W-League Wrap: Round 2

Melbourne City took maximum points from their trip to Canberra securing a  2-1 victory over Canberra United  at GIO stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Laura Alleway opened the scoring as she directed a header in from a Lauren Barnes free kick in the 18^th minute.

Melina Ayres extended the visitors lead as she launched home from a Jess Fishlock pass, beating the United keeper Trudy Burke in the 80^th minute.

FT | @CanberraUnited 1-2 @MelbCityWFC

A nervy finish, but goals to @LauraAlleway and Melina Ayres continues our unbeaten run! #CBRvMCY pic.twitter.com/Rhx8DQRE2f

— Melbourne City Women (@MelbCityWFC) November 12, 2016

Canberra created many chances but couldn’t find the net until the dying minutes of the match.

A penalty was awarded as City captain Steph Catley made contact with Jasmyne Spencer, Ellie Brush converted from the spot and scoring Canberra’s first goal of the season.

The Newcastle Jets got their first win of the season, keeping Melbourne Victory scoreless in their 4-0 win at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Megan Oyster, Arin Gilliland and Emma Stanbury got their names on the score sheet as the Jets notched up a 3 – 0 lead in the opening 25 minutes at Lakeside, while Jenna Kingsley rounded out their quartet of goals in the second period of injury time.

#WLeague Highlights@victorywleague 0-4 @JetsWomen Goals to @MeganOyster @agilli16 @EBStanbury & @JennaKingsley #BeReal #BeRemarkable pic.twitter.com/cFidu17PvL

— Westfield W-League (@WLeague) November 13, 2016

Oyster secured the Jets opening goal as she tapped in a Gema Simon’ set piece in the early stages, Gilliland added to the tally as she headed home from a Sophie Nenadovic corner moments later.

Stanbury made it two in ten minutes later with a well taken lob following a Victory turn over which landed at her feet.

Kingsley made it four, scoring with a volley style goal  in the  92^nd minute.

Melbourne Victory will host Sydney FC  in their round three  clash at Lakeside stadium, while Melbourne City will welcome a break  as they have a bye this weekend.