SYDNEY. Wellington Phoenix W was ultimately too much to handle for Western Sydney Wanderers W with the goal of Mariana Speckmaier (68′), Macey Leigh Fraser (83′) and Manaia Poppy Elliott (87′). Wellington Phoenix W capitalized on its better ball possession (59%).

The match was played at the Marconi Stadium stadium in Sydney on Sunday and it started at 5:45 pm local time. The referee was Isabella Libri with the support of Sarah Ho and Delfina Dimoski. The 4th official was Isabella Blaess. The weather was few clouds. The temperature was hot at 27.05 degrees Celsius or 80.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 42%.​

Match Statistics​

Western Sydney Wanderers W

0 - 3

Wellington Phoenix W

  • 41 Ball Possession 59
Shots
  • 13 Total 12
  • 3 On Target 6
  • 4 Off Target 4
  • 6 Shots blocked 2
  • 132 Attack 119
  • 59 Dangerous attack 56
  • 89 Ball safe 103
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 2 Corners 4
  • 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
  • 8 Total 10
  • 1 Yellow Cards 0
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 2 Substitutions 3

Ball possession

Wellington Phoenix W had a strong ball possession 59% while Western Sydney Wanderers W was struggling with a 41% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Western Sydney Wanderers W was more pushing with 59 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 3 were on target. Notwithstanding, Wellington Phoenix W found a way to find the solution to win this match.​

Western Sydney Wanderers W shot 13 times, 3 on target, 4 off target. Regarding the opposition, Wellington Phoenix W shot 12 times, 6 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

Western Sydney Wanderers W received 1 yellow card (Melissa Caceres). Regarding the opposition, Wellington Phoenix W didn’t receive any yellow card.

Match Timeline

M. Caceres- Yellow
34'
T. Younis- sub ->Melissa Caceres
54'
61'
M. Elliott- sub ->Emma Main
68'
M. Speckmaier(goal)Hope Breslin
65'
Chloe Knott- sub ->Michaela Foster
H. Caspers- sub ->Sophie Harding
69'
83'
M. Fraser(goal)Manaia Poppy Elliott
85'
K. Brown- sub ->Grace Wisnewski
87'
M. Elliott(goal)

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Melbourne City W
41
22
Sydney W
39
22
Melbourne Victory W
36
22
Western United W
36
22
Central Coast Mariners W
35
22
Newcastle Jets W
33
22
Western Sydney Wanderers W
33
22
Wellington Phoenix W
28
22
Brisbane Roar W
26
22
Perth Glory W
24
22
Canberra United W
24
22
Adelaide United W
15
22

After this encounter, Western Sydney Wanderers W stays with 0 points to occupy the 12th place in the standings. On the opposite side, Wellington Phoenix W has 3 points (4th).

Next matches

Western Sydney Wanderers W – Formation

Western Sydney Wanderers W
G
K. Collins 1.United States
6.1
D
V. Bruce 2.United States
D
M. McComasky 4.Australia
6.5
D
D. Matos 11.Australia
6.7
D
A. Apostolakis 21.Australia
6.2
D
James Wilson 2.England
6.6
M
A. Chessari 6.Australia
6.5
M
A. Harrison 7.Australia
6.8
M
M. Caceres 10.Australia
6.6
54' 34'
M
M. Morris 18.United States
6.4
M
B. Gordon 32.Australia
7.1
F
S. Harding 9.Australia
6.5
69'
Substitutes
G
S. Khamis 20.Australia
D
G. Ferris 3.Australia
M
O. Price 8.Australia
M
T. Younis 19.Australia
6.2
54'
M
H. Caspers 25.Australia
6.4
69'

Western Sydney Wanderers W started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager Robert Hooker decided to play with the following team: Kaylie Collins (6.1), Alexia Apostolakis (6.2), Madison McComasky (6.5), Victoria Bruce, James Wilson (6.6), Danika Matos (6.7), Amy Harrison (6.8), Amy Chessari (6.5), Maliah Morris (6.4), Melissa Caceres (6.6), Bethany Gordon (7.1) and Sophie Harding (6.5).

The home team had on the bench: Gemma Ferris, Olivia Price, Talia Younis (6.2), Sham Khamis and Holly Caspers (6.4).

Western Sydney Wanderers W could not rely on the presence of Talia Younis (injured).

Substitutions

Western Sydney Wanderers W made 2 changes: Melissa Caceres for Talia Younis (54′) and Sophie Harding for Holly Caspers (69′).

Best player: Bethany Gordon​

The most impressive player for Western Sydney Wanderers W was Bethany Gordon.

His rating is (7.1) with 25 passes (0% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 7 duels out of 8. He performed 1 cross.

Wellington Phoenix W – Formation

Wellington Phoenix W
G
R. Foster 1.Canada
7.5
D
M. Barry 4.New Zealand
7.6
D
M. van der Meer 5.New Zealand
7.3
D
M. Foster 13.New Zealand
7.5
65'
D
H. Davidson 18.United States
7.1
M
K. Taylor 3.New Zealand
7.3
M
M. Fraser 6.New Zealand
8.0
83'
M
G. Wisnewski 8.New Zealand
6.7
85'
F
H. Breslin 11.United States
7.2
85'
F
M. Speckmaier 17.Venezuela
7.3
68'
F
E. Main 20.New Zealand
6.8
61'
Substitutes
G
B. Edwards 12.New Zealand
D
R. Lake 23.New Zealand
M
Chloe Knott 7.New Zealand
7.1
65'
M
M. Elliott 21.New Zealand
8.5
61' 87'
F
K. Brown 9.New Zealand
7.2
85'

Wellington Phoenix W started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

Paul Temple played with: Rylee Foster (7.5), Hailey Davidson (7.1), Mackenzie Barry (7.6), Marisa Isabel Van Der Meer (7.3), Michaela Foster (7.5), Grace Wisnewski (6.7), Kate Taylor (7.3), Macey Leigh Fraser (8.0), Hope Breslin (7.2), Mariana Speckmaier (7.3), Emma Main (6.8).

They had on the bench: Chloe Knott (7.1), Kelli Denise Brown (7.2), Brianna Edwards, Manaia Poppy Elliott (8.5), Rebecca Lake and Rebecca Lake (6.8).

Substitutions

Wellington Phoenix W made 3 changes: Emma Main for Manaia Poppy Elliott (61′), Michaela Foster for Chloe Knott (65′) and Grace Wisnewski for Kelli Denise Brown (85′).

Best player: Manaia Poppy Elliott​

The player that probably impressed the most for Wellington Phoenix W was Manaia Poppy Elliott.

His rating is (8.5) with 1 goal, 10 passes (0% accurate) and 1 key pass. He hit the woodwork once times.

His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 61′.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the A-League Women.​