:15pm
Click here for Calder United’s 2021 NPLW fixture.
