A tough weekend for the Panthers: two wins, three draws, and one loss from six games. On Saturday in Townsville the Premiers lost 0-1 to Warriors, while the Reserves drew 1-1. On Friday at home, the Ladies beat Warriors 4-0 and Division 1 Men drew 2-2 with Estates. Division 2 Funkies won 2-1 away to Rebels. On Sunday, the Ladies drew 2-2 with Brothers at home.
This week the Premiers and Reserves host Estates (Premiers 8.30, Reserves 6.30). On Friday the Division 1 Men, Division 2 Men and Ladies are all away: Div 1 vs JCU 6.30, Div 2 vs Olympic 6.30, Ladies vs Rebels 6.30.
U13 Panthers Red made semis after finishing fourth and face MAO at 8.30am in Townsville. U14/15 Panthers also finished fourth and face MAO at 10.30am.
Night Soccer starts its 46th year Tuesday 9 September.
Premiers
The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers’ finals hopes ended with a 1-0 loss to Warriors. Keeper Jarrod Camer pulled off brilliant saves to keep Burdekin alive, but with five minutes left Warriors broke through. The defeat ended Burdekin’s top four chances, though the side matched Warriors’ intensity throughout.
Reserves
Burdekin Tyre Service Reserves drew 1-1 with Warriors. Despite conceding just before halftime, the Panthers stayed strong and Cooper Kross equalised with a strike into the bottom corner. Defence, midfield, and forwards all worked hard in a game where Burdekin showed resilience.
Division 1 Men
Austral Masonry Division 1 Men drew 2-2 with top side Estates. Cody Scalia opened in the 15th minute, Henry Fallon added three minutes later, but Estates pulled one back before halftime. Keeper Zack Durrant made superb saves before Estates equalised in the 73rd. A strong showing from the young Panthers.
Division 2 Men
C.A. Contracting Funkies beat Rebels 2-1 in a fiery clash for the last finals spot. Burdekin lost Heath Swindley and keeper David Bryen to injury, trailing 0-1 at halftime. Bryce Davies stepped in as keeper, while Jack Castrejana and a Rebels own goal gave Burdekin the lead. Down to nine men after red cards to Brad Wright and Luke Cathcart, the Funkies held firm. Rebels collected five yellows; Burdekin five yellows and two reds. The Funkies now sit fourth, needing only to avoid a 13-goal loss to reach finals.
Ladies
On Friday the Ayr Anzac Club Ladies beat Warriors 4-0, with Zandi Bonanno scoring twice in the first 11 minutes, Dayna Linton adding another, and Sienna Lago finishing late. Sunday’s clash with Brothers ended 2-2. Lago struck in the 5th minute, Brothers equalised in the 20th, Lago hit back a minute later, before Brothers levelled in the 43rd. The second half was physical, with Charley Ruskin booked, but the Panthers held strong for a valuable draw.
The Quote of the Week is from former Manchester Utd manager Ron Atkinson. “I have had to swap my Merc for a BMW, I am down to my last 37 suits, and I am drinking non-vintage champagne”.
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