Wollongong Wolves secure dramatic stoppage-time win over Rockdale Ilinden

In NPL Men's NSW football, the Wollongong Wolves secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rockdale Ilinden at the Ilinden Sports Centre. Kristian Butkovic opened the scoring for the Wolves with a volley from the edge of the area. Rockdale Ilinden equalized through Moudi Najjar shortly after the second half began. However, Yuto Fujita scored a stoppage-time winner in the sixth minute of added time, keeping the Wolves' mathematical hopes for the finals alive.

In another sporting result, the Wangaratta Rovers defeated Yarrawonga 10.20 (80) to 4.2 (26) at WJ Findlay Oval. Despite struggles with accuracy and goalkicking, the Rovers maintained dominance in possession and defensive structure to secure the 54-point win ahead of the finals series. Will Christie led the scoring for the Rovers with three goals.