THEY SAID IT: “I am a winner. The gamers are winners and we have been constructing for some time now and we’re prepared to present this an actual critical crack.” – Perth coach Alex Epakis and his gamers are beginning to imagine they’ll problem for silverware after beating Melbourne Metropolis 3-1.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Striker Millie Farrow scored a well-taken hat-trick in Perth’s win over Metropolis that despatched the Glory prime of the ALW on purpose distinction, together with twice rounding goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx to attain. Coach Epakis described the previous England youth worldwide as the complete bundle as a No.9.
STAT: Western United’s sister act proved the distinction in a 3-1 win over Adelaide United. Mel Taranto teed up sister Adriana to attain within the forty fifth minute, then repeated the feat within the 66th minute. To get that straight: that is two Tarantos, two targets, two assists and 4 purpose involvements between them. Speak about twinning.
BEAT THAT: Kurea Okino scored a beautiful equaliser for Melbourne Victory in opposition to Wellington. Elise Kellond-Knight slipped an exquisite ball into the trail of Japanese striker Okino, who nipped it previous Phoenix goalkeeper Rylee Foster and coolly completed from a good angle.
TALKING POINT: Is Vesna Milivojevic the very best participant within the ALW proper now? The Canberra star has been on fireplace regardless of United’s troublesome begin to the season. With a hat-trick in opposition to Brisbane, Milivojevic (eight targets) overtook injured Matildas winger Holly McNamara (six targets) to guide the golden boot award, whereas delivering Canberra’s first win of the season, a 5-1 victory. Unhealthy information for Matildas followers although – Milivojevic, 21, is already a fully-fledged worldwide with Serbia. Her day additionally ended prematurely with a left knee damage and Canberra will hope it is not the dreaded ACL tear.
UNDER PRESSURE: After dropping to Western United, Adelaide stay winless in seven video games and sit backside of the desk.
WHAT’S NEXT: Metropolis journey to face Central Coast on Friday night time. On Saturday, the Victory host Canberra at AAMI Park whereas under-fire Adelaide welcome Wellington. On Sunday, Newcastle host Western United, Brisbane tackle Western Sydney whereas Sydney FC have the lengthy journey to face Perth.