Australian A-League Women

Melbourne City vs Western United, 2022-23 Australian A-League Women, Regular Season

· Australian A-League Women
Melbourne City
  • 28': Emina Ekic
FT
1 - 3
Western United
  • 2': Adriana Taranto
  • 64': Chloe Logarzo
  • 90'+6': Chloe Logarzo (P)

About

Melbourne City are hosting Western United at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia, starting on . The match is a part of the Australian A-League Women.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Goal! Melbourne City FC 0, Western United Women 1. Adriana Taranto (Western United Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hannah Keane.
  • 4': Foul by Adriana Taranto (Western United Women).
  • 4': Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 4': Adriana Taranto (Western United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 8': Bryleeh Henry (Melbourne City FC) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Daniela Galic.
  • 9': Attempt saved. Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Maria Jose Rojas.
  • 10': Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 10': Foul by Adriana Taranto (Western United Women).
  • 11': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Daniela Galic tries a through ball, but Emina Ekic is caught offside.
  • 12': Attempt blocked. Jessica McDonald (Western United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 18': Foul by Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC).
  • 18': Tyla-Jay Vlajnic (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 22': Foul by Melissa Taranto (Western United Women).
  • 22': Maria Jose Rojas (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 25': Attempt missed. Maria Jose Rojas (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Julia Grosso with a cross.
  • 28': Goal! Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 1. Emina Ekic (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Maria Jose Rojas.
  • 29': Emina Ekic (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 29': Foul by Emma Robers (Western United Women).
  • 30': Emma Robers (Western United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 30': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Melissa Taranto.
  • 32': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Julia Grosso tries a through ball, but Maria Jose Rojas is caught offside.
  • 34': Attempt missed. Maria Jose Rojas (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Emina Ekic with a through ball.
  • 35': Corner, Western United Women. Conceded by Sally James.
  • 36': Foul by Maria Jose Rojas (Melbourne City FC).
  • 36': Melissa Taranto (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Corner, Western United Women. Conceded by Naomi Thomas-Chinnama.
  • 38': Attempt blocked. Melissa Taranto (Western United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 39': Attempt missed. Hannah Keane (Western United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Adriana Taranto.
  • 41': Foul by Bryleeh Henry (Melbourne City FC).
  • 41': Tyla-Jay Vlajnic (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Bryleeh Henry (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 42': Foul by Tyla-Jay Vlajnic (Western United Women).
  • 42': Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+3': Foul by Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC).
  • 45'+3': Melissa Taranto (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+4': Aimee Medwin (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+4': Foul by Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC).
  • 45'+5': First Half ends, Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Western United Women. Chloe Logarzo replaces Hannah Keane because of an injury.
  • 47': Maria Jose Rojas (Melbourne City FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Emina Ekic following a fast break.
  • 47': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Julia Grosso tries a through ball, but Rhianna Pollicina is caught offside.
  • 48': Attempt blocked. Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maria Jose Rojas with a through ball.
  • 48': Attempt saved. Daniela Galic (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 48': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Hillary Beall.
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Naomi Thomas-Chinnama (Melbourne City FC) with an attempt from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Rhianna Pollicina with a cross.
  • 49': Emina Ekic (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Foul by Emma Robers (Western United Women).
  • 53': Penalty conceded by Tyla-Jay Vlajnic (Western United Women) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
  • 54': Penalty saved! Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 54': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Hillary Beall.
  • 55': Attempt missed. Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Rhianna Pollicina with a cross following a corner.
  • 55': Substitution, Western United Women. Julia Sardo replaces Francesca Iermano.
  • 55': Substitution, Western United Women. Kahli Johnson replaces Adriana Taranto.
  • 57': Offside, Western United Women. Emma Robers tries a through ball, but Jessica McDonald is caught offside.
  • 62': Foul by Kahli Johnson (Western United Women).
  • 62': Katie Bowen (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Emina Ekic tries a through ball, but Maria Jose Rojas is caught offside.
  • 64': Emma Robers (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 64': Foul by Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC).
  • 64': Goal! Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 2. Chloe Logarzo (Western United Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal.
  • 66': Attempt saved. Maria Jose Rojas (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kaitlyn Torpey with a cross.
  • 66': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Hillary Beall.
  • 67': Kaitlyn Torpey (Melbourne City FC) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box following a corner.
  • 69': Alana Cerne (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 69': Foul by Julia Grosso (Melbourne City FC).
  • 69': Julia Grosso (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 71': Foul by Emina Ekic (Melbourne City FC).
  • 71': Julia Sardo (Western United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 72': Attempt blocked. Kahli Johnson (Western United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 72': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Chelsea Blissett replaces Bryleeh Henry.
  • 72': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Leticia McKenna replaces Emina Ekic.
  • 72': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Caitlin Karic replaces Daniela Galic.
  • 74': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Julia Sardo.
  • 74': Attempt blocked. Naomi Thomas-Chinnama (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rhianna Pollicina with a cross.
  • 74': Hand ball by Emma Robers (Western United Women).
  • 76': Corner, Western United Women. Conceded by Naomi Thomas-Chinnama.
  • 77': Attempt saved. Alana Cerne (Western United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tyla-Jay Vlajnic with a cross.
  • 79': Foul by Chloe Logarzo (Western United Women).
  • 79': Julia Grosso (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 79': Chloe Logarzo (Western United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 81': Offside, Western United Women. Julia Sardo tries a through ball, but Emma Robers is caught offside.
  • 82': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Rhianna Pollicina tries a through ball, but Chelsea Blissett is caught offside.
  • 83': Foul by Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne City FC).
  • 83': Melissa Taranto (Western United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 83': Attempt blocked. Sydney Cummings (Western United Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alana Cerne.
  • 85': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Alana Cerne.
  • 85': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Sydney Cummings.
  • 85': Attempt blocked. Caitlin Karic (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leticia McKenna with a cross.
  • 88': Hand ball by Kahli Johnson (Western United Women).
  • 90': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Chelsea Blissett tries a through ball, but Maria Jose Rojas is caught offside.
  • 90'+2': Chelsea Blissett (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Emma Robers (Western United Women).
  • 90'+2': Kahli Johnson (Western United Women) is shown the yellow card.
  • 90'+3': Attempt saved. Katie Bowen (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Naomi Thomas-Chinnama (Melbourne City FC).
  • 90'+4': Kahli Johnson (Western United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90'+4': Naomi Thomas-Chinnama (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+5': Penalty conceded by Julia Grosso (Melbourne City FC) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
  • 90'+6': Goal! Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 3. Chloe Logarzo (Western United Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 3.
  • 0': Match ends, Melbourne City FC 1, Western United Women 3.

