Western Sydney vs Melbourne City, 2019-20 Australian W-League, Regular Season
· Australian A-League Women
FT
0 - 4
0 - 4
Melbourne City win second W-League Premiership
A-League
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt missed. Emily van Egmond (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Aivi Luik.
- 4': Attempt missed. Kyah Simon (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Aivi Luik.
- 8': Attempt missed. Cortnee Vine (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Alexandra Huynh.
- 10': Attempt saved. Emily van Egmond (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Claire Emslie.
- 10': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Courtney Newbon.
- 10': Attempt missed. Claire Emslie (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Emily van Egmond following a corner.
- 11': Penalty Melbourne City FC. Claire Emslie draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 11': Penalty conceded by Alexandra Huynh (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 12': Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 1. Claire Emslie (Melbourne City FC) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 15': Foul by Claire Emslie (Melbourne City FC).
- 15': Liana Danaskos (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women. Conceded by Stephanie Catley.
- 17': Attempt missed. Sam Staab (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 18': Foul by Chloe Middleton (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 18': Rebekah Stott (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 21': Emma Checker (Melbourne City FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Rebekah Stott.
- 22': Aivi Luik (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Caitlin Cooper (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 28': Attempt saved. Rebekah Stott (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Stephanie Catley.
- 28': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Courtney Newbon.
- 29': Attempt missed. Rebekah Stott (Melbourne City FC) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lauren Barnes with a cross following a corner.
- 30': Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 2. Ellie Carpenter (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Claire Emslie.
- 33': Attempt missed. Kyra Cooney-Cross (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cortnee Vine following a fast break.
- 34': Foul by Alexandra Huynh (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 34': Stephanie Catley (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Alexandra Huynh (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Claire Emslie (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emily van Egmond with a headed pass.
- 36': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Yukari Kinga (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emily van Egmond.
- 39': Attempt saved. Stephanie Catley (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emily van Egmond.
- 40': Attempt blocked. Emily van Egmond (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 40': Ellie Carpenter (Melbourne City FC) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
- 41': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Caitlin Cooper.
- 42': Kyah Simon (Melbourne City FC) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box.
- 44': Attempt missed. Emily van Egmond (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ellie Carpenter.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 2.
- 48': Attempt saved. Cortnee Vine (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 48': Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women. Conceded by Lydia Williams.
- 50': Aivi Luik (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Foul by Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 53': Attempt saved. Stephanie Catley (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 55': Attempt saved. Kyah Simon (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 57': Chloe Middleton (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Foul by Yukari Kinga (Melbourne City FC).
- 58': Attempt saved. Stephanie Catley (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emily van Egmond.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Kyah Simon (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yukari Kinga.
- 60': Chloe Middleton (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Emma Checker (Melbourne City FC).
- 61': Caitlin Cooper (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Foul by Kyah Simon (Melbourne City FC).
- 61': Kyah Simon (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Foul by Courtney Nevin (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 62': Lauren Barnes (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 3. Ellie Carpenter (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 64': Chloe Middleton (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 64': Foul by Emma Checker (Melbourne City FC).
- 66': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Courtney Newbon.
- 67': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Milica Mijatovic replaces Kyah Simon.
- 67': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Ally Watt replaces Claire Emslie.
- 69': Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Aivi Luik (Melbourne City FC).
- 75': Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women. Susan Phonsongkham replaces Chloe Middleton.
- 76': Attempt saved. Ally Watt (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lauren Barnes.
- 80': Foul by Caitlin Cooper (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 80': Milica Mijatovic (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Attempt missed. Emily van Egmond (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Aivi Luik.
- 83': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 84': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Tyla-Jay Vlajnic replaces Ellie Carpenter.
- 84': Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women. Tiana Jaber replaces Liana Danaskos.
- 86': Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 4. Ally Watt (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aivi Luik.
- 87': Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women. Rosie Galea replaces Kyra Cooney-Cross.
- 90'+1': Aivi Luik (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women).
- 90'+2': Alexandra Huynh (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ally Watt (Melbourne City FC).
- 90'+3': Foul by Aivi Luik (Melbourne City FC).
- 90'+3': Susan Phonsongkham (Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Aivi Luik (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 4.
- 0': Match ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Women 0, Melbourne City FC 4.
Statistics
 MBC |
WSFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 13 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 74 | Possession | 25 |
| 24 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 11 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Women
Venue: Marconi Stadium
Location: Sydney, Australia
Attendance: 819
Venue: Marconi Stadium
Location: Sydney, Australia
Attendance: 819
A-League Women Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne City | 20 | +16 | 40 |
| 2 | Wellington Phoenix | 20 | +21 | 34 |
| 3 | Canberra United | 20 | +6 | 31 |
| 4 | Brisbane Roar | 20 | -2 | 31 |
Line-Ups
Western Sydney
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Courtney Newbon (GK) |
| 3 | Sam Staab |
| 4 | Caitlin Cooper |
| 15 | Alexandra Huynh  |
| 5 | Courtney Nevin |
| 27 | Danika Matos |
| 16 | Liana Danaskos |
| 7 | Amy Harrison |
| 10 | Kyra Cooney-Cross |
| 14 | Chloe Middleton |
| 11 | Cortnee Vine |
Melbourne City
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lydia Williams (GK) |
| 15 | Emma Checker |
| 3 | Lauren Barnes |
| 13 | Rebekah Stott |
| 2 | Yukari Kinga |
| 6 | Aivi Luik |
| 10 | Emily van Egmond |
| 7 | Steph Catley |
| 21 | Ellie Carpenter |
| 17 | Kyah Simon |
| 9 | Claire Emslie |
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