12 BOYS
BOSCO V. AUBURN DISTRICT 2 – 0
FOREST KILLARNEY V. GYMEA UNITED 1 – 1 (0 – 3 pso)
LILLI PILLI V. SANS SOUCI 5 – 1
MIRANDA MAGPIES V. BYE
COMO JANNALI V. BLACKTOWN WORKERS 2 – 1
CRONULLA SEAGULLS V. BYE

13 BOYS
MANLY VALE V. COMO JANNALI 1 – 2
ENGADINE EAGLES V. ARARAT FC 10 – 0
NORTHBRIDGE 1 V. MIRANDA MAGPIES 4 – 1
CRONULLA SEAGULLS V. BYE

14 BOYS
SHELLHARBOUR 1 V. GYMEA UNITED 3 – 1
BALGOWNIE V. CRONULLA SEAGULLS 1 – 2
GRAYS POINT V. BYE
SYLVANIA HEIGHTS V. BEXLEY NORTH 7 – 0
AUBURN DISTRICT V. ENGADINE EAGLES 4 – 3
MIRANDA MAGPIES V. PENDLE HILL 0 – 3
MT PRITCHARD V. MENAI HAWKS 3 – 0

15 BOYS
ST PATRICKS V. BYE
MENAI HAWKS V. MT PRITCHARD 0 – 8
FOREST KILLNAREY V. LILLI PILLI 3 – 0
GYMEA UNITED V. HURSTVILLE LOF
BOSCO V. FERNHILL 1 – 1 5 – 3 pso

16 BOYS
PENNANT HILLS V. GYMEA UNITED 0 – 2
ABBOTSFORD V. LILLI PILLI 2 7 – 0
EARLWOOD WANDERERS V. MIRANDA MAGPIES 2 – 4
HELENSBURGH V. ENGADINE EAGLES 1 – 4
BARDEN RIDGEBACKS V. CAMDEN FALCONS 2 – 0
LILLI PILLI 1 V. BYE

17 BOYS – BYE

18 BOYS
CRONULLA SEAGULLS V. BYE
EARLWOOD WANDERERS V. MENAI HAWKS 9 – 1
GYMEA UNITED V. BYE
KIRRAWEE V. BYE
LILLI PILLI V. BYE
BARDEN RIDGEBACKS V. BYE
GEORGES RIVER V. EAST BANKSTOWN 3 – 2

21 MEN – BYE

AL MEN
DUNBAR ROVERS V. CRONULLA SEAGULLS 3 – 4
GEORGES RIVER V. ROOTY HILL RSL 2 – 0
WEST RYDE ROVERS V. LILLI PILLI 2 3 – 4
CASTLE HILL V. LILLI PILLI 1 WOF
MENAI HAWKS V. GLENHAVEN 6 – 0
NORWEST V. ENGADINE EAGLES 0 – 6
KIRRAWEE V. KELLYVILLE KOLTS 2 WOF

35 MEN – BYE
12 WOMEN – BYE
14 WOMEN – BYE

16 WOMEN
ENGADINE CRUSADERS V. BYE
GEORGES RIVER V. BYE
GYMEA UNITED V. BYE
AVALON V. ENGADINE EAGLES 6 – 1

18 WOMEN – BYE
AL WOMEN – BYE

FNSW have released the below draw for Round 2 of the State, Robertson and Bill Cullinan Cups (scheduled for Sunday May 20).

Teams competing in Sunday SSFA competitions should check for amendments to local matches that may be impacted by teams participating in this Tournament.

ROUND 2 – STATE, ROBERTSON AND BILL CULLINAN CUPS – 20TH MAY, 2018

12 BOYS
WEST GRIFFITH V. BOSCO at THE RIDGE 3 @ 9.00
GYMEA UNITED V. CASTLE HILL at FRED CATERSON RESERVE 1 @ 9.00
LILLI PILLI V. CAMDEN TIGERS at LILLI PILLI @ 9.00
QUAKERS HILL V. MIRANDA MAGPIES at AQUILINA 6 @ 9.00
COMO JANNALI V. COLLAROY CROMER STRIKERS at CROMER 3 @ 9.00
GRIFFITH CITY V. CRONULLA SEAGULLS at 5 SPORTS @ 10.15

13 BOYS
NTH SYDNEY UNITED 1 V. COMO JANNALI at FOXGLOVE 2 @ 9.00
CASTLE HILL V. ENGADINE EAGLES at KELSO RESERVE 2 @ 9.00
CAMDEN TIGERS V. CRONULLA SEAGULLS at HARRINGTON OVAL @ 10.15

14 BOYS
CRONULLA SEAGULLS V. SANS SOUCI at 5 SPORTS @ 12.45
GRAYS POINT V. LINDFIELD at RAY MARSHALL 3 @ 10.15
LOWLAND WANDERERS V. SYLVANIA HEIGHTS at HUNTER FIELD 3 @ 9.00

