Round 11 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Women’s

Some important fixtures headline round 11 of the PlayStation 4 NPL NSW Women’s competition this weekend.

North Shore Mariners v Emerging Jets           

At Northbridge Oval on Sunday afternoon, the North Shore Mariners host the Emerging Jets.

Drew Taylor’s side snapped a three game losing streak last time out in emphatic fashion, smashing six passed a hapless Spartans outfit.

With the second half of the season underway, Taylor will be hoping Chloe Logarzo can help lead the side to a finals position.

The Jets are back in action following last week’s NTC challenge and after their surprise victory last time they played, they’ll be hoping for the same this time.

Blacktown Spartans v Football NSW Institute

Blacktown Football Park will see the Blacktown Spartans taking on the Football NSW Institute.

Four games on the bounce without victory for Paul Costantini’s team and the alarm bells are starting to ring for his under strength team.

Points are imperative for the Spartans despite the gap between themselves and fourth place being only three points.

After a successful undefeated run in the NTC Championships, the Institute move into this game full of confidence.

Princess Ibini-Isei and co will find this a perfect opportunity to take advantage of a wounded Spartans outfit.

Illawarra Stingrays v Marconi Stallions

The Illawarra Stingrays will play host to the Marconi Stallions on Sunday at JJ Kelly Park.

Two straight losses for the South Coast side would not have gone down well with both the coaching and playing staff.

They’ve dropped to third on the ladder and will need to pick up all three points as they start to close the gap on the leaders.

It will be a different Stallions outfit the Rays face this week, one full of confidence and ready to continue their run.

Three straight wins has put the Bossley Park side only two points out of finals football and Stephen Neligan will be eager for his girls to continue their form.

The first result between the two was a 5-0 white wash for the Stingrays but the Stallions will be out to set the record straight.

Sydney University v North West Sydney Koalas

It’s 1v2 at Sydney University Football Ground as Sydney University take on the North West Sydney Koalas.

Building up their form again, Heather Garriock’s team will look to head back to the top of the table with victory and take a stranglehold on the Premiership.

Their defence is key and has been impeccable this season, keeping seven of eight clean sheets so far this campaign.

Going about their business quietly so far this year, Stephen Peters’ side has really built on from the Pre Season Cup success.

Three straight wins sees them move to the top of the table and suffering only two defeats they’ll be confident they can ruffle some feathers on Sunday.

The Koalas are yet to beat Uni this year, including the Cup final loss, but victory here could really put them in the driver’s seat for the Premiership.

Macarthur Rams v Manly United

An enticing clash takes place at Lynwood Park as the Macarthur Rams welcome Manly United.

It seems it’s time for the ‘six-pointers’ to come into play and Sunday’s game could be just that.

The Rams have been too inconsistent so far this season and were soundly beaten by the Koalas last week.

Norm Boardman will need the likes of Leena Khamis and captain Renee Rollason to step up to the plate and help guide the team to another finals appearance.

A renaissance of sorts at Cromer Park has seen the girls from Manly finally start putting a run of results together.

They’re on a five match undefeated run, winning their last four in a row and have shot up the ladder into sixth place.

Victory here could see United move into the top four.

It was tight last time the two met as the Rams came away with a comeback 2-1 win.