Kanberra Olympic lost 1:2 to Taggeryanong United in the NPL Capital Territory's 19th round on Saturday. The hosts had taken the lead before half-time, but two away goals turned the match around. Taggeryanong moved into fifth place while Kanberra Olympic remain top of the table.
The opening moment came in stoppage time of the first half when D. Celis fired home for Kanberra Olympic. Taggeryanong's response was immediate — within a minute, G. Timotheou bundled an own goal past his own keeper. By then the momentum had shifted, and Kanberra Olympic went into the break trailing despite having started brighter.
The second half opened without incident until the 70th minute. J. Ceruti latched onto a loose ball and finished clinically to put Taggeryanong ahead. Kanberra Olympic pushed for an equaliser but the away end never stopped pressing, and the visitors held on for a crucial three points.
Kanberra Olympic sit first after 14 games with 34 points — 11 wins, one draw, two losses. Taggeryanong United are fifth with 27 points from 13 matches, nine victories and four defeats. The gap between them remains seven points, though Taggeryanong have a game in hand.
And here's the thing about this result — Kanberra Olympic's unbeaten run at home is still intact, but they now know the margin for error has shrunk. Taggeryanong's away form continues to improve, and this win puts them within striking distance of the top four.