Western Sydney vs Melbourne City (January 8, 2023) Commentary - www.catsoccer.com

Western Sydney

2

Australian A-League Women

Melbourne City

0

Match ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2, Melbourne City FC 0.
90'+5' Second Half ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2, Melbourne City FC 0.
90'+4' Attempt missed. Julia Grosso (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Daniela Galic.
90'+3' Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Conceded by Rhianna Pollicina.
90'+2' Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Conceded by Katie Bowen.
90'+2' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Sienna Saveska replaces Malia Steinmetz.
90'+1' Foul by Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC).
90'+1' Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+1' Attempt saved. Hannah Wilkinson (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rhianna Pollicina.
90' Katie Bowen (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90' Foul by Ella Abdul-Massih (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
90' Attempt missed. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Sophie Harding.
88' Attempt missed. Ella Abdul-Massih (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Sophie Harding.
87' Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Conceded by Kaitlyn Torpey.
87' Foul by Katie Bowen (Melbourne City FC).
87' Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
86' Attempt saved. Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
84' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Ella Abdul-Massih replaces Alexia Apostolakis because of an injury.
84' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
83' Delay in match because of an injury Alexia Apostolakis (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
80' Offside, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Sarina Bolden tries a through ball, but Sophie Harding is caught offside.
78' Attempt saved. Katie Bowen (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Hannah Wilkinson.
76' Attempt missed. Malia Steinmetz (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
75' Offside, Melbourne City FC. Rhianna Pollicina tries a through ball, but Hannah Wilkinson is caught offside.
75' Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Malia Steinmetz.
72' Foul by Emma Checker (Melbourne City FC).
72' Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
69' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
69' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Caitlin Karic replaces Chelsea Blissett.
68' Delay in match because of an injury Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
67' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Melissa Caceres replaces Olivia Price.
67' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Sophie Harding replaces Sheridan Gallagher.
66' Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
66' Foul by Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
65' Attempt missed. Katie Bowen (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bryleeh Henry.
63' Attempt missed. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Bethany Gordon following a fast break.
60' Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
60' Sally James (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60' Foul by Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
56' Attempt blocked. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
56' Attempt blocked. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olivia Price.
56' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Karly Roestbakken replaces Leah Davidson.
56' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Emma Checker replaces Naomi Thomas-Chinnama.
55' Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2, Melbourne City FC 0. Olivia Price (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bethany Gordon.
54' Attempt missed. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Amy Harrison with a cross following a set piece situation.
54' Foul by Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC).
54' Alexia Apostolakis (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
53' Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Conceded by Naomi Thomas-Chinnama.
52' Foul by Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
52' Chelsea Blissett (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
51' Offside, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Jordyn Bloomer tries a through ball, but Sheridan Gallagher is caught offside.
50' Attempt missed. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
49' Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Conceded by Katie Bowen.
49' Attempt blocked. Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordyn Bloomer.
49' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
48' Delay in match because of an injury Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
48' Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
48' Foul by Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC).
48' Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47' Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
47' Foul by Malia Steinmetz (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
46' Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
46' Foul by Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
45' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Julia Grosso replaces Leticia McKenna.
45' Second Half begins Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1, Melbourne City FC 0.
45'+2' First Half ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1, Melbourne City FC 0.
45'+1' Attempt missed. Hannah Wilkinson (Melbourne City FC) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
45' Foul by Danika Matos (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
45' Bryleeh Henry (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
44' Foul by Hannah Wilkinson (Melbourne City FC).
44' Clare Hunt (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40' Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1, Melbourne City FC 0. Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Bethany Gordon.
39' Delay over. They are ready to continue.
37' Delay in match because of an injury Alexia Apostolakis (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
34' Attempt missed. Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
33' Leah Davidson (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
33' Foul by Bethany Gordon (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
28' Corner, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Conceded by Kaitlyn Torpey.
27' Attempt missed. Malia Steinmetz (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sheridan Gallagher.
25' Foul by Leah Davidson (Melbourne City FC).
25' Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20' Attempt blocked. Hannah Wilkinson (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rhianna Pollicina with a cross.
20' Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Clare Hunt.
20' Attempt blocked. Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hannah Wilkinson.
17' Attempt missed. Olivia Price (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sarina Bolden.
15' Foul by Amy Harrison (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
15' Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12' Attempt saved. Hannah Wilkinson (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniela Galic.
9' Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
9' Foul by Sarina Bolden (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
5' Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5' Foul by Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
4' Foul by Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC).
4' Clare Hunt (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

90'+5' Second Half ends, Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2, Melbourne City FC 0.
90'+2' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Sienna Saveska replaces Malia Steinmetz.
84' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Ella Abdul-Massih replaces Alexia Apostolakis because of an injury.
69' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Caitlin Karic replaces Chelsea Blissett.
67' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Melissa Caceres replaces Olivia Price.
67' Substitution, Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Sophie Harding replaces Sheridan Gallagher.
60' Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
56' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Emma Checker replaces Naomi Thomas-Chinnama.
56' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Karly Roestbakken replaces Leah Davidson.
55' Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2, Melbourne City FC 0. Olivia Price (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bethany Gordon.
48' Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45' Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Julia Grosso replaces Leticia McKenna.
45' Second Half begins Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1, Melbourne City FC 0.
45'+2'
40' Goal! Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1, Melbourne City FC 0. Sheridan Gallagher (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Bethany Gordon.
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