NORTH Coast Football’s Talented Female Program (TFP) delivered a powerhouse performance at the NNSW Community State Youth Championships in Newcastle, claiming titles in both the Under-15 and Under-16 divisions and finishing runners-up in the Under-13s.
It was a dominant display across the board, with the U15 and U16 squads going unbeaten through the group stages – each chalking up six wins and a draw – to stamp their authority on the tournament early.
The U16s were pushed to the limit in a tense grand final clash against the NNSWF Indigenous Girls.
Locked at 2-2 at full-time, the match was decided from the penalty spot, where North Coast held their nerve to seal a 4-1 shootout victory and hoist the trophy.
In the Under-15 final, North Coast were clinical and composed in a 3-0 dismantling of Newcastle Football.
Bella McKay did the early damage with a first-half brace before Reef Winkler iced the result in the dying stages with a late goal to cap a near-flawless campaign.
There was more to cheer about in the Under-13s division, with the North Coast squad earning a silver medal finish after an impressive run to the final.
However, they were ultimately outclassed by a strong Newcastle side, going down 3-0 in the decider.
By David WIGLEY
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