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7 years ago

Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final preview: Sydney FC v Perth Glory

After months of ups and downs, thrilling comebacks and sublime goals, the Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final is nearly upon us.  And are there any other teams that could provide fireworks like Sydney FC and Perth Glory?  Incredibly, in the 19...

7 years ago

The evolution of Princess Ibini, Sydney FC’s Grand Final wildcard

It’s incredible to think that at the age of 19, Princess Ibini is firmly part of the Westfield W-League furniture. The Sydney FC youngster has matured into one of the finest forwards in the league, so much so that she...

7 years ago

The ‘amazing’ Perth young guns who drew big plaudits from Kerr

Youth has no age, as Pablo Picasso once said.  And like an artwork, Perth Glory’s young guns have grown in appreciation as the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season has gone on. Perth’s artist has been head coach Bobby Despotovski, who has brushed a...

7 years ago

How to watch Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final

This is it: after 14 Rounds of gripping football, followed by two Semi-Finals that couldn’t have been any tighter, the Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final is upon us. And, more importantly, fans can watch the game on FOX SPORTS 505...

7 years ago

‘We are not worthy’: how social media reacted to Sam Kerr’s thrilling Semi-Final hat-trick

Sam Kerr bagged a sensational Westfield W-League hat-trick in Perth Glory’s 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory on Sunday and the dust is barely settling. Despite Glory falling behind to an early Christine Nairn goal, Kerr did what she did best...

7 years ago

Heroic Moments: Kerr goal changes see-sawing Westfield W-League Semi-Final

Sunday afternoon treated Westfield W-League fans to a rollercoaster of a Semi-Final: Melbourne Victory took an early lead before Perth Glory knocked on their door with chance after chance, led by Sam Kerr. It was therefore fitting for Kerr to...

7 years ago

Sydney FC to host Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday

Sydney FC will host Perth Glory in the Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final on Saturday (16 February 2019) at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Kick-off 4:30pm (AEDT)) Sydney FC earned the right to host the Championship decider when they beat Brisbane Roar...

7 years ago

Polkinghorne: Roar positive about future after heartbreaking loss

Losing consecutive semi-finals is never easy but for Brisbane Roar skipper Clare Polkinghorne, at least there is somewhat of a silver lining. The Roar went down 2-1 to Sydney FC at Dolphins Stadium on Sunday night courtesy of goals to...

7 years ago

Sydney into consecutive Westfield W-League Grand Finals after thrilling win over Roar

Sydney FC will have a shot at redemption after defeating Brisbane Roar 2-1 in their Westfield W-League Semi-Final at Dolphins Stadium on Sunday night. Goals to Caitlin Foord and Sofia Huerta either side of half-time saw off the home side,...

7 years ago

Kerr hails ‘amazing’ youth after Westfield W-League Semi Final thriller

Sam Kerr may grab all the plaudits following her hat-trick against Melbourne Victory on Sunday afternoon, but the Westfield Matildas forward has praised her young teammates Leticia McKenna and Alexia Moreno.  McKenna played the full 90 minutes plus an additional...

7 years ago

Kerr hat-trick fires Glory to third Westfield W-League Grand Final

A Sam Kerr hat-trick, with all three goals coming after the interval, has fired Perth Glory into the Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final after a 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory on Sunday afternoon. Christine Nairn opened the scoring with less...

7 years ago

“It tops it with Liverpool”: Dowie rates Victory alongside English giants ahead of Semi-Final

Having grown up supporting Liverpool, Natasha Dowie thought she had reached the pinnacle of her career when she won back-to-back league titles with the club back in 2013-14. But fast-forward to 2019 and Dowie is reconsidering that statement after Melbourne...