KICKOFF vs ROUND 17 LILY HOMES STADIUM 3PM SUNDAY 1ST JULY 2018 CLUB WELCOME #NPLNSW lacktown City FC (BCFC) welcomes its In the Boys Youth League last weekend we were Bmembers, supporters, families and players away to Bonnyrigg White Eagles and it was a to our Round 17 fixture. We would also like to successful day in all grades. The U13’s won 4-0, welcome league leaders Sydney Olympic FC to the U14’s won 3-1, the U15’s won 3-0 and the our home ground of Lily Homes Stadium. U16’s won 2-0. We also take this opportunity to welcome In the Girls Conference League we took on former players and staff to our Back to our neighbours Mt Druitt Town Rangers last Blacktown Day and thank them for their weekend. Derby’s are always difficult and this contribution to our great club. was no different and the results at the end of the day were U14’s lost 0-1, U15’s drew 0-0 and The club is still leading the Club Championship the U17’s lost 0-2. In SAP, we also travelled out with APIA Leichardt and Sydney Olympic close to Belmore to take on Sydney Olympic FC. Our behind. The club will be looking to secure young boys and girls continue to play good maximum points today against a formidable football and more importantly develop and opposition. learn as footballers each week which is very pleasing for the club. Last weekend our senior teams took on Manly United FC at Cromer Park. The First Grade BCFC would like to pay special mention to our fixture finished 1-1 with Giorgio Speranza 2018 Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze corporate scoring the equaliser midway through the partners who are highlighted in today’s match second half. Mark Crittenden was honest in his day program. We would also like to thank our assessment saying “When you come to Manly individual player sponsors. Both Corporate & it’s always very tough. They’re a good side, and Individual player sponsorships are still available we have to share the spoils.” at the club. If you are interested in sponsoring the club, team or individual player please The First Grade round 14 catch-up game contact the Club by email at [email protected]. against Bonnyrigg White Eagles has been rescheduled for Wednesday July 4 at Bonnyrigg Finally, if you are looking for a drink or after Sports Club kicking off at 7:30pm. match meal the club highly recommends heading for a short 100m walk from the ground The Under 20’s had an opportunity to join to Lily’s Restaurant Bar and Function Centre. league leaders Sutherland Sharks at the top of the table after they lost to Sydney United 58 on #wherefootballbegins #backinblack Saturday night. Unfortunately, the opportunity was not taken and Manly United FC took all Kind Regards 3 points with a 2-1 win. The Under 18’s have Brett Seager proved to be a tough team to break down this Chairman season but Manly United once again showed up to play and earnt a 2 all draw. 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ABRAHAM, M. MCORIST, A. HOSNANI 4TH OFFICIAL: S. ANDREWS NPLNSW.COM.AU 1ST GRADE MATCH PREVIEW lacktown City will be driven to get out of Speranza offers an attacking outlet from the Btheir funk and return to the winners circle back line while also a solid presence in defence. with victory when they host league leaders He will make life difficult for Olympic’s wingers Sydney Olympic FC on Sunday. with his energetic performances. Mark Crittenden’s City side haven’t had a win Olympic striker Alejandro Sanchez netted his since May 19 and have slipped down the table 11th goal of the season last round and is hitting to fourth position. peak form just before the business end of the season. Against Olympic they will be out to prove their Championship credentials by stopping the His movement with and without the ball will Premiership favourites in their tracks. keep Blacktown’s defenders very busy all afternoon. Last round Blacktown’s struggles continued with a 1-1 draw on the road against Manly United. This is set to be a blockbuster clash between two of the competitions strongest teams. Olympic come into the game after snatching a narrow win against Marconi Stallions at Lambert Park. Right back Giorgio Speranza has been a consistent name on the Blacktown team sheet throughout all their successful seasons and he remains one of the first players picked. 1ST GRADE - NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Sydney Olympic FC 16 11 3 2 29 14 15 36 2 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 16 10 2 4 37 17 20 32 3 Sydney United 58 FC 16 8 2 6 25 19 6 26 4 Blacktown City FC 15 7 4 4 22 14 8 25 5 Wollongong Wolves FC 16 6 4 6 17 26 -9 22 6 Marconi Stallions FC 16 5 5 6 20 25 -5 20 7 Rockdale City Suns FC 16 6 2 8 29 35 -6 20 8 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 16 5 4 7 24 24 0 19 9 Manly United FC 16 4 6 6 22 25 -3 18 10 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 15 5 3 7 22 32 -10 18 11 Sutherland Sharks FC 16 5 2 9 21 25 -4 17 12 Sydney FC 16 3 3 10 20 32 -12 12 5 MATCH REVIEWS #NPLNSW Manly United FC 1 – Blacktown City FC 1 at Cromer Park Manly United and Blacktown City shared the points after an intriguing 1-1 draw at Cromer Park on Sunday afternoon. In what was very much a game of two halves, Manly should have led by more than a single Dylan Macallister goal at the break. However a second half Blacktown resurgence saw the visitors pull one back through Giorgio Speranza, before almost snatching an unlikely victory. In a high quality contest, both sides experienced lengthy periods of possession but were unable to effectively capitalise upon chances created. Both clubs are now four weeks without a win, but were provided with plenty of positives to focus on heading into the business end of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season. Sydney Olympic FC 2 – Marconi Stallions 1 at Lambert Park An Alejandro Sanchez double has helped Sydney Olympic FC to a 2-1 victory against Marconi Stallions at Lambert Park on Saturday. The Spaniard struck in both halves as Olympic held out a determined Stallions outfit to stretch their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Olympic were rewarded for a positive start to the match when Sanchez fired a brilliant shot from the edge of the box into the net after 21 minutes to open the scoring. Marconi snatched an equaliser on halftime as Sean O’Connell’s quick thinking helped him tap home Marko Jesic’s missed penalty after it rebounded off the cross bar. However it wasn’t to be for the visitors as Sanchez found his second of the match to give Olympic the win and take him to the top of the Golden Boot standings with 11 for the season. 6 NPLNSW.COM.AU TEAM OF THE WEEK 01: LARGE USE: OVER 150MM WIDE This logo has a smaller ‘®’ symbol FOOTBALL NSW WOULD LIKE TO THANK THEIR SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT 02: SMALL USE: 55MM - 150MM WIDE This logo has a larger ‘®’ symbol 7 2018 – Blacktown City FC Men’s NPL First Grade Squad 10 2018 – Blacktown City FC Men’s NPL First Grade Squad 11 ROUND OF 32 Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne City FC Northcote City FC v Devonport Strikers Port Melbourne Sharks SC v APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC Lions FC v Olympic FC Heidelberg United FC v Charlestown City Blues FC Gwelup Croatia SC v Adelaide Comets Canberra FC v Broadmeadow Magic FC Cairns FC v Armadale SC Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC v Hakoah East Sydney FC Avondale FC v Marconi Stallions FC Hellenic Athletic Club v Western Sydney Wanderers FC Gold Coast Knights FC v Newcastle Jets Bentleigh Greens SC v Wellington Phoenix Rockdale City Suns FC v Sydney FC Note: Dates, venues and kick-off times will be announced early next week.