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Subscriber only FLEET-footed Western Pride goal scorer Byron McLeod has already experienced highs and lows as a footballer who is just 20 years old. The former premiership-winning Peninsula Power striker/winger has played overseas and broke his collarbone after lining up against his current club as a junior. He rated the latest local derby against the Ipswich Knights one of the toughest matches he has played in. McLeod put his team 2-0 up in the 26th minute after capitalising on a goalmouth scramble. After the Knights powered home threatening to at least salvage a second half draw, Pride newcomer McLeod said his team knew they were in a fierce battle.
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Subscriber only WITH his burst of speed and lethal zigzagging runs, Atillio Will Asante deserved to score his first premiership goal for Western Pride. He was heavily marked and crunch tackled on a chilly Thursday night in Ipswich yet still produced a classic header to secure Pride s third consecutive victory of the Football Queensland Premier League 1 season. But don t bother calling him Atillio. The Italian-bred attacking weapon is happy to be known by his Aussie name Will or William. Asante s 79th minute matchwinner at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex set up Pride s latest victory over a determined Southside Eagles side.
Premium Content AS a self-confessed older footballer, highly regarded goalkeeper Jake Reesby is learning the piano. Having joined Western Pride this season, Reesby recently bought a keyboard to play some tunes and help him relax. With less training than previously at National Premier Leagues level, the accomplished player has found a new hobby. But as he highlighted in Pride s latest Queensland Football Premier League 1 victory tonight, 29-year-old Reesby still means business on the field. Although happy to share in Pride s second consecutive win, the former Peninsula Power custodian was disappointed about Mitchelton getting two close range goals past him. I always prefer a clean sheet, he said following Pride s 3-2 win, a week after beating Wynnum Wolves 1-0.