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Subscriber only THE Ipswich Knights have three added reasons to advance in the FFA Cup competition by beating Souths at Bundamba on Friday night. The first is getting another good crowd along after the terrific atmosphere during their recent 2-0 Tuesday night victory over Moggill at the same ground. It was a great night the other night. The best crowd I ve seen there in a number of years, said head coach Andy Ogden. He hopes another well-supported home game can help the Knights build momentum. Returning to Eric Evans Reserve for the fifth round clash, Ogden also wants a win to cleanse any scars from last weekend s 6-0 defeat to Brisbane City in the Football Queensland Premier League 1 match.
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.
Premium Content THERE S nothing better than winning a derby . Just ask delighted Ipswich City midfielder Jay Kitching after the Bulls surprised Ripley Valley 3-1 in the historic Capital League 1 encounter between the regional sides. Bulls coach Norbert Duga rated the victory the best he had seen in many years at Sutton Park. One hundred per cent. That s one I didn t want to lose today, Duga said. It was the first time the Ipswich City Bulls and Ripley Valley clashed in the Football Brisbane Capital League 1 competition. New leader Kitching summed up the satisfaction after regular captain Joel Munn injured his hamstring following City s previous 8-1 loss to Pine Hills at the same ground.
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Subscriber only IN his first season as Ipswich Knights captain, Josh Wilson has already displayed his determination to lead from the front. After receiving a cut above his eye in Ipswich s latest 2-0 FFA Cup victory, Wilson couldn t wait to return to the field following his sideline patch-up. With the blood cleaned away and a band-aid over his left eyelid, Wilson was back on Eric Evans Oval joining the defensive line and eager to keep his team pushing forward. Dependable striker Nick Edwards put the finishing touches on Tuesday night s fourth round win over Moggill at Bundamba. He put Knights 1-0 up in the second half after nosing the ball into the net during a goal mouth scramble.