Both Macarthur teams recorded big wins in Round 6 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition on the weekend.
Macarthur Rams were 4–0 winners NWS Spirit at home in Lynwood Park, while Bulls FC Academy were victorious on the road, defeating the Illawarra Stingrays 2-0.
The Macarthur Rams and NWS Spirit have endured similarly challenging starts to the season, with just a single win between the two sides prior to this clash in Campbelltown.
It was the Rams who looked the stronger outfit in the first half, with Marcella Santos opening the scoring in the 29th minute after Sakura Nojima’s blistering strike rattled the crossbar, allowing the Rams attacker to volley home the rebound.
A costly turnover from Spirit soon after put them under pressure again, with the Rams quick to transition into attack, and Nojima providing a direct assist for Santos to double the lead with a tidy finish in the 34th minute.
The Rams extended their advantage to 3–0 in the 79th minute when Spirit’s defence collapsed under pressure, allowing Nojima to smash home from close range.
Santos then capped off the performance in spectacular fashion, spotting the goalkeeper off her line and unleashing a stunning long-range finish to secure a commanding 4–0 victory.
On the South Coast, Illawarra Stingrays’ struggles continued as Bulls FC Academy maintained their momentum from their 2025 Championship-winning form with a solid 2–0 victory on the road.
A well-worked move down the wing from Claudia Valletta set up the opener just before halftime, with Jade Guichon cutting inside and unleashing a powerful strike beyond the goalkeeper.
The Bulls doubled their lead in the 62nd minute when Olivia Vanderlaan finished neatly after latching onto a ball played over the top.
From there, the visitors controlled proceedings and comfortably held on for all three points.