PARKSIDE upstaged the in-form Tigers in the Mount Isa Women’s Association soccer competition on Friday night.
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Tigers went into the game suffering defeat once this year in the Mount Isa Cup against Parkside.
But it was Parkside who had the measure of Tigers, dominating the clash with a 2-0 win.
Both sides were at full strength for the clash, with Parkside nullifying the standard passing game of Tigers.
Tigers’ star Andrea Skinner had her work cut out for her with the pace of Jacquie Rysnek and Bianca Glover up front.
Parkside’s first goal came from the quick Krystal Santos, who jumped on a pass from Glover.
Tigers pushed hard but their forward momentum was constantly stopped by Parkside’s stalwarts Simone Martin and Kerrie Glover.
Parkside’s pressure on the Tigers’ defence saw Jacqui Rysnek skip through the defence to seal the match 2-0.
Parkside coach Jason Howard said he was elated with the girls’ performance.
“I was so proud of all the girls,” he said.
“For such a young team they played like they had being playing together for years.”
In the other ladies game, Rippers scored an emphatic 3-0 win against International.
Rippers led 1-0 at half-time and built on the dominance with goals to Ashley Stanley, Robyn Findlay and Nikkita Rae. Findlay, Stanley and defender Chandel Simmons were the best players for Rippers.
Rippers coach Ross Smale said his side defied having only 10 players on the park.
“The ladies fought hard all game and defended well, backed up well again by our defense and goalkeeper, our midfield were full of running and created quite a few chances of which we managed to find the net on three occasions,” he said.
“Our forwards worked hard and constantly made trouble for their defensive line and goalkeeper, with Ash Stanley scoring her first goal of the season and Stephanie Campbell coming oh so close for hers.
‘‘I was very happy with the way the team played as I have been in recent weeks also playing short.”
Smale praised International’s hard work and said the scoreline didn’t reflect the opposition’s work-rate.