15 BOYS
ST PATRICKS V. HANWOOD at THE RIDGE 3 @ 10.15
BOSCO V. HEFFRON HAWKS at KELSO RESERVE 2 @ 10.15

16 BOYS
BALMAIN & DISTRICTS V. GYMEA UNITED at RAY MARSHALL 1 @ 11.30
MIRANDA MAGPIES V. PENRITH at JAMISON PARK 1 @ 1.00
AUBURN DISTRICT V. ENGADINE EAGLES at CURTIS OVAL 3 @ 11.45
COLLAROY CROMER STRIKERS V. BARDEN RIDGEBACKS at THE RIDGE 3 @ 11.45
FERNHILL V. LILLI PILLI 1 at MYIMBARR PARK 2 @ 11.45

17 BOYS
LILLI PILLI V. BYE
BEROWRA V. ST PATRICKS at KELSO RESERVE 3 @ 11.45

18 BOYS
MAROUBRA UNITED V. CRONULLA SEAGULLS at KELSO RESERVE 2 @ 11.45
DUNBAR ROVERS V. GYMEA UNITED at RAY MARSHALL 2 @ 1.00
COOKS RIVER TITANS V. KIRRAWEE at HENLEY 4 @ 12.15
KEMPS CREEK V. LILLI PILLI at BILL ANDERSON @ 12.45
BARDEN RIDGEBACKS V. MT ANNAN MUSTANGS at THE RIDGE 3 @ 1.15
DEE WHY V. GEORGES RIVER at CROMER 3 @ 11.45

21 MEN
GYMEA UNITED 2 V. GLENMORE PARK at BERGER RD @ 2.00
GEORGES RIVER V. BYE
LILLI PILLI V. BYE
GYMEA UNITED 1 V. BYE
BARDEN RIDGEBACKS V. BYE

AL MEN
CRONULLA SEAGULLS V. MASCOT KINGS at 5 SPORTS @ 2.00
GEORGES RIVER V. ENFIELD ROVERS at HENLEY 3 @ 1.30
UNSW V. LILLI PILLI 2 at LILLI PILLI @ 12.15
LILLI PILLI 1 V. RANDWICK CITY at LILLI PILLI @ 2.15
MENAI HAWKS V. PADSTOW HORNETS at KELSO RESERVE 1 @ 1.30
WEST GRIFFITHS V. ENGADINE EAGLES at LILLI PILLI @ 10.15
PICTON RANGERS V. KIRRAWEE at RAY MARSHALL 3 @ 1.00

35 MEN
COMO JANNALI V. BYE
LILLI PILLI V. BYE
BAULKHAM HILLS 1 V. KIRRAWEE at FRED CATERSON RESERVE 2 @ 11.30

12 WOMEN
CRONULLA SEAGULLS V. ST MARYS EAGLE VALE at 5 SPORTS @ 9.00
BLACKTOWN WORKERS V. SYLVANIA HEIGHTS at AQUILINA 4 @ 9.00
ENGADINE EAGLES V. BYE

14 WOMEN
CASTLE HILL V. CRONULLA SEAGULLS at 5 SPORTS @ 11.30
ENGADINE EAGLES V. GLENWOOD REDBACKS at AQUILINA 6 @ 12.45
ROUSE HILL RAMS V. GYMEA UNITED at RAY MARSHALL 1 @ 10.15
SYLVANIA HEIGHTS V. WEST PYMBLE at MILLS PARK @ 9.00

16 WOMEN
ENGADINE CRUSADERS V. MANLY VALE at CROMER 4 @ 11.30
GEORGES RIVER V. WEST RYDE ROVERS at MORRISON BAY 2 @ 12.45
GREYSTANES 2 V. GYMEA UNITED at CURTIS OVAL 1 @ 11.30

18 WOMEN – BYE

AL WOMEN
BALMAIN & DISTRICT V. ENGADINE EAGLES at CROYDON PARK 2 @ 12.15
MIRANDA MAGPIES V. CASTLE HILL 2 at FRED CATERSON RESERVE 1 @ 2.45

GROUNDS
5 SPORTS The Boulevarde, CARINGBAH
AQUILINA Eastern Road, ROOTY HILL
BERGER ROAD RESERVE Berger Road, SOUTH WINDSOR
BILL ANDERSON Elizabeth Drive, KEMPS CREEK
CROMER PARK South Creek Road, DEE WHY
CROYDON PARK Albert Road, CROYDON PARK
CURTIS OVAL Fullford Street, DUNDAS VALLEY
FOXGLOVE OVAL Foxglove Road, MT COLAH
FRED CATERSON RESERVE Caterson Drive, CASTLE HILL
GLENHAVEN RESERVE Glenhaven Road, GLENHAVEN
HARRINGTON OVAL Charker Drive, HARRINGTON PARK
HENLEY PARK Portland Road, ENFIELD
HUNTER FIELD Nepean Street, EMU PLAINS
JAMISON PARK York Road, SOUTH PENRITH
KELSO RESERVE Marco Avenue, PANANIA
LILLI PILLI OVAL Port Hacking Road, LILLI PILLI
MILLS PARK Baldwin Avenue, ASQUITH
MORRISON BAY Frances Road, PUTNEY
MYIMBARR PARK Wattle Road, SHELLHARBOUR
RAY MARSHALL Erie Street, SOUTH GRANVILLE
THE RIDGE New Illawarra Road, BARDEN RIDGE

