Wellington Phoenix vs Canberra United , 2025-26 Australian A-League Women, Regular Season
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Wellington Phoenix are hosting Canberra United
at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, starting on
. The match is a part of the Australian A-League Women.
Match Commentary
- 18': Josephine Aulicino (Canberra United ) Goal at 18'
- 39': Marisa van der Meer (Wellington Phoenix) Goal at 39'
- 45': Emma Main (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Emma Hawkins (Canberra United ) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Keira Bobbin (Canberra United ) Substitution at 63'
- 64': Daisy Brazendale (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 64'
- 65': Manaia Elliott (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 65'
- 73': Ava Briedis (Canberra United ) Substitution at 73'
- 77': Bethany Gordon (Canberra United ) Yellow Card at 77'
- 82': Mary Stanic-Floody (Canberra United ) Substitution at 82'
- 85': Pia Vlok (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 CAN |
WEL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 44 | Possession | 56 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Women
Venue: Sky Stadium
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Attendance: 4,655
Venue: Sky Stadium
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Attendance: 4,655
Line-Ups
Wellington Phoenix (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Esson (GK) |
| 5 | Ellie Walker |
| 4 | Mackenzie Barry |
| 21 | Lara Will |
| 16 | Marisa van der Meer |
| 2 | C.J. Bott |
| 6 | Tessel Middag |
| 23 | Brooke Nunn |
| 7 | Grace Jale |
| 9 | Sabitra Bhandari |
| 10 | Alyssa Whinham |
Canberra United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sally James (GK) |
| 12 | Hayley Taylor-Young |
| 11 | Emma Robers |
| 8 | Sasha Grove |
| 2 | Alex Mckenzie |
| 9 | Kiara De Domizio |
| 25 | Darcey Malone |
| 32 | Bethany Gordon  |
| 33 | Nanako Sasaki |
| 6 | Josephine Aulicino |
| 23 | Michelle Heyman |
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