Sport
26 March, 2024
Hat-trick hero for Eagles
The Narangba Eagles maintained a share of the ladder lead, as they became one of only two teams to remain undefeated in their Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL) division.
Narangba and the Logan Roos chalked up four wins from as many rounds in the FQPL5 Metro Men’s division, with the Eagles beating Pine Rivers 3-0 at Harris Avenue last Friday.
Following a scoreless first half, the Eagles appeared rejuvenated when play resumed.
It took Hugh Moore just four minutes to find Ryan Shaughnessy with a pinpoint pass, and Shaughnessy made no mistake with his strike.
Just after the restart, Moore again found Shaughnessy who again made no mistake as Narangba suddenly jumped to a 2-0 lead.
The Manchester-born Shaughnessy completed a hat-trick in the 59th minute.
The score would have been a lot higher had it not been for some resolute goalkeeping from Pine Rivers stalwart Joel Turner.
Earlier in the night, the Eagles U23s also maintained an undefeated start to the year as they prevailed 3-1.
Tristan Knopjes scored twice for the victors, while Brock Pearce scored once.
It was the third win for Narangba’s U23s, who had a drawn result back in round two and now hold the outright ladder lead.
