GSSA 2024: Caledonians, Denmark clinch fourth successive wins in men’s and women’s division one title defences

Rovers Black emerged 3-2 victors over Bayswater in the Great Southern Soccer Association men’s division two competition on Saturday. Fresh off handing Caledonians a 9-1 hiding last week, Black were made to work hard all match but notched their second straight victory to get their season back on track with a 2-2 record. In the other division two match-ups, Rovers Gold drew with Polonia 3-3 while Caledonians were locked at two goals apiece with Phoenix at the final whistle. In the GSSA men’s division one, Caledonians’ title defence remains untarnished after they secured their fourth consecutive win to begin the season on Saturday. The reigning champions defeated Phoenix 4-1 thanks to goals from Edward Tikoft, Jeremy Everett and Joseph Love, while Phoenix’s Corey Plug scored one in defeat. Polonia feasted on the winless Stirling Rangers belting eight goals into the net led by a stellar hat-trick from Amos Steer while keeping a clean sheet. Reuben Winter was their other main contributor on the score sheet with a brace while Escher Nash, Callum Jones and Zafrul Faridzal got in on the goal frenzy. Meanwhile, Rovers bounced back on to the winners’ list after two consecutive losses to register a strong 5-1 win over Bayswater. Bradford Fakaafu scored a brace and was supported soundly by James Ngwero, Malachi Tsuki and Justin Bielecki who each scored a goal, while Fredrick Opuni converted a consolation goal for Bayswater in the second half. In women’s division one titleholders Denmark clinched their fourth successive win in the new campaign, belting a winless Polonia side 8-0. Elise Beaubien, Leah-Rose Winter and Lumeah Masih each scored braces for Denmark and things went from bad to worse for Polonia after conceding a dreaded own goal. Caledonians defeated Rovers 2-0 courtesy of goals from Kayla Stoney and Maddison Manolini while Phoenix handed Mt Barker their first defeat of the season. Phoenix’s Emily Amoraal and Summer Plug each booted a goal in their sensational win. In women’s division two on Friday night, Denmark Rezzies smashed Bayswater 6-0, Phoenix thumped Mt Barker 12-1, Caledonians bettered Rovers 2-0 while Sharks had the bye. In the men’s division three on Tuesday night, ACC defeated Denmark 7-5 in a thriller, Rovers Vets smashed Sharks 6-1 and Old Boys thumped Griffins 7-1. Phoenix outlasted Rovers 3-0, Crosskeys pumped Bayswater 6-0, while Polonia shared the points with Caledonians.