Gosford City FC has kicked off the 2016 season in style, securing a dominating 6 to 0 victory over Division One side Kariong United at Pluim Park on Sunday
Featuring a number of new recruits, the Dragons put on a display reminiscent of the form that saw them take out the League Championship in season 2015.
A neatly taken goal to new signing and former Young Socceroo, Reece Caira, put the Dragon’s ahead inside 10 minutes. Adam Woodbine doubled the lead soon after with a cool finish under the Kariong goalkeeper after finding himself in behind the defensive line.
Midfielder Graham Toope added two goals to the Dragons tally, including a spectacular long-range strike on the half-hour mark and completed his hat-trick late in the second half.
His midfield partner, Matt Hall completed the rout in the 90th minute after a good passage of build-up play from the Dragons. Dragon’s coach, Mr Ian McAndrew was happy with the performance of the side who have their eyes on a Westfield FFA Cup match against Oatley RSL FC in a fortnight.
“I was happy with the effort of the side and the combinations which are developing. “It was a strong performance and we will look to carry this form through to our first round FFA Cup match against Oatley,” McAndrew said.
Gosford takes on Wyong in the Central Coast Cup on March 11. Kick-off is at 8:15pm at Bloodtree Oval, Mangrove Mountain.
Email, Mar 7, 2016 Jared Keens, Gosford City FC