Soccer

Western Spirit bloods new players around washouts

PASSIONATE Western Spirit head coach Joe Fenech shares the frustration of many sporting officials after another weekend of postponed games. The latest match to be rescheduled was the Football Queensland Premier League 4 Metro local derby between...

David Lems

18 hours ago

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Hat-trick boost: Ripley Valley FC enhances promotion hopes

RIPLEY Valley FC strengthened their promotion hopes after claiming another big scalp in their latest FQPL4 Metro match at home. Ripley Valley leapfrogged Logan Metro into third spot with their 4-2 victory at Ironbark Park. James Holden achieved...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

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Ipswich under-23s target Football Queensland finals

IN his third season as Ipswich FC under-23 head coach, Jason Ball knows the biggest challenge is helping his footballers “play for a full 90 (minutes), not just an amazing 45”. While a lot of football is still to be played, Ball is happy how his...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

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Ipswich FC talent rises in tough season

BEING a coach in the current chilly conditions provides a test of anyone’s sporting commitment. When injuries hit hard and player stocks are depleted, the challenge becomes even greater, especially when the team is close to the relegation zone...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

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Ipswich Knights in incredible recovery, back in promotion hunt

WALES-bred Ipswich Knights technical director Matthew Harris loves the Australian weather, “phenomenal” people and beaches. However, he didn’t expect to become head coach of the senior men’s team when he arrived in Queensland for the first...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

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Rosewood soccer girls have winning nicknames

IN a young team with so much personality, it didn’t take long for the players to come up with a range of fun nicknames. That was exactly what has happened with the Rosewood United under-12 girls’ soccer team enjoying a wonderful season. A number...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

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Holden’s hat-trick adds to Ripley Valley derby delight

A HAT-TRICK by Ripley Valley FC’s goal-scoring ace James Holden ensured his team retained local derby bragging rights over Ipswich FC in their latest Football Queensland Premier League 4 Metro encounter. Ripley Valley won 5-0 at the Briggs Road...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

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Rosewood women have soccer fun with elite help

APART from dealing with the cold in recent weeks, the unbeaten Rosewood United Roses over-30 women’s soccer team is enjoying their latest season. Having four wins and three draws, the Roses are progressing well in the Queensland Christian Soccer...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

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Ripley Valley focused on local derby victory

RIPLEY Valley FC head into Friday night’s FQPL4 Metro local derby hoping for a warmer night and another victory after a disappointing draw in their latest match. Fourth-placed Ripley Valley were held to a 2-2 result by mid-table opponents Bardon...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

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Springfield, Ripley teams boost finals hopes

SPRINGFIELD United and Ripley Valley FC advanced their promotion prospects with encouraging victories in their latest Football Queensland matches. Springfield United consolidated a top three spot after reliable sharpshooter Rhys Phipps led the way...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

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Sam’s experience provides Ripley Valley boost

BEING a leading league goal scorer in past seasons, Sam Chesterfield is happy to see Ripley Valley FC teammate James Holden dominating the tally this year. Holden has been scoring at least one goal a match in the Football Queensland Premier League 4...

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

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Rosewood United provides healthy soccer fun and games

AFTER two early round washouts, Rosewood United’s junior teams are back having fun and developing new skills. Rosewood’s under-8 mixed teams are among the 19 Crusaders club sides playing in this year’s Queensland Christian Soccer Association...

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

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Heartbreaking blow for Ipswich FC hopes

IPSWICH FC is due for a change of luck after another setback leading up to their latest 2-1 Football Queensland Premier League 1 loss at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex. Ipswich FC players worked hard to level the game at 1-1 against Rochedale...

David Lems

28 May 2025

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Jamie working hard to keep up with football challenges

BEING a goalkeeper coach provides plenty of challenges delivering a specialist service for any football club. But when your number one goalkeeper breaks his leg, it creates an even more important task to resolve. Thagoona-based, Ipswich FC mentor...

David Lems

28 May 2025

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Ipswich FC positives among ongoing challenges

IPSWICH FC head coach Andrew Catton has shared the frustration of other regional mentors dealing with a spate of washouts and having to play catch-up matches. However, he plans to continue battling on with his Football Queensland Premier League 1...

David Lems

21 May 2025

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Rhys delivers magic milestone in united team

HAVING achieved a historic club milestone, ever reliable Springfield United FC sharpshooter Rhys Phipps is just getting started. “I don’t plan on stopping any time soon,” Phipps said, reflecting on scoring more than 100 goals for his FQPL3...

David Lems

14 May 2025

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Relief for Knights as Ipswich FC battling for wins

IPSWICH FC is still searching for a second win of the FQPL1 season after going down 3-0 to home side Magic United. Ipswich has slipped to 11th place with only one win and a draw from their first six games. The challenge to end a frustrating recent...

David Lems

07 May 2025

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Praise as Ipswich hosts Premier League football

IPSWICH FC gained a valuable point drawing 1-1 with third-placed Redlands United in their latest Football Queensland Premier League 1 match at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex. Just completing a game after so many washouts was a boost for the...

David Lems

30 Apr 2025

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Ripley Valley FC’s major test leading the way

RIPLEY Valley FC is on top of the table and the only unbeaten side after four matches in this year’s Football Queensland Premier League Metro 4 competition. Ripley Valley maintained their winning run beating Western Spirit 3-0 in the rescheduled...

David Lems

23 Apr 2025