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Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football

Canberra United 1-2 Brisbane Roar By Kieran Yap 4/4/26 Above: Momo Hayashi Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar have secured finals football for the first time since 2021 after defeating Canberra United 2-1 at McKellar Park. Goals to Aimee Medwin and Alicia Woods secured the result, despite a strong start from the hosts and a trademarkContinue reading “Roar wins in Canberra to seal finals football”

Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup

Australia U20 5-0 Chinese Taipei U20 By Kieran Yap 3/4/26 Above: Peta Trimis. Photo: AFC/Football Australia The Young Matildas have begun their U20 Asian Cup with a confident performance against Chinese Taipei. Goals to Peta Trimis, Skye Halmarick and Tiana Fuller gave Australia a 5-0 win at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani Coach AlexContinue reading “Young Matildas off to a perfect start at U20 Asian Cup”

NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill

By Kieran Yap 1/4/26 Above: Fiorina Iaria for Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations Bulleen climb to second, Essendon honour a league legend and Iaria scores four in the first ever Melbourne Derby. Friday night’s game saw Spring Hills host South Melbourne, with the home side looking to respond after a 4-2 loss to Bulleen LionsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R7: Iaria lights up the league and Boroondara beat Box Hill”

Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape

Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Canberra United By Kieran Yap 30/3/26 Above: Sasha Grove. Photo: Canberra United Central Coast and Canberra United have played out an entertaining scoreless draw at Polytec Stadium. Despite both sides creating numerous chances and a very open attacking game, the respective goalkeepers were both in equally excellent form. Canberra arrived atContinue reading “Mariners and Canberra draw, but top six takes shape”

Wanderers steal a shock win in Wellington.

Wellington Phoenix 0 – 1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Callum Logie 29/3/26 Above: Alvina Khoshaba (right, facing camera) competes for possession with Brooke Nunn. Photo: Wellington Phoenix The always atmospheric Porirua Park hosted an interesting encounter between two teams who have had very different seasons. Despite generating some good chances, Wellington were unable to score and a lateContinue reading “Wanderers steal a shock win in Wellington.”

NPLW Vic R6: Melbourne City win, and Koizumi is back to her best

By Kieran Yap 25/3/26 Above: Maia Capitanio. Photo: Melbourne City Bulleen climbed to fourth, Melbourne City enjoyed their first win, and Heidelberg United returned to the winners list in Round Six of the Victorian NPLW. Melbourne City hosted Keilor Park SC in an interesting clash of styles, and the home team began the game confidentlyContinue reading “NPLW Vic R6: Melbourne City win, and Koizumi is back to her best”

City reclaim top spot with win over Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2 Melbourne City. By Kieran Yap 23/3/26 Above: Melbourne City celebrate a goal against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: Melbourne City Melbourne City have taken another step towards the premiership with a solid win at Wanderers Football Park. Leticia McKenna and Bryleeh Henry scored for the visitors, who managed to win despite beingContinue reading “City reclaim top spot with win over Wanderers”

Perth Glory battle to tense goalless draw with Central Coast Mariners

Perth Glory 0 – 0 Central Coast Mariners By Callum Logie 21/3/26 Above: Millie Farrow (left) competes for possession with Mischa Anderson. Photo: Perth Glory The reigning champions still sit outside the finals race as points are shared with Perth Glory in a tense affair at Sam Kerr Football Centre. Mischa Anderson starred defensively in the scoreless draw.Continue reading “Perth Glory battle to tense goalless draw with Central Coast Mariners”

NPLW Vic R5: Controversy, classics, Keilor & Clarke

By Kieran Yap 18/3/26 Above: Keilor Park celebrating their win against Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations Boroondara’s perfect record ends, but they remain undefeated. Keilor Park secure a memorable win against Victory , Markovski nets another brace, Keyt scores another winner and Spring Hills won a classic against The Preston in Round Five of theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R5: Controversy, classics, Keilor & Clarke”

Hoban gives Jets finals hope

Newcastle Jets 3-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 14/3/26 Above: Josie Allan and Sophie Hoban. Photo: Newcastle Jets The Newcastle Jets have defeated Sydney FC 3-1 at No. 2 Sportsground thanks to a brace by Sophie Hoban. The win gives the Jets some hope for the season and keeps their slim finals hopes alive. FollowingContinue reading “Hoban gives Jets finals hope”