Sydney FC have secured a key point in Adelaide with a 0-0 draw in a game which marked Mackenzie Hawkesby’s 100th in the A-League Women’s competition.
Adelaide United FC 0 – 0 Sydney FC
Match Report: Sydney FC arrived in Adelaide seeking to build off an entertaining 2-2 draw against Melbourne City last weekend.
A long first half of back and forth saw both teams standing defensively resolute, as they were both able to nullify the attacking threat of their opponents.
For Sydney FC Millie Cassar had a good chance fashioned by Galic while Ayson headed one off the line and the Sky Blues went into the tunnels at 0-0.
Millie Cassar in action
It was much the same in the second half with the back and forward continuing as both sides exchanged glancing blows but could not find the crucial pass or finish.
In the end the Sky Blues’ defence held out through commendable determination and the game ended 0-0 for the first time ever since this fixture was first played in 2008, with a key point secured.
Adelaide United FC | 21. Claudia JENKINS, 11. Isabel HODGSON (c), 3. Matilda MCNAMARA, 4. Holly MURRAY, 13. Ella TONKIN, 22. Erin HEALY, 16. Dylan HOLMES, 6. Melissa TARANTO, 15. Adriana TARANTO, 12. Carina ROSSI (70’ 10. Chelsie DAWBER), 8. Emily CONDON (75’ 23. Fiona WORTS?
Unused Subs | 30. Ilona MELEGH, 2. Emily HODGSON, 9. Peter ZOIS, 7. Emilia MURRAY
Head Coach | Theo TSIOUNIS
Yellow Cards | None
Red Cards | None
Sydney FC | 1. Heather HINZ, 4. Tori TUMETH, 2. Madison AYSON, 16. Willa PEARSON, 5. Kirsty FENTON, 32. Bianca GALIC, 21. Sarah HUNTER (c), 15. Mackenzie HAWKESBY (61’ 26. Madeline CASPERS), 7. Amelia CASSAR (61’ 24. Caley TALLON-HENNIKER), 18. Amber LUCHTMEIJER (46’ 9. Jodi ULKEKUL), 13. Riley TANNER (85’ 22. Alyssa ROSE)
Unused Subs | 30. Tiahna ROBERTSON, 23. Rubi SULLIVAN
Head Coach | Ante JURIC
Yellow Cards | Riley TANNER – 64′, Kirsty FENTON – 82′
Red Cards | None
Venue | Service FM Stadium
Referee | Isabella MOSSIN
