Substitute Emilia Murray has scored a stunning 87th minute winner to help Adelaide United open the A-League Women season with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC.
Rhianna Pollicina and Maria Rojas spoiled the Wellington Phoenix homecoming in their first A-League Women match in New Zealand, as Melbourne City won 4-1.
Lia Privitelli and Gema Simon missed Melbourne Victory's opening-round loss to Western United but will return for the grand final rematch against Sydney FC.
Brisbane have beaten Newcastle 2-1 in their A-League Women season opener with Roar goalkeeper Hensley Hancuff a star on debut and winger Shea Connnors superb.
After sinking former club Melbourne Victory, American star Jessica McDonald revelled in Western United's history-making result in the Liberty A-League.
Western United star Jessica McDonald has led the A-League Women newcomers to a 1-0 upset of reigning champions Melbourne Victory in their season opener.