Q: When did Wales last beat Australia in two sporting fixtures on the same day?
A: Friday 23rd January 2015 - the day both Men’s and Women’s Welsh Colleges Football teams defeated the junior Soceroos!
Representing Welsh Colleges at U19 level, both teams exceeded expectations, beating the strong Aussie Schools touring teams on their three-week tour of Britain and Ireland.
The Men’s game at Cardiff Metropolitan University FC saw the Welsh side fight back from a disastrous start - having conceded two goals early in the first half - to eventually run out 4-2 winners against an Aussie squad that had previously defeated Welsh Schools and Cardiff City age group teams earlier on their trip.
“What a game and what a performance from the Welsh lads," says Assistant Manager / Coach of the Welsh Colleges Men’s team, Richard South. "They showed true grit and determination to get back into the game and took on board the tactical changes we made at half-time. They never gave up, which shows the strength and character of these youngsters."
“Credit also goes to Australia. They were a strong, athletic and physical side and played their part in a tremendous game of football. They made us work for everything - a goal either side of the half-time changed the complexity of the match and we then had the belief we would go on and win the game.”
Gower College Swansea Representing players:
Kostya Georgievsky
Adam Robbins
Cory Saunders