Reserve Grade. SSFA 1 v Institute 7
It was a cold, windy Mother’s Day today and unfortunately our girls couldn’t bring a happy end to a dreary day. But try they did. Before we knew it we were down 3-0. The Institute team were a highly skilled team and great to watch and this is what happened to our girls in the first half on the field; we were on the back foot and watching. At half time we were 5-0. Our team talk at half time was: the game is not over, we need to adapt and solve the problems on the field by talking and instructing each other. The girls, Mark and Geoff agreed the team needed to squeeze the Institute out to the sides and not over complicate the game.
During the second half we were in the right head space, and attack, defend and squeeze the Institute we did. This determination saw Rosch make a winning tackle, then a pass off to Emma G, who passed to Lauren in the back line, who then crossed a long ball to a sprinting Kate down the sideline who passed off to Beth who took on the goalie and smashed it home. The second half saw the Institute score only 2 goals to our one, the shell shock had worn off from the first half and we were now playing better soccer. Great game by Emma Gidney in goals, who was battered continuously in the first half – she will need a radox tonight! Many awe inspiring saves were made. Thanks to Ollie our new friend and sideline helper from Queensland who kept us company on the bench. All the best in your National rock climbing competition. The team rap up was – the person with the ball needs options and in tough games the whole team has to help. Our attitude after a poor first half, didn’t drop – we entered the second half with heads high and a “we haven’t lost” attitude. Good on you girls. Not the present Us Mums were hoping for but we (and the Dads) are proud of you.

WPL 17. We came onto the field ready for the challenge ahead. We knew it would be difficult but the opportunity was there. The whistle blew and Sutho was straight in the tackles. Shifting as a unit we attempted to stop any possible attacking opportunities. Working hard together to gain possession the girls did just that creating some forward runs forcing institute to transition fast. With creative forward runs and strong defending in transitions we left the pitch at half time with an empty score line. The win was still in reach.
Coming out into the second half with the urge to get on the score board Sutho started fast and strong keeping possession and attacking in their half of the field with a few offside calls denying us goals. Institute snagged the opportunity in transition with a well constructed goal with quick passes.
We were determined to put up a fight so Sutho got straight back into it challenging for the ball. Within a few minutes Izzy snagged the ball putting it through to Leanna. With a great dummy by Chris and an even better run by Leanna she was out past the defense with a 1v1 with the keeper! With ease, Leanna slotted the ball in the corner of the goal, evening up the score board 1-1. In less then a minute we had another attacking opportunity, a near miss warning Institute that Sutho is here for the win. Unfortunately Institute took hold of their attack and found the corner of the goal putting them in front with a 2-1 lead. With some great saves from keeper Bella and the team defending we denied them many goal scoring opportunities. Unortunely in the last 5 minutes Institute managed to take hold of 2 more attacks finishing their shots, taking the win with a 4-1 lead. Sutho put up a fight until the end and unfortunetly did not get the 3 points on the ladder. Good game girls and thanks to Alex and Paris for helping us out. Written by Isabella Georgievski.

U14s SSFA 1 vs FNSW Institute 2
Today we woke up and headed out to Valentines Sports Park to play against NSW Institute. We had a solid warm up and were ready to play. The first half of the match was pretty good. We had good passes and balls to the forwards and after a few attempts Tilly ended up scoring an excellent goal. Unfortunately after a few rough decisions Institute managed to score of a free kick, making it 1-1 at half time.

We started the second half well and held institute out from scoring for a while but In the last 15 minutes they scored a goal making it 2-1. We held our heads up and kept on going but unfortunately we just couldn’t get the ball into the back of the net.
Even though we didn’t win I believe we played very well and had one of pure best games of the season. Great job to all the girls

W17. Win 2 – 1.
We entered the game hungry to win after many unlucky games and after the starting whistle we did well in creating chances. We defended as a team and continually tested Newcastle’s defenders with great through balls to our forwards that we were unable to finish. It was an evenly contested first half with both sides putting in their all. Our defence was doing well and there were some good saves by Bella that kept Newcastle without a point. After putting on a good fight Sutherland were unlucky to concede a goal that skimmed the crossbar. Sutherland then picked up and continued to make opportunities for the forwards resulting in a great goal from Julia. This left the half time score as 1-1.
The second half was just as close with both teams putting their all in and providing loads of chances in their final thirds. With 15 minutes to go Angelina made a great run through the middle making it 2-1. For the remainder of the game Newcastle fought hard to score but Sutherland worked as a team and continued to keep them out. More opportunities were made by both sides but the score remained 2-1 Sutherlands way by the final whistle. A fantastic game from all the girls and an even better result with many more wins to come! Also a big thank you to Ashlee and EJ for playing up and helping us out. – Lana Giampaoli

WPL14. SSFA 0 – Emerging Jets 1
Today we woke up early and played our last game of round 1 against emerging jets. We had a great warm up and were ready to play. The first half, they had a lot of shots but were saved by Brodie who did sensational saves, to keep it 0-0 . Millie had an amazing game with outstanding tackles and an amazing slide to save a goal. We had some shots but didn’t end up in a goal. We produced some amazing through balls and amazing pass strings making us been able to hit the counter quick. The second half was intense as both sides had so many opportunities. Tara did amazing at screening, stopping balls going through the holes. Towards the end they had scored a goal making it 1-0 with 5 to go. Overall we had an amazing game. Keep it up suthoo!!! Bella