Statistics

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12 Fouls 11
4 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
2 Offsides 6
3 Corner Kicks 7
5 Saves 1
37.7 Possession 62.3
9 SHOTS 16
4 ON GOAL 6
0.4 On Target % 0.4
1 Penalty Goals 0
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
152 Accurate Passes 350
287 Passes 470
0.5 Pass Completion % 0.7
2 Accurate Crosses 7
10 Crosses 21
0.2 Cross % 0.3
62 Long Balls 40
17 Accurate Long Balls 20
0.3 Long Balls % 0.5
4 Blocked Shots 4
31 Effective Tackles 19
52 Tackles 31
0.6 Tackle % 0.6
17 Interceptions 12
31 Effective Clearances 20
31 Clearances 20

Game Information

Competition: Australian A-League Women

Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 5,392

Line-Ups

MBC Melbourne City (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Sally James (GK)
14 Katie Bowen
3 Naomi Thomas-Chinnama Yellow Card
7 Julia Grosso Yellow Card
8 Kaitlyn Torpey
18 Leah Davidson
24 Daniela Galic
10 Rhianna Pollicina
19 Maria José Rojas
13 Emina Ekic
22 Bryleeh Henry Yellow Card
Melbourne City Substitutes:
Melissa Barbieri, Caitlin Karic, Leticia Mckenna, Isabella Accardo, Chelsea Blissett.

WSU Western United (4-3-3)

No. Name
21 Hillary Beall (GK)
20 Sydney Cummings
22 Alana Cerne
19 Tyla-Jay Vlajnic
7 Francesca Iermano
16 Melissa Taranto
15 Adriana Taranto
11 Emma Robers Yellow Card
9 Hannah Keane
5 Aimee Medwin
8 Jessica McDonald
Western United Substitutes:
Kahli Johnson, Alyssa Dall'Oste, Natasha Dakic, Julia Sardo, Chloe Logarzo.

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