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Soccer

Western United duo Jaclyn Sawicki and Angala Beard have been named in the Philippine squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sawicki has long been a member of the team, while Beard has been selected for the first time having previously played for the Matildas. She is eligible to represent the Philippines through her mother, who is from Cebu.The squad will be cut to 23 players for the tournament.

NPL

It was a tough night on Friday night for the Altona Magic against Green Gully in the National Premier League competition. A massive match for both sides with the Magic wanting the Cavaliers spot in the top six, it was the Cavaliers that were left smiling at the end of the game, coming away with a 5-2 win. The Magic drop to eighth with the loss, now four points behind the sixth placed Cavaliers.

WRFL

Yarraville Seddon Eagles upset Altona in the Western Region Football League division 1 on Saturday. After coming close against Point Cook the previous round, the Eagles accurate kicking got them across the line, 10.9 (69)-8.14 (62). In other results, Caroline Springs was good good for Hoppers Crossing, Werribee Districts was too strong for Spotswood and for the second time this season Point Cook snuck home against Point Cook Centrals.

VAFA

Williamstown CYMS made it two wins in a row in the Victorian Amateur Football Association premier B competition on Saturday. Facing AJAX, there was only a goal in it at half time. After the break, the CYs kicked six goals to three to seal an 11.11 (77)-9.9 (63) win. Jack Noonan was named the CYs best. The CYs are now up to seventh on the ladder.

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