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2018 W-League grand final

The 2018 W-League Grand Final was the final match of the 2017–18 W-League season and deciding the champions of women's football in Australia for the season.[1][2][3]

2018 W-League Grand Final
Event2017–18 W-League
Sydney FC Melbourne City
0 2
Date18 February 2018
VenueAllianz Stadium, Sydney
Player of the MatchJess Fishlock
RefereeRebecca Durcau
Attendance6,025
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The match took place at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia on 18 February 2018 and was played by Sydney FC and reigning league champions Melbourne City. The match was won by Melbourne City 0–2, who recorded their third consecutive league championship.[4] At the time, the attendance of 6,025 was a record for W-League grand finals.

Teams edit

Team Previous grand final appearances (bold indicates winners)
Melbourne City 2 (2016, 2017)
Sydney FC 4 (2009 (Dec), 2011, 2013, 2016)

Route to the final edit

Sydney FC Round Melbourne City
2nd place
Pos Team
 Pld Pts
1 Brisbane Roar 12 28
2 Sydney FC 12 25
3 Newcastle Jets 12 20
4 Melbourne City (C) 12 20
5 Canberra United 12 16
Source: A-Leagues
(C) Champions
 Regular season 4th place
Pos Team
 Pld Pts
2 Sydney FC 12 25
3 Newcastle Jets 12 20
4 Melbourne City (C) 12 20
5 Canberra United 12 16
6 Perth Glory 12 14
Source: A-Leagues
(C) Champions
Opponent Score Opponent Score
Newcastle Jets 3–2 (a.e.t.) (H) Semi-finals Brisbane Roar 2–0 (A)
Semi-finals Grand Final
      
2 Sydney FC (a.e.t.) 3
3 Newcastle Jets 2
Sydney FC 0
Melbourne City 2
1 Brisbane Roar 0
4 Melbourne City 2


Match details edit

Sydney FC0–2Melbourne City
Report
Attendance: 6,025
Referee: Rebecca Durcau
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sydney FC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Melbourne City
SYDNEY FC:
GK 29   Aubrey Bledsoe
DF 15   Caitlin Cooper
DF 13   Georgia Yeoman-Dale
DF 4   Elizabeth Ralston
DF 16   Emily Sonnett
MF 10   Kylie Ledbrook   75',   68'
MF 2   Teresa Polias
MF 6   Chloe Logarzo   89'
FW 11   Lisa De Vanna
FW 19   Leena Khamis   66'
FW 20   Princess Ibini   84'
Substitutes:
FW 3   Remy Siemsen   66'
MF 7   Rachael Soutar   75'
FW 21   Julia Vignes   84'
GK 1   Sham Khamis
FW 14   Emma Rolston
Manager:
  Ante Juric
MELBOURNE CITY:
GK 1   Lydia Williams
DF 2   Yukari Kinga
DF 7   Steph Catley (c)
DF 13   Rebekah Stott
DF 3   Lauren Barnes
MF 10   Jess Fishlock
MF 6   Aivi Luik
FW 17   Kyah Simon   62'
FW 12   Jodie Taylor   90+2'
FW 4   Ashley Hatch   84'
Substitutes:
FW 11   Rhali Dobson   62'
FW 15   Amy Jackson   84',   87'
FW 19   Tyla-Jay Vlajnic   90+2'
MF 5   Lia Muldeary
GK 20   Emily Shields
Manager:
  Patrick Kisnorbo

Match statistics edit

Stats Sydney FC Melbourne City
Ball possession 50.4% 49.6%
Passes 388 390
Passing accuracy 68.3% 67.2%
Corners 4 1
Shots 7 10
On target shots 2 5
Aerial duels won 31.8% 68.2%
Interceptions 24 9
Fouls conceded 14 12
Yellow cards 2 1
Red cards 0 0

See also edit

Notes edit

References edit

  1. ^ Dutton, Chris (17 February 2018). "Lydia Williams has one eye on Matildas battle before W-League grand final clash". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Emily Sonnett: The key to Sydney FC's success, W-League grand final, Portland Thorns, USWNT". Fox Sports. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  3. ^ "W-League grand final: Melbourne City's Steph Catley on push for third straight title". Fox Sports. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  4. ^ "Melbourne City beats Sydney FC in W-League grand final to claim third consecutive title". ABC News. 18 February 2018.
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