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7 years ago

“We’ve played some great football”: Hopkins reflects on drought-breaking Premiership

It’s an outcome few would have tipped leading into the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season but Melbourne Victory’s Premiership triumph comes as no surprise to head coach Jeff Hopkins. Victory ran out 2-1 winners away to Perth Glory on Friday night...

7 years ago

Melbourne Victory claim first Westfield W-League Premiership

Melbourne Victory have claimed their first Westfield W-League Premiership following their thrilling 2-1 victory over Perth Glory last night in Perth. Melbourne Victory got off to the perfect start with two first half goals to Christine Nairn in the 17th minute...

7 years ago

Semi-finals confirmed as Westfield W-League title race delivers ground-breaking Victory

So, there we have it. Melbourne Victory are crowned Premiers for the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Perth Glory away from home. REPORT: Willacy the hero as Reds beat Roar REPORT: Victory claim Premiership Glory...

7 years ago

History-making Victory seal Premiership after fiery win over Glory

Melbourne Victory have won their first ever Westfield W-League Premiership after defeating Perth Glory 2-1 at Dorrien Gardens on Friday night. First half goals to Christine Nairn and Emily Gielnik sealed both the three points and the club’s second piece...

7 years ago

Willacy stands tall to end Roar’s title hopes after Reds snag 1-0 win

Adelaide United goalkeeper Sarah Willacy saved a crucial penalty as the Reds finished Brisbane Roar’s title hopes with a 1-0 victory at Marden Sports Complex. A 13th minute Fanndis Fridriksdóttir header proved the difference as the home side battled hard...

7 years ago

Vote for your Goal of the Month for January

As the push for Westfield W-League Finals Series spots intensified in January, so did the goalmouth action at both ends of the park. And now it is time to have your say and help crown the winner of January’s Goal...

7 years ago

‘I’ve made so many memories’: Kellond-Knight reflects on her incredible football journey so far

Elise Kellond-Knight never could have imagined what she could have achieved when she set out on her footballing journey in the Westfield W-League a decade ago. As an 18-year-old getting her start with Brisbane Roar, ‘KK’ – as she is...

7 years ago

Westfield W-League Ins and Outs: Round 14

The squad news has been announced for the final three matches of Westfield W-League Round 14. With a trio of matches concluding the campaign’s final round, the race for the Premiership is set for a thrilling finale. Read on for...

7 years ago

Ex-City, Victory coach nominated alongside Pochettino and Sarri for award

Former Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory Westfield W-League coach Joe Montemurro has been nominated for an award at the 2019 edition of the London Football Awards. Montemurro – who left City to manage Arsenal’s women’s team in November 2017 – has been...

7 years ago

City rue missed opportunities as fate falls out of their hands

Thursday Night’s result looms as tough pill to swallow as end of an era beckons for the reigning back-to-back-to-back Westfield W-League Champions. Goals to Yukari Kinga and Tameka Butt secured a 2-0 for Melbourne City over Sydney FC but the Wollongong fixture’s final scoreline...

7 years ago

City all but eliminated from Westfield W-League 2018/19 finals race despite win

A wet and windy WIN Stadium has yielded fruitless results for both Sydney FC and Melbourne City, strikes to Yukari Kinga and Tameka Butt the difference in a 2-0 win on Thursday Night. The result erases any hopes Sydney had of lifting the Westfield...

7 years ago

Ubogagu praises Westfield W-League’s international and homegrown talent

Ahead of her side’s must-win clash against Adelaide United on Friday night, Brisbane Roar forward Chioma Ubogagu has credited the quality of the Westfield W-League’s international and homegrown players for creating such a tight competition. A win for Brisbane Roar...