WPL 15. SSFA 0 v Emerging Jets 6
As Georgia, Paris, Hoffie, Alex, Mia, Kyra, Akala, Dan, Britt and Morgan safely arrived in Japan, the remaining 5 of us (EJ, Ashley, Sarah, Chloe and myself) woke up Sunday morning pumped up for our game with a massive help from the U14’s, who were willing to play with us to represent U15 SSFA. With more than half of our players gone, the pounding speaker in the change rooms and during the warm up just wasn’t the same. Regardless we tried out best to stay focused and put our heads in the game.
EJ stepped up to lead the team as Captain and Ashley kicked off. Newcastle we’re playing through us with their technical foot work and great passes. We would fight to make the ball ours but not hard enough as they would shortly win it back. In the first half the ball was mainly up our end of the field making us defending majority of the time, but we occasionally made some brilliant win backs, runs down the side lines and cut backs (just as we’ve been practicing). We kept the ball from dropping into the back of the net with just enough strength on the ball and some very close goals brilliantly saved by Brodie. That was until 20 minutes into the first half unfortunately we conceded the first goal of the match. That didn’t drop our heads but Newcastle managed to score another 3 goals in that half due to late runs back into the box and loss of communication.
Half time whistle blew and we talked with John listing what we were doing wrong, how to fix it and the positives in the next half to come. As we were set for the whistle we had cleared our heads from the previous scored goals and started the new half fresh.
In the second half we tried to include more things we’ve been doing at training. We had the right ideas and decisions but they wouldn’t work out due to limited communication, not being positioned properly and not many check in’s. Although we let another 2 goals in and did not score any that half we improved our play, worked together as team and had lots of fun!!
A massive thank you to all the 14’s who played with us. Couldn’t have done it with out you (literally). And good luck to all the girls in Japan, thinking of you’s! -Teagan

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Sport NSW announced the finalists for the 2018 NSW Community Sports Awards after a record number of volunteers were put forward by their sports in recognition of their dedication to community sport with Football gaining 4 nominations in various categories

Our own Sutherland Shire Football Association club Bonnet Bay FC were nominated in the Community Club category. Bonnet Bay typify an extremely well run community club that supports both football and the entire community of Bonnet Bay and surrounds. Congratulations to Bonnet Bay on making it to the finals.

Football NSW’s NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day has also won a place in the Community Event category while Football NSW’s long serving administrator Lindal Whitton was also nominated for a Distinguished Long Service award.

New South Wales’ most deserving volunteers will be recognised at an awards ceremony hosted by the Hon. Stuart Ayres MP, Minister for Sport, in the Strangers’ Room of NSW Parliament House, at 6.00pm on Thursday 21 June 2018.

The NSW Community Sports Awards is an all-embracing event that celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW.

These include eight annual awards: Community Official, Young Official, Community Coach, Young Coach, Community Sport Administrator, Community Team, Community Club, Community Event plus the Distinguished Long Service Awards for those that have given exceptional long service to their sport.

To view the Sports NSW Award Nominations click here

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It is with sadness that the SSFA has been informed of the passing of John Cole last Sunday morning.

John was a long time member of our association through his commitment to Como Jannali FC (of which he was also a Life Member).

John also held a variety of positions at the SSFA including Vice President, Registrar, member of the Judiciary Committee and the Appeals Committee, Club delegate to the Association and he was a recipient of the prestigious SSFA Merit Award.

Our wishes are extended to his family during this difficult time.

He will be sadly missed.

Sincerely,

Matt Brady
President
Sutherland Shire Football Association

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Reserve Grade . SSFA 0 v Mariners 3
The focus was the “No Go Zone” and the 6 second press before moving into our defensive position. Our girls did this today, with Kara making great sideline runs and passes to Kate who crossed to either Beth or Gen, it was unlucky that the ball could not find the back of the net. A run away ball saw Northbridge’s first goal, and not long after the second goal to Northbridge after Sutherland withheld 5 corners in a row. Another great game by Emma our goalie. In the second half we tried to tap over Northbridge heads to our running strikers, but it just wasn’t our day to settle the goal score. A late play by Northbridge sealed the game to 3-0. The score was not indicative of how the girls played today. Each one could be individually mentioned for their part – a few highlights being great hassles from Kate, pressing from Lauren and consistency up the back with Maddie, Kellie, Kara and Zoe. Welcome to Rory our new member of the team.

