Following a scintillating Round 2 in the Ninja A-League, aleagues.com.au brings you all the post-match analysis and reaction from both players and coaches.
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Perth Glory 2-3 Brisbane Roar
MATCH REPORT: Star signing & a Matilda pick Glory apart in three-minute blitz as Roar cling on to go top
Izzy Dalton
Perth Glory suffered their first loss of the campaign in Round 2 when they came up against a star-studded Brisbane Roar outfit at HBF Park.
The game was evenly poised before Dutch maestro Bente Jansen scored twice in the space of three second-half minutes to seal an impressive win.
Glory skipper Izzy Dalton spoke to Paramount+ after the full-time whistle.
Bente Jansen
After notching another two goals against the Glory in Round 2, Dutch attacker Bente Jansen is fast becoming the signing of the season in the Ninja A-League.
The former Ajax star spoke with Paramount+ after the Roar made it two wins from two to start the new campaign.
Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Canberra United
MATCH REPORT: A fairytale moment 714 days in the making as Wellington kick-off new era under Bev Priestman
CJ Bott
After missing out on the opening round of the new Ninja A-League season due to having the bye, Wellington Phoenix finally took to the field in Round 2 when they hosted Canberra United.
Josephine Aulicino’s 19th minute opener was cancelled out by Marisa van der Meer’s memorably goal in the 39th minute, sealing a point for new head coach Bev Priestman in what was her first game in charge.
Midfielder CJ Bott spoke to the media after the full time whistle.
Michelle Heyman
After suffering a frustrating defeat in Round 1, Canberra United are finally off the mark in season 2025-26 thanks to a hard-fought point at Sky Stadium.
Club captain and Ninja A-League legend Michelle Heyman spoke to the media after a tough tussle in the Kiwi capital.
Melbourne City 4-0 Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: Matildas star and an in-form 17yo extend premiers’ wild streak to 29 in rout of the champs!
Holly McNamara
After being kept quiet in Round 1, CommBank Matildas star and reigning Golden Boot winner Holly McNamara bagged her first goals of the new season as Melbourne City ravaged Champions Central Coast Mariners 4-0.
After the game, McNamara spoke to Paramount+ following a dominant display from the Premiers which also saw young gun Shelby McMahon score twice.
Taren King
After brushing aside Adelaide United in Round 1, reigning Champions Central Coast Mariners were brought back down to earth in Round 2 as they were humbled 4-0 by Melbourne City.
Club captain Taren King spoke to media after the full-time whistle and believes her side paid the price for not taking their chances.
Adelaide United 0-0 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Ninja A-League history made in Adelaide-Sydney FC showdown
Matilda McNamara
After conceding three goals on the opening weekend of the season, Adelaide United certainly tightened up at the back for Saturday’s Round 2 clash with Sydney FC.
Central defender Matilda McNamara spoke with Paramount+ after the game.
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-4 Melbourne Victory
MATCH REPORT: American import scores stunning 7-MINUTE hat-trick to help Victory thrash Wanderers
Kennedy White
American import Kennedy White lit up the Ninja A-League with an incredible hat-trick that guided 2024-25 runners-up Melbourne Victory past Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1 on Sunday.
With four goals in her first two games, White spoke to Paramount+ about her red-hot start.
Danika Matos
Western Sydney Wanderers are still searching for their first points of 2025-26 after losing to Melbourne Victory.
Western Sydney’s Danika Matos spoke to Paramount+ about taking on a leadership role with the young Wanderers.
