Westfield Matildas in action: Westfield W-League Round 8

A host of Westfield Matildas will come head-to-head in the Westfield W-League this weekend as the competition moves into the second half of the season. 

Here’s a summary of the Aussie stars in action in Round 8. 

Sydney FC v Canberra United, Friday, 5.20pm, Allianz Stadium

Lisa de Vanna and Amy Harrison are part of a Sky Blues side that will be looking for a fourth straight victory.

Trying to deny them will be a Canberra United team which includes Michelle Heyman and Ellie Carpenter.

Michelle Heyman

 

Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory, Saturday, 8.15pm, McDonald Jones Stadium

Ever-present Emily van Egmond will marshal her Jets side as they look to got to the top of the Westfield W-League table.

In their way are current leaders Perth Glory, led by golden girl Sam Kerr.

Van Egmond, Kerr

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City, Sunday 4.30pm, Suncorp Stadium

There could be as many as ten Westfield Matildas on display in this Sunday afternoon clash!

Mackenzie Arnold, Tameka Butt, Katrina Gorry, Clare Polkinghorne and Hayley Raso are all on third-placed Brisbane’s books.

Meantime, Steph Catley, Larissa Crummer, Alanna Kennedy, Kyah Simon and Lydia Williams all wear Melbourne City’s colours.

Steph Catley