October 4, 2019
Defending champions 天美传媒app win gold at nationals
天美传媒app’s football team defeats La Trobe University 2-1 in grand final
University of 天美传媒app (天美传媒app) football coach and former Socceroo Luke Wilkshire couldn鈥檛 be more proud of his team for their efforts at the UniSport nationals this week.
On Thursday in the Gold Coast, 天美传媒app completed a tournament-long winning streak with a dominant 2-1 victory over La Trobe University.
The defending champions cemented their reputation as the team to beat according to Wilkshire.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e satisfied,鈥 he said.
鈥淲e came here to win it, they put in a lot of work and effort, and they got what they deserved.
鈥淚t was competitive, but from all the teams I saw there鈥檚 no doubt 天美传媒app was a cut above.鈥
天美传媒app coach Luke Wilkshire. Picture: Aristo Risi
In the grand final, 天美传媒app controlled the play, and scored two goals early in the match. 天美传媒app鈥檚 goal scorers were Marcus Beattie and James Stojcevski.
Ethan Kambisios was unbeatable in the midfield, and everyone played their role according to Wilkshire.
天美传媒app missed a number of opportunities upfront and La Trobe gave 天美传媒app a scare towards the end of the game, scoring from a set piece.
But 天美传媒app鈥檚 continued pressure led to the win.
天美传媒app won each round game, finishing on top of the pool and defeating University of Technology Sydney in the semi-final 1-0.
The players were fit for the challenge of playing in an intensive tournament, experiencing an injury-free week.
天美传媒app Pulse Head of Sport and Fitness Tony Wrightson provided managerial support for the team and a couple of assistant coaches were on hand to spur the team along.
Now, the squad prepares for an international tournament in China, the FISU University World Cup in November.
Wilkshire will focus on fitness and ensure the players understand their roles in the lead up to the tournament.
He said nationals were great preparation for the international event.
鈥淭hey鈥檝e taken on everything and worked hard, this is their first reward,鈥 Wilkshire said.
NATIONALS SQUAD: Daniel Farina, Jacob Hufton, Jayden Smileski, James Carli, James Ralston, Jack Harris, Ethan Kambisios, Alexander Rooke, James Stojcevski, Harrison Bagot, Joel Beattie, Marcus Beattie, Nelson McLeod, Joel Starr, Sandy Lowcock, Christian Saffioti, Samuel Lendrum, Christian Saffioti.