Macarthur Rams missed an opportunity to push for a finals spot when it went down 3-0 at home to Sydney Olympic FC.
The two sides came into the Round 21 clash at Lynwood Park in similar positions on the ladder, with the visitors looking to overtake their opponents with a strong performance.
Olympic made the perfect start, with Tess Quilligan heading home in the 14th minute to give her side the lead.
Morgan Witz then doubled the advantage with a smart finish from range, spotting a gap at the near post before taking the opportunity to strike.
Ruby Nathan added a third goal in the 85th minute after Peta Trimis produced an excellent pass in behind the defence, allowing Nathan to run onto the ball and finish confidently.
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Across town, it took a goal in injury time for the Bulls FC Academy snatch a 1-1 draw with Gladesville Raven.
But it was enough for the Bulls to maintain their four point buffer at the top of the table after 21 rounds of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition
Northbridge Oval played host to an important clash as Bulls FC Academy continued their push towards back-to-back Premierships, with Gladesville Ravens standing firmly in their way.
The Ravens made the perfect start, taking the lead in the fourth minute through Leena Khamis. The striker showed excellent technique, producing a superb half-volley on the turn from a tight angle.
Bulls continued to push for an equaliser and were eventually rewarded late in the contest when Tamires Souza guided the ball home from close range in the 91st minute.