WPL17. Round 12 saw us up against North Shore Mariners FC. It was our second encounter against this side where we previously drew with them 1-1. After being on a high from last week’s victory, the girls were eager to play quality football and get a result. We went down 2-0 in the first half after conceding off two set pieces with a corner that appeared to go out and a free kick just outside the box. Although we were down 2-0 we kept fighting and were still working hard to not let the game go. All our hard work was rewarded when Kiara scored a goal from the edge of the box just dipping under the crossbar. (Half Time Score: 2-1)
After the halftime break, we came into the second half hyped and ready to fight for another 35 minutes. We were unlucky with our attack, hitting shots at the keeper, over the bar and just wide. North Shore Mariners FC made the scoreline 3-1 after we lost the ball at the edge of their box and they counter-attacked. After conceding the third goal, most of the girl’s heads and spirits dropped resulting in slopping play which lead to their fourth goal.
An excellent effort from all the girls today, as they all fought from the kick off to full time. We played well as individuals but even better as a team and we will soon be rewarded for all our efforts.
(Full-Time Score: 4-1) Angelina Mastoris

WPL14 – SSFA 0 vs NORTH SHORE MARINERS 2
We started the morning off with a nice sleep in, then made our way out to Northbridge Oval. There, we had a really good warm up and kicked off with a positive attitude. Being the second time we came up against the North Shore Mariners, we were confident in our game plan and were ready to get back onto our winning streak. First half we worked hard but couldn’t get the ball past their back line and unfortunately let in 2 goals. After a good pep talk by Geoff and Georgia we came back onto the field fired up. We kept possession which resulted in more shots on goal, but unfortunately we couldn’t get them in the back of the net. Overall, it was a shame we didn’t score in the second half as we really tried hard and played our game. But heads up for next week against Manly!! Go Sutho! – Abbey

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A group of our SSFA U15 girls recently returned from Japan where they represented Australia in the One Nation Cup, an International Youth Football tournament from May 19-27.

The squad was formed in conjunction with Manly United and W-League club Sydney FC with eight girls from each club accompanying staff from Sydney FC and SSFA to Shonan, Japan located about one hour outside of Yokohama.

The One Nation Cup originates from Bremen, Germany and is held every two years with countries from Japan, South Africa, Germany, China, Turkey, Russia, New Zealand and China participating in matches, cultural exchanges and school visits.

The tournament is primarily based on bringing young people from around the world together to generate understanding, experience each others culture and make friends with football as the vehicle to do so.

SSFA coaches Brittany Christie and Morgan Maxwell accompanied the girls. Brittany stated that “The One Nation Cup was an amazing opportunity for coaches and players alike. We have learned much from our experiences and adventures both on and off the pitch with our Sydney FC mentors Mizuki Ito and Pat McCann. Thank you to everyone involved and we couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to take with us.”

While experiencing mixed results the team improved across the course of the tournament as the players and coaches combined more effectively both on and off the pitch. While eventually succumbing to narrow but hard fought losses against some very talented teams the girls proved very popular amongst the participating teams and the local partner schools who provided enthusiastic and noisy support for each match.

SSFA coach Maxwell Morgan commented. “It was an experience of a lifetime being able to coach the sport I love in a foreign country. We couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to take away and it was also a great learning experience, watching and listening to coaches from different countries.”

The team also participated in a variety of cultural visits and school exchanges including a visit to the Big Bhudda in Kamakura and a Zen meditation experience at the Kenchoji temple. Multiple school visits were also conducted with the players having opportunities to meet and share experiences with students from the Nakajima Junior and Seisa High schools.

The 2020 tournament is scheduled to be held in Bremen, Germany.

For more information visit www.onenationcup.com
https://www.instagram.com/onenationcup2018/

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WPL15 SSFA 0 v Manly United 1
We started the game willing to take on Manly. We were pumped to play with an amazing result from Wednesday night.
We were ready to take on the skill and pressure that was going to happen throughout the game. With a positive talk in the change rooms we knew what had to be down as a team. With passes being played all over the field and through balls bombing the wings, are backs were ready to put pressure on their players.
With the ball up Manly’s end, with shots coming from the wings and strikers Akalas amazing saves stopped the ball going into the back of the net. Not long after Manly were pressing very high on our centre backs it was up to the mid field to receive and show as an option. With their players up their back it was hard for Akala to have option’s. With pressure coming from behind Manly had the chance to slot the ball into the back of the net.
We all knew that we couldn’t drop our heads we remained physical and hungry for the ball but was not lucky enough to place the ball in the net. With Ash, Mia, Paris and Abbey making amazing runs towards goal, with Manly fighting back and wanting to clear it out from their half. With strong defence Georgia, Alex, Dan, Lucy and Chloe they were all able the stop the balls that were being played through. With Tara, Sarah and Kyra holding the middle to stop any shots on goal, we were able to keep the score at 0 – 1 to Manly.
Overall, We all played amazing and all put in 100%. We kept fighting for a goal but with Manly willing to take a win home they kept the pressure on each and everyone of us. We all played so well and did everything we were asked.
Thanks again to the 14’s Abbey, Lucy and Tara for playing up, you all played amazing!! EJ Winston

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In the event that either Saturday or Sunday is declared a ‘total wash out’ this weekend (9 &/or 10 June) the below matches will be played on Kareela 2 and Kareela 3 – the Council’s state of the art synthetic facility. No decision regarding this weekend has yet been made for either day; any such decisions will be advised separately (i.e. once/ if such a decision is made).
This advice is purely to forewarn those clubs, teams and players that will be playing this weekend (no matter what the weather)!
The teams and the fields/ scheduled match times are noted below. Impacted teams will be playing the below matches that have been drawn for Round 10.

