Clegg leads Phoenix to victory over Sydney in A-League Women

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:43 · Archive

Wellington Phoenix defeated Sydney FC 3-1 in the A-League Women, with New Zealand international Milly Clegg scoring and assisting.

Wellington Phoenix defeated Sydney FC 3-1 in the A-League Women at Porirua Park. Milly Clegg, the 21-year-old New Zealand international, was central to the victory, setting up Indiah-Paige Riley's sixth-minute opener before scoring herself in the 18th minute. Grace Jale sealed the win with a goal in the 84th minute.

Clegg had left the Phoenix in 2023 after breaking into the Football Ferns squad for that year's World Cup. She went on to have various stints in the United States and Europe before returning to the club this season. Her performance represented a return to form after years away from the competition.

Sydney mounted a brief comeback when Maddie Casper scored a header in the 77th minute off a corner kick, but the visitors could not build on the goal. Phoenix moved to fifth place in the standings with the victory, claiming back-to-back wins, whilst Sydney remained eighth.

How it is being reported

• Kiwi young gun helps Phoenix crush Sky Blues in ALWFour years after she shot to stardom as a goal-scoring teenager, Milly Clegg has rediscovered her best to steer Wellington Phoenix to victory over Sydney FC.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 06:21
• Kiwi young gun helps Phoenix crush Sky Blues in ALWFour years after she shot to stardom as a goal-scoring teenager, Milly Clegg has rediscovered her best to steer Wellington Phoenix to victory over Sydney FC.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 06:21

In this story: Milly Clegg · Wellington Phoenix · Sydney FC · Indiah-Paige Riley · New Zealand · Grace Jale · Maddie Casper

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