NPL SA Round 6 Wrap: Late Drama, Goals, and Shifting Fortunes

James Stuart

It was a wild weekend in the NPL SA, with late goals and high-scoring thrillers. Matchday 6 served up a bit of everything, including a 94th-minute own goal, a five-goal blitz from Croydon, and a statement win for Playford over a struggling Beograd side.

Metrostars Keep Top Spot in Dramatic Fashion

The Metrostars left it late but claimed a crucial 1-0 win over West Torrens thanks to a 94th-minute own goal from Cohan Morris. It wasn’t pretty, but it was enough to keep them at the summit with 13 points. For West Torrens, who remain winless and now sit bottom with just four points, it was a gutting result in a season already drifting the wrong way.

Croydon Stun with 5-Goal First Half

Over at Regency Park, Croydon turned on the style in a frenetic first half to down Campbelltown 5-3. A 4-goal blitz in the opening 45 minutes saw Croydon race away before adding a fifth in injury time to seal the points. The win lifts them into fifth, nestled inside the finals places on goal difference.

United Denied Late as Smith Steals the Show

Adelaide United looked on track for all three points at Para Hills before Lansana Smith struck a 91st-minute equaliser to make it 2-2. United had overturned an early deficit and seemed destined to claim their fourth win of the campaign, but the Knights had other plans. It’s a valuable point for Para Hills, keeping them in touch with the top six.

Playford Building Momentum, City Cruise Past Comets

The Pirates are quietly climbing. A gritty 1-0 win over Beograd sees them level on points with Croydon and the Comets. Meanwhile, Adelaide City looked composed and clinical in a 3-0 win over a faltering Comets side, moving second on the table on goal difference.

Jets Soar, Croatia Crash

Modbury produced one of their most complete performances of the season to beat Adelaide Croatia 2-0, a result that sees both teams locked on seven points. With just two points separating 4th and 10th, the midtable logjam is tightening.

League Table Snapshot

With only six rounds played and a tight bunch between fourth and tenth, the race for finals is already shaping up to be a thriller. At the other end, West Torrens and Beograd are in danger of losing touch. Both sides needing to find answers, and fast.