Stiles Electrical Premier League Round 4 wrap

As the Stiles Electrical Premier League turned a shade of pink to acknowledge Lizzie Watkins Organ Donor Round, the weekend delivered a mix of big wins, tight finishes and surprise results in a round packed with drama and goals.

Women's

The North Coast Raiders did more than just secure three points on Saturday — they reclaimed the Lizzie Watkins Memorial Trophy in style, defeating Whitford 3-0 at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre to notch their first win of the Stiles Electrical Premier League season.

The much-anticipated clash on Saturday, 3 May, headlined the league’s Lizzie Watkins Organ Donor Round, with both sides eager to break their season duck. The intensity was high from the first whistle, but despite end-to-end action in the opening quarter, the scoreboard remained untouched.

It wasn’t until the 23rd minute that the deadlock was broken, with Cassia Poole finding the back of the net with a well-taken field goal to put the Raiders ahead.

Whitford pushed for an equaliser, but the Raiders defence stood firm, holding a 1-0 lead at half-time.

Shortly after the break, Sienna Berry doubled the advantage with a sharp finish from a penalty corner, giving the Raiders breathing room and control of the match.

Despite Whitford’s efforts to rally, they struggled to break through the Raiders' defence, trailing 2-0 heading into the final quarter.

The last period saw both teams locked in a tense stalemate as Whitford chased the game and the Raiders looked to close it out. The final blow came in the dying moments, with Maddie Daley hammering home a penalty corner in the last minute to seal a convincing 3-0 win.

The result not only gave the Raiders their first win of the season, but also returned the Lizzie Watkins Memorial Trophy to their hands — a fitting tribute to a cherished former teammate.

Elsewhere, Hale proved too strong for Victoria Park with a 5-2 win at Hale Hockey Club, Suburban Lions edged past Melville 1-0 in a tight contest at Melville Toyota Stadium, and WASPS pulled off a thrilling 3-2 upset over UWA at Perth Hockey Stadium.

The scheduled clash between Westside Wolves and Reds was postponed due to player unavailability, with a new date yet to be confirmed.

Men's

North Coast Raiders claimed their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion, shutting out Whitford 3-0 at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre in Round 4 of the Stiles Electrical Premier League, during the Lizzie Watkins Organ Donor Round on Saturday, 3 May.

The opening quarter was a high-tempo, end-to-end battle, but it was the Raiders who struck first. Patricio Cando opened the scoring with a clinical field goal in the 11th minute, giving the home side a 1-0 lead at the first break.

Despite Whitford's efforts to respond, the second quarter saw both sides locked in a midfield tussle, with no addition to the scoreboard as the Raiders held their narrow advantage into half time.

The third quarter brought a renewed intensity, with Whitford pushing hard for an equaliser, but it was the Raiders who found the breakthrough again — this time through Connor Irwin, who converted a penalty corner to make it 2-0 heading into the final period.

Under pressure and trailing, Whitford continued to chase the game in the last quarter, but the Raiders’ defence stood tall. With time running out, Sebastian Mucci sealed the result with a late field goal, putting an exclamation mark on a commanding 3-0 win.

At Melville Toyota Stadium, Melville delivered a dominant 6-0 win over Mods-OGM. A dramatic finish at Hale Hockey Club saw Victoria Park snatch a 3-2 win over Hale thanks to a last-minute strike from Kye Stirrat. Reds edged past Westside Wolves in an exciting contest at Lemnos Field, UWA outgunned WASPS 6-3 at Perth Hockey Stadium, and Fremantle Cockburn maintained top spot on the ladder with a 5-2 win over YMCC at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility.

Premier Division 2

In the Men’s competition, Curtin University and Whitford played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, while Melville overcame Rockingham Redbacks 4-2. Hale and WASPS both recorded 5-2 victories over Victoria Park and UWA respectively, Westside Wolves proved too strong for Reds in a 3-1 win, and YMCC edged out Fremantle Cockburn 3-2 in a tightly contested clash.

In the Women’s competition, Hale and Curtin University both secured 3-0 wins over Victoria Park and Suburban Lions respectively, while UWA powered past North Coast Raiders 5-1. Fremantle Cockburn dominated Melville with a 6-0 victory, and Westside Wolves edged out Reds 2-1 in a close contest.

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