The Cowra Eagles’ senior men secured the minor premiership with a 2–0 win over the Waratahs in Orange under coach Adam Gambrill.
“The Cowra Eagles have cemented their place at the top of the ladder after a hard-fought 2–0 victory over the Waratahs in Orange this past weekend,” Gambrill said.
It was a top-of-the-table showdown, and the visitors rose to the moment.
“In a match that pitted the league’s top two teams against each other, the Eagles showed both resilience and tactical flair to come away with a crucial win,” Gambrill said.
The first half was tight, with clear chances rare as the game settled into a grind.
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“The first half was a tightly contested affair with few opportunities for either side,” he said.
Both midfields wrestled for control, and the deadlock held to the break.
“Both teams were locked in a midfield battle, and the 0–0 scoreline at halftime reflected the evenly matched nature of the contest,” Gambrill said.
At halftime, Gambrill tweaked a few things and sent his side back out with fresh intent.
“However, after a few tactical adjustments at the break, the Eagles came out with renewed intent,” he said.
Soon after, DJ Griffiths produced the game’s flashpoint with a clean strike from distance to open the scoring.
“The breakthrough came courtesy of a moment of brilliance from DJ Griffiths, who unleashed a stunning long-range strike from well outside the box to give Cowra a 1–0 lead,” Gambrill said.
The goal lifted the tempo and tilted the match firmly in Cowra’s favour.
“It was a brilliant finish that set the tone for the rest of the half,” Gambrill said.
With momentum on their side, the Eagles kept pushing for the buffer they wanted.
“Midway through the second half, Ed Galea added a crucial second goal, effectively securing the victory for the Eagles,” he said.
From there, the visitors managed the ball and the moments, shutting down space and running the clock.
“From that point on, Cowra controlled possession and saw out the game to ensure a 2–0 result,” he said.
The result locks in first place and gives the group a timely lift heading into finals.
“The win not only solidifies Cowra’s position as minor premiers but also provides a confidence boost as they head into the finals,” Gambrill said.
