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8 years ago

Victory’s unbeaten start over as Roar triumph 4-3 in rain-soaked classic

Brisbane Roar have overcome Melbourne Victory 4-3 in a pulsating Westfield W-League encounter at a rain-drenched Lions Stadium. With thunderstorms looming all afternoon the two sides, at opposite ends of the table, put on a show for the fans scoring...

8 years ago

Brisbane ride out storm in composed performance

When one looks at Brisbane Roar’s win over Melbourne Victory they could easily label the 4-3 result as pure mayhem. And they wouldn’t necessarily be wrong but there is another theme that stands out from Sunday’s rain-soaked encounter at Lions...

8 years ago

Incredible Eckerstrom denies Perth Glory three points

Goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom proves the difference on Saturday evening, as Newcastle Jets earn a famous point away at Perth Glory in the Westfield W-League.  The 25-year-old did her chances of a call-up to the USA national team no harm at all as...

8 years ago

Newcastle Jets earn thrilling draw in Perth despite being reduced to 10 players

If Newcastle Jets end up in the Westfield W-League 2019 Finals Series, they will look back on this match as a major turning point of their campaign. Reduced to 10 players for almost 70 minutes of the game, after defender Larissa...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas roommates van Egmond and Kerr set for a dose of friendly fire

They might be roommates in Westfield Matildas camp but that friendship could be put on hold when Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr come face to face. Van Egmond’s Newcastle Jets take on Kerr’s Perth Glory in Western Australia for a Westfield...

8 years ago

Raso not shrinking from rehab battle as Roar return edges closer

Taking a step back is simply not in Hayley Raso’s character. After fracturing her back playing for Portland Thorns in the NWSL in August, Raso has been out of action with her recovery from such a serious injury understandably slow....

8 years ago

Vote for your goal of the month for October/November

The Westfield W-League season made an impressive return last month with a number of eye-catching moments in the opening few rounds. Headlining the highlights were several fine strikes, and we are asking you to choose the best! REPORT: Sydney fire-up to...

8 years ago

Westfield W-League Ins and Outs: Round 7

Westfield Matildas star Katrina Gorry headlines the Westfield W-League returns for Round 7 as her Brisbane Roar looks to bounce back against league-leaders Melbourne Victory on Sunday. Victory also get a key player back with Angela Beard – a former Roar...

8 years ago

Extra Time: Williams reflects on ‘amazing’ milestone as City seek more Westfield W-League glory

For Lydia Williams, the Westfield W-League bye has come at a good time. The break has given the 30-year-old goalkeeper the chance to pause, ever so briefly, and reflect on a milestone 10 years in the making. Just last week, Williams played...

8 years ago

Sky Blues singing in the rain after scoring 10 goals in two games

The wild weather and electrical trouble may have grabbed the headlines but Sydney FC’s dominance in their win over Adelaide United cannot be ignored by the rest of the Westfield W-League. With play delayed twice at Cromer Park on Thursday...

8 years ago

Storm and power delays fail to halt Sydney’s progress in 5-2 thriller

Sydney FC have overcome a resilient Adelaide United 5-2 in a crazy encounter at Cromer Park as a thunderstorm threatened to force the opening game of Westfield W-League Round 7 to be abandoned. The match, which had to be delayed...

8 years ago

‘Getting better and better’: Jonsdottir primed for Thursday night showdown

Adelaide United import Gunnhildur Jonsdottir has warned the Reds will only continue to improve ahead of a Thursday night Westfield W-League blockbuster with Sydney FC. Jonsdottir and Icelandic countrywoman Fanndis Fridriksdottir and American pair Veronica Latsko and Amber Brooks have...