Rosie White’s goal came in the 28th minute, a real banger from the edge of the area which was by no means the only banger of the match either. Utah had taken the lead in only the ninth minute as Aminata Diallo whacked one in low from distance and in the 22nd minute it was very much advantage Bowen as the Royals took a 2-0 lead.
Once upon a time the thought that a New Zealander might score even ten goals in a Premier League season either meant that prime Wynton Rufer had moved to England or else watch out for Freddy Kruger because you’re probably dreaming.
Lol, remember a week ago when we were all relieved because at least the Wellington Phoenix wouldn’t have to go through a third consecutive squad rebuild? Such innocent days.
No kiwi male footballer other than Chris Wood is playing consistently at a higher level than Ryan Thomas, whose general excellence gets a little slept upon if we’re being totally honest.
If you thought that Flying Kiwis Transfer Season was just gonna be a one week thing then, mate, you were sorely mistaken. Just ask Rebekah Stott, Marko Stamenic, and Callum McCowatt.
No sooner does one season end than the next one begins. That’s the way of professional sports, in fact to be even more honest the seasons tend to overlap way beyond the borders of fixtures lists and playoffs.
One of the worst kept secrets in kiwi footy was finally brought into the natural light on Friday night as Liberato Cacace’s transfer from the Wellington Phoenix to Belgian top flight side Sint-Truiden was confirmed by both clubs.