A resounding victory over Tuggernanong United FC (6:1):
Gungahlin United 6 (Brittany Tully 18’, Marlin Jornhole 41’, 58’, Laure Sofoulis 63’, Gabby Ciardullo 75’, Dianne Wilson 88’) Tuggeranong United 1 (Freyja Jacobsen 20’)
Coach Bruce Green danced a gig, mumbling something about "margaritas" that evening, the players looked as happy as they did relieved they had got past thier first test in Prmier League and the Club delighted. So they should be, it was a terrific start to what promises to be a strong first season effort.
Be in no doubt, this result surprised everyone I have spoken to among theother clubs in the PL competition. If you had been at the game, you would acknowledge that Gungahlin United played in very good style for most of the game. simply overpowering Tuggernanong United in the second half, dominating possession and making the best of nearly every opportunity.
Their performance on debut was a much stronger effort than either the hapless Brindabella Blues FC (now defunct) or Tuggernanong United FC debuts in season 2010. On this first game form, they seem certain to improve and that couldn't be better for the Womens Premier League.
And with a certain style that points to good club admisntration, the following appeared from teh Club on the Capital Football website:
Gungahlin United is pleased to announce the Captains chosen to lead our inaugural Women's Premier League squads for season 2011.
The following players named have displayed to their coaches not only in the trials and training conducted in the WPL process, but also in previous years in the various teams they have represented - the qualities needed to Captain the 3 brand new teams that will be making their mark in Women's Premier League for Gungahlin United.
Co Captains for 18WPL are Brigette Berry and Chelsea Lemon. - Co Captains for WPR are Cristal King and Chloe Gash. - Co Captains for WPL are Kiley Green and Laura Sofoulis.
Congratulations ladies on your appointments, Gungahlin United FC wishes you all the best in the season ahead.
Gungahlin United FC is the ACT Football's "sleeping giant", with a formidable presence now in the Mens PL with PL16 and PL18 teams, and now a full complement of Women's PL teams. They are awake and starting to move!
And this is only the beginning for this club.