The senior men’s Northern Rivers Football team delivered a statement performance on the weekend, powering to an emphatic 8-1 win over Robina and building even more excitement around a season with big ambitions.
With a few changes to the starting 11, the side came out sharp and dominated the opening 20 minutes. The work from Wednesday night’s training session was clear to see, with the group creating quality chances and showing strong links to the team’s principals in possession. That control translated onto the scoreboard, with the side taking a 3-1 lead into halftime.
The goals were shared across an outstanding attacking display. Rufus Scott found the net, Basile Delfgrange scored twice, Ezra Frost added one, John Stambolieff struck two, and Jack Tuakanangaro also bagged a brace. Angus Linn was named player of the match after an influential all-round performance.
First-class response
At the break, the focus was on managing the game better without the ball, particularly through the press, and the traps being set for Robina. There was also a push to improve connection in wide areas in the final third to create stronger attacking opportunities against the visitors’ back four. The response was first-class, with the team taking another step forward in the second half and dominating both in and out of possession.
While the group knows nothing has been achieved yet, the performance reinforced the belief building around the squad. The goal this season is clear: promotion, and to chase it with an unbeaten campaign.
If this latest display is any indication, the senior men are creating a platform that supporters can genuinely get excited about.
Fans are encouraged to get behind the team at the next home game on 9 May against Southport and to follow the journey for the rest of the season. For updates, match highlights and club news, follow the team on Instagram at @nothernriversfootball.
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