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5 years ago

‘She was outstanding’: Whyman applauded by fans of both sides for magnificent Grand Final display 

Sydney FC goalkeeper Jada Whyman earned the praise and mutual respect of fans from both sides after her Player of the Game performance in a losing side against Melbourne Victory in the 2020/21 Westfield W-League Grand Final. Whyman made five stellar...

5 years ago

The moments that mattered in Victory’s Grand Final triumph

Melbourne Victory’s 2020/21 Westfield W-League Championship was one season in the making, but as is often the case the difference between glory and despair hung on the balance of a series of key moments throughout a cagey title decider. The 120-minute encounter between...

5 years ago

De Vanna – I’ve grown as a player and person along journey to Victory Championship

Lisa De Vanna says winning the Westfield W-League Championship with Melbourne Victory provided her with one of the most exciting feelings she’s ever experienced throughout her illustrious playing career. De Vanna became a five-time Champion on Sunday night, drawing level with...

5 years ago

Victory stun Sydney FC to earn crown of Champions

MELBOURNE Victory are the 2020/21 Westfield W-League champions, and they did it the hard way. Teenage star Kyra Cooney-Cross was the hero for Victory, delivering a corner that swerved straight into the Sydney goal in the last seconds of extra-time,...

5 years ago

‘They’re apparently favourites’: Ally Green bemused by Victory hype ahead of Grand Final

If Melbourne Victory are coming into the 2020/21 Westfield W-League Grand Final as the favourites, it’s news to Sydney FC defender Ally Green. After clinching the Premiers Plate at Victory’s expense in Round 14 and cruising past Canberra United in...

5 years ago

The stars who create magic moments on the biggest stage

For some players, preparation for football’s biggest moments can be boiled down to the little things: a pasta sauce cooked to a family recipe the night before, the same breakfast on game day, a calming walk in the morning, a...

5 years ago

Why Sydney FC are claiming homegrown advantage in the Grand Final

IT was Sydney FC midfielder Rachel Lowe who stirred the pot, asking why her side were getting little credit for winning the Premier’s Plate – and reaching the grand final – with an all-Australian team. For years the successful teams...

5 years ago

How to Watch: Westfield W-League Grand Final, from Australia and around the globe

Make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action, as the Westfield W-League Grand Final unfolds between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Sunday, April 11 (kick-off 4.05pm AEST). The Big Blue title decider will...

5 years ago

Grand Final preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory

It all comes down to this: a monumental instalment of the Big Blue, set to determine the Champions of the 2020/21 Westfield W-League campaign. It’s Navy Blue against Sky Blue, it’s Siemsen against Ayres, it’s De Vanna against Polias. It’s...

5 years ago

Rebecca Durcau bestowed with historic third Grand Final appointment

The best players want to play in the biggest games – and referees are no different. Which is why Rebecca Durcau is buzzing to have been appointed to referee in Sunday’s Westfield W-League 2021 Grand Final, when Sydney FC host...

5 years ago

Garriock: Victory have the X factor in attack to beat Sky Blues to Championship

Former Westfield W-League player and coach Heather Garriock says Melbourne Victory possess a trio of attacking match-winners capable of causing a Grand Final upset against Sydney FC, when the two sides meet in a Big Blue for the ages on Sunday, April...

5 years ago

Westfield W-League Save of the Semi Finals: Jada Whyman, chosen by Casey Dumont

Jada Whyman’s impressive stop to keep Nicki Flannery off the scoresheet and retain Sydney FC’s clean sheet against Canberra United in a 3-0 win has earned Save of the Semi Finals honours from Casey Dumont. Whyman kept out Flannery’s close-range...