The Cowra Eagles claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Pinnacle FC in front of a lively home crowd on the weekend, delivering a spirited performance that kept supporters on the edge of their seats from whistle to whistle.

Despite missing a few key players, the Eagles dug deep and displayed true character throughout the contest. Star striker Riley McLeish was in fine form, bagging both goals for the home side in a match that was fiercely contested across the park.

Coach Adam Gambrill was quick to praise his team’s grit and resilience, commending the group for stepping up when it mattered most. “I’m incredibly proud of the boys. They showed real heart today,” he said.

The result sees the Eagles build momentum as the season edges closer to finals football.

C Grade Bounce Back in Second Half Blitz

After a sluggish start and an evenly contested first half, Cowra's C Grade side produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Kinross 6-2 in a high-energy clash.

Trailing 2-1 early in the second period, the turning point came courtesy of defender Michael Hayes, whose booming clearance, helped by a favourable gust of wind, sailed over the Kinross keeper and into the back of the net.

That moment sparked a surge from Cowra, who piled on three more unanswered goals to seal the comprehensive win.

Coach Drew Willis credited the squad’s trademark tenacity but noted that slow starts have become a concern. “The boys always show great strength and determination, but the lack of consistent training due to recent weather has definitely affected our early rhythm,” he said.

With finals approaching, Willis emphasised the importance of fine-tuning their opening 30 minutes. “We’ll be focusing on improving our early game execution, we want to be dominating from start to finish.”