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10 years ago

Sykes roars into contention

The Westfield W-League Golden Boot race has rarely seen a round like it with Canberra United’s Ash Sykes nabbing four of the 26 goals scored on the weekend. Sykes helped Canberra to a shock 7-2 win over Perth Glory and...

10 years ago

Goal avalanche highlights Round 12

Canberra United jumped into second spot on the Westfield W-League ladder after a round highlighted by a record-breaking flurry of goals. Canberra United routed second-placed Perth Glory with a club record 7-2 win, highlighted by a four-goal salvo from Ash...

10 years ago

Hoy keeps Jets finals hopes alive

Jen Hoy was the hero for the Jets on a dramatic afternoon in Newcastle as the Jets claimed a 2-1 victory over Brisbane Roar. The major talking point was the controversial sending off of Brisbane goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold in the...

10 years ago

Adelaide break drought with astonishing win

A rampant second-half performance from Adelaide United saw them secure their first win of the season with a 10-2 rout of Western Sydney Wanderers Women in Round 12 of the Westfield W-League at Elite Systems Football Centre on Saturday night....

10 years ago

Preview: Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City

The second and final Westfield W-League Melbourne derby for the season promises to be hotly contested and well worth the price of admission. Over the past two seasons, Melbourne Victory have never had a better chance of outdoing their big-name...

10 years ago

Sykes stars as Canberra claim the glory

Ashleigh Sykes scored four goals including three in the first half as Canberra United saw off Perth Glory 7-2 in the capital Four goals in 50 minutes from Sykes and strikes from Grace Maher, Stephanie Ochs and Hayley Raso saw Canberra...

10 years ago

Westfield W-League Round 12 preview

The weekend’s squad news highlighted by the Melbourne derby and a massive match-up between Canberra United and Perth Glory. Canberra United v Perth Glory Saturday 14 January 2017 Venue: McKellar Park Kick-Off: 4:00PM (Local) (4:00PM (AEDT)) Referee: Kate Jacewicz Assistant...

10 years ago

Billam revels in Perth’s glory

Perth Glory have been the revelation of the Westfield W-League season and few players are more deserving of success than long-serving home-grown star Shawn Billam. The Glory have been through more ups and down than a rollercoaster over the past...

10 years ago

Race heats up for Golden Boot

Big names such as Tameka Butt and Ash Sykes were in prolific form in front of goal during Round 11, but it is Sam Kerr who still heads the charge. The Perth Glory captain and Westfield Matildas captain netted for...

10 years ago

Crucial contest to light up TV screens

Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar face off on Sunday in front of the Fox Sports/ABC TV cameras in what shapes as a pivotal match-up during the final weeks of the Westfield W-League semi-final race. Leaders Sydney FC and second-placed Perth...

10 years ago

Young Aussie star Harrison returns

Sydney FC have welcomed Westfield Matilda Amy Harrison to their squad for the remainder of the Westfield W-League season. Harrison returns to the Sky Blues following a 12 month absence after tearing her ACL in December 2015, and will slot...

10 years ago

Polks first to reach century

Australia co-captain Clare Polkinghorne has became the first player to reach 100 Westfield W-League appearances after featuring in Brisbane Roar’s 3-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday. In the ninth season of the competition, Polkinghorne has added another milestone...