Sport
11 February, 2025
Bulls’cup journey is over
THE Mareeba Bulls’ Kappa Cup journey has come to an end with a thrilling 3-2 defeat against the Innisfail Cutters.
The Bulls won their first cup match against the Redlynch Strikers 2-0, but went down to the Cutters in an exciting match on the weekend.
The Bulls started strong, taking the lead at 1-0 through Alex Plowman, poking home from a corner. However, the Cutters responded swiftly, leveling the score to 1-1 by halftime.
The Cutters gained momentum and pushed ahead to lead 2-1. The Bulls rallied and equalised at 2-2 with Corentin Royer. Ultimately, the Cutters secured their victory with a decisive goal, concluding the match at 3-2.
While the Cup run has come to an end, the Bulls have gained valuable experience from these two matches and are now looking ahead to the season proper.
“It was another good hit out for us, unfortunately we did not come away with the win, but we played 100% better than last weekend, just a few silly mistakes costing us,” Coach Victor Madrid said.
“The cup games have been vital in exposing areas we need to improve in and give us something to work with before the season starts.
Meanwhile, the Bulls ladies are gearing up to begin their Queensland Cup charge this weekend as they face the Stratford Dolphins on Saturday in Cairns.
Bulls head coach Christian Mukadi emphasised the significance of the opening match.
“The QLD Cup always sets the tone for the season, giving teams an early test of their strength and preparation,” he said.
“We are determined to improve on last season’s performance and push through to the next round. We have built a competitive squad, with two players in every position, making the team stronger and more resilient.”
