BLACKSMITHS, Australia (Interstat) — Belmont Swansea defeated West Wallsend Res 1-0 on Thursday in a Northern NSW State League 1 Reserves match at Blacksmiths Oval.

The game’s lone goal came in the 46th minute from forward Ángel Correa. The strike was assisted by substitute Federico Pereira, who entered the match later.

The contest was physical, featuring five yellow cards. West Wallsend’s Robert Morales received a red card in second-half stoppage time.

The result improved Belmont Swansea’s season record to one win and no losses in the competition, while West Wallsend Res fell to no wins and one loss. The outcome defied a pregame statistical projection that favored West Wallsend Res, though a separate ELO rating system heavily favored Belmont Swansea.