Star appeals eight-match ban after send-off; leaders see red in first loss

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18-07-2025

Valentine Phoenix have appealed the eight-match suspension handed to key defender Hiroumi Ikeda.
Ikeda was red-carded in the 52nd minute of Valentine's crucial 2-1 win over last-placed New Lambton at Croudace Bay last Sunday for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
The incident occurred in Phoenix's 18-yard box and New Lambton were awarded a penalty.
Ikeda was also charged with breaching regulation eight - an offence against a match official - and subsequently banned for eight matches.
Valentine Football Club secretary Rob Lavell said both charges were being appealed.
"We were surprised to get an infringement notice with such a severe penalty in it," Lavell said.
The appeal was being heard by Northern NSW Football's Obvious Error Panel on Thursday night.
Last year, Northern NSW Football introduced a tough new Zero Tolerance policy to stamp out match official abuse with hefty new sanctions introduced.
Valentine are ninth on 16 points with four games to play, two points behind Cooks Hill (18) and just above Belmont-Swansea (15) and Adamstown (14).
Meanwhile, Weston could be left counting the cost of an important 2-1 win over previously unbeaten NPL Northern NSW leaders Edgeworth at Jack McLaughlan Oval on Wednesday night.
Goalkeeper George Stephens was forced from the field in the 65th minute following a head knock as he dove on a loose ball in his penalty area.
Attacking player Musa Kamara was then substituted in stoppage time after appearing to be hit in the upper chest by Jackson Brady's swinging arm in what Weston coach Kew Jaliens described as "a reckless challenge".
Brady was subsequently red-carded for violent conduct and could be set to miss a couple of games through suspension.
"Musa is under review and needs scans, George is in hospital and is under review as well," Jaliens told the Newcastle Herald on Thursday.
Both are in doubt for Weston's home game against Adamstown on Saturday.
The Eagles were unbeaten in 17 NPL outings this season before succumbing to the Bears.
Chris Hatfield gave Weston a 1-0 lead with a close-range volley in the 50th minute then Brock Beveridge doubled down in similar fashion in the 68th minute.
Flynn Goodman struck back for Edgeworth in the 87th minute.
The result left the Eagles and Broadmeadow, who beat eighth-placed Cooks Hill 2-0 at No.2 Sportsground on Wednesday night, level on 47 points with four games each to play.
The Bears are third on 34 points with two games in hand over the two sides above them.
"For us, it was a necessary win," Jaliens said.
"We played a good game against Magic [on Saturday] but couldn't convert it into goals.
"We came out wanting to play a good game, and it was a reflection of that on the scoreboard."
Weston, who are headed to Melbourne next week to play Hiedelberg United in the Australia Cup round of 32, are facing nine games in four weeks to close out the season.
"We love the challenge, we take it one game at a time and try to give a good performance every time we play, and hope that a good game reflects a win on the scoreboard," Jaliens said of the tough task ahead.
Edgeworth will quickly turn their focus to Newcastle Olympic on Sunday before a highly anticipated showdown with Broadmeadow one week later.
"I thought the first half was a tight affair, but in the second half we sort of lost that midfield battle and we got caught on the transition," Edgeworth coach Peter McGuinness said.
"Disappointed the unbeaten run has come to an end, but we'll move on and concentrate on the weekend."
Cooks Hill, who are also in the Australian Cup's finals stage and are away to Adelaide Croatia next Wednesday night, also face a jam-packed end to their season.
Magic secured their midweek win over Cooks Hill with an opening-minute goal to Jarred Baker and a 90th-minute effort from Cody Nancarrow.
Maitland improved to 25 points and fourth place with a 3-1 victory over Belmont Swansea at Blacksmiths on Wednesday night.
Daniel McFarlane (40th minute), Benjamin (Taye) Power-O'Toole (56th minute) and Braedyn Crowley (65th minute) all scored for the Magpies, who climbed ahead of Charlestown (24), Lambton (23) and Newcastle Olympic (22).
Substitute Kane Woolston pulled one back for Belswans in the 86th minute.
Crowley took his goal tally to 15 goals and is closing in on Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz, who scored 18 goals for the Eagles before leaving the club two weeks ago to join Sydney Olympic in NPL NSW.
