The old king struck again and the NPL NSW title race tightened further

Marko Jesic has been doing this for a decade. Big moments. Big goals. Big games.

The 36-year-old Marconi Stallions captain added another chapter to his remarkable club legacy on Sunday, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Wollongong Wolves that sent the Stallions back to the top of NPL NSW.

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Just seven minutes were on the clock when Jesic - Marconi’s all-time leading scorer - struck his seventh goal of the campaign and it proved enough.

The result lifted Marconi above rivals APIA Leichhardt on goal difference and ensured the title race remains one of the most compelling in the country through 18 rounds.

APIA did their part.

Oscar Gonzalez caught Manly United sleeping with a clever quick free-kick before former Manly attacker Presley Ortiz haunted his old club in a 2-0 victory.

Lurking just behind them are Sydney United.

Kyle Cimenti and Carlos De Oliveira were on target as Sydney United defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 to remain just two points off top spot.

Elsewhere, Sutherland Sharks continued their surge up the table.

Ryley Hollingdale's superb free-kick inspired a 2-1 win over St George FC, lifting the Sharks into the top six for the first time this season and extending their winning streak to three matches.

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There was late heartbreak and late joy at Penshurst Park.

St George City looked set to claim all three points when Yohn Pedersen produced a brilliant chipped finish in the 85th minute. Sydney Olympic had other ideas. Bailey Callaghan struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a dramatic point.

Rockdale Ilinden kept their finals hopes moving in the right direction with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Blacktown City, while SD Raiders returned from their bye with a professional 2-0 win over UNSW FC.

Sydney FC also bounced back from last week's heavy defeat, edging NWS Spirit 1-0 thanks to Mitchell Glasson's first-half header.