Saturday – First Total Wash Out (Kareela Fields).
Field: Kareela 2 (Round 10) Saturday, 9 June 2018
W14 E 9:00am Bosco v Gymea United
W14 E 10:10am Lilli Pilli 2 v Engadine Eagles
21 F 11:40am Cronulla Seagulls 2 v Heathcote Waratah
21 F 1:20pm Cronulla Seagulls 1 v Barden Ridgebacks
21 F 3:00pm Kirrawee Gymea United

Field: Kareela 3 (Round 10) Saturday, 9 June 2018
W14 E 9:00am Gwawley Bay v Lilli Pilli 1
16 A 10:10am Sylvania Heights v Lilli Pilli 1
16 A 11:30am Lilli Pilli 2 v Barden Ridgebacks
16 A 12:50pm Miranda Magpies v Caringbah Redbacks
16 A 2:10pm Engadine Eagles v Gymea United

Sunday – First Total Wash Out (Kareela).
Field: Kareela 2 (Round 10) Sunday, 10 June 2018
SW E 8:30am Cronulla RSL v Kirrawee
SW E 10:10am Menai Hawks v Bosco
SW B 11:50am Bangor v Gymea United 1
SW B 1:30pm Barden Ridgebacks v Kirrawee
SW B 3:10pm Gymea United 2 v Marton

Field: Kareela 3 (Round 10) Sunday, 10 June 2018
SW E 8:30am Lilli Pilli v Barden Ridgebacks
SW E 10:10am Gwawley Bay v Bonnet Bay
45 B 11:50am Lilli Pilli v Bonnet Bay
45 B 1:30pm North Sutherland v Gymea United
45 B 3:10pm Kirrawee v Georges River

Note that the first and last teams each day will be required to undertake ‘set up’ and ‘pull down’ duties and each team will need to perform Ground Control. Each team listed above should receive a copy of required duties/ criteria from their club.
Any queries should be directed to your respective Club – including those relating to the process followed by the clubs to determine if fields are open or closed (and timing of decisions).

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@SydneyFootballClub and SSFA are proud to partner together once again to deliver another holiday clinic in the first week of the July school holidays AND as a special early bird promotion, all participants who register prior to 5pm on Friday 22 June will go into the draw to have two Sydney FC players visit their local team’s training night in July 2018.

The Sydney FC and SSFA holiday clinic is a great opportunity for both girls and boys of all abilities to have fun developing their skills and love of football in a friendly environment right in the middle of the current season.

Details of the Sydney FC and SSFA holiday clinic in the Sutherland Shire are below:

Location: Harrie Dening Football Centre, Bates Drive, Kareela
Date: Wednesday 11 July to Friday 13 July 2018
Time: 9am-3pm
Age Group: 5-15 year old boys and girls
Inclusions: Sydney FC training shirt, shorts, socks and hat, a 3 game Sydney FC Junior Membership to the first three home games of the 2018/19 A-League season (membership is only applicable to those who don’t use a member discount at checkout), plus the opportunity to meet some of the Sydney FC players
Price: $295 for 3 days, $265.50 for 3 days (no kit), $230 for 2 days, $207 for 2 days (no kit)
Discounts Available: Sydney FC members receive a 10% discount or there is a 10% two sibling or 15% three sibling discount available (only one discount applies per transaction)
Goalkeeping sessions: Goalkeepers in the 9-15yo age groups can select to participate in specialised goalkeeping training on all three days of the clinic

To register your child and to find out more details of the Sydney FC and SSFA holiday clinic, click here

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Metro Far South trials for Under 12 Boys, Under 12 Girls and Under 14 Girls are scheduled to be held from mid to late July 2018. Actual times, dates and location will be updated as soon as details are confirmed.

All players that are resident in the Illawarra and Sutherland Shire areas that are interested are requested to complete all of the registration details as required below.

Players successful in securing a position in the team will be representing Metro Far South at the State Titles scheduled from Monday 1 October until Friday 5 October 2018 at Valentine Sports Park Meurants Lane, Glenwood (the home of Football NSW)

Trials – Location, Dates and Times
Venue : To Be Advised

Coaching Appointments
Details of Coaches appointed to these teams are as follows:

Under 12 Boys: To Be Advised
Under 12 Girls: To Be Advised
Under 14 Girls: To Be Advised

Registrations

Note that Age restrictions do apply and that players must be trialling for their correct age group – no exceptions will be considered.
• U12 Boys and U12 Girls are for players born in 2006
• U14 Girls is for players born in 2004 or 2005

Players wishing to participate in trials must complete the following form prior to attending any trial. A player may not be permitted to trial if the form is not completed.

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The SSFA is pleased to announce that 5Sports (125 The Boulevard, Caringbah) are hosting the following Gala days in July:
Sunday July 8. Under 7, 8 and 9 Girls Gala Day
Sunday July 15. Under 10 and 11 Boys Gala Day
Sunday July 22. Under 6 and 7 Boys Gala Day
Sunday July 29. Under 8 and 9 Boys Gala Day.

This is a great opportunity for miniroos teams in the local SSFA competitions (or a mixture of players across teams) to play some extra football; all on the state of the art synthetic surface at 5Sports.

