Galaxy stars fire in first win
GALAXY United seniors got their inaugural season in the Women’s crowds throughout the day.
National Premier League (WNPL) off to a god start on Sunday with a one-nil victory over Heidleberg.
All four teams went head to head against Heidelberg United FC at Banyul-Warri Field in Torquay.
The under-13s came out firing to kick off the day with two-nil win, before the Under-15s The Under-18s steadied the ship with a nil all draw, before the Senior Women enjoyed their hard fought one-nil victory.
After a strong starts, a goal by Jess Tay put but Galaxy’s defence was able to stay strong There were plenty of one-on-one battles across the pitch. Kariah White was a standout player, creating plenty of opportunities for Galaxy up front.
Galaxy United’s Sheree Holdsworth said it “It was a great atmosphere and we had good “It was all smiles for Galaxy as they left the pitch having secured the win, which was not only great for the club but for women’s football in our region.”
Surf Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge turned up to support the team and was presented with a Galaxy United Guernsey as she was announced it was fantastic the senior side started with a win,” she said.
“The committee has done such a fantastic job to get a regional team into Victoria’s new Women’s National Premier League and I’m proud to be named as the club’s inaugural “There is so much female footballing talent on the coast – we may even see a budding As the only club outside of Melbourne to be offered one of only eight licences for the WNPL for the next three years, Galaxy United to the next level.