CommBank Matildas at Home Review: Yallop scores first goal for Phoenix
Tameka Yallop was on the scoresheet for the Wellington Phoenix as they picked up their first win of the season against Adelaide United.
Read our review of the CommBank Matildas at Home in action below.
Adelaide United 0 – 2 Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix picked up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Adelaide United.
Tameka Yallop gave the Phoenix the lead in the first half before Indiah Paige-Riley sealed the result late in the second half. It was an important three points for the Phoenix, who catapulted themselves into the top six. Meanwhile, Adelaide are yet to pick up a win.
Ilona Melegh was in goals for the Reds.
Central Coast Mariners 1 – 1 Newcastle Jets
The Newcastle Jets became the first team to take points off arch-rivals Central Coast Mariners on the weekend, holding them to a 1-1 draw.
When Skye Halmarick gave the Mariners the lead early in the first half, it appeared as if it would be business as usual. However, the Jets hit back, with former Mariner Tamar Levin scoring the equaliser and the visitors ending up the stronger of the two teams.
Morgan Aquino was in goals for the Mariners.
Brisbane Roar 2 – 0 Melbourne Victory
The Brisbane Roar secured their first victory of the season, overcoming Melbourne Victory 2-0.
Murphy Agnew was central to the result, scoring the first goal and assisting Maja Markovski for the second. Chloe Lincoln also put in another fantastic performance in goal, making five saves and keeping a clean sheet.
Courtney Newbon was unavailable for Victory with a leg injury.
Perth Glory 0 – 1 Canberra United
Canberra United defeated Perth Glory 1-0 to break the Glory’s unbeaten run.
Emily Condon scored in the second half to help Canberra to the victory. Michelle Heyman started up top for Canberra and played the full game as they got the job done in Perth.
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