Please see attached brochures for more information.

Boys Gala

Girls Gala

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AYL U13. SSFA 2 V FOOTBALL SOUTH COAST 0
This was one of our ‘gutsiest’ performances to date against a quality opposition. There is no sure-win in the U13s competition and today was no exception.
Just two minutes into the match, Dylan made a break up the left side and crossed the ball perfectly to the 6-yard mark. Luke C was shaping to shoot when a FSC defender caught a foot to the ball and scored an own goal.
At half time the Coaches spoke about knocking the ball early and the importance of communication. The boys needed to continue working hard and stay confident.
7 minutes into the second half, Luke G switched the play from left back across to Ben on the right wing. Harry, waiting in the middle screamed for the ball and Ben was able to cross to him. Harry seized the opportunity and scored!
Because of sickness and injuries, our normally robust bench was down to Jordan, who was coming back from injury and Max, one of our Goal Keepers. With just over 10 minutes to go and leading 2-0, Harry and Ben were granted a well-deserved early mark and Jordan and Max were given a run.
The coaches were so impressed with the boys today. They gave 110% against a very physical and tenacious opposition and they reminded the boys to savour that winning feeling.
We are now sitting 2nd on the ladder after 14 rounds with the best defensive record in the competition. The boys are training well and chasing first place.
Well done boys – we are all enjoying watching good football! (Cath Beardsley)

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WPL14 – SSFA 1 vs Marcarthur 0
Yesterday we had a sleep in and headed over to Macarthur to verse the Macarthur Rams. We knew it was a game we could win and warmed up with intensity.
When we started the game we pressed high and and that resulted in Millie winning the ball and scoring a lovely goal. We were 1:0 up but we new we weren’t playing the best we could have.
In the second half we improved a little bit towards the last 20 minutes but we still struggled to keep the ball under control. In the last 5 minutes we played a very high intensity game which led us to keeping the win. It was a great feeling to win and we all put in our best efforts – well done girls. Jaime

WPL 15 SSFA 1 Rams 2
Going into the game we felt confident and excited for the whistle to blow. After the team talk we knew what we had to do to win the game.
The game started in windy conditions and we managed to keep MacArthur out of our half by using the new press, “holly”, as well as having good possession with great 1, 2’s and switches of the ball. MacArthur began to show signs of their physical play with strong defending using their bodies to effect. In particular a number of their players were going in harder than expected.
Despite the many unfair tackles we still managed to keep most of the possession.
Coming into the middle of the first half, we were lucky enough for Mia to place a very well earned ball into the back of the net. The goal was produced by a mid fielder slotting the ball in the middle of 2 defenders and with extraordinary pace Mia was able to get there and make the score 1-0.
With half time approaching MacArthur had stepped up their game and managed to score a goal. A Rams girl struck the ball with a right foot, swinging the ball outwards which not even Akala’s outstretched arm could reach. Half time score 1-1
During the break Morgan and Britt game is an encouraging team talk, praising our high press tactics and saying not to be intimidated by their hard hitting tackles.
The second half started strong with much positive communication on the field. Sitting on the sideline I felt the team had lifted and knew what needed to be done. Like the first half we were making breaks down both sides but not quite getting converted in to shots. An unfortunate goal saw us with a 1 goal deficit, this did not mean we were out of the game.
We all tried our hardest to create opportunities that would result in an equal scoreline.
A brave save by Akala led to a re- occurrence of her knee injury which saw Paris step up in goals. With the help of the team Paris was not put under too much pressure. With the sun setting and the temperature dropping so did our chance to equalise. Overall the game was very even, our girls were brave in defeat against a very physical team.
Special mention to Jade, Tilly, Lucy and Nicole from the 14’s for helping us out and doing an amazing job!

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It was fantastic to see our full squad return, ready to take on Gladesville Hornsby FA. The boys had prepared well throughout the week and were keen to continue their winning streak.
Gladesville played a defensive game for the first half and unfortunately, we failed to capitalise on a few scoring opportunities. The boys kept their concentration and held their shape. They continued to work hard, making sure they got to the ball first. Patience won over and in the 37th minute, Dylan scored. Will scored another two goals just a few minutes later securing a convincing win to Sutherland.
The work rate of the boys should be commended with yet another ‘clean sheet’ to add to the stats. They are playing so well as a team, supporting each other, and communicating.
Next week we take on the very physical MacArthur FA and we are all looking forward to a tough battle. Well done boys, keep up the good work.
Cath Beardsley

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Will we be playing football this weekend?
Matches are expected to progress as drawn this (and every scheduled) weekend unless otherwise advised by your Club (with last minute changes also posted on the SSFA’s website – www.shirefootball.com.au). Check the draw on the SSFA website for any amendments to-date.

How and When is it decided if we will play?
The Association does not call the fields in or out! This practice ceased almost 10 years ago. Each club is now required to inspect their fields and contact the designated Association wet weather person by 6:30am on doubtful weekend days – the Club is responsible to make the ‘call’. If insufficient fields are deemed playable by the Clubs – that is there is not enough spare capacity to move games on that day after fields are called out – the days play will be ‘called off’ by the SSFA and Plan B implemented.

