Melbourne Victory Women head back on the road to face Brisbane Roar on Wednesday, January 8.
Straight off the back of a thrilling draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers, Melbourne Victory head to Queensland to take on the second-placed Brisbane Roar in a midweek fixture.
Victory’s head-to-head record with Brisbane Roar has been tightly contested between both sides. In their last 10 games, both sides have been victorious three times each, with the remaining four games finishing as draws.
Melbourne Victory:
Conceding two late goals to the Wanderers and settling for a draw, Victory will no doubt be disappointed after failing to hold onto all three points on Sunday night at the Home of the Matildas.
However, points dropped from first and second in the league – Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar respectively – means that Victory did not lose ground on the current league leaders.
Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac was a particular standout against the Wanderers, registering a goal and an assist.
The return of Emily Gielnik was another key highlight of Sunday night, impressing in her stint off the bench.
Head coach Jeff Hopkins stated post-game that Gielnik would be available to start in the coming games – a significant attacking boost for the side.
All in all, Victory remains undefeated in their last seven games and have only recorded one loss in the league this season.
Brisbane Roar:
Currently placed above Victory thanks to goal difference, Brisbane Roar have enjoyed a strong start to the 2024/25 Ninja A-League Women’s season.
The Roar currently lead the league in goals for, with 28 goals scored in just nine games so far – notably recording 6-1 and 8-2 wins in back-to-back weeks.
Despite their excellent scoring form heading into their Round 10 clash hosting Canberra United, the Roar surprisingly fell short to the visitors 2-1 – their third loss of the season.
The Roar will be led by experienced Matildas midfielder, Tameka Yallop, as well as twins Sharn and Laini Freier who have combined for an outrageous 15 goals and assists so far in the league.
Round 9 Squad:
2. Ellie WILSON, 3. Claudia BUNGE, 4. Sara D’APPOLONIA, 5. Sofia SAKALIS, 7. Ella O’GRADY, 8. Alana MURPHY, 10. Alex CHIDIAC, 11. Nicki FLANNERY, 15. Emily GIELNIK, 18. Kayla MORRISON, 22. Ava BRIEDIS, 23. Rachel LOWE, 24. Laura PICKETT, 27. Rosie CURTIS, 41. Jessica YOUNG, 50. Courtney NEWBON, 62. Geo CANDY, 66. Alana JANCEVSKI
Ins: nil
Outs: nil
Unavailable: nil
Match Details
Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne Victory
Wednesday 8 January
7:00pm
Perry Park, Brisbane VIC
Broadcast: Paramount+ How To Watch
