ANALYSIS: A-League Women elimination semi-final delivers high drama, but not a crowd
abc.net.au/news/a-league-women-delivers-drama-but-not-a-crowd/102227818Melbourne Victory has defeated Melbourne City on penalties in an A-League Women's match that had everything you could want from an elimination semi-final — except a crowd worthy of the spectacle.
The game itself delivered on the traditional derby drama and chaos, with the finals circumstances pushing tension to a new level. As the clock ticked into the final 10 minutes, it felt as though there was no coming back for City. Despite their dominance in possession, Victory barricaded themselves in deep defensive lines, forcing their opponents to take Hail Mary shots in faint hope the navy blue wall would part.
She reprised that role here, coldly rolling the ball past the veteran Barbieri, before following its slick trail across the grass to take up her usual position between the posts. While the dreary weather didn't help, the broader inaccessibility of the ground to more casual fans on a weekend where there was no other major code being played in Melbourne resulted in uninspiring images of a half-empty suburban grandstand and dark smudges of groups of two or three fans scattered around the field's perimeter.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Manchester City v Leicester City: Premier League – liveMinute-by-minute report: Will Pep Guardiola’s team close the gap on Arsenal to three points? Find out with Daniel Gallan
Read more »
Manchester United v Sevilla: Europa League quarter-final, first leg – liveMarcel Sabitzer scored twice in the first half but Sevilla fought back
Read more »
Manchester United 3-2 Brighton: Women’s FA Cup semi-final – as it happenedRachel Williams scores winner in thrilling FA Cup final against Brighton to send Manchester United to their first major trophy final at Wembley
Read more »
Coach's 'backward' idea for women's rugby slammed'Natural discrepancy between male and female athletes.' This coach has upset a few people in the game. 9WWOS
Read more »
Man's shock breath test result after crashing into two elderly womenOne woman is fighting for her life in hospital after she was struck by an alleged drunk driver in a regional New South Wales town on Thursday morning.
Read more »
Saudi Arabia's plan for world's richest cricket leagueCould this cause a massive change? 👀 👇 9WWOS Cricket
Read more »