Macarthur Rams, who had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Northern Tigers in Round 7 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, are still top of the ladder – but by just one point from Sydney Olympic.
The Northern Tigers fought back after the Rams went to a 2-0 lead on Sunday evening at North Turramurra Recreational Area.
Having secured a well-earned draw against APIA Leichhardt in Round 6, the Tigers returned home to North Turramurra with a solid platform against the league-leading Rams.
Macarthur opened the scoring in the 37th minute after Chrystal Duggan’s deflected shot from just outside the box found its way to Miku Sunaga, with the dynamic attacker displaying plenty of composure in taking on the ball and finishing it into the bottom left corner.
The Rams then doubled their lead in the 44th minute when Bronte Trew coolly dispatched a penalty into the bottom corner.
Barely a minute later, the Tigers would earn themselves a penalty after Olivia Cartwright was taken down just inside the box.
Captain Lily McMahon then stepped up to confidently place the ball into the back of the net with ease, giving her side a way back in to the match as a result.
In a moment that sent the home crowd wild, Nicola Dominikovich would equalise for her side in the 64th minute, ensuring that the points were to be shared at the end of the 90 minutes.
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In what was billed as the match of the round, NWS Spirit defeated Bulls FC Academy 2-1 at Christie Park.
It took until almost the hour mark before the deadlock was broken and it was broken in some style as Savannah Murray blasted home a screamer.
The Bulls responded and had an equaliser through Daniella Naeimi with about 20 minutes remaining.
With the match heading toward a draw, substitute Sienna Hawkins had other ideas, finding the winner for Tony Candy’s side with 10 minutes to go.
Photo courtesy of Football NSW.
