Ellerslie upset Eastern Suburbs to claim first win of Women’s Premiership season

First-half goals have given Ellerslie their first win of the Lotto NRFL Women’s Premiership season, with the Ponies landing a 2-1 victory against Eastern Suburbs.

The win at Madills Farm lifted Ellerslie into sixth place on the table, while the result hindered the Lilywhites’ efforts to catch unbeaten leading pair West Coast Rangers and Auckland United.

Rangers and Auckland United meet on Saturday.

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Result

Game played on Thursday April 25, 2024

Eastern Suburbs 1 (Sofia Garcia 82′)
Ellerslie 2 (Hollie Leona 23′, Leigh Aitken 42′)

Fixtures

Game to be played on Saturday April 27, 2024

Auckland United v West Coast Rangers
Keith Hay Park, Mt Roskill, 5.45pm

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Games to be played on Sunday April 28, 2024

Hamilton Wanderers v Hibiscus Coast
Porritt Stadium, Hamilton, 1pm

Fencibles United v Western Springs
Riverhills Park, Pakuranga, 1.30pm

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