Three WA girls teams heading to Malaysia Borneo Cup

Football West has sent three teams to the inaugural girls-only Malaysia Borneo U14s Cup.

The Hyundai NTC Girls Under 13s and two Gold Fields Regional State U14s teams have headed to Kota Kinabalu for the tournament, which runs from 28 October-4 November and involves sides from Australia, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Tournament Director Scott Ollerenshaw said: "With the explosion in women's football in Asia and the quality that is being shown, we thought it was the right time to start a stand-alone tournament. The boys competition has been running since 2008 and is highly competitive.  

"The Borneo Cup is a boutique tournament based upon invitation. There is a big opportunity for girls now coming through the pathway to become professional players and this is an opportunity for them to start off on the right foot."

Football West Football Projects Manager Alex Novatsis said: "It is very exciting to send the girls teams to the Malaysia Borneo Cup, which is one of the best tournaments for young players in Asia.

"We have sent boys teams to the tournament for a number of years, including earlier this month. A girls-only tournament highlights the growth of female football in Asia and we are delighted to play our part.

"Sending the boys and girls teams to the Borneo Cup aligns with the Football West Asian Engagement Strategy, and we would like to thank the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for its support."

Football West teams:

Hyundai NTC

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The Football West Hyundai NTC team heading to the Malaysia Borneo Cup

Gold

Rose Viskovich

Zara Blagaich

Flo Fulton

Laycie Wiggers

Stella Cuthbert

Paige Roffey

Siofra Lynch

Georgia Monson

Ruby Willsher

Arabella Azhar

Ariah Bartlett

Lily Ridout

Fern Woods

Jessica Glennon

Bronte Lathwell

Chloe Willsher

Ammerah Tullock

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Football West 'Gold'

Black 

Ebony Bu

Hayley Griffiths

Klaire Wohling

Jessica Baines

Jorja Best

Georgia Whitelaw

Sophie Meerman

Ziva Casey

Ellessia Newland

Zoe Mitchell

Addison Brickwood

Dianna Vavianos

Savannah Nicholson

Georgia Willock

Rhian Patel

Katie Bebbington

Holly Rowland 

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Football West 'Black'