The Eastern UNSW Lions have continued their run of form with a 2 - 0 win against Sydney Olympic. Match report by Ryan Cropp (FNSW).

Sydney Olympic FC vs Eastern UNSW Lions

Eastern UNSW Lions have notched up their third straight win in a scrappy contest with Sydney Olympic at a rain-soaked Blick Oval.

In a match that never really lived up to expectations both sides looked uncomfortable on the soggy surface. Chances were at a premium for the majority of the game with UNSW proving more clinical in front of goal as they eventually put the game to rest.

A lively start to the contest culminated in an 8th minute goal to the Lions, with Rebecca Browning finishing beautifully with a glancing header on the run. A minute later the Lions rattled the woodwork and Olympic were on the back foot.

The game, however, slowly became bogged down in midfield, with neither side able to put together a prolonged period of possession or pressure. As the rain increased, the chances dried up and both sides would have enjoyed the break from the conditions that half-time offered.

The second period saw the Lions gradually assert some dominance, despite some dangerous opportunities for Olympic early on. Kate Halaska forced a few good saves from Lions keeper Amanda Watson, but on the whole it was UNSW who took control of the game.

As Olympic tired, the away side found some rhythm, making good use of the extra space with some nice one touch movements around the edge of the area.

One such buildup, masterminded by the impressive Browning, finally rewarded the Lions for a sustained period of pressure. UNSW cut right through the heart of the Olympic defence in the 70th minute with a series of first time passes that allowed Rachelle Godman to slot home the second goal and with it, the three points.

A few frustrated late challenges summed up Olympic's day. The ball never seemed to bounce right for them, while they never looked as assured in attack or defence as the table-topping Lions.

Olympic coach Enzo Calabria was disappointed his side didn't convert the opportunities they did create.

"In patches we got into the game but we just couldn't consolidate on it.

They outplayed us in certain places on the field and we tried to match it. It was one of those days where the girls weren't firing at all."

"I think we can go on from this and learn from it but we just looked a little bit flat."

Match Stats:

Sydney Olympic 0

Eastern UNSW Lions 2 (Browning '8, Godman '70)

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