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9 years ago

Canberra comeback denies unlucky Victory

A late Ashleigh Sykes penalty saw Canberra United record a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in the Westfield W-League on Wednesday. Natasha Dowie scored yet again for Victory, before Nicky Flannery levelled in the second half for Canberra in hot...

9 years ago

Victory claims derby bragging rights

Melbourne Victory claimed derby bragging rights with a 2-0 win against Melbourne City in the Westfield W-League on Sunday. Natasha Dowie opened the scoring inside the first minute at Epping Stadium before Victory captain Christine Nairn scored a stunner. City...

9 years ago

Jets cruise past Victory

Newcastle Jets claimed their first win of the Westfield W-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 4-0 on Sunday. After Natasha Dowie had an early chance saved by Kelsey Wys, the Jets took an eighth-minute lead. Megan Oyster fired a free-kick from...

9 years ago

Sky Blues edge past Victory

Sydney FC made it back-to-back wins in the Westfield W-League, edging Melbourne Victory 2-1 on Sunday. Alanna Kennedy looped a header onto the crossbar for Sydney before Natasha Dowie went close for the hosts at Lakeside Stadium, curling an effort...

9 years ago

Victory, Wanderers play out draw

Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Westfield W-League on Sunday. An Angelique Hristodoulou own goal gave Victory the lead at Lakeside Stadium, but Sarah Yatim levelled just after the hour-mark. After Kariah...

9 years ago

Dowie hat-trick sees Victory down Roar

​A Natasha Dowie hat-trick has led Melbourne Victory to a 4-1 win over Brisbane Roar in the Westfield W-League on Sunday. Dowie started the year as she ended 2016 – in goalscoring form – as her treble led Victory to...

9 years ago

Glory, Roar remain unbeaten after stalemate

Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar could not be separated during an entertaining 0-0 draw at Dorrien Gardens on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Westfield W-League. Roar substitute Allira Tobey looked set to score the winner in the...

9 years ago

City collect fighting win in nation’s capital

Canberra United went down 2-1 in their season opener on Saturday, as champions Melbourne City prevailed infront of a strong crowd at GIO Stadium. United looked the side more likely in a first half of limited chances. Jasmyne Spencer’s hard...

9 years ago

Preview: Canberra United v Melbourne City

The Westfield W-League blockbusters just keep coming as the champions visit their nation’s capital to tackle their nearest challengers from last year with the match televised nationwide. Melbourne City’s 15-match unbeaten run could be given its sternest work-out yet, in...

9 years ago

Double treat for TV viewers

There is an extra reason for Westfield W-League fans to smile this weekend with matches being broadcast on both Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the usual Sunday afternoon match, Fox Sports and ABCTV will both show a LIVE broadcast...

9 years ago

Dowie’s perfect fit at Victory

England forward Natasha Dowie seems to have found a home away from home at Melbourne Victory, one that is mutually favourable for both club and player. Dowie is somewhat of a rarity among this season’s international brigade. Most of the...

9 years ago

Fans flock to W-League opening round

Interest in the Westfield W-League is at an all-time high if crowd numbers for the opening round of the new season are any indicator. There was no questioning the quality of football on display over the weekend, while off the...