A decision is made day-by day on the weekend and is wholly and solely based upon safety of players – not the need to protect fields, not with a preference given to any age group or competition, or any other reason. Decisions are made as soon as practically possible after every avenue is investigated to have the entire round played.

In Short
Unless you hear otherwise from your club, or read about it on the SSFA or your club’s website, you should expect to be playing. As always, contact your club if you have any questions.
Please note that SSFA and the club officials who make the call to the SSFA deeming the fields playable or otherwise are only in the game to see more football not less. If we had an opportunity to play more football – we would!

Regards
SSFA Executive Committee

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Onward and Upward we go, we belong and we stay ………

WPL First Grade. SSFA 2 – Bankstown 1
Even with only 10 players for the majority of the game we remained the superior team by playing positive, creative football that proved the difference in the end.

WPL Reserves. SSFA 1 – Bankstown 1
We outplayed our opponent with very nice and entertaining football but were unlucky not to score ‘so so many’ goals. Another dominant performance by the girls.

WPL17. SSFA 2 – Bankstown 0.
Our ‘fill in’ coach said the right things and got the absolute best from the girls. A fantastic well deserved result

WPL14. SSFA 1 – Bankstown 0
I just wanted to start by saying we definitely set the standard for the whole day. We went into the game and gave it our all, we did not give up and kept our heads high. Some amazing strings and one two’s and a great penalty from Tara helped us win the game but mostly the enthusiasm and intensity that each and every one of us put in till the very last second. We all focused on our team tasks and completed all of them from what I saw. There were some tough calls from the refs but not one person argued, we played the whistle and I’m very proud of you all. I’d like to say congratulations to all the girls from sutho and the first grade girls who fought for everyone in the sutho community, who played and busted their butts to win today and to have an outcome of 4 wins out of 5 games and one draw is a great achievement. PL1 is where we belong. – Brodie Steel

WPL 15 SSFA 3 vs Bankstown 1
Before the game had begun we were determined to beat Bankstown as we wanted to achieve a better result than last time we played them. As the whistle blew we knew what our team tasks were and that we had to have the right mindset if we wanted to win this game.
After many opportunities getting forward and putting together combinations we managed to get a ball in the box that was fumbled by the bankstown keeper which Jade followed up and was able to put us ahead 1-0. After a positive first half we went into the change rooms and talked about what we are doing well and what we needed to work on.
As the whistle blew for second half Bankstown came out with a new mindset wanting to win tackles but we managed to keep them in our attacking half. After a great run by Mia she earned a penalty in the box, which Hoffy lined up to take and slotted the ball in the bottom right corner, setting us up with a 2-0 lead.
Bankstown where still determined to catch up and were lucky enough to receive a penalty just outside the 18 yard box that they managed to score from, we did not let our intensity or mindset drop because of this, we became more determined to get another goal. We won almost every 50/50 putting together many one twos, Mia gave a perfect first time pass to Paris which she placed into the top of the net. Overall we had an amazing game and a well deserved win. Thanks to all the 14s who played Lucy, Tilly, Tara, Jade and Brodie. Match report by Ashley Blayney

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There is something about a game under lights at our regular training pitch that brings out the best in the boys. Nepean are bottom of the ladder and occasionally our team tend to struggle against the weaker sides, but tonight was an exception. Will scored within the first 5 minutes, followed closely by another goal a few minutes later. The instructions from the Coach were clear: Concentrate, knock the ball early and move into a space. Just before half time Luke C was able to put another into the back of the net and we were able to go into half time feeling positive. The boys needed to continue playing unselfishly if we were to tie up the win.
Second half, the boys had most of the possession and plenty of scoring opportunities. Obviously, the boys have been watching plenty of World Cup Football and in the 47th minute Jordan made an incredible break up the sideline and cut it back perfectly to Dylan who didn’t waste a scoring opportunity. Well done to our defenders also, this was now our 9th clean sheet for the Season.
Stefan was really pleased with the boys’ performance tonight. They are playing good football and continue to work and train hard. Cath B

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Sutherland Shire Football Association (SSFA) is seeking expressions of interest from coaches who would like join the SSFA Team and coach one of the following squads in the 2019 season:

Women’s Premier League:
• U/14
• U/15
• U/17
• Reserve Grade
• First Grade

Girls Skill Acquisition Program:
• U/10
• U/11
• U/12
• U/13

Boys Association Youth League:
• U/13
• U/14
• U/15
• U/16

Boys Skill Acquisition Program:
• U/9
• U/10
• U/11
• U/12

Appropriate Coaching accreditation is required with commitment to the FFA National Curriculum and the philosophy and aims of the SSFA.
Please send applications and your coaching CV to coaching@shirefootball.com addressing the following:
• Name/FFA number
• Date of Birth
• Contact details
• Current Club/Team/Position
• Your Coaching Accreditation (including any current course you are enrolled on)
• Your Coaching/Football Experience & your general Football Philosophy
• Preferred Team/Role

Expressions of interest close at 5pm Monday 13th August 2018.
If you have any enquiries please contact Jon Long (Football Manager) on 9542 3577.

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