Valentine Phoenix have appealed the eight-match suspension handed to key defender Hiroumi Ikeda.
Ikeda was red-carded in the 52nd minute of Valentine's crucial 2-1 win over last-placed New Lambton at Croudace Bay last Sunday for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
The incident occurred in Phoenix's 18-yard box and New Lambton were awarded a penalty.
Ikeda was also charged with breaching regulation eight - an offence against a match official - and subsequently banned for eight matches.
Valentine Football Club secretary Rob Lavell said both charges were being appealed.
"We were surprised to get an infringement notice with such a severe penalty in it," Lavell said.
The appeal was being heard by Northern NSW Football's Obvious Error Panel on Thursday night.
Last year, Northern NSW Football introduced a tough new Zero Tolerance policy to stamp out match official abuse with hefty new sanctions introduced.
Valentine are ninth on 16 points with four games to play, two points behind Cooks Hill (18) and just above Belmont-Swansea (15) and Adamstown (14).
Meanwhile, Weston could be left counting the cost of an important 2-1 win over previously unbeaten NPL Northern NSW leaders Edgeworth at Jack McLaughlan Oval on Wednesday night.
Goalkeeper George Stephens was forced from the field in the 65th minute following a head knock as he dove on a loose ball in his penalty area.
Attacking player Musa Kamara was then substituted in stoppage time after appearing to be hit in the upper chest by Jackson Brady's swinging arm in what Weston coach Kew Jaliens described as "a reckless challenge".
Brady was subsequently red-carded for violent conduct and could be set to miss a couple of games through suspension.
"Musa is under review and needs scans, George is in hospital and is under review as well," Jaliens told the Newcastle Herald on Thursday.
Both are in doubt for Weston's home game against Adamstown on Saturday.
The Eagles were unbeaten in 17 NPL outings this season before succumbing to the Bears.
Chris Hatfield gave Weston a 1-0 lead with a close-range volley in the 50th minute then Brock Beveridge doubled down in similar fashion in the 68th minute.
Flynn Goodman struck back for Edgeworth in the 87th minute.
The result left the Eagles and Broadmeadow, who beat eighth-placed Cooks Hill 2-0 at No.2 Sportsground on Wednesday night, level on 47 points with four games each to play.
The Bears are third on 34 points with two games in hand over the two sides above them.
"For us, it was a necessary win," Jaliens said.
"We played a good game against Magic [on Saturday] but couldn't convert it into goals.
"We came out wanting to play a good game, and it was a reflection of that on the scoreboard."
Weston, who are headed to Melbourne next week to play Hiedelberg United in the Australia Cup round of 32, are facing nine games in four weeks to close out the season.
"We love the challenge, we take it one game at a time and try to give a good performance every time we play, and hope that a good game reflects a win on the scoreboard," Jaliens said of the tough task ahead.
Edgeworth will quickly turn their focus to Newcastle Olympic on Sunday before a highly anticipated showdown with Broadmeadow one week later.
"I thought the first half was a tight affair, but in the second half we sort of lost that midfield battle and we got caught on the transition," Edgeworth coach Peter McGuinness said.
"Disappointed the unbeaten run has come to an end, but we'll move on and concentrate on the weekend."
Cooks Hill, who are also in the Australian Cup's finals stage and are away to Adelaide Croatia next Wednesday night, also face a jam-packed end to their season.
Magic secured their midweek win over Cooks Hill with an opening-minute goal to Jarred Baker and a 90th-minute effort from Cody Nancarrow.
Maitland improved to 25 points and fourth place with a 3-1 victory over Belmont Swansea at Blacksmiths on Wednesday night.
Daniel McFarlane (40th minute), Benjamin (Taye) Power-O'Toole (56th minute) and Braedyn Crowley (65th minute) all scored for the Magpies, who climbed ahead of Charlestown (24), Lambton (23) and Newcastle Olympic (22).
Substitute Kane Woolston pulled one back for Belswans in the 86th minute.
Crowley took his goal tally to 15 goals and is closing in on Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz, who scored 18 goals for the Eagles before leaving the club two weeks ago to join Sydney Olympic in NPL NSW.
