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Dandy City Suffers Home Defeat to Western United FC

Zoran Juraj SABLJAK

In a hard-fought battle at their home ground, Dandy City couldn’t overcome the resilient Western United FC, resulting in a disappointing 2-0 loss. Despite entering the match with high hopes after a previous week’s triumph against Werribee, Dandy City fell short in their quest to secure a higher position on the ladder.

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The game kicked off with both teams displaying immense determination, but neither could �ind the breakthrough in the �irst half. The halftime whistle blew, and the scores remained deadlocked at 0-0, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

However, the dynamic shifted just �ive minutes into the second half when Western United broke the deadlock. With an early goal, the visitors gained a signi�icant advantage, leaving

Manly United Edge Out Sydney United 58

Manly United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Sydney United 58 in an intense match at Cromer Park. Seiya Kambayashi’s exceptional set-piece skills proved decisive, as he opened the scoring within 20 minutes and later delivered a corner that found the back of the net for the match-winning goal. The win ended Manly’s three-match winless streak and delighted their home fans. Despite Sydney United 58’s recent triumph in the Waratah Cup, it was Manly who started the game strongly, creating early chances. Chris Payne equalized for Sydney United 58, but opportunities were scarce for both sides afterward. In the second half, Manly and Sydney United 58 had their chances, but it was Kambayashi’s corner that sealed the victory for Manly in the 82nd minute. This Sunday 25th of June Untied 58 are back at home where they will host Bulls FC with Kick of scheduled for 15:00.

Dandy City scrambling to recover. Unfortunately for the home team, Western United struck again after eleven minutes, extending their lead to a commanding 2-0. The goals proved insurmountable for Dandy City, as their opponents held �irm until the �inal whistle, claiming a well-deserved victory and three valuable points.

This defeat leaves Dandy

City clinging slip to 4th spot on the ladder.

This Saturday, June 24th, will present another challenging encounter for Dandy City as they travel to Pettys Reserve to face off against the 6th-placed Manningham Blues.

The clash promises to be a �iercely contested affair, with both teams eyeing crucial points to climb the ladder.