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NEWFM Northern League One Round 7 Review

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Wallsend FC 5 (Sam Bradshaw x2, Ty Goldsmith, Wez Pryce, Travis McCabe) def. Kahibah FC 3 (Tom Butzmann x2, Murray Leyland)
Sunday 29th April, 2:30 pm, The Gardens 

Fresh off the bye, the Red Devils have retained their undefeated start to the year with a high-scoring victory against a poor Kahibah team that continues to underperform.

Wallsend flew out of the gates quickly with a goal to their new strike weapon Ty Goldsmith in under two minutes, before Wez Pryce scored a beautiful headed goal just a few minutes later.

Kahibah attempted to keep the ball and regain control, but the Red Devils’ attacking force was too much to handle for the Black & Greens as both Travis McCabe and Sam Bradshaw both scored classy goals to affirm their dominance and give them an unassailable lead.

A penalty was given for handball which was nicely slotted away by German import Tom Butzmann to spark some potential hope for the away side. However, that light was soon put out by Wallsend when Sam Bradshaw grabbed his second to give his team a 5-1 lead going into the break.

In a desperate attempt to get back into the game, Kahibah sent multiple players up into attack and managed to find another two goals – the first scored the penalty spot once again from Butzmann, and the second coming from Murray Leyland.

The deficit was just too much for Kahibah though, and Wallsend walked away with the points, retaining their unbeaten start to the year and their spot in the top four.

Wallsend coach Ben Edwards praised his squad’s offensive display and stated that although they were again beaten and poor in the second half, that getting the win was the all-important aspect.

“It was outstanding how we came out and pressed and won the ball. That may have taken it out of us in the second half too because we did come out so quickly and so intense in the first half,” Edwards said.

“It is always hard to defend and continue to play to your game-plan when teams throw five or six forward.”

“The key is to score more goals than the other team though, so if we do that, I’m not worried.”

Herald Women’s Premier League Round 8 Review

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New Lambton 4 (Hannah Batten 2, Tahlia Gossner, Emma Gonsalves) defeated Wallsend 1 (Laura Hall) at Alder Park on Sunday. Half-time: 1-1.

New Lambton was able to add new names to the scoresheet, including a debutant as they overcame Wallsend 4-1 at Alder Park on Sunday.

Wallsend was straight off the mark and dominated the first 15 minutes, creating plenty of opportunities and causing headaches for New Lambton’s defensive line.

The Devil’s hard work paid off in the 30th minute when Sass Seaborn combined with Laura Hall who dribbled on the inside of Jenna Kennedy and booted it into the top left-hand corner.

The visitors weren’t going to have it their way, as debutant Tahlia Gossner finding a loose ball from the top of the 18-yard box and striking low and hard into the bottom left corner to level the scores just before halftime.

In the second half, Hannah Batten scored twice in 10 minutes for the Eagles with her first goal coming from an absolute pearler out wide and the second deflecting off keeper Danielle Redding.

The home side was able to seal the deal in the later stages of the game when Georgia Amess crossed into the box to find Emma Gonsalves who buried it in the back of the net.

New Lambton coach Keelan Hamilton thought his side started flat but managed to put the pressure on Wallsend in the second half.

“I was really happy with the performance from the girls today,” Hamilton said.

“Wallsend are a good side and having both Stacey Day and Joey Burgess out tested our depth but the girls who came in did a great job.

“At half-time, we spoke about increasing our work rate and defensive pressure in the front and middle third and we did that well in the second half.

“Both teams had good periods of control but we defended well when needed and used the ball effectively to create chances which was pleasing.”

Wallsend coach Marc Hingston said a lack of desire in the second half meant his side were unable to string any goals together.

“The lack of desire is an issue we need to fix but there were positives,” Hingston said.

“It’s frustrating to be beaten by enthusiasm when it’s something we pride ourselves on.”

Herald Women’s Premier League Round 8 Preview

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New Lambton v Wallsend

Sunday 29th April, 2:30 pm

Alder Park

Last start: New Lambton beat Adamstown 4-0, Wallsend beat South Wallsend 3-2.

 Position on ladder: New Lambton 3rd, 11 points; Wallsend 4th, 10 points.

Squad news

Both sides are expected to field last weekend’s starting line-up.

What the coaches say

New Lambton coach Keelan Hamilton says his side is in for a tough match against Wallsend.

“Last weekend was a good performance which gives us a lot of confidence,” Hamilton said.

“We know that if we don’t turn up and play with the right level of effort and quality on Sunday we won’t get the result we want.

“We are looking forward to playing at home for only the second time this season and Wallsend are in good form so we are expecting another tight match like Round one.”

