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Round Six of the QSL delivered some nail-biting thrillers this week.
Whitsunday Miners VS Southern Cross United
3-3
Southern Cross went 2-0 up in just twenty-five minutes thanks to a firing Farina who bagged a double.
Then just before the half, Whitsunday Miners captain Jamie Hatch scored for the Miners. But they gave up another goal for Southern Cross in the 70th minute. The game looked won for Southern Cross but Whitsunday persisted.
At 3-1 down in the second half, Whitsunday’s coach Graham Harvey put four men at the front and the attack paid off with Hatch securing two goals in the dying minutes. Hatch’s inspiring hat-trick got the Miners to scrape an unlikely draw, 3-3.
Brisbane Strikers VS North Queensland Razorbacks
4-3
Brisbane Strikers kept up their unbeaten record at Perry Park posting a close 4-3 win over North Queensland.
Brisbane took the lead after just the 6th minute and dominated for much of the first half to take a 3-1 lead at the half, including a two-goal haul by superstar Matt Thurtell. Strikers’ DiSipio then converted another for Strikers just after the restart to extend the lead to 4-1.
But the Razorbacks didn’t back down and threatened to reign in a draw. North Queensland were making the most of Brisbane’s inconsistent possession and just four minutes after DiSipio’s goal they answered with one of their own. North Queensland captain Josh Evans clawed two goals back in the 55th and 90th minute to make it 4-3. But they came short of the draw, unable to score in extra time despite some nervous Strikers defending.
Thanks to Football Queensland and Chris Paul for the footage.
FNQ Bulls VS Capricorn Cougars
3-0
The Bulls got their first win of the season against Capricorn Cougars at Borzi Park on Saturday night.
There’s no doubt FNQ have the attacking players to win matches, but so far, the Bulls have fallen short of a win for the 2011 season. But at home in Mareeba against a lacklustre Cougars side, it was to be the Bulls night.
Potent striker David Ruiz was there to score FNQ’s first in the 29th minute with a long shot from approximately 15 metres out.
In the second half the Bulls then ran away with the game thanks to the efforts of an unmarked Stuart Dunn who headed home the second, and Josh De Nittis knocking in the third in the 85th minute.
Sunshine Coast Fire VS Gold Coast Stars
3-0
Playing away from home in Kawana, it was an impressive win for Sunshine Coast Fire, defeating Gold Coast Stars 3-0.
The rain in previous days had made conditions on the field sloppy, with controlled possession proving difficult for both sides.
Both defences stayed strong until the 19th minute when Alex Henderson got the first for the Fire, after Tyson Holmes’ shot was blocked by ‘keeper.
Sunshine Coast, now boosted by the goal, using their physical strength in the midfield, manoeuvred their way around the Gold Coast defence. Sam Knight then came up with the second before the break and in the second half, Fire’s attack continued. Tyson Holmes then got a goal to his name in the 58th minute, to seal a well-earned victory for Sunshine Coast.
Queensland Academy of Sport VS Bundaberg Spirit
5-0
QAS continued their good form from last week to post their second win of the season, beating Bundaberg 5-0 on Sunday afternoon.
Displaying immense improvement from two weeks ago, when they last played at Meakin Park, Academy were composed in possession, desperate in defence and relentless in attack.
3-3
Southern Cross went 2-0 up in just twenty-five minutes thanks to a firing Farina who bagged a double.
Then just before the half, Whitsunday Miners captain Jamie Hatch scored for the Miners. But they gave up another goal for Southern Cross in the 70th minute. The game looked won for Southern Cross but Whitsunday persisted.
At 3-1 down in the second half, Whitsunday’s coach Graham Harvey put four men at the front and the attack paid off with Hatch securing two goals in the dying minutes. Hatch’s inspiring hat-trick got the Miners to scrape an unlikely draw, 3-3.
Brisbane Strikers VS North Queensland Razorbacks
4-3
Brisbane Strikers kept up their unbeaten record at Perry Park posting a close 4-3 win over North Queensland.
Brisbane took the lead after just the 6th minute and dominated for much of the first half to take a 3-1 lead at the half, including a two-goal haul by superstar Matt Thurtell. Strikers’ DiSipio then converted another for Strikers just after the restart to extend the lead to 4-1.
But the Razorbacks didn’t back down and threatened to reign in a draw. North Queensland were making the most of Brisbane’s inconsistent possession and just four minutes after DiSipio’s goal they answered with one of their own. North Queensland captain Josh Evans clawed two goals back in the 55th and 90th minute to make it 4-3. But they came short of the draw, unable to score in extra time despite some nervous Strikers defending.
