By Kirra Livingstone
AFTER a draw against Baringa to kick off the year, the BeeGees Football Premier Men’s team have secured their first win of the season.
The BeeGees won 4-3 against Coolum FC on Saturday, March 1, with Blake Howden securing the winning team’s first goal of the game in the 5th minute.
Despite the quick jump into the lead for the BeeGees, Coolum player Lucas Andreone responded with two goals, in the 11th and 36th minute. Shortly after, Coolum were given the first yellow card of the game, which was the first of many yellow and red cards handed out to both teams.
BeeGees player Ethan Schultz evened the scoreboard in the 50th minute.
Coolum’s Caden Archer struck back, scoring a goal to put the coastal team back in the lead.
The BeeGees levelled again in the 87th minute through Jean-Luc McGee before Schultz scored his second goal of the game through a penalty in the 90th minute, securing the win for the BeeGees.
Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Football Queensland suspended all football activity across SEQ from Wednesday, March 5.
