Western has continued its push for a spot in the Football NSW State League women’s top four following a resounding 3-0 defeat of contenders St George FC on Sunday.
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Benefiting from home ground advantage at Jack Brabham Park, the Mariners girls snuck under the guard of the usually fast-starting St George outfit, scoring early through a classy finish from Jasmin Courtenay in front of goal to enjoy a 1-0 lead.
Western hung on to its single-goal advantage at the break before gun striker Jess Salomini starred in the second stanza, producing a quick-fire brace to extend her side’s buffer out to three goals.
The hosts’ defence then remained steadfast in the face of a St George rally over the course of the final quarter of the round 19 clash at Orange.
It’s a crucial win for Western as the Mariners look to keep season 2017 alive, with the victory over the fourth-placed St George outfit helping pull closer to a finals berth.
The Mariners now find themselves four points behind fourth-placed St George as the next few weeks will prove crucial in both these teams seasons and finals hopes.
Western takes on Mount Druitt Town Rangers team with no chance of pressing for a finals position in Sunday’s penultimate round before again travelling to play the third-placed University of NSW in the final round.