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6 years ago

Grand Final story told in 21 images

Melbourne City made Westfield W-League history on Saturday, and these are the images that told the story. Rado Vidosic’s City side beat Sydney FC 1-0 in the 2020 Grand Final to crown an unbeaten, Premiership-Championship double winning campaign that also...

6 years ago

What they said: Brush to call time, Polias’ inspiring message and Vidosic hails the ‘ultimate leader’

Sydney FC star Ellie Brush is set to call time on a sensational Westfield W-League career following Saturday’s Grand Final defeat to Melbourne City. The 31-year-old was Canberra United’s captain in the competition’s inaugural year and led the team to...

6 years ago

‘I wish it never stops’: Vidosic’s joy at maiden Westfield W-League Championship

Melbourne City head coach Rado Vidosic has revealed his joy at winning his first ever Championship title, but insists all the credit belongs to his dedicated playing group. The 58-year-old Vidosic rode every kick and every tackle on Saturday as...

6 years ago

‘It was a grind’ – Catley’s pride as City cap ‘unbelievable season’ by battling to Grand Final glory

Captain Steph Catley was beaming with pride as Melbourne City showed their toughness in a gritty Westfield W-League Grand Final 2020 triumph over Sydney FC. Catley’s 15th-minute strike, spilled into her own net by goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe, was all that separated...

6 years ago

Catley strike seals Melbourne City’s record fourth Westfield W-League Championship

Steph Catley struck the winner as Melbourne City edged Sydney FC, 1-0, to become the first Westfield W-League club to lift the Championship four times. The undefeated Premiers capped a dominant season with a hard-fought win against the defending Champions,...

6 years ago

Vidosic issues last-minute warning to City ahead of Grand Final

Melbourne City boss Rado Vidosic does not believe Sydney FC will shut up shop in Saturday’s Westfield W-League Grand Final and says his side must execute a perfect game plan in order to be crowned Champions. City have blown the...

6 years ago

Westfield W-League Ins and Outs – 2020 Grand Final

Both Melbourne City and Sydney FC will pretty much be at full strength for Saturday’s Westfield W-League 2020 Grand Final at AAMI Park. The squad news has dropped for the decider, with both clubs promoting two players to their extended...

6 years ago

Polias hoping to go from Grand Final tears to cheers against Melbourne City

It was just minutes after the 2018 Grand Final loss against Melbourne City that Sydney FC skipper Teresa Polias’ emotions came pouring out. The diminutive midfielder was totally shattered and broke down in tears after the Sky Blues’ 2-0 loss...

6 years ago

Backflips, thunderbolts and spectacular goals: Five unforgettable Westfield W-League Grand Final moments

It’s the game that means the most and the Westfield W-League Grand Final has dished up some memorable moments over the years. From astonishing individual displays to top-class strikes and actions that made you go ‘wow’, there are a host...

6 years ago

How fans outside Australia can watch the Westfield W-League Grand Final

After 14 rounds and two contrasting Semi Finals, two teams remain in the battle to be Westfield W-League Champions for the 2019/20 Season. And it’s perhaps fitting that the competition’s two most successful clubs are left standing in what promises...

6 years ago

Kennedy – Sydney FC always turn up when it matters most

When the heat is on, Sydney FC have a way of raising their game. Alanna Kennedy is quietly confident that this resilience holds the Sky Blues in good stead for Saturday’s Westfield W-League Grand Final against Melbourne City. Incredibly for...

6 years ago

Stats Preview: Sydney FC must stop City’s league-best Westfield Matildas combo

How do you stop Melbourne City? It is a question the Westfield W-League has not been able to answer this season, but Sydney FC have one last attempt on Saturday. The Premiership winners have conquered all before them throughout 2019/20...