Canberra United vs Wellington Phoenix, 2023-24 Australian A-League Women, Regular Season
· Australian A-League WomenAbout
Canberra United are hosting Wellington Phoenix
at McKellar Park, Canberra, Australia, starting on
. The match is a part of the Australian A-League Women.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Corner, Wellington Phoenix. Conceded by Sasha Grove.
- 10': Attempt missed. Mariana Speckmaier (Wellington Phoenix) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Emma Main.
- 12': Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 12': Foul by Tegan Bertolissio (Canberra United).
- 13': Attempt missed. Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Michaela Foster with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 20': Foul by Sofia Christopherson (Canberra United).
- 20': Mackenzie Barry (Wellington Phoenix) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 21': Foul by Tegan Bertolissio (Canberra United).
- 22': Attempt blocked. Vesna Milivojevic (Canberra United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michelle Heyman.
- 22': Corner, Canberra United. Conceded by Tiana Jaber.
- 24': Attempt missed. Mariana Speckmaier (Wellington Phoenix) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Emma Main with a cross.
- 25': Offside, Wellington Phoenix. Michaela Foster is caught offside.
- 27': Attempt saved. Daisy Brazendale (Wellington Phoenix) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 28': Foul by Tiana Jaber (Wellington Phoenix).
- 28': Michelle Heyman (Canberra United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Foul by Mariana Speckmaier (Wellington Phoenix).
- 29': Sasha Grove (Canberra United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Attempt missed. Nickoletta Flannery (Canberra United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
- 30': Attempt saved. Ruby Nathan (Canberra United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michelle Heyman.
- 32': Corner, Wellington Phoenix. Conceded by Cannon Clough.
- 33': Attempt missed. Mariana Speckmaier (Wellington Phoenix) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Michaela Foster with a cross following a corner.
- 33': Corner, Wellington Phoenix. Conceded by Nickoletta Flannery.
- 38': Foul by Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix).
- 38': Tegan Bertolissio (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Offside, Canberra United. Sofia Christopherson is caught offside.
- 40': Attempt missed. Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) right footed shot from long range on the right is too high. Assisted by Hailey Davidson.
- 41': Foul by Hailey Davidson (Wellington Phoenix).
- 41': Sofia Christopherson (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Attempt missed. Vesna Milivojevic (Canberra United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Sofia Christopherson.
- 43': Emma Ilijoski (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Macey Fraser (Wellington Phoenix).
- 43': Attempt missed. Nickoletta Flannery (Canberra United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sarah Clark.
- 44': Foul by Cannon Clough (Canberra United).
- 44': Mariana Speckmaier (Wellington Phoenix) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Canberra United 0, Wellington Phoenix 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Canberra United 0, Wellington Phoenix 0.
- 52': Attempt missed. Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Michaela Foster with a cross.
- 52': Delay in match because of an injury Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix).
- 52': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 52': Corner, Canberra United. Conceded by Mackenzie Barry.
- 53': Attempt missed. Tegan Bertolissio (Canberra United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 55': Attempt saved. Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mariana Speckmaier with a through ball.
- 55': Corner, Wellington Phoenix. Conceded by Chloe Lincoln.
- 57': Substitution, Wellington Phoenix. Alyssa Whinham replaces Daisy Brazendale.
- 57': Substitution, Wellington Phoenix. Zoe McMeeken replaces Tiana Jaber.
- 57': Substitution, Wellington Phoenix. Michaela Robertson replaces Mariana Speckmaier.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Michaela Robertson (Wellington Phoenix) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Isabel Cox.
- 60': Attempt missed. Sofia Christopherson (Canberra United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Tegan Bertolissio.
- 62': Foul by Alyssa Whinham (Wellington Phoenix).
- 62': Vesna Milivojevic (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Attempt saved. Isabel Cox (Wellington Phoenix) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emma Main with a cross.
- 64': Corner, Wellington Phoenix. Conceded by Chloe Lincoln.
- 64': Attempt saved. Isabel Cox (Wellington Phoenix) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michaela Foster with a cross.
- 65': Attempt missed. Vesna Milivojevic (Canberra United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Sasha Grove.
- 66': Foul by Hailey Davidson (Wellington Phoenix).
- 66': Vesna Milivojevic (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Hailey Davidson (Wellington Phoenix) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Delay in match (Wellington Phoenix).
- 67': Substitution, Canberra United. Holly Murray replaces Emma Ilijoski.
- 67': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 67': Delay in match (Wellington Phoenix).
- 67': Substitution, Canberra United. Madelyn Whittall replaces Tegan Bertolissio.
- 67': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 68': Foul by Michaela Foster (Wellington Phoenix).
- 68': Vesna Milivojevic (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Delay in match (Wellington Phoenix).
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 70': Substitution, Wellington Phoenix. Olivia Ingham replaces Emma Main.
- 71': Delay in match (Wellington Phoenix).
- 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 72': Foul by Hope Breslin (Wellington Phoenix).
- 72': Madelyn Whittall (Canberra United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 72': Hope Breslin (Wellington Phoenix) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Attempt missed. Sarah Clark (Canberra United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Vesna Milivojevic with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 75': Foul by Zoe McMeeken (Wellington Phoenix).
- 75': Sasha Grove (Canberra United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Attempt saved. Sofia Christopherson (Canberra United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michelle Heyman with a headed pass.
- 77': Delay in match (Wellington Phoenix).
- 77': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 78': Foul by Madelyn Whittall (Canberra United).
- 78': Isabel Cox (Wellington Phoenix) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 78': Goal! Canberra United 1, Wellington Phoenix 0. Michelle Heyman (Canberra United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nickoletta Flannery with a cross.
- 83': Substitution, Canberra United. Deven Jackson replaces Nickoletta Flannery.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Michelle Heyman (Canberra United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sofia Christopherson.
- 85': Attempt missed. Holly Murray (Canberra United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 85': Offside, Wellington Phoenix. Michaela Robertson is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Corner, Canberra United. Conceded by Hailey Davidson.
- 90'+1': Corner, Canberra United. Conceded by Hope Breslin.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Canberra United. Alex McKenzie replaces Michelle Heyman.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Ruby Nathan (Canberra United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Canberra United 1, Wellington Phoenix 0.
- 0': Match ends, Canberra United 1, Wellington Phoenix 0.
Statistics
 WEL |
CAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 5 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 55.9 | Possession | 44.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 395 | Accurate Passes | 261 |
| 475 | Passes | 377 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 18 | Crosses | 11 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 20 |
| 13 | Tackles | 27 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
| 24 | Clearances | 7 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Women
Venue: McKellar Park
Location: Canberra, Australia
Attendance: 1,341
Venue: McKellar Park
Location: Canberra, Australia
Attendance: 1,341
Line-Ups
Canberra United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chloe Lincoln (GK) |
| 3 | Sarah Clark |
| 22 | Barrie Clough |
| 5 | Emma Ilijoski |
| 28 | Tegan Bertolissio |
| 8 | Sasha Grove |
| 9 | Ruby Nathan |
| 19 | Nikki Flannery |
| 13 | Sofia Christopherson |
| 17 | Vesna Milivojevic |
| 23 | Michelle Heyman |
Wellington Phoenix (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rylee Foster (GK) |
| 26 | Tiana Jaber |
| 4 | Mackenzie Barry |
| 15 | Daisy Brazendale |
| 13 | Michaela Foster |
| 18 | Hailey Davidson  |
| 11 | Hope Breslin |
| 6 | Macey Fraser |
| 7 | Isabel Cox |
| 20 | Emma Main |
| 17 | Mariana Speckmaier |
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