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Adelaide United Women
03-13 16:00
2 - 1
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Perth Glory Women
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Adelaide United Women
Perth Glory Women
Attacks
94
105
Dangerous Attacks
56
40
Ball Possession
55
45
On Target
11
5
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7006
5104
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End 2-1
87′
C. Westaway
R.Badawiya
81′
O. Zogg
78′
D.Holmes
E.Murray
72′
L. Gooch
Erin Gianna Healy
72′
E.Murray
A.Taranto
67′
M.Wynne
Gabby Hollar
67′
S. O'Donoghue
C.Wainwright
63′
P.Zois
M.Taranto
63′
C.Dawber
E.Condon
60′
G. Cassidy
E.Lincoln
60′
Mischa Anderson
N. Tathem
56′
2-1
S.Morgan
Halftime 1-1
31′
1-1
F.Worts
11′
0-1
R.Badawiya
Assist: E. Tovar
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Match Info
In a crucial late-season encounter in the Australia W-League, Adelaide United Women secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Perth Glory Women at Coopers Stadium on Friday afternoon. The result, sealed by a dramatic late winner, significantly boosted Adelaide's playoff aspirations while dealing a severe blow to Perth's own finals hopes.
The match began with high intensity as both sides sought to impose their style. Adelaide United, playing with the home crowd behind them, broke the deadlock midway through the first half. A well-worked team move down the right flank culminated in a low cross that was turned home by the alert striker, sending the home fans into raptures. Perth Glory responded with resilience, gradually growing into the game and finding an equalizer just after the hour mark. A clever through-ball split the Adelaide defense, allowing the Perth forward to slot a composed finish past the onrushing goalkeeper. The game seemed destined for a share of the points until the dying moments. In the 88th minute, Adelaide won a corner. The delivery was met with a powerful header that crashed off the crossbar, but the rebound fell kindly to an Adelaide midfielder who smashed the ball into the roof of the net from close range, sparking wild celebrations.
The decisive moment was a testament to Adelaide's never-say-die attitude. Perth Glory will rue missed opportunities in the second half to take the lead themselves, with their star forward firing just wide after a mazy run. The match was played in a competitive but fair spirit, with the referee allowing the flow of the game to continue without major controversy. Adelaide's defensive midfielder put in a standout performance, breaking up countless Perth attacks and providing the platform for the late winner.
This victory moves Adelaide United Women firmly into the top four of the W-League table, putting their destiny in their own hands with a few rounds remaining. For Perth Glory, the defeat leaves them with a mountain to climb, now needing results elsewhere to go their way to have any chance of postseason football. Adelaide's coach praised her team's character, stating, "To find a winner that late shows the belief and spirit in this group. We knew it was a must-win and the players delivered." The Perth manager was philosophical, saying, "It's a cruel way to lose. We matched them for large periods but switched off at a critical set-piece. We have to pick ourselves up quickly."