Words: Staff Writer
Additional Reporting: Angela Bacic
Image: Chris Simpson

Souths United Women got their PlayStation 4 NPL Women's Queensland season off to the best possible start with a comfortable 4-0 win over Western Pride Women at AJ Kelly Park on Sunday.

Three first-half goals set the tone as Souths seek to build on last year's second-place finish.

Western Pride produced a more competitive second half but were unable to contain the likes of former Brisbane Roar star Elise Franco, who opened the scoring inside 10 minutes.

Jodie Burchell, Deeanna Thompson and Ella Goodman joined Franco on the scoresheet to complete the victory.

Souths will look to go two in two when they host UQFC next Sunday, while Pride return to AJ Kelly Park to take on Peninsula Power Women.

Key Moments

6’ - GOAL FOR SOUTHS - Elise Franco's shot from outside the area goes in off the crossbar.
 
12’ - CHANCE FOR SOUTHS - Pride 'keeper Kirsten Veeren brilliantly denies Kirsten McGilvray in a one-on-one.
 
38’ - GOAL FOR SOUTHS - Jodie Burchell this time gets the better of Veeren with a calm finish to double Souths' advantage.
 
39’ - GOAL FOR SOUTHS - Deeanna Thompson unleashes a shot into the top corner to make it 3-0.
 
45’ - CHANCE FOR SOUTHS - Veeren keeps out a Thompson shot and the follow-up shaves the woodwork.
 
67' - GOAL FOR SOUTHS - Ella Goodman gets on the end of Thompson's cross to complete the scoring.
 
74’ - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Lani McKenna breaks down the sideline before beating two defenders, but her effort hits the post.

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Women's Queensland - Round 1
Sunday, 19 March
AJ Kelly Park, Brisbane

Western Pride FC Women 0
Souths United FC Women 4 (Elise FRANCO 6' Jodie BURCHELL 38' Deeanna THOMPSON 39' Ella GOODMAN 67')