2018 W-League grand final explained
The 2018 W-League Grand Final was the final match of the 2017–18 W-League season and deciding the champions of women's football in Australia for the season.[1] [2] [3]
The match took place at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia on 18 February 2018 and was played by Sydney FC and reigning league champions Melbourne City. The match was won by Melbourne City 0–2, who recorded their third consecutive league championship.[4] At the time, the attendance of 6,025 was a record for W-League grand finals.
Teams
Route to the final
Match details
Match statistics
| width=120 | Stats | width=85 | Sydney FC | width=85 | Melbourne City |
|---|
| Ball possession | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Passes | 388 | 390 |
| Passing accuracy | 68.3% | 67.2% |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Shots | 7 | 10 |
| On target shots | 2 | 5 |
| Aerial duels won | 31.8% | 68.2% |
| Interceptions | 24 | 9 |
| Fouls conceded | 14 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 | |
See also
Notes and References
- News: Lydia Williams has one eye on Matildas battle before W-League grand final clash. Dutton. Chris. 2018-02-17. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2018-02-17. en-US.
- News: Emily Sonnett: The key to Sydney FC’s success, W-League grand final, Portland Thorns, USWNT. 2018-02-16. Fox Sports. 2018-02-17. en-GB.
- News: W-League grand final: Melbourne City’s Steph Catley on push for third straight title. 2018-02-16. Fox Sports. 2018-02-17. en-GB.
- Web site: Melbourne City beats Sydney FC in W-League grand final to claim third consecutive title. ABC News. 18 February 2018.
