Floreat recover from late collapse to snatch win over Subi

Floreat Athena and Subiaco served up an early game-of-the-season contender as State League Division One leaders Athena conceded three goals in a crazy four-minute spell before snatching a 5-4 victory thanks to Mohamed Al-Zaidy’s stoppage-time strike.

The thrilling win for Alun Vernals’ undefeated side leaves them three points clear at the top, while Subi remain two points adrift at the bottom despite a remarkable late comeback which saw them almost pilfer the unlikeliest of points.

The fixture seemed to be going to script for Floreat with Jacob Young’s towering header from Harry Lewis’ corner putting the home side up on nine minutes.

They led 2-0 after quarter-of-an-hour with Lewis crossing for Jordan Langley to head in, before Tom Wassholm made it three with only 24 minutes played.

Kaleb Morrison pulled one back for Subi, but Lewis struck from just inside the box on the hour mark to seemingly see Floreat home and hosed.

The visitors had other ideas though and staged a comeback in the final five minutes. Two one-on-one finishes from Tomas Despotovski in as many minutes gave Subiaco a fighting chance and sent a scare through the Floreat camp. And moments later, Subi grabbed a last-minute equaliser as Isaac Scellier poked in a cross from Jack Steele.

But Floreat regrouped and won it themselves as Luis Adlard’s shot was palmed out to Al-Zaidy who kept his composure to put away the winner.

UWA Nedlands stay second after a 3-0 win over Curtin University made it five wins in a row for Kris Donnell’s side.

Joe McInnes’ great season in front of goal continued with a brace in the opening 17 minutes taking his tally to nine for the campaign and putting him top of the Golden Boot race.

Substitute Hugo Martin Perez came off the bench to control a cross-field pass and crash in the sealer at the near post. The defeat leaves Curtin second-from-bottom and a point from safety.

Third-placed Kingsley Westside lost ground on the leaders after losing 2-1 at Joondalup City, who sit outside the promotion play-off places on goal difference only.

Louis Hadfield’s scoring run continued when he reacted quickest after Jaxon Temata’s shot was saved.

City added a second near the end when Phoenix Lee swept home after good work by Luke Steer and Hadfield down the left, with Kingsley registering in stoppage-time when Elliot Tattersall bundled in from Luke Doyle’s free-kick.

Gwelup Croatia remain just inside the top four after being held to a 2-2 draw by Murdoch University Melville.

Ben Campbell’s went solo down the left, cut inside and found the corner to open the scoring for the hosts. But Seagh Harris’ drive and Sam Gallagher’s header from a corner turned the game for MUM FC who were 2-1 up after 18 minutes.

However, they were unable to hold on for all three points, as Sam Wilkinson converted a loose ball after Duncan Lennon-Black had saved from Jeremie Mba.

Quinns remain firmly in mid-table after a 2-0 victory away to Cockburn City, who are winless in three and a point above the relegation places.

Shaun Doherty drilled home from just outside the box to have the visitors up and running after only four minutes. And their task became easier when Euan Grant was sent off for a last man foul on 19 minutes to reduce Cockburn to 10 men.

A handball led to Quinns being awarded a penalty on half hour mark which Chad Samuels squeezed past Ben Radonich to confirm a handy win.

Finally, Night Series finalists Inglewood United rediscovered a bit of form with a 2-1 success over Mandurah City.

Jake Nicholson was the hero with a first-half brace, first nodding in from close range and then seeing his cross loop over the goalkeeper.

Jordan Callaghan arrived from midfield to tuck home a cross from Lachlan Hannah, but it was not enough for the Dolphins who have lost five in a row.

In Division Two, Rockingham City saw their 100% start to the season end as they were held 2-2 by mid-table Forrestfield United.

Shaun Mukwevho gave the leaders a third-minute lead but goals from Matt Evans and Lucas Reid either side of Graham Tough’s second yellow card turned the game in the visitors’ favour.

Regan Davidson’s red card and a second yellow card for Josh Gardner meant it was nine men versus 10 for the final 15 minutes. And Joe Moss popped up a few minutes from time to keep Rockingham’s unbeaten start going and see them end the weekend four points clear of the rest.

Kalamunda City jumped to second place after defeating bottom side Canning City 3-1. Brian Mashingaidze quickly canceled out Andrea Erbetta’s opener, but second-half goals from Nicolas Roca and Angel Andres Rivera made it three wins in a row for Kalamunda.

They sit a point clear of Wembley Downs and Carramar Shamrock Rovers, who recorded heavy wins over Morley Windmills and North Beach respectively.

Wembley’s 6-1 victory saw Toby Robertson bag a brace with Callum McLeod, Hayden Boffey, Billy Templeton-Knight and Mella Loding grabbing the others, while Isaac Ntow netted for Morley.

Rovers, meanwhile, won 5-1 as Aidan O’Donnell, Nathan Diaz, Jack Reilly, Lewis Jones and Dean Cowburgh bagged the goals, while Ben Reynolds got the consolation for North Beach.

Ashfield slipped just outside of the top four after a goalless draw at Gosnells, while East Perth fall from third to sixth after drawing 2-2 with Balga. Ryan McCready got both goals for the home side, while Jose Zuniga and Samir Ramos scored for the visitors.