Ayres into outright second for Victory goals

Melina Ayres became Melbourne Victory’s second top goalscorer outright in Liberty A-League history with her winner against Adelaide United.

Ayres, making her first start of the season, volleyed in a 57th-minute winner in the Semi Final at Coopers Stadium on Sunday.

It marked her 15th Liberty A-League goal for Victory, with only Natasha Dowie (34) having netted more for the Club.

Ayres broke a tie with current team-mate Amy Jackson, plus Caitlin Friend and Lisa De Vanna.

The goal sent Victory into a Preliminary Final against City at AAMI Park on Sunday, March 20.

Full breakdown of Ayres’ Victory Liberty A-League goals

Goals: 15

Scored how…
Right foot: 12
Left foot: 2
Header: 1

Scored from…
Inside the box: 12
Outside the box: 3

Scored when…
First half: 8
Second half: 7

Scored where…
Epping Stadium: 3
Lakeside Stadium: 3
Lions Stadium: 3
Latrobe City Stadium: 2
Suncorp Stadium: 1
No.2 Sportsground: 1
CB Smith Reserve: 1
Coopers Stadium: 1

Scored against…
Brisbane Roar: 4
Newcastle Jets: 4
City: 2
Canberra United: 2
Perth Glory: 2
Adelaide United: 1