CommBank Matildas at Home Review: Vine scores first Melbourne City goal

Cortnee Vine scored her first goal for Melbourne City against her former club, Sydney FC, on Sunday.

Read our full review of the CommBank Matildas at Home below.

Western Sydney Wanderers 3 – 1 Brisbane Roar

The Western Sydney Wanderers picked up their first three points of the season, defeating the Brisbane Roar 3-1.

Sofia Palywoda, CommBank Young Matilda Talia Younis and Brooke Miller were on the scoresheet as the Wanderers came back to win. Chloe Lincoln was an unused substitute for Brisbane, having picked up a knock midweek and was not risked in this game.

Central Coast Mariners 5 – 1 Canberra United

The Central Coast Mariners showed why their young attacking talent is so exciting, defeating Canberra United 5-1. 

Talia Kapetanellis scored two while Skye Halmarick, Alexia Karrys-Stahl and Mona Walker were also on the scoresheet. Peta Trimis was crucial for the Mariners, adding an assist, as was Danika Matos with two. Sienna Dale added a consolation for Canberra late in the game.

Morgan Aquino was in goal for the Mariners while Michelle Heyman led the line for Canberra.

Adelaide United 0 – 0 Perth Glory

Adelaide United and Perth Glory played out a scoreless draw on Saturday.

The Glory will be the happier of the two teams, having picked up four points from their first two away games of the season. Ilona Melegh lined up in goal for the Reds and helped them to their clean sheet.

Wellington Phoenix 1 – 1 Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory picked up a valuable point away in Wellington.

Despite the Phoenix coming out of the blocks the better side, it was Holly Furphy who scored in the first half to give Melbourne Victory the lead. The Phoenix hit back, however, with Makala Woods equalising and earning them a point.

Courtney Newbon was in goals for Melbourne Victory, while Tameka Yallop played 89 minutes for the Phoenix.

Sydney FC 0 – 5 Melbourne City

Melbourne City stamped their authority on the league, defeating Sydney FC 5-0.

Cortnee Vine scored the first goal, getting on the scoresheet for City and helping consign the club where she made her name to defeat. Momo Hayashi, Deven Jackson and Melina Ayres were also goal scorers, while Vine forced an own goal late in the first half.

Vine and Jessika Nash started for City while Jada Whyman was one of fifteen unavailable players for Sydney FC, still recovering from injury.