Pine Hills Put Five Past Samford Rangers in QLD D2 Thrashing

Pine Hills delivered a powerful away performance to beat Samford Rangers 5-1 in a Queensland Division 2 (QLD D2) fixture on June 20, 2026. The visitors were relentless from start to finish, scoring three goals in the first half to effectively end the contest early.

Samford Rangers will be disappointed with their defensive lapses, though they did manage a consolation goal late on. The win keeps Pine Hills in the hunt for a top-three finish, while Samford remain entrenched in the bottom half of the table.

Match Overview

Pine Hills started at a blistering pace. Inside 10 minutes, they had already tested the Samford goalkeeper twice before taking the lead in the 14th minute through a well-worked team move. Two more goals before the break — a header from a set piece and a solo run from midfield — gave them a commanding 3-0 advantage.

Samford Rangers improved after half-time but conceded a fourth goal from a counter-attack in the 55th minute. Pine Hills’ fifth came from the penalty spot. Samford’s lone goal came in the 80th minute, a scrappy finish from a corner, but it was too little, too late.

Key Performers

• Pine Hills striker: Hat-trick hero, scoring two in the first half and one in the second.
• Pine Hills midfielder: Controlled the tempo and assisted twice.
• Samford Rangers forward: Worked hard but lacked service from midfield.

Table Impact

Pine Hills move up to fourth in QLD D2, just two points behind the promotion places. Samford Rangers drop to 11th, now only three points above the relegation zone. This result also boosts Pine Hills’ goal difference significantly, which could prove decisive later in the season.