The weekend was headlined by Canberra United's 1-1 draw with Central Coast Mariners with Isabel Gomez grabbing an assist and Michelle Heyman continuing Canberra's unbeaten run.
Elsewhere, Wellington Phoenix inflicted a record 7-0 defeat against Sydney FC.
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Newcastle Jets 1 – 3 Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory are building momentum as the end of the year approaches, comprehensive 3-1 victors over the Newcastle Jets.
American striker Kennedy White scored in the first half before Rhianna Pollicina and Nicki Flannery scored in the second. A late Lauren Allan goal made things interesting, but Victory never really looked like giving up their lead.
The result means that Melbourne Victory will be top-of-the-table on Christmas Day. Natasha Prior started and played the full game for the Jets, who remain in fourth.
Wellington Phoenix 7 – 0 Sydney FC
It was a record win for Wellington Phoenix, and a record defeat for Sydney FC, when the ‘Nix put an astonishing seven goals past the visitors on Saturday.
Nepalese international ‘Samba’ scored a brace as did Kiwi international Grace Jale in a scintillating performance from the team across the ditch. The Phoenix had been threatening to pile on the goals all season, but few could have predicted quite how this game would turn out.
The result compounds the pressure on Sydney FC, who missed out on finals for the first time in club history last season.
Canberra United 1 – 1 Central Coast Mariners
A late Canberra United goal ensured their unbeaten run continued against the defending champions in a lightning interrupted game that lasted over four hours.
The Mariners scored first, with Annalise Rasmussen applying the finishing touch to a fantastic through ball from Isabel Gomez. However, after a lengthy delay following the second lightning storm nearby, Canberra managed to equalise, with Sasha Grove popping up yet another goal to rescue a point for the home side.
Michelle Heyman started for Canberra, as did Gomez for the Mariners. Both teams head into Christmas in the top four.
Perth Glory 1 – 0 Adelaide United
The Sam Kerr Football Centre continues to be a fortress for Perth Glory, who defeated Adelaide United 1-0 on Sunday evening.
The Reds controlled the majority of the game, but were unable to find the back of the net. A first-half goal to Rola Badawiya punished their profligacy and Adelaide were unable to get back into the match from there.
Adriana Taranto started and played the full game for Adelaide.