Sport
2 May, 2025
Rangers’ historic 3-0 win against Townsville
MARLIN Coast Rangers wrote a new chapter in their 79-year history last Saturday night, defeating MA Olympic 3–0 in front of a large and vocal home crowd at Pennell Field, Trinity Beach.
Club president Mike Fitzroy said the occasion was a milestone moment for Marlin Coast Rangers.
“This is the biggest match we’ve ever played in,” he said.
A club spokesman said in the biggest match the club had ever hosted, Rangers rose to the occasion with a dominant first-half performance, setting the tone early through a quick-fire double from star midfielder Josh Taylor.
Cooper Kennedy added a third before the break to put the result beyond doubt and send the home supporters into raptures.
“The victory sees Marlin Coast progress to round 6 of the 2025 Kappa Queensland Cup, where they will face Mackay Lions in Townsville on Saturday, May 17,” said the club spokesman.
“A win there would put them just one step away from a dream appearance in the national stages of the Australia Cup, alongside A-League giants and top clubs from across the country.
“Marlin Coast had earned their shot at MA Olympic with a 6–0 victory over Southside Comets in the previous round, and Saturday’s result continues their dream run in the competition.
“All eyes now turn to the club’s FQPL Champions League opener this Saturday (May 3) against Edge Hill United, also a home game at Pennell Field (6pm kick-off).”
