MANDURAH City’s defence of its State League Division One crown got off to the perfect start last Saturday, defeating UWA-Nedlands 4-2.
Mandurah went to the break with a 3-0 lead with Jonathan Brooks smashing home a free kick, Jordan Rhodes converting a penalty and Ollie McGhee sending a powerful header past the keeper from a corner.
UWA had their chances, but Mandurah keeper Struan Herd showed his mettle, making some strong saves to deny the Students.
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READ NOWAlex Kretowicz got UWA on the board after the break with a tap in from six yards before he earned and converted a penalty to get his side back into the contest at 3-2.
However, with barely 15 minutes to play, Rhodes was picked out by a cross, heading home to secure the 4-2 win and dream start to Mandurah’s 2016 campaign.
The reserves found it a little tougher, grabbing a 2-2 draw while the Under-18s posted a 2-1 victory.
This week Mandurah return home to take on Western Knights.
Under-18s kick off at 11am, followed by reserves at 1pm and first team at 3pm.