After playing just one match in the past month, Melbourne City is set to return to the ctrl:cyber Pitch this Sunday for a crucial clash against Adelaide United.
An international break and a postponed fixture have limited our City Women’s game time in recent weeks, but that all changes with a massive contest in the race for the Premiers Plate this weekend.
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While we remain unbeaten, our lead at the top has been cut to just two points by cross-town rivals Melbourne Victory, with Adelaide sitting a further two points behind.
With only five games left in the season, every point from here on out will be vital, and Sunday’s fixture could prove pivotal in shaping the final standings.
If Victory secures all three points earlier in the round, City will be playing to reclaim the top spot, while Adelaide will be just as motivated—knowing a win would put them firmly in the hunt for the Plate.
Head Coach Michael Matricciani has confirmed his extended squad for Sunday’s all-important clash, with two key inclusions.
While our most recent fixture against Canberra fell outside the international window, the late return of Matilda Holly McNamara and Serbian international Tyla-Jay Vlajnic meant neither was available for selection.
Both are now back and set to bolster the squad, with McNamara’s attacking flair and Vlajnic’s experience sure to play a crucial role in such a high-stakes encounter.
Round 19 ALW Squad
5. Taylor OTTO, 6. Leticia McKENNA, 7. Kathryn HARVEY, 8. Alexia APOSTOLAKIS, 9. Holly McNAMARA, 10. Rhianna POLLICINA, 11. Emilia MURRAY, 12. Shelby McMAHON, 13. Rebekah STOTT (C), 14. Laura HUGHES, 16. Karly ROESTBAKKEN, 17. Mariana SPECKMAIER, 18. Leah DAVIDSON, 19. Lourdes BOSCH, 22. Bryleeh HENRY, 23. Melissa BARBIERI (GK), 24. Malena MIERES (GK), 27. Tyla-Jay VLAJNIC.
In: 9. Holly McNAMARA, 27. Tyla-Jay VLAJNIC (both return from international duty).
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: Nil.
