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Capalaba 3:2 Ipswich Knights
A brace from Antony Schiavo helped Capalaba to a narrow home victory
over Ipswich that sees them climb into the top four for the first time this season.
Everyone will be talking about…
Capalaba’s solid home form. This was the Dogs’ third consecutive victory
at John Fredericks Park, with Wolves the only visiting side able to muster a
win there this season.
Yeah, but what happened?
Schiavo’s exhilarating run of goals continued as he got his name on the
scoresheet midway through the first half. Mathias Waldmann then brought justice
to the scoreline for the visitors in what was an even opening stanza. Schiavo
struck again 20 minutes after the restart, before Scott Sargent sealed the
result for the Dogs. A last-gasp penalty from Mitchell Davis made the scoreline
look a lot tighter than it was on the balance of the second 45.
The numbers:
Capalaba – Schiavo’25, ’64; Sargent ‘77
Ipswich – Waldmann ’39; Davis ‘90+4
Looking ahead...
Capalaba’s top four credibility will be tested when they travel to
high-flying Lions next week, while Ipswich will look to bounce back at home to
Easts.
Wolves FC 5:1 North Star
A breathtaking individual display by five-goal Kado Aoci stole all the
plaudits as Wolves thumped North Star at Carmichael Park.
Everyone will be talking about…
Aoci’s brilliant five. A deadly display of execution lifted Wolves’
number nine to the top of scorer’s charts with a remarkable 14 strikes from
eight games.
Yeah, but what happened?
The Aoci show got under way with barely five minutes on the clock, as
Wolves took ascendancy and dominated an overpowered North Star midfield. For
all their chances, Wolves found it difficult to break through the last line of
defence, but Aoci’s second goal right on half-time eased the home side’s
frustrations. He didn't have to wait long to complete his hat-trick, scoring
immediately after the restart. An unfortunate own goal soon after pegged the
score back to two goals, but Aoci again responded almost immediately with his
fourth. A perfect night’s work got better as the pocket-rocket made it five
with 15 minutes to play to the ovation of the home crowd.
The numbers:
Wolves – Aoci ‘5, ‘45+2, ’46, ’53, ‘77
Star – OG ‘52
Looking ahead...
Albany Creek’s defence could be next in line for an Aoci battering in a
week’s time, while Star will be desperate to get something out of their match with
Logan.
Rochedale Rovers 0:2 Lions FC
A late Shoheel Khan brace firmly cemented Lions’ position as league
leaders and condemned Rochedale down to an unfamiliar seventh on the table.
Everyone will be talking about…
Lions’ solidity and Rochedale’s inconsistency – the powerhouse of
previous seasons seems no more – this their second consecutive loss to a top
two team.
Yeah, but what happened?
Coming in on the back of a 0-3 battering at Wolves last week, Rochedale
looked more composed and fought out an even first half against the league
leaders. As the second period wore on, Rovers were finding it difficult to
maintain a high tempo and Khan pounced on tired legs at the back. The striker
opened the scoring with 15 to play and soon after sealed the result with a
smart finish.
The numbers:
Lions – Khan ’75, ‘82
Looking ahead...
Rochedale will be glad a difficult and fruitless streak of games is over
as they host UQ nest week. Lions welcome Capalaba knowing in-form Wolves are
hot on their heels in second.
Logan Lightning 0:1 Peninsula Power
A first-half strike from Shaun Feuerriegal was enough to see Power
collect all three points on the road at Logan – seeing them climb to third on
the ladder.
Everyone will be talking about…
Offside calls that twice denied Power. A marginal decision went against
Feuerriegal in the first half, but Baird’s disallowed finish had Power fuming.
Yeah, but what happened?
Although Power started the stronger with Warren Moon testing Brendan
White in the opening moments, Logan settled in quicker and created the best
chances of the first half. Power opened the scoring against the run of play
when Michael Butters delivered an inch-perfect cross for Feuerriegal to calmly
slot home. The second half was a case of whether the visitors could clinch the
sealer, with Logan finding it difficult to penetrate deep into their opposition’s
half. It wasn't to be for either side, with Power holding on with their third
consecutive clean sheet.
The numbers:
Power – Baird ‘35
Looking ahead...
Power will be eager to maintain their solid defensive record and run of
form when they host Brisbane Force next Saturday. Logan keep losing narrow
games and will have their sights on all three points at North Star.
Brisbane Force 3:1 UQFC
The winless drought is over for Brisbane Force as they recorded their
first three points of the season in a comfortable home victory over UQ.
Everyone will be talking about…
Can Force build on the victory? Having shown plenty of promise over the
past few weeks, Force finally has a win on the board – can they now back it up
or will it be a one-time hit against hapless Uni?
Yeah, but what happened?
UQ were once again deplorable in the first half and outrun by a hungrier
and more composed Force side. Goals from Guy Bimrose and Lachlan Munn seemed to
have sealed the result before half time, but the hosts added a third soon after
the restart. UQ managed to grab only their third goal of the season midway
through the second 45, but were once again outclassed by a fellow struggler.
Looking ahead...
Force have it all to do if they are to back up
their victory at an in-form Power side, while UQ will be expected to continue
their pointless season at Rochedale.
Eastern Suburbs 5:0 Albany Creek
A three-goal blitz late on from Easts blew out the score as the Tigers
climbed to within a point of fourth placed Capalaba.
Everyone will be talking about…
The fall of Albany Creek. The surprise packet of the opening rounds of
the season, Creek have been brought back to ground in this their second
consecutive loss without being able to muster a goal.
Yeah, but what happened?
Easts showed vigour and speed off the blocks and deservedly took the
lead through Jordan Farina in the sixth minute. Although the hosts were the
dominant enforcer, Creek managed to contain their attacks and went into the
break trailing by the solitary goal. The start of the second period mirrored
the first, with Easts showing more hunger and doubling their lead through
Justin McMullen. The Tigers would have undoubtedly had the memory of Capalaba’s
stunning late comeback fresh in their minds and they put any such possibility
to bed during a sensational six minutes of play. First McMullen completed his
brace, then shortly after Apai Ukuno turned it into a rout. Daniel Cunha made
it five moments later to sound warning bells in Creek’s defence.
The numbers:
Easts – Farina ‘6; McMullen ’58, ’83; Ukuno ’86; Cunha ‘89
Looking ahead...
Easts may enter the top four with a win at Ipswich
next week, while Albany Creek can easily find themselves in what earlier looked
like an unlikely scenario of three consecutive defeats after they host Wolves.