Bitten But Not Broken: Redbacks Take the Magpies to War
State Cup dreams dashed in penalties, but the fight was fierce and full of fire.

NSW State Cup QF, AA Women Report
Sunday 15th June, 2025, 2:15PM, Seymour Shaw 2
Our Premier League Women bowed out of the State Cup in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday, falling to Miranda Magpies in a penalty shootout after a gutsy 1–1 draw in regular time.
Miranda took an early lead, but the Redbacks refused to roll over. After a slow start, the girls lifted in the second half, dominated possession, picked up the tempo, and showed serious fitness and determination.
With just two minutes left on the clock, Ariane rose above the pack to nod home a brilliant header from a pinpoint Taya cross, sending the match to penalties.
Despite cool heads and confident steps to the spot, the shootout went Miranda’s way. Credit to Ellie for an outstanding effort in goal against some top-class strikes.
Backs stood strong, mids kept us moving, and the forwards delivered when it mattered. It was a full team performance packed with grit and fight.
Proper Redbacks never say die spirit.
Time to regroup and put all of our energy into the Shire Premier League charge.




































































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