Valentine Phoenix have appealed the eight-match suspension handed to key defender Hiroumi Ikeda.
Ikeda was red-carded in the 52nd minute of Valentine's crucial 2-1 win over last-placed New Lambton at Croudace Bay last Sunday for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
The incident occurred in Phoenix's 18-yard box and New Lambton were awarded a penalty.
Ikeda was also charged with breaching regulation eight - an offence against a match official - and subsequently banned for eight matches.
Valentine Football Club secretary Rob Lavell said both charges were being appealed.
"We were surprised to get an infringement notice with such a severe penalty in it," Lavell said.
The appeal was being heard by Northern NSW Football's Obvious Error Panel on Thursday night.
Last year, Northern NSW Football introduced a tough new Zero Tolerance policy to stamp out match official abuse with hefty new sanctions introduced.
Valentine are ninth on 16 points with four games to play, two points behind Cooks Hill (18) and just above Belmont-Swansea (15) and Adamstown (14).
Meanwhile, Weston could be left counting the cost of an important 2-1 win over previously unbeaten NPL Northern NSW leaders Edgeworth at Jack McLaughlan Oval on Wednesday night.
Goalkeeper George Stephens was forced from the field in the 65th minute following a head knock as he dove on a loose ball in his penalty area.
Attacking player Musa Kamara was then substituted in stoppage time after appearing to be hit in the upper chest by Jackson Brady's swinging arm in what Weston coach Kew Jaliens described as "a reckless challenge".
Brady was subsequently red-carded for violent conduct and could be set to miss a couple of games through suspension.
"Musa is under review and needs scans, George is in hospital and is under review as well," Jaliens told the Newcastle Herald on Thursday.
Both are in doubt for Weston's home game against Adamstown on Saturday.
The Eagles were unbeaten in 17 NPL outings this season before succumbing to the Bears.
Chris Hatfield gave Weston a 1-0 lead with a close-range volley in the 50th minute then Brock Beveridge doubled down in similar fashion in the 68th minute.
Flynn Goodman struck back for Edgeworth in the 87th minute.
The result left the Eagles and Broadmeadow, who beat eighth-placed Cooks Hill 2-0 at No.2 Sportsground on Wednesday night, level on 47 points with four games each to play.
The Bears are third on 34 points with two games in hand over the two sides above them.
"For us, it was a necessary win," Jaliens said.
"We played a good game against Magic [on Saturday] but couldn't convert it into goals.
"We came out wanting to play a good game, and it was a reflection of that on the scoreboard."
Weston, who are headed to Melbourne next week to play Hiedelberg United in the Australia Cup round of 32, are facing nine games in four weeks to close out the season.
"We love the challenge, we take it one game at a time and try to give a good performance every time we play, and hope that a good game reflects a win on the scoreboard," Jaliens said of the tough task ahead.
Edgeworth will quickly turn their focus to Newcastle Olympic on Sunday before a highly anticipated showdown with Broadmeadow one week later.
"I thought the first half was a tight affair, but in the second half we sort of lost that midfield battle and we got caught on the transition," Edgeworth coach Peter McGuinness said.
"Disappointed the unbeaten run has come to an end, but we'll move on and concentrate on the weekend."
Cooks Hill, who are also in the Australian Cup's finals stage and are away to Adelaide Croatia next Wednesday night, also face a jam-packed end to their season.
Magic secured their midweek win over Cooks Hill with an opening-minute goal to Jarred Baker and a 90th-minute effort from Cody Nancarrow.
Maitland improved to 25 points and fourth place with a 3-1 victory over Belmont Swansea at Blacksmiths on Wednesday night.
Daniel McFarlane (40th minute), Benjamin (Taye) Power-O'Toole (56th minute) and Braedyn Crowley (65th minute) all scored for the Magpies, who climbed ahead of Charlestown (24), Lambton (23) and Newcastle Olympic (22).
Substitute Kane Woolston pulled one back for Belswans in the 86th minute.
Crowley took his goal tally to 15 goals and is closing in on Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz, who scored 18 goals for the Eagles before leaving the club two weeks ago to join Sydney Olympic in NPL NSW.
