THEY SAID IT: "The dog's not got the headlines, Annalie's got the headlines. It's good." - Wellington coach Paul Temple praised his captain Annalie Longo after her double launched the Phoenix to an upset 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar. Longo had been out of action since round three, having suffered a gruesome facial injury against Newcastle moments after her dog Tiger invaded the pitch.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK: Fiona Worts is on fire. The Englishwoman scored twice against Newcastle to lead Adelaide to their third win of the season. The Reds move to third on the table while Worts shares the lead on the Golden Boot chart, with Melbourne Victory's Emily Gielnik, on six goals.
TALKING POINT: Who can step it up for Sydney FC? The reigning champions sit 11th with just four points from their opening five games after their loss to Western United. Ante Juric's side need to get moving, and soon, if they are to return to the finals to defend their title.
STAT ATTACK: In the Matildas' 6-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday night, an incredible seven current ALW players started the game, while another five entered the fray off the bench. Every player who took the field (18 in total) had played in the league at some point.
BEAT THAT: Star substitute Kiara de Domizio scored with her first touch to launch Western United to a 2-1 win over reigning champions Sydney FC. De Domizio netted 21 seconds after coming on for Keiwa Hieda in the 88th minute.
UNDER PRESSURE: Western Sydney are the only team yet to secure a win after Melbourne City condemned them to their fourth loss of the season. They are last on the table, with just one point. Adding to their woes, the Wanderers have again lost Holly Caspers to a right foot injury. Caspers, in her first game since a knee injury, had played less than 10 minutes as a substitute before her foot caught the leg of City keeper Malena Mieres.
UP NEXT: Melbourne Victory kick off round six by hosting Wellington on Friday before Western Sydney look to break through for their first win against Western United at home on Saturday. Top-three teams Brisbane Roar and Central Coast face off, while table leader Melbourne City look to continue their red-hot form against Canberra. Sydney play Newcastle and Perth host Adelaide on Sunday.
30°C