Wallsend coach Marc Hingston says it will be a strong battle as both sides are the two most improved teams in the competition.

“It will be a great promotion for the women’s game in Newcastle,” Hingston said.

“We both play an attractive brand of football and hopefully we both bring our A-game on Sunday.”

Bottom line

Both teams have started to find their form which makes for an interesting match-up. Wallsend has the chance to steal third on the ladder from New Lambton which will no doubt be a motivator heading into the game. Every team knows the key to the Devils attack is the strike power and pace of Libby Copus-Brown, Sass Seaborn and Laura Hall which must be shut down to keep Wallsend at bay. On the opposing side, Tara Andrews, Joey Burgess and Georgia Amess play similar combinations and are a force to be reckoned with. New Lambton may be new to the competition but have proved they are genuine contenders and will be hoping to continue their winning streak. It’s shaping up to be an exciting battle and scoring first has never been more important.

NEWFM Northern League One Round 7 Preview

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Wallsend FC (4th) vs. Kahibah FC (9th)

Sunday 29th April, 2:30 pm, The Gardens

 After receiving a week off due to the bye, Wallsend returns to their home ground, The Gardens, to face a Kahibah team that has underperformed all 2018 so far.

Having only achieved one win this season, Kahibah have struggled to return to the same form they showed last year and injuries to key men Nick Hartnett, Heath Kepreotes and Jamie Hadlow have further sunk their momentum.

Wallsend though, has been one of the top sides in the competition so far and have well and truly stamped their intentions of not only playing finals football but potentially challenging for the premiership as well.

The result this weekend will prove whether Wallsend is the ‘real deal’ this season, or if Kahibah has any chance of salvaging their 2018.

Herald Women’s Premier League Round 7 Review

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Wallsend 3 (Laura Hall 2, Sass Seaborn 1) defeated South Wallsend 2 at Walker Fields on Sunday. Half-time: Wallsend led 2-0. 

Wallsend was able to fight off a strong South Wallsend outfit and keep the fourth spot on the ladder, beating the Wolves 3-2 at Walker Fields on Sunday.

The Devils opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Libby Copus-Brown and Sass Seaborn teamed up out wide to cross into the box which found Laura Hall for a cracking finish.

Hall managed to grab her second goal after running onto a through ball and chipping past the keeper.

The visitors scored their second goal before half-time when a Copus-Brown free kick into the box was finished by Seaborn after keeper Jess Sanderson fumbled the ball.

South Wallsend scored twice early in the second half on penalties with Olivia Kennedy stepping up to the mark but couldn’t string anything together in the later stages of the game.

Wallsend coach Marc Hingston says his side may have been too comfortable heading into the sheds with a 2-0 lead at half-time.

“Our opening 45 minutes was excellent and Laura scored the best goal in the competition I’ve seen so far,” Hingston said.

“We were leading 2-0 at half-time but didn’t come out of the sheds firing in the second half and we gave away two penalties.

“I thought our discipline was really poor for our standard.

“We need to put teams to the sword when we are in control but we still got the three points which is a positive for us.” 

Herald Women’s Premier League Round 7 Preview

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Match of the Round
Wallsend v South Wallsend
Sunday 22nd April, 2:30 pm
Walker Fields 

Last start: Wallsend lost 4-2 to Warners Bay, South Wallsend beat Adamstown 3-1

Position on ladder: Wallsend 4th, 7 points; South Wallsend 5th, 6 points

Squad news

Both sides are expected to be at full strength with the possibility of a few changes to South Wallsend.

What the coaches say

Wallsend coach Marc Hingston says his side is feeling fresh after the bye last weekend.

“With three games in a week, I wanted to freshen them up to finish round one on a high,” Hingston said.

“They have played some really good football in the first round and their work ethic at training has been outstanding.

“This week is an opportunity to reward themselves by consolidating a spot in the top 3 or 4.”

South Wallsend coach Kevin Farley says his side is looking forward to the challenge and expects it to be a close game.

Bottom line

It’s shaping up to be a strong contest with both sides competing for a spot in the top four. Wallsend has had a mixed bag of results but has shown they are capable of competing with the best. The Devils having the bye last weekend is a huge advantage and will certainly benefit them heading into the match. The fleet-footed trio of Laura Hall, Sass Seaborn and Libby Copus-Brown are dangerous in attack and if South Wallsend want to keep their winning streak alive, they will need to be at their very best. South Wallsend will be out to assert their dominance and if they are at full strength, they are well on their way to grabbing their third straight win. Both teams are continually improving which paves the way for an exciting match.