Under 18's
Reserve
Senior
Launceston United Soccer Club, is a football (soccer) club which represents Launceston in the Tasmanian Northern Premier League. The club also fields teams in all junior divisions, as well as womens teams. Launceston United play their home games at Birch Avenue, in Launceston, Tasmania.
Northern League Round 6 - Results
This week-end United played at home against Rangers.
Under 18's are at the top of the ladder and expected to comfort this place by a win against a strong Ranger team. Rangers scored the first but Sam Wagner scored for United after a nice left foot shot of the box. Some minutes later the younger Wagner brother Daniel scored a volley on the back post. United won 2-1 and get now 6 more points than Rangers and Ulverstone. Keeper Simon Lucas broke his finger and we hope he will come back soon. Well done lads.
The Reserve had a very close game too. Rangers opened the score by a big hit from 25 meters. Daniel Phillips scored for United but Rangers get the win in the last minutes.
The Senior team played against back-to-back Northern League champion in a tight game also. The game started very bad for us when Rangers scored in the first 2 minutes. United started to play well on the ground and both team had occasion to score. Keeper Pat Farrell saved numerous of balls and made an impressive game. Just before half time united efforts were rewarded when Agele Luate lob Ranger keeper. Half time, 1-1.
The team started the second half as they finish the first with lots of passing and D'Zeffrey Bart scored a second goal for United. Rangers were still very dangerous, Pat Farrell continued to sicken Rangers strikers while Alex Rubel saved a ball on the line. D'Zeffrey Bart showed his slide tackles skills in a one Vs one action in the box. Unfortunately Rangers kept pushing and get two penalty in ten minutes to led 3-2 with 10 minutes to go.United pushed hard to get the draw but ended the game with an honorific defeat against a solid Rangers team.
Extract from Sunday Examiner by Mark Baker :
LAUNCESTON United could not hold on for a memorable win against Northern Rangers after leading 2-1 in the second half but eventually going down 3-2 thanks to two penalties.
Rangers went ahead in the second minute when M ark Ambrose was slipped through by Chris Hunt but Agele Luate equalised when he ran on to a long ball and lobbed the keeper to make it 1-1 at the break.
United went ahead 10 minutes after the restart when DZeffrey Bart crossed the ball directly into the net but Rangers won two penalties in 10 minutes with no doubts about the decisions.
Chris Hunt was brought down for the first penalty that was scored by Todd Hingston and Patty Lanau- Atkinson was fouled for the second, which Ambrose finished."
On sunday the Women Team lost 9-0 against L'ton City.
Extract from Sunday Examiner by Mark Baker :
"Twin penalties finally push Rangers past Launceston side United unable to hang on.
LAUNCESTON United could not hold on for a memorable win against Northern Rangers after leading 2-1 in the second half but eventually going down 3-2 thanks to two penalties.
Rangers went ahead in the second minute when M ark Ambrose was slipped through by Chris Hunt but Agele Luate equalised when he ran on to a long ball and lobbed the keeper to make it 1-1 at the break.
United went ahead 10 minutes after the restart when DZeffrey Bart crossed the ball directly into the net but Rangers won two penalties in 10 minutes with no doubts about the decisions.
Chris Hunt was brought down for the first penalty that was scored by Todd Hingston and Patty Lanau- Atkinson was fouled for the second, which Ambrose finished."
Launceston United's Tristan Gutteridge Alexandre Rubel tackles Northern Rangers' Chris Hunt yesterday. Picture: PAUL SCAMBLER
On sunday the Women Team lost 9-0 against L'ton City.
Round 6 Northern Tasmania - Preview
This week-end United will face Rangers at Birch Avenue.
Here is some comment of both coach from Walter Pless website.
“We should be unchanged again this week and have all of our senior squad available for the first time,” said Rangers coach, Adam Whitemore.
“There are question marks over Stefan Jago, who has a groin problem, and Issa Dumbuya, who has a problem with his thigh, but both will be keen to play, given the competition for places. Mark Ambrose will get his first start if Jago fails his fitness test. Launceston will be on a real high after their win in the State-wide Cup. We won't be underestimating them at all. We are top, but not yet in top gear. They are a young, developing side and Bart, Luate and Bartlett are just three of a number of very talented players. For us, it is all about our mental approach. If we play with the passing tempo I expect, and get pressure on the ball, they'll find it very difficult. The movement of our forwards should be a real test for them.”
“We’re looking forward to the challenge of facing the league champions this weekend and we have prepared and will go out and do our best,” said United coach, Mark Egan.
We hope to see all of you tomorrow afternoon.
The women team is playing against Launceston City Sunday afternoon (12:30 pm ?), and will need people to encourage them.
Statewide Cup
The first round of the Statewide Cup saw Launceston United faced Launceston City in a hot derby in Mitsubishi Park last Thursday.
Despite the cold temperature numerous of spectators were on the park to support there favourite side.
City scored first in the middle of the first half after a confusion in our defence (1'30). United tried develop a pass game and had the possession while City proceeded by counter attack.
On the second half Nathan Bartlett found the net after an assist over the defence by A. Rubel (6'45). Cameron Leonard gave the win four United after a nice slalom in city defence (7'45).
The team go through the first round of the Statewide Lakoseljac Cup and will playe the round of 16 on the 21st of May.
Northern League Round 4
With a bit of delay here is the sum up of last week end. All the games were in Birch Av against Launceston City. The women team was in Burnie.
As always the day started with the Reserve game. The team lost 0-5 against City.
After the Under 18's won 3-0 with a Hat-Trick of Tristan Gutteridge who is back from injury and will play in the senior next game.
The senior team lost once again in a high scoring game by one goal. After a first period which ended by 0-1 for City. The first part of the second half was a disaster for United and the score was 4-1 ten minutes before the end. The team played well in the last 10 minutes and scored two goals, a penalty by Nathan Bartlett and a wonderful "Pape special's chip" by Pape Kamara.
As always the day started with the Reserve game. The team lost 0-5 against City.
After the Under 18's won 3-0 with a Hat-Trick of Tristan Gutteridge who is back from injury and will play in the senior next game.
The senior team lost once again in a high scoring game by one goal. After a first period which ended by 0-1 for City. The first part of the second half was a disaster for United and the score was 4-1 ten minutes before the end. The team played well in the last 10 minutes and scored two goals, a penalty by Nathan Bartlett and a wonderful "Pape special's chip" by Pape Kamara.
Northern League Round 4 - Preview
Home games this week-end.
The U18's, Reserve and Seniors teams will be playing in Birch Av against City.
The three teams need supporters to fight for the win.
After the Hudson Cup results games will be very tight and we hope that United will finish the round 4 with 3 wins.
On Sunday the women team is playing in Burnie, kick-off 12:30.
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