Thanks to Football Queensland and Chris Paul for the footage.
FNQ Bulls VS Capricorn Cougars
3-0
The Bulls got their first win of the season against Capricorn Cougars at Borzi Park on Saturday night.
There’s no doubt FNQ have the attacking players to win matches, but so far, the Bulls have fallen short of a win for the 2011 season. But at home in Mareeba against a lacklustre Cougars side, it was to be the Bulls night.
Potent striker David Ruiz was there to score FNQ’s first in the 29th minute with a long shot from approximately 15 metres out.
In the second half the Bulls then ran away with the game thanks to the efforts of an unmarked Stuart Dunn who headed home the second, and Josh De Nittis knocking in the third in the 85th minute.
Sunshine Coast Fire VS Gold Coast Stars
3-0
Playing away from home in Kawana, it was an impressive win for Sunshine Coast Fire, defeating Gold Coast Stars 3-0.
The rain in previous days had made conditions on the field sloppy, with controlled possession proving difficult for both sides.
Both defences stayed strong until the 19th minute when Alex Henderson got the first for the Fire, after Tyson Holmes’ shot was blocked by ‘keeper.
Sunshine Coast, now boosted by the goal, using their physical strength in the midfield, manoeuvred their way around the Gold Coast defence. Sam Knight then came up with the second before the break and in the second half, Fire’s attack continued. Tyson Holmes then got a goal to his name in the 58th minute, to seal a well-earned victory for Sunshine Coast.
Queensland Academy of Sport VS Bundaberg Spirit
5-0
QAS continued their good form from last week to post their second win of the season, beating Bundaberg 5-0 on Sunday afternoon.
Displaying immense improvement from two weeks ago, when they last played at Meakin Park, Academy were composed in possession, desperate in defence and relentless in attack.
Despite the convincing 5-0 victory, QAS coach Darren Davies said the score could have been even better.
“Realistically with the chances that we had, we should’ve actually scored more goals. I’ve said to the boys now that we’ll work on our finishing again this week,
“I’m happy winning at home, I’m happy with three points on the board, I’m happy, very happy, to be in the top four over Easter,” Davies said.
Quinn set up the first goal in the 11th minute, delivering a pin-point cross to a sliding Elliot Ronto who put away goal number one for Academy.
QAS were putting on all the pressure up front, while Bundaberg could only manage half-chances.
Just before the half QAS notched up two quick-fire goals in the 41st and 43rd minute respectively.
In the 81st minute when substitute striker Kwame Yeboah found space to knock in QAS’ fourth goal, the game was most certainly over.
But then Brandon Borello sealed a masterful win for Academy in the final minutes. Left unmarked he was able to score a soft header to make the final score 5-0 for Academy.
For a full match report and photos click here!
“Realistically with the chances that we had, we should’ve actually scored more goals. I’ve said to the boys now that we’ll work on our finishing again this week,
“I’m happy winning at home, I’m happy with three points on the board, I’m happy, very happy, to be in the top four over Easter,” Davies said.
Quinn set up the first goal in the 11th minute, delivering a pin-point cross to a sliding Elliot Ronto who put away goal number one for Academy.
QAS were putting on all the pressure up front, while Bundaberg could only manage half-chances.
Just before the half QAS notched up two quick-fire goals in the 41st and 43rd minute respectively.
In the 81st minute when substitute striker Kwame Yeboah found space to knock in QAS’ fourth goal, the game was most certainly over.
But then Brandon Borello sealed a masterful win for Academy in the final minutes. Left unmarked he was able to score a soft header to make the final score 5-0 for Academy.
For a full match report and photos click here!
# |  Club Name | G | W | D | L | F | A | GD | P |
1 | Sunshine Coast FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 |
2 | Brisbane Strikers FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
3 | NQ McDonald's Razorbacks | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 9 |
4 | Queensland Academy of Sport | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
5 | Gold Coast Stars | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
6 | FNQ Bulls | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
7 | Southern Cross United FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 4 |
8 | Whitsunday Miners | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 |
9 | Capricorn Cougars | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17 | -13 | 1 |
10 | Bundaberg Spirit | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16 | -13 | 1 |
G = Games Played, W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss, F = Goals For, A = Goals Against, GD = Goal Difference, P = Points