Round 1 of the Westfield W-League exceeded the hype built up in the off-season, providing upsets and free-flowing football that you can’t miss.
HEROIC MOMENTS: Canberra United send warning shot to Westfield W-League competitors
Canberra United and Sydney FC registered impressive wins, while Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United played out an entertaining 0-0 draw at AAMI Park.
Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory chase their first wins of the season after battling to a 1-1 draw at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Round 2 kicks off on Thursday, and here’s how to catch all the action!
Note: International viewers, you can watch the Westfield W-League matches LIVE on the My Football Youtube Channel. Please click HERE to see how to watch internationally.
Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets
Thursday, 7.30pm (AEDT)
Newcastle Jets will be raring to go following their Round 1 bye.
Craig Deans has retained captain and Westfield Matilda Emily van Egmond, who will no doubt be looking to make her mark on the Jets’ opening fixture.
Newcastle appear to have an excellent blend of experience and youth, with youngsters such as Cortnee Vine poised for a big 2018/19 campaign.
Victory, on the other hand, will be pleased with their Round 1 performance. Despite failing to score, Jeff Hopkins’s women registered 21 shots on Adelaide United’s goal, suggesting there’s a fair bit of firepower coming from their forwards.
How to watch: Tune in to FOX SPORTS 505 to catch this clash, with kick-off at 7:30pm (AEDT). You can also stream the match live on the MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers. For viewers outside Australia and New Zealand, you can watch games on the My Football Youtube channel.
Melbourne City v Sydney FC
Friday, 5.20pm (AEDT)
Friday night at AAMI Park serves up a tale of contrasting fortunes. Defending Champions Melbourne City are coming off a 2-0 loss to Canberra United, while Sydney FC sit atop of the competition after a Round 1 3-0 derby win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Both teams will want all three points for different reasons on Friday afternoon.
Regardless of the result, one thing is for sure: expect world-class quality and high intensity across the pitch.
How to watch: You can catch this game LIVE on FOX SPORTS 505 at 5.20pm (AEDT), as well as on SBS VICELAND. You can also stream the match live on the MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers.For viewers outside Australia and New Zealand, you can watch games on the My Football Youtube channel.
Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
Sunday, 3.30pm (AEDT)
Western Sydney Wanderers will have some fire in their bellies following a 3-0 loss to arch-rivals Sydney FC in Round 1.
Brisbane, meanwhile, left Suncorp Stadium disappointed to not grab all three points after a dominant display against Perth Glory.
Last time these two met, Carson Pickett’s solitary goal saw Brisbane take home all three points at Marconi Stadium, so expect Dan Barrett’s side will have eyes on revenge.
How to watch: You can stream this match on the MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers. For viewers outside Australia and New Zealand, you can watch games on the My Football Youtube channel.
Canberra United v Perth Glory
Sunday, 4.00pm (AEDT)
Canberra United have been the talk of the competition after their 2-0 win over Melbourne City last Sunday afternoon.
Heather Garriock’s team looked dangerous every time they went forward, so it seems Perth Glory may have their hands full in defence.
One shouldn’t write off Bobby Despotovski’s team, though. Perth took the lead against Brisbane Roar and almost hung on to grab all three points, but for an 88th-minute equaliser.
How to watch: You can stream this match on the MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers. For viewers outside Australia and New Zealand, you can watch games on the My Football Youtube channel.
