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2018 W-League Grand Final
Event 2017–18 W-League
Sydney FC Melbourne City
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Date18 February 2018
Venue Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Player of the Match Jess Fishlock
RefereeRebecca Durcau
Attendance6,025
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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]

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

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

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

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

Match statistics

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

Notes

References

  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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