RedStar finally blink - and a rival pounces under a former Socceroo

Round 11 in NPL WA tightened the race at the top and handed Olympic Kingsway a needed breakthrough.

Olympic Kingsway claimed their first win under former Socceroo Richard Garcia, dismantling Sorrento FC 4-1 away from home to close within three points of the summit.

Liam Boland starred with a brace as Kingsway produced one of their most complete performances of the season under the newly appointed coach, who is in charge until the end of the campaign.

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For Sorrento, the defeat marked a third straight loss after a strong stretch earlier in the year had lifted them clear of relegation danger. They now sit eighth.

The result became even more significant after leaders Perth RedStar were held to a 1-1 draw by Perth Azzurri, ending RedStar’s five-match winning streak and opening the door for the chasing pack.

Defending champions Bayswater City took full advantage.

Luke Palmateer’s late winner secured a 2-1 victory away to Stirling Macedonia, leaving Bayswater just one point behind Kingsway and firmly back in the title conversation.

Elsewhere, Western Knights and Balcatta Etna played out a tense 0-0 draw, while Armadale SC twice surrendered the lead in a frustrating 2-2 result against Dianella White Eagles.

Down the bottom half, Fremantle City edged Perth Glory 4-3 in a chaotic contest at Hilton Park, with former Socceroo Josh Risdon scoring his first goal for the club.