Spring Hills FC Women 0 – 1 FC Bulleen Lions Women
Australia Victorian Women’s Cup – Round of 16
Date: 2 June 2026 | Venue: Spring Hills Recreation Reserve

FC Bulleen Lions Women edged past Spring Hills FC Women with a solitary goal to book their place in the Victorian Women’s Cup quarter-finals. The Lions delivered a disciplined defensive display and took their chance when it mattered most, advancing past a spirited Spring Hills side that pushed them all the way.

Match Report

The opening half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. Spring Hills, playing on their home turf, pressed aggressively in midfield and forced Bulleen into several hurried clearances. However, the Lions grew into the game and began to dominate possession in the final 15 minutes of the first half.

The breakthrough came in the 41st minute when Bulleen midfielder Sarah Mitchel latched onto a through ball from winger Emma Torres and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Spring Hills goalkeeper Chloe Richards got a hand to it but could not keep it out. The goal stood as the only score of the match, despite a promising second-half rally from the hosts.

Defensive Resilience

Spring Hills came out after the break with renewed energy, creating several half-chances through striker Olivia Park. She forced a fine save from Bulleen keeper Maya Alvarez in the 55th minute and headed just wide from a corner ten minutes later. Bulleen’s backline, anchored by captain Jessica Tran, held firm under pressure, blocking a goal-bound effort in the 78th minute that could have levelled the scores.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Bulleen Lions 54% – 46% Spring Hills
• Shots on target: Bulleen Lions 4 – 3 Spring Hills
• Corners: Bulleen Lions 6 – 5 Spring Hills
• Yellow cards: Spring Hills 2 – 1 Bulleen Lions

Cup Progress and Next Opponent

FC Bulleen Lions Women’s victory sets up a quarter-final tie against either Box Hill United or Calder United, with a semi-final berth at stake. For Spring Hills, the defeat ends their cup run, but they can take heart from a competitive performance against a side that currently sits second in the Victorian Women’s State League.

Bulleen Lions will now focus on maintaining their league form while preparing for the next round of the cup, confident that their compact defensive structure can carry them deep into the competition.