Author: Mark Gojszyk

Mark Gojszyk

Wounded Bergers lament casualty list

“They say when it rains, it pours,” quipped Heidelberg United coach George Katsakis after his side’s 4-0 defeat to Bentleigh Greens on Friday night.

The WPL imports capable of playing W-League

At the Corner Flag, we’ve compiled a list of the WPL imports we believe are capable of plying their trade in the W-League based on their WPL form or pedigree.

The ‘McMasterCard’ NPL Victoria Round 17 preview

Some things, like our NPL Victoria preview, money can’t buy. For everything else, there’s the Griffin McMaster card. Will the Heidelberg United custodian lead his team to glory in the top of the table clash against Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club?

The way of the North Geelong Warrior

When Nikola Jurkovic came off in the 84th minute on Saturday with North Geelong desperately hanging on to a 1-0 lead against Green Gully, the remaining handful of minutes on the pine may have felt longer than his time on the pitch, such was the suspense of waiting for the final whistle.

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 16

It was a pretty balanced week, a good Round for defenders who don’t always receive the praise they deserve. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking an actual flat back five here. How often do you see that?

The curious case of Christopher Cristaldo

A name with South American flair like Cristaldo is a perfect fit for football. But for former Melbourne Victory youth Christoper Cristaldo, football may just have become a nightmare.

High fives for Boroondara in emphatic display

Boroondara Eagles have made a huge title statement, defeating fellow contenders Ashburton United 5-1 at Knox Regional Football Centre on Sunday.

Early Zwolski blitz helps Bergers defeat Comets

A blistering first half an hour by Heidelberg United has helped set up a comfortable 3-1 victory over Casey Comets at Comets Stadium on Friday night.

Bran Blumenthal celebrates his goal for Frankston Pines in their FFA Cup win over Avondale FC. Image: Skip Fulton

The week in GIFs: FFA Cup action, Casey’s agony

In this new segment, we’ve extracted some of the week’s biggest talking points from match highlights around the grounds to compile a little summary of the week that was in Victorian football.

Les is more for Caulfield

With the game between Caulfield United Cobras and Casey Comets delicately poised in the first half, a well-weighted ball over the top from Anita Les to Amy Kane for the eventual winner was enough to claim an invaluable three points.

WPL Team of the Week: Round 11

With nine of the outfield 15 Team of the Week squad members played in the back four, finally the defenders are getting recognition for their donkey work, which often goes without deserved reward.

Sandy claim smash-and-grab triumph over Ashy

Sandringham Soccer Club have closed the gap on Ashburton United, pipping an invaluable 1-0 win at Kingston Heath on Monday night.

Lady Luck shines on Caulfield in rearguard performance

Caulfield United Cobras have snuck their second win of the WPL season at Casey’s expense, triumphing 1-0 to keep the Comets winless after 11 rounds.

FFA Cup Round 6 results

The full list of results from Round 6 action of the FFA Cup in Victoria.

Derby triumph exorcises South Melbourne’s FFA Cup demons

It was always going to be a cruel end for one of Victoria’s two biggest clubs – divided on the pitch, but united off it in the fight for recognition of the game’s rich past now consigned to the dustbin of Australian football history – denied by the other a shot at the big time once more.