Valentine Phoenix have appealed the eight-match suspension handed to key defender Hiroumi Ikeda.
Ikeda was red-carded in the 52nd minute of Valentine's crucial 2-1 win over last-placed New Lambton at Croudace Bay last Sunday for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
The incident occurred in Phoenix's 18-yard box and New Lambton were awarded a penalty.
Ikeda was also charged with breaching regulation eight - an offence against a match official - and subsequently banned for eight matches.
Valentine Football Club secretary Rob Lavell said both charges were being appealed.
"We were surprised to get an infringement notice with such a severe penalty in it," Lavell said.
The appeal was being heard by Northern NSW Football's Obvious Error Panel on Thursday night.
Last year, Northern NSW Football introduced a tough new Zero Tolerance policy to stamp out match official abuse with hefty new sanctions introduced.
Valentine are ninth on 16 points with four games to play, two points behind Cooks Hill (18) and just above Belmont-Swansea (15) and Adamstown (14).
Meanwhile, Weston could be left counting the cost of an important 2-1 win over previously unbeaten NPL Northern NSW leaders Edgeworth at Jack McLaughlan Oval on Wednesday night.
Goalkeeper George Stephens was forced from the field in the 65th minute following a head knock as he dove on a loose ball in his penalty area.
Attacking player Musa Kamara was then substituted in stoppage time after appearing to be hit in the upper chest by Jackson Brady's swinging arm in what Weston coach Kew Jaliens described as "a reckless challenge".
Brady was subsequently red-carded for violent conduct and could be set to miss a couple of games through suspension.
"Musa is under review and needs scans, George is in hospital and is under review as well," Jaliens told the Newcastle Herald on Thursday.
Both are in doubt for Weston's home game against Adamstown on Saturday.
The Eagles were unbeaten in 17 NPL outings this season before succumbing to the Bears.
Chris Hatfield gave Weston a 1-0 lead with a close-range volley in the 50th minute then Brock Beveridge doubled down in similar fashion in the 68th minute.
Flynn Goodman struck back for Edgeworth in the 87th minute.
The result left the Eagles and Broadmeadow, who beat eighth-placed Cooks Hill 2-0 at No.2 Sportsground on Wednesday night, level on 47 points with four games each to play.
The Bears are third on 34 points with two games in hand over the two sides above them.
"For us, it was a necessary win," Jaliens said.
"We played a good game against Magic [on Saturday] but couldn't convert it into goals.
"We came out wanting to play a good game, and it was a reflection of that on the scoreboard."
Weston, who are headed to Melbourne next week to play Hiedelberg United in the Australia Cup round of 32, are facing nine games in four weeks to close out the season.
"We love the challenge, we take it one game at a time and try to give a good performance every time we play, and hope that a good game reflects a win on the scoreboard," Jaliens said of the tough task ahead.
Edgeworth will quickly turn their focus to Newcastle Olympic on Sunday before a highly anticipated showdown with Broadmeadow one week later.
"I thought the first half was a tight affair, but in the second half we sort of lost that midfield battle and we got caught on the transition," Edgeworth coach Peter McGuinness said.
"Disappointed the unbeaten run has come to an end, but we'll move on and concentrate on the weekend."
Cooks Hill, who are also in the Australian Cup's finals stage and are away to Adelaide Croatia next Wednesday night, also face a jam-packed end to their season.
Magic secured their midweek win over Cooks Hill with an opening-minute goal to Jarred Baker and a 90th-minute effort from Cody Nancarrow.
Maitland improved to 25 points and fourth place with a 3-1 victory over Belmont Swansea at Blacksmiths on Wednesday night.
Daniel McFarlane (40th minute), Benjamin (Taye) Power-O'Toole (56th minute) and Braedyn Crowley (65th minute) all scored for the Magpies, who climbed ahead of Charlestown (24), Lambton (23) and Newcastle Olympic (22).
Substitute Kane Woolston pulled one back for Belswans in the 86th minute.
Crowley took his goal tally to 15 goals and is closing in on Edgeworth's Ryan Feutz, who scored 18 goals for the Eagles before leaving the club two weeks ago to join Sydney Olympic in NPL NSW.