Victory and City Share the Spoils as Melbourne Derby Ends in Stalemate

Matildas at Home Review: Melbourne Derby ends in draw; Sydney break shackles against Roar

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ALW REPORT: Victory 0-0 City

Melbourne City were forced to settle for a share of the points in Sunday’s Ninja A-League Melbourne Derby, playing out a goalless draw against Melbourne Victory at the Home of the Matildas. In a contest that ultimately lacked a decisive moment, City controlled large periods and fashioned the better opportunities, but were unable to find a breakthrough despite holding the visitors without a shot on target across the 90 minutes. Team News Michael …

Victory Women held to draw in Derby

Melbourne Victory had to settle for a point against Melbourne City on Sunday evening. Victory came closest to finding a winner in the Round 17 clash when Holly Furphy fired inches wide during the first half at The Home of The Matildas. The stalemate was only the second scoreless Melbourne Derby in Ninja A-League Women’s history. Team News Jeff Hopkins settled on two straight swaps to the starting XI, replacing Rosie Curtis with Laura Pickett at …

Victory and City share the spoils as Melbourne Derby ends in stalemate

Both Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City were left frustrated on Sunday evening as the 24th Melbourne Derby ended in a stalemate at the Home of the Matildas. It was a cagey start to proceedings at the Home of the Matildas with both sides reduced to long range efforts in a bid to find the opening goal. The best chance of the first half came in the 36th minute as striker Holly Furphy raced through on goal but flashed her shot inches wide of City …