CAPALABA FC are aiming for maximum points in their National Premier Leagues women's return after receiving a dream draw for the season's restart.
The Bulldogs will contest the first of three straight home fixtures on Sunday afternoon against Sunshine Coast Wanderers as the state's elite women's competition returns from Covid restrictions.
The match-up marks the second stage of the league campaign following the mid-season split, which sees only the top seven teams plus Queensland Academy of Sport remain in contention for the title.
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Bulldogs coach Archie Kahondo said it was crucial the team made the most of their home matches in coming weeks if they were to close the 11 point gap to leaders Lions FC.
"Our ambitions are to make top four and we know every point counts," he said.
"Being at home gives us an extra advantage. It's always good to play in front of the Doggies faithful and when it gets tough they will help get us over the line."
The enforced break has provided a silver lining for the team with a number of stars - including Matildas representatives Amy Chapman and Larissa Crummer - back to full fitness.
Midfield talisman Steph Latham said the squad refused to take the break easy despite navigating restrictions on training.
"We are returning with a stronger squad with some key players returning from injury," she said.
"We have all been working hard on our individual running and gym programs and reporting our data back to coaching staff to keep us accountable.
"We have reset our focus on the remainder of the season and are all eager to get back out on the pitch."
The Bulldogs currently sit fourth in the league standings, but could jump into second with a win over the Wanderers, who they defeated 5-1 in their clash earlier in the year.
The club's men's team are the first to return to competitive action on Friday night when they travel to Gold Coast United.
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