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Bundoora United’s brave Nike FC Cup came to an end on Wednesday night. Hoping to make the final after falling just short last year, Bundoora United was knocked out by Heidelberg United in the semi finals.
Heidelberg won 7-0 after leading 3-0 at half time. “Our senior women’s Nike FC Cup journey comes to an end after a hard-fought battle, with Heidelberg proving too strong on the night,” Bundoora United said on social media. “Congratulations to Heidelberg on making it through to the grand final, after a heartbreaking few weeks, your resilience has been nothing short of inspiring.”
EDFL
Roxburgh Park is one step closer to having locked in a finals spot in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 2 competition. The Magpies upset Taylors Lakes in a thriller on Saturday, winning 7.6 (46)-7.2 (44). Kiara Croxford, Danira Fuamatu and Jordan Di Mizio were named the Magpies best. The Magpies are now two games clear of fifth placed Sunbury Lions with two rounds remaining.
VTCA
Fassy Anise will continue as Westmeadows women’s coach for the upcoming cricket season. The club is hoping to build on last season in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association. “Fassy in a well respected figure at the club and has been a big part of the women’s program over recent years,” the club said in its announcement. “Last season he helped guide both senior women’s teams to the Grand Final and we’re looking forward to another successful season under his guidance.”
Netball
Whittlesea’s Tara Watson has been named in the Australian 21 and under squad ahead of preparations for the Netball World Youth Cup in September. Watson is in the squad for the first time, having been part of the Australian under-19 squad last year.
