The Western Sydney Wanderers NPL 1 Women’s side return home to take on the Newcastle Jets in hope they can break a five-game losing run.
The Western Sydney Wanderers NPL 1 Women’s team return home to face the Newcastle Jets, aiming to snap a five-game losing streak. The Jets, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid a third straight defeat of their own.
The Western Sydney Wanderers are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Northern Tigers, as they fell short following an attempted late comeback. Catalina Wrzynski netted a late goal, but it wasn’t enough to rule out a Haley Johnson double.
Since the Jets knocked off the Rangers in Round 10, handing them their first and only defeat so far this season. They have fallen to both Sydney University and UNSW in consecutive weeks, conceding eight goals in doing so.
They face Sydney Olympic on Thursday night before taking on the Red and Black at Wanderers Football Park on Sunday. If the Jets win both matches, they will move two points ahead of the Wanderers into ninth place.
The Wanderers will see this as a must-win clash as they look to avoid slipping closer to the relegation zone after a string of defeats. While the finals spots are currently nine points out of reach, a win on Sunday could spark a remarkable turnaround and a return to their early season form.
The Key Decider: Miscommunication and mistakes
The Wanderers’ recent losing streak has been defined by costly errors and miscommunications that have seen valuable points slip away over the past month. Last week’s match was a clear example, with both goals conceded stemming from a misfired clearance and a mistimed tackle that resulted in a penalty.
This has proven crucial, as conceding early can often be the difference between securing three points and leaving empty-handed. The Red and Black have shown on several occasions that they’re capable of mounting late comebacks, but greater concentration and defensive discipline would give them the chance to play from in front, rather than constantly chasing the game.
If Anika Stajcic can find her scoring form once again, and we are to see the best of Miriam Zumaya from the early moments of the game, the Wanderers will be well on their way to three points.
Expect an intense and hard-fought contest, with three crucial points on the line that could shape the direction of either team’s season.
NPL NSW Women’s Round 13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC v Newcastle Jets FC
Sunday 1st of June, 5:00pm
Wanderers Football Park
