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23 July 2023 at 05:00

New South Wales NPL · Season 2023
Referee: M. Staples

Match Summary

Wollongong Wolves defeated Sydney FC U23 6:2. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by B. Kanaizumi 4′, C. McStay 15′ (pen.), M. Glasson 29′ (pen.), T. Ofuka 31′, A. Masciovecchio 37′, C. McStay 45′, O. Fryer 61′, C. McStay 81′. Wollongong Wolves made 3 substitutions, Sydney FC U23 made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Wollongong Wolves and Sydney FC U23 — 8 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Wollongong Wolves
Sydney FC U23
Kick Off
B. Kanaizumi

assist: W. Scott

4′
C. McStay

Penalty

15′
29′
M. Glasson

Penalty

T. Ofuka

assist: S. Stevenson

31′
A. Masciovecchio

assist: J. Trew

37′
C. McStay

assist: J. Trew

45+1′
Half Time
46′
J. CalusicC. Fong
46′
B. CallaghanK. Adamson
46′
L. MiddletonB. Gibson
54′
Z. De JesusL. Agosti
61′
O. Fryer

assist: D. Rose

A. MasciovecchioS. Hernandez
78′
79′
M. GlassonJ. Lacey
C. McStay

assist: S. Hernandez

81′
T. OfukaN. Darjani
85′
C. McStayJ. Lavalle
90+1′
Full Time

Lineups

Wollongong Wolves lined up in a — formation under D. Carney, while Sydney FC U23 deployed a — under J. Van Weeren.

Midfield Control

Wollongong Wolves field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Sydney FC U23's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Wollongong Wolves's starting XI is 25.6 (youngest: T. Butkovic (22), oldest: B. Kanaizumi (32)), while Sydney FC U23 average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Wollongong WolvesPosition StrengthSydney FC U23
Wollongong Wolves
13MidfielderT. Butkovic
8MidfielderS. Mapet-Riak
23MidfielderW. Scott
5MidfielderB. Kanaizumi
6MidfielderS. Stevenson
88MidfielderC. McStay
7MidfielderM. Beattie
21MidfielderE. Beaven
9MidfielderT. Ofuka
25MidfielderA. Masciovecchio
14MidfielderJ. Trew
Sydney FC U23
30MidfielderA. Pavlesic
38MidfielderZ. De Jesus
16MidfielderJ. Calusic
6MidfielderM. Scarcella
12MidfielderL. Middleton
13MidfielderH. Matthews
37MidfielderB. Callaghan
15MidfielderD. Rose
34MidfielderM. Buratto
32MidfielderO. Fryer
9MidfielderM. Glasson

Substitutes

99S. Hernandez
17J. Lavalle

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Wollongong Wolves have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Sydney FC U23 show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Wollongong Wolves

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Sydney FC U23

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Head to Head

Wollongong Wolves and Sydney FC U23 have met 2 times — Wollongong Wolves won 1, Sydney FC U23 won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Wollongong Wolves leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.

1

Wollongong Wolves

1

Drawn

0

Sydney FC U23

Goals: 3Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

3 Aug 2025Wollongong Wolves1 – 0Sydney FC U23
18 Apr 2025Sydney FC U232 – 2Wollongong Wolves

API data: 23 Mar 2026

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