CommBank Matildas at Home: Newbon clean sheet in Victory win

Courtney Newbon kept a clean sheet for Melbourne Victory as she continues her good form to start the season.

Read about the CommBank Matildas at Home in action below.

Brisbane Roar 0 – 1 Sydney FC

Sydney FC picked up their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the Brisbane Roar.

A second-half goal to American Faith Webber was the difference between the two sides. Despite the defeat, Chloe Lincoln was huge in the Roar goal, making six saves and saving over a full goal in post-shot xG. Jada Whyman remains unavailable for Sydney with injury.

Central Coast Mariners 2 – 0 Adelaide United

Central Coast Mariners went top of the table on Saturday, making it three wins from three with their victory over Adelaide United.

Talia Kapetanellis brought her tally to five goals for the season with a double to help the Mariners across the line. Morgan Aquino was a standout in goal, making four saves, including one from a big chance. Ilona Melegh was in goal for the Reds.

Canberra United 0 – 2 Western Sydney Wanderers

The Wanderers continued their impressive form, defeating Canberra United 2-0 at McKellar Park.

CommBank Young Matilda Amelia Bennett scored within the first minute before Colombian international Elexa Bahr doubled their advantage. Michelle Heyman started and played the full match up top for Canberra, but was unable to help them find a breakthrough in the second half.

Melbourne Victory 1 – 0 Newcastle Jets

It was another clean sheet for Courtney Newbon as Melbourne Victory needed just the one goal to defeat the Newcastle Jets.

Sienna Saveska scored in the first half, and Victory were able to hold onto their lead. Newbon made three saves as Newcastle pushed for the equaliser. The Jets are still searching for their first points, while Victory have two wins from three.

Perth Glory 2 – 0 Wellington Phoenix

The Perth Glory were victorious in the distance derby, overcoming the Wellington Phoenix 2-0.

Emma Tovar and Rola Badawiya were the goal scorers in the first half as the Glory moved to second on the ladder. Perth have still not conceded a goal in their three games so far.

Tameka Yallop started for the Phoenix but was not able to help them overcome the deficit.