Football South Coast

The 2016 Champions travelled to the PCYC to face an in form Wollongong Olympic. After a lively start from Albion Park, the home side took the lead through Jack Balmforth before Yuseke Ueda finished off a lovely set play to make it 2-0 to Wollongong Olympic. Here are the post match interviews with the Wollongong Olympic and Albion Park White Eagles coaches, Rob Birkin and Jeff Allport.

Elizabeth Park played host to the clash between 3rd and 11th but the gulf in the table wasn't reflected in the result. Bellambi held Coniston to nil in the first half before Franc Piero put the title hopefuls in front in the 54th minute. The home side was not able to muster a goal with the score finishing 1-0. These are the thoughts of the two coaches, Willy Alarcon of Coniston and Tim Hooker of Bellambi.

Illawarra Premier League outfit Picton Rangers played hosts to NPL giants Sydney Olympic in the 5th round of the FFA Cup. The Hume Oval crowd hopeful of an upset saw Picton go two goals down from the penalty spot. The match finishing 3-0 with an 80th minute goal from Jason Madonis. A spirited performance from the local side that now turn their attention to a busy league scheduale. Here are the thoughts of the Picton coach Brett Morley,

One of the marquee ties of the weekend pitted two sides with finals ambitions against each other. Port gained an earlier advantage but they were pegged back with 3 goals in 13 second half minutes to go down 3-1. Here are the post match interviews with the two coaches, Fury boss Luke Mcguire and Noel Spencer of Port Kembla.

Berkeley was looking for back to back wins fro the first time in 2017 and they managed to do so against an inconsistent University. Berkeley took the lead late in the first half before being pegged back early in the second. The home side regained the lead moments later after Greg Moon got on the end of a pinpoint cross from Hayden Till. Berkeley went on to win 3-1. These are the post match thoughts of Berkeley coach Paul Mears.

Bulli travelled to North Epping Rangers for their FFA Cup 5th round clash. The Football South Coast club went behind to an early penalty but a four-goal flurry in the second half put them up 4-1 on the night. Their 6th round opponents will be the winner of North Shore Mariners and Nepean FC. These are the thoughts on their coach Matt Bailey.

After weeks of extraordinary rain, the final of the preseason District League Fraternity Cup between Fernhill and Coniston was played on a sunbathed Memorial Park. The clash between two of District League's strongest sides was decided by a single goal by Andrew Breslin with eight minutes on the clock. After the match, I caught up with the two coaches for Football South Coast. First, the victrouos Fernhill coach Dan McGoldrick followed by Willy Alarcon of Coniston.

District League heavyweights Fernhill kept the pressure on top of the table Coniston with a 1-0 win away to Thirroul. The Foxes took the lead in the opening minute through talisman Andy Keep and managed to hold the Thunder out, earning a clean sheet and the 3 points. These are the post match interviews with the two coaches, Dan McGoldrick of Fernhill and Garth Bowley of Thirroul.

Wollongong Olympic played host to Port Kembla on a sunbathed PCYC pitch. After a goal each in the opening ten minutes, Olympic was down a man after Blake Coates saw red. Olympic produced a gritty performance scoring two goals on the counter attack late in the second half to earn the 3 points. These are the thoughts of the two coaches, Rob Birkin of Olympic and Port's Noel Spencer. Note - I made an error in the question regarding Port Kembla's injuries. It was Smith and Lavalle not Lowcock and Lavalle.

Crehan Park hosted two sides coming off heavy defeats in their opening matches. Cringila's counter attacking football proved key running out 3 goals to nil victors. These are the thoughts of their coach, Wally Savor after the match.

Bulli travelled to Lynwood Park to face NSW NPL2 side, Macarthur Rams in the 4th round of the FFA Cup. After 120 minutes of end to end football, the Football South Coast club prevailed on penalties. Here is the post match interview with their coach, Matt Bailey. This capped of a sensational round for FSC clubs with all five team progressing through to the 5th round.

Wollongong United secured a 2-1 win over a youthful Port Kembla. Having conceded an early goal from a counter attack, United were able to score 2 before half time and hold out for the remainder. Here are the post-match interviews with the Wollongong United's coach, Oliver Vrtkovski and Port Kembla boss, Noel Spencer. Credit to Mitch Cohen of the Illawarra Mercury for his input.

Glorious footballing conditions at Keith Bond Oval for the round 2 fixture between the in form Falcons and a Warilla side which experienced a turbulent preseason. 2 goals down with 15 minutes to go, the Wanderers staged a stunning comeback to take a share of the points. Here are the thoughts of the two coaches, Mark Vinton of Oak Flats and Warilla's Barney King.

Unanderra Oval played host to the opening round Bert Bampton Cup fixture between Wests Illawarra and Berkeley. With the scores locked at 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes, it was a Jordan Hughes effort in the 117th minute that means Wests progress. These are the post match thoughts of the respective coaches, Arthur Kinnas of Wests and Paul Mears of Berkeley.

After a rocky preseason, Balgownie put in a solid first round display against one of the competition favourites.

Coniston recorded a historic victory in their return to the Illawarra District League. The loyal fans turned out to watch a dour affair but a 30-yard strike for Dinko Terzic was enough to send them home with smiling faces.

Bulli travelled to Moore Park in the heart of Sydney to face Sydney CBD in the 3rd round of the FFA Cup. After being held to nil at half time they managed to sweep CBD aside with 5 second half goals. Bulli now take on NPL2 side, Macarthur Rams for a place in 5th Round.

Corrimal pulled off an upset with a 1-0 over last season's Grand Final champions Albion Park White Eagles. The win sees Fleming's side top Pool 3 with three impressive wins. Here are his thoughts post game at the Fraternity Club, before the semi-final draw.

The thoughts of Woonona's coach Geoff Foster after his side managed to turn over a 1-0 halftime deficit to win 2-1 in the Fraternity Preseason Cup.

The thoughts of Corrimal coach, John Flemming after he watched his side secure a 1-0 victory over Tarrawanna in the Fraternity Preseason Cup. * - First question was about his thoughts on the game ** - Albion Park White Eagles beat South Coast United 4-0 not 2-0 mentioned.