Adelaide United 3–1 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap In front of W-League record 5,159 fans, Adelaide United faced Western Sydney with plenty to play for, to keep their finals hopes alive they needed a win and to hope Canberra drop points against Sydney FC next week. For the Wanderers, this season is ending aContinue reading “Red Hot Adelaide Break Another Record”
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Canberra Win Sets Up Do Or Die Clash Next Weekend
Newcastle Jets 0–1 Canberra United By Ben Gilby. Canberra United kept their Finals hopes alive going into the last week of the regular season after earning a 1-0 win in the rain at the Number Two Sportsground. Despite the huge amount of rain that had fallen in New South Wales in the lead up toContinue reading “Canberra Win Sets Up Do Or Die Clash Next Weekend”
City Seal Win In Battle At The Bottom
Perth Glory 0-1 Melbourne City By Ben Gilby Photos supplied from Dorrien Gardens by Tom McCarthy. Reigning champions Melbourne City gained an important victory in their battle at the bottom of the W-League against Perth Glory at Dorrien Gardens. In a game played in 30o heat despite the early evening kick-off, the W-League’s heat policyContinue reading “City Seal Win In Battle At The Bottom”
In Profile: Michelle Heyman – Record Scorer and All-Time Legend
Michelle Heyman has just overtaken Sam Kerr to become the W-League’s all-time record goal scorer. After missing the competition last year, the 32 year-old has come back better than ever at her spiritual home of Canberra United this season – and the possibility of a Matildas recall grows. Ben Gilby profiles her stellar career. MichelleContinue reading “In Profile: Michelle Heyman – Record Scorer and All-Time Legend”
Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South
Adelaide United are enjoying the greatest season in their history. Ben Gilby had the opportunity to speak to two of their key young players, striker Chelsie Dawber who has scored 75 goals in 46 games at State League level and Emily Condon, who made her W-League debut for the South Australian side at the ageContinue reading “Chelsie Dawber & Emily Condon: Stars of the South”
Melbourne’s Victory Could Have Sealed Finals Spot
Perth Glory 0-1 Melbourne Victory By Kris Goman. After a thrilling game with lots of drama against Canberra United on Friday, Perth are back home at their actual home in Dorrien Gardens against Melbourne Victory. Apparently it’s hot in Perth so they’ll be having drinks breaks to keep everyone hydrated. Perth start off full ofContinue reading “Melbourne’s Victory Could Have Sealed Finals Spot”
City Claim Big Win At The Bottom
Melbourne City 1-0 Newcastle Jets By Kieran Yap. Just three full days after their last game, Melbourne City faced the travelling Newcastle Jets and were eager to bounce back after their defeat to Western Sydney Wanderers. City hadn’t won in the league since January and restored Rhali Dobson to the starting line-up, Newcastle were freshContinue reading “City Claim Big Win At The Bottom”
Gielnik Hat-Trick Ensures Brisbane Get Their Roar Back
Brisbane Roar 4–2 Adelaide United By Kris Goman We’re in Round 12 of the W-League and reaching the pointy end of the competition. Brisbane and Adelaide are on the same points in the table, having nineteen each but Roar is above on goal difference. This is a critical game for both teams as the winnerContinue reading “Gielnik Hat-Trick Ensures Brisbane Get Their Roar Back”
Glory for Canberra & Heyman But Pride For Perth
Perth Glory 2–3 Canberra United By Ben Gilby. One of the most dramatic last ten minutes of any match you will see anywhere this season ended with Canberra United’s Finals hopes remaining intact after a 3-2 win over Perth Glory. This was a game that had everything – Michelle Heyman breaking the all-time W-League goalContinue reading “Glory for Canberra & Heyman But Pride For Perth”
West Is Best As City Slump
Melbourne City 0-4 Western Sydney Wanderers By Kieran Yap It was a round of W-League action packed with special moments and Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers had its fair share of highlights. A fast paced, sometimes scrappy but constantly entertaining game was the result when the two sides met at City’s new base atContinue reading “West Is Best As City Slump”
