Newcastle Jets 1- 3 Melbourne Victory By Emma Burke 19/12/25 Above: Kennedy White (centre) celebrates after scoring. Photo: via the A-Leagues Despite a late surge, Melbourne Victory were too good for the Newcastle Jets tonight, defeating them 3-1 at No. 2 Sportsground thanks to goals from Kennedy White, Rhianna Policina and Nicki Flannery. The home sideContinue reading “Jets crash back to earth thanks to visitor’s statement win”
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Phonsongkham Olimpico wins it for Glory
Perth Glory 1-0 Wellington Phoenix By Emma Burke 13/12/25 Above: Susan Phonsongkham scores. Photo: Ninja A-League A goal scored directly from a corner by Susan Phonsongkham secured Perth Glory their first home win for the 25/26 campaign, defeating Wellington Phoenix 1-0 in the distance derby. While the game was wholly dominated by Wellington Phoenix, who maintained 60%Continue reading “Phonsongkham Olimpico wins it for Glory”
Mariners score four past Jets
Central Coast Mariners 4-1 Newcastle Jets By Emma Burke 7/12/25 Above: Central Coast Mariners. Photo: A-Leagues. Central Coast Mariners have served Newcastle Jets their first loss of the season, beating them 4-1 in the F3 Derby at Polytec Stadium. Despite the Jets opening early and against the run of play through Lauren Allen, assisted byContinue reading “Mariners score four past Jets”
Two goals to seal two wins as Tillies beat Kiwis again
AUSTRALIA 2-0 NEW ZEALAND By Emma Burke (2/12/25) Above: Alanna Kennedy (facing) and Sam Kerr celebrate after the former scored the opening goal tonight against New Zealand. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have defeated New Zealand 2-0 in Adelaide to wrap up their year, thanks to goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso. The side has now playedContinue reading “Two goals to seal two wins as Tillies beat Kiwis again”
Melbourne City march on in Champions League
Hó Chi Minh City 0-3 Melbourne City By Emma Burke 20/11/25 Above: Rebekah Stott. Photo: Melbourne City A 3-0 win over hosts Hó Chi Minh City WFC has secured Melbourne City a second straight home Quarter Final in the Asian Womens’ Champions League. Melbourne City started the game with immediate impact, as star striker HollyContinue reading “Melbourne City march on in Champions League”
Price strikes for Wanderers win
By Emma Burke 16/11/25 Above: Olivia Price Photo: Western Sydney Wanderers official media Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers Olivia Price’s lone goal saw Western Sydney Wanderers defeat the previously unbeaten Brisbane Roar at Spencer Park in Brisbane. The Wanderers left it until almost the last minute of regular time to score the only goalContinue reading “Price strikes for Wanderers win”
White hat-trick ignites Melbourne’s Victory
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-4 Melbourne Victory by Emma Burke (9/11/25) Above: Melbourne Victory hat-trick hero Kennedy White (centre) celebrates earlier today. Photo: A-Leagues. It was American international Kennedy White that stole the show at Wanderers Football Park, scoring a hat-trick to power Melbourne Victory to a 4-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, their first ofContinue reading “White hat-trick ignites Melbourne’s Victory”
City rescue draw from jaws of defeat twice over
Sydney FC 2-2 Melbourne City by Emma Burke (1/11/25) Above: Leticia McKenna (dark uniform) and Sarah Hunter (light blue uniform) battle for the ball at Leichardt Oval yesterday. Photo: via A-Leagues Melbourne City have come back from behind twice to rescue a draw against Sydney FC in the opening round of the Ninja Women’s A-LeagueContinue reading “City rescue draw from jaws of defeat twice over”
Michael Matricciani and Melbourne City “ready for whatever gets thrown at us”
Above: Melbourne City women huddle. Image: Melbourne City. By Emma Burke (31/10/25). Ahead of their opening fixture against Sydney FC, Melbourne City head coach Michael Matricciani spoke to the media about his side’s preseason, the Asian Women’s Champions’ League, and round one of the A-League Women. “The last eight weeks we’ve been in preseason mode,Continue reading “Michael Matricciani and Melbourne City “ready for whatever gets thrown at us””
Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments
By Emma Burke 30/10/25 Above: Melissa Barbieri in the VIC NPLW for Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Photo: Football Victoria Ahead of the A-League Women season, Emma Burke spoke to a mainstay of the league and one of the biggest names in Australian football, Melissa Barbieri. “The best job in the world,” is what Melissa Barbieri, affectionately knownContinue reading “Melissa Barbieri: it’s about the moments”
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