It was a first W-League start for Sarah Hunter, and the first WSW opening minutes for Teigan Collister, both of whom had come off the bench the previous week. On the morning of this match, Canberra United coach Vicki Linton spoke on the ABC Canberra Grandstand radio programme about the need for her team to score when her team dominates in the first half of games, instead of leaving the scoring until late.įor the visitors, Sarah Willacy made her Wanderers debut in goal. Angie Beard floated the ball in to the left post where Melina Ayres headed square across the goal-line for Zimmerman to finish off.Ī third goal of the season for Catherine Zimmerman! #ADLvMVC #WLeague /TcNKciVoVBĬanberra United 3 – 0 Western Sydney Wanderers
The lone goalscorer, Catherine Zimmerman was able to capitalise on the free kick that eventuated after she was fouled. It was a feisty second half – a shirt tug from Rojas that saw Kayla Morrison collide into her comes to mind. The home side finished out an eventful but goalless half with a long range shot from Worts floating over in added time. Maria Jose Rojas had an opportunity of her own creation four minutes later, but this time Garton was there to catch it. Chelsie Dawber had a clear opening on goal, but sent the ball sky-high.
Kyra Cooney-Cross’ corner fell to ‘keeper Sian Fryer-Mclaren – but not before bouncing off the inside of the post and potentially going into the goal.Īdelaide had a close chance of their own at the 27th minute mark, with Gaby Garton unable to comprehensively collect a cross in while under pressure from Georgia Campagnale. Victory were the first with a substantial chance – and debateably, a goal – in the 13th minute. Adelaide lined up relatively unchanged and Natalie Martineau made her first start for Victory.īoth sides seemed ready to bide their time in the afternoon heat. With Adelaide coming in off a hot performing streak, and Melbourne Victory looking to forget their 0-6 loss, this game was always going to be tightly contested. Round 6 confirmed Sydney FC’s plans for world domination – or NSW at the very least – while Canberra United confirmed they can score in the first half and Victory clawed back a win away against Adelaide.
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