Matildas at Home: City Tops Table; Lincoln Shines; Mariners Win F3 Derby

Melbourne City emerged victoriously over the Wellington Phoenix, securing their position at the top of the league table with a 2-1 win on Saturday. The result marks a strong start to their campaign, showcasing their depth and skill.

Round Highlights

• Sydney FC vs. Adelaide United: The match ended in a goalless draw, marking Sydney FC’s fifth consecutive game without a goal. Adelaide United’s Adriana Taranto was in the starting lineup, and the team is now close to breaking into the top six.
• Perth Glory vs. Western Sydney Wanderers: Perth Glory triumphed with a 3-1 home victory. Emma Tovar and Susan Phonsongkham netted early goals, while Ella Lincoln added a third. The Wanderers remain at the bottom of the table despite Yuan Cong’s second-half goal.
• Wellington Phoenix vs. Melbourne City: Melbourne City took an early two-goal lead with goals from Leticia McKenna and Aideen Keane. Makala Woods scored for the Phoenix, but they could not equalize.
• Newcastle Jets vs. Central Coast Mariners: In a thrilling F3 Derby, the Mariners came from behind to win 2-1. Newcastle’s Kelli Brown scored first, but goals by Peta Trimis and Annalise Rasmussen secured the win for the Mariners.
• Melbourne Victory vs. Brisbane Roar: A solitary goal by Daisy Brown was enough for Brisbane Roar to edge past Melbourne Victory 1-0. Goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln made crucial saves to secure the win for her team.

Player Performances

Key Players

• Makala Woods – Scored a debut goal for Wellington Phoenix, despite the loss.
• Chloe Lincoln – Impressive performance as the goalkeeper for Brisbane Roar.
• Peta Trimis and Annalise Rasmussen – Both contributed goals to the Mariners’ comeback win.

League Standings

The matches highlighted the competitive nature of the league, with several teams showing promise as the season progresses. Melbourne City’s strong performance positions them as a team to beat in the ongoing campaign.