Perth beat Mariners; Melbourne teams draw in A-League Women

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 09:13 · Archive

Perth defeated Central Coast 1-0 to move level on points at the top of the A-League Women.

Perth delivered Central Coast their first loss of the season with a clinical 1-0 away win at Polytec Stadium in Gosford. Maggie Jenkins scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute with a header from Emma Tovar's cross. The win puts Perth level on points with Central Coast at the top of the table, with only goal difference keeping the Mariners in front.

Perth's defence proved resilient, holding Central Coast scoreless for the first time this season. Emma Tovar was in dominant form for Perth in midfield, earning player of the match and picking up an assist. 'It feels amazing to us girls to be level for first right now,' Tovar told Paramount Plus. 'We went into this week knowing that it was a top of the table clash, and that motivated us more to come out here and get the win.'

In other matches, Newcastle picked up an unlikely point with a 1-1 draw with Melbourne City, while Adelaide United played out a 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory at Lakeside Stadium. Melbourne City struggled in their A-League return after landing back in Australia from a three-fixture Asian Champions League campaign in Uzbekistan that involved a 48-hour journey home.

How it is being reported

• Perth overcome Mariners, City and Victory both drawPerth have beaten Central Coast to go level on points at the top of the A-League Women ladder, while both Melbourne teams have played out draws.The West Australian · 14 Nov, 08:42
• Perth overcome Mariners, City and Victory both drawPerth have beaten Central Coast to go level on points at the top of the A-League Women ladder, while both Melbourne teams have played out draws.Perth Now · 14 Nov, 08:42

In this story: Perth Glory · Central Coast Mariners · Melbourne City · Melbourne Victory · Newcastle · Adelaide United · Emma Tovar · Maggie Jenkins

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