Wollongong United prove slippery when wet

WOLLONGONG United showed deadly finishing skills in converting the few chances that fell their way in their stirring 2-1 win over Port Kembla at Macedonia Park.

Striker Ali Salim scored his 15th and 16th goals of the season to help Wollongong United secure the points.

The match started with Port creating a number of chances but they never were able to beat the busy Wollongong United goalkeeper.

One breakaway in the 21st minute saw Salim run clear of the offside trap and chip the advancing Port 'keeper for a 1-nil lead.

Port Kembla dominated the remainder of the first half but had nothing to show for it.

Salim was Port's nemesis again after ten minutes of the second half when he netted to make the score 2-nil.

From there on Port Kembla threw caution to the wind and attacked in numbers.

They dominated play when Salim was sent off and talented defender Michael Robinson pulled one back.

However, it was too little, too late for the Port Kembla side.

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The backlog of games from rounds 14 and 15 will be played in the near future.

Some grounds are still closed by councils with postponed games needing to be rescheduled.

Results available at the time of writing include Albion Park WE defeated Cringila Lions 6-1.

On Saturday in Premier League Dandaloo 2 v Coniston Lions 0, South Coast Utd 1 v Bulli 1, Dapto 1 v Tarrawanna 0, Picton Rangers 3 v Kiama 0, Warilla Wanderers 3 v Kemblawarra 0.

In first division " University 3 v Bellambi 0, Shellharbour City 6 v Corrimal Rangers1, Helensburgh Thistle 1 v West 1, Berkeley 1 v Balgownie Rangers 0, Woonona 1 v Wollongong Olympic 1, Fernhill 4 v Ruse 0.

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In Premier League, Tarrawanna should be too strong when they host 13th-placed Coniston Lions.

Dandaloo's blockbuster clash with Bulli could have an early say in the premiership as two of the league's heavyweights meet.

The Picton Rangers v Dapto will also have a great bearing on the table and the Rangers will be desperate to nick three points off the second-placed Dapto.

Kiama will be aching for points to stay outside the drop zone when they visit Warilla Wanderers.

Cringila Lions are favourites when they host last-placed Kemblawarra.

South Coast United are favourites but their hosts, South Coast United are no easybeats.

In first division University are favourites when they meet Helensburgh Thistle.

Shellharbour City's clash with Bellambi could go either way.

Highlands United will be clear favourites when they host Corrimal Rangers.

Balgownie Rangers face a tricky assignment when they visit Wests Illawarra.

Berkeley will have their mettle tested when they host Woonona.

Wollongong Olympic should snare all three points when they host Ruse.

IFA BOARD

Two new directors have been appointed to assist in critical projects.

Specialist roles have been given to Nicky Bowman " a Bachelor of Economics and Law graduate, who will assist with communications and special projects.

Frank Price a Certified Accountant and Bachelor of Commerce graduate will assist with finance and special projects.

Both are business people and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the board.