Sydney FC are one win away from a second consecutive Premiers Plate and a record fourth title after moving five points clear at the top of the Liberty A-League ladder, thanks to goals from Natalie Tobin and a Cortnee Vine double in a 3-1 win over Perth Glory.
Sydney FC 3 (Tobin 34’, Vine 52’, 60’) def. Perth Glory 1 (Keane 86’)
Moments That Mattered:
Moments That Mattered:
RAY SHOT – 25’ – Taylor Ray has a speculative effort with her left foot on the edge of the box.
TOBIN GOAL – 34’- Hawkesby’s corner on the left is floated into Tobin who flicks a right foot shot over the keeper.
SIEMSEN CHANCE – 47’ – Vine cross from the right to Siemsen who miskicks and puts it wide.
GREEN BLOCK – 50’ – Ally Green produces a vital interception from Lowry as she goes to shoot close to goal.
VINE GOAL – 52’ – Hawkesby plays Vine through one on one with the keeper and she makes it 2-0 with a delightful finish.
WHYMAN SAVE – 58’ – Jada Whyman dives full length to push away a long range effort from Leth Karshoj.
VINE GOAL – 60’ – Ibini beats the full back and slides a ball across the face of goal to Vine who slots home from close range.
SIEMSEN HEADER SAVED – 65’ – Vine’s cross is met with a brilliant diving header from Siemsen but it’s saved on the goal-line.
KEANE GOAL – 86’ – De Vanna plays Keane through with a good pass and she lifts the ball over Whyman to pull one back.
WHYMAN CLASH – 92’ – Keane chases a ball into the box and slides with her knees into the face of Whyman, who has bravely come to claim the ball. Both receive treatment for a long amount of time and Keane is booked.
Match Report
Sydney FC have moved to within a single win over completing a back to back Premiers Plate after defeating Perth Glory 3-0 in Tasmania.
The Sky Blues opened the scoring through Tobin in the 34th minute as the skipper flicked a Hawkesby corner over the head of Newbon.
Sydney FC dominated the first half and doubled the lead in the second when Hawkesby again created the chance, playing Vine through on goal and the forward made no mistake.
It was Vine on the scoresheet for the third when Ibini beat her defender on the left and crossed.
Perth pulled a goal back in the final few minutes when Keane was fed through by De Vanna, and in injury time there was a nasty clash between Whyman and Keane, as the latter challenged for a ball in the box.
Fortunately both were ok and the Sky Blues move into the final game knowing a win will guarantee the Plate, providing Melbourne City win both their matches this week.
What They Said: Cortnee Vine:- “I’m absolutely stoked, it was a really important game and I think we came out there and showed everyone what we can do and why we are at the top.
“I’m really proud of the girls. It’s good to get back on the scoresheet for me and get back in my stride with the team.
“I’m really happy I put two away today and hopefully I can put some more away in the next few games.”
Sydney FC: 1. Jada WHYMAN, 3. Charlotte MCLEAN, Ally GREEN (4. Jessika NASH 79’), 8. Rachel LOWE (6. Sarah HUNTER 79’), 10 Remy SIEMSEN (9. Maria JOSE ROJAS 66’), 11. Cortnee VINE (16. Kahli JOHNSON 70’), 12. Natalie TOBIN (Captain), 15. Mackenzie HAWKESBY, 18. Taylor RAY, 19. Charlie RULE, 20. Princess IBINI.
Unused Subs: 20. Katie OFFER (GK).
Yellow Cards: Hawkesby 25’, Lowe 73’.
Red Cards: None.
Perth Glory FC: 20. Courtney NEWBON (GK), 3. Kim CARROLL, 4. Natasha RIGBY (Captain), 5. Deborah-Anne DE LA HARPE, 8. Hana LOWRY (9. Demi KOULIZAKIS 69’), 10, Susan PHONSONGKHAM (21. Aideen KEANE 46’), 12. Sofia SAKALIS (11. Lisa DE VANNA 46’), 13. Sarah CAIN (18. Sadie LAWRENCE 69’), 15. Cyera HINTZEN, 22. Claudia MIHOCIC, 26. Mie LETH KARSHOJ.
Subs: 1. Morgan AQUINO (GK).
Yellow Cards: De Le Harpe 62’, Keane 92’.
Red Cards: None.
Venue: University Of Tasmania Stadium.
Referee: Rebecca Mackie
