Central Coast extends ALW lead as Sydney FC claim first win

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 09:20 · Archive

Central Coast Mariners won 2-0 against Adelaide United, with Talia Kapetanellis scoring twice to extend her league-leading tally to five goals.

Central Coast Mariners won 2-0 against Adelaide United on Saturday, with Talia Kapetanellis scoring twice to extend the Mariners' lead at the top of the A-League Women. Kapetanellis opened the scoring within ten minutes before adding a clinical header in the 53rd minute. The victory was Central Coast's third consecutive win.

Kapetanellis has now scored five goals in three appearances. Post-match, she said 'football is my life and that is never going to change'. When asked about the Mariners' title prospects, she said 'I'm not jumping ahead, but if we keep performing, keep doing what we're doing, then there could be a chance. We're just going to take it game by game'.

Sydney FC claimed their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Brisbane Roar in Brisbane. The Sky Blues dominated the first half, enjoying nearly 75 per cent possession and creating four clear chances, but Brisbane goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln kept them at bay. Faith Webber, an American who signed in August, broke the deadlock in the 66th minute. Sydney coach James Slaveski said 'goals change games' and praised Webber's finishing, calling her quality 'exceptional'.

How it is being reported

• Mariners young gun continues dominance for ALW leadersTalia Kapetanellis is a force to be reckoned with after leading Central Coast to a third-straight ALW win, hours after Sydney FC found their first.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 08:50
• Mariners young gun continues dominance for ALW leadersTalia Kapetanellis is a force to be reckoned with after leading Central Coast to a third-straight ALW win, hours after Sydney FC found their first.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 08:50

In this story: Talia Kapetanellis · Central Coast Mariners · Adelaide United · Sydney FC · Faith Webber · Brisbane Roar · James Slaveski

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