2018 W-League grand final

2018 W-League Grand Final
Event	2017–18 W-League
Date	18 February 2018
Venue	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Player of the Match	Jess Fishlock
Referee	Rebecca Durcau
Attendance	6,025
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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

Team	Previous grand final appearances (bold indicates winners)
Melbourne City	2 (2016, 2017)
Sydney FC	4 (2009 (Dec), 2011, 2013, 2016)

Route to the final

Sydney FC

Round

Melbourne City

2nd place

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	Pts
1	Brisbane Roar	12	28
2	Sydney FC	12	25
3	Newcastle Jets	12	20
4	Melbourne City (C)	12	20
5	Canberra United	12	16

Source: A-Leagues
(C) Champions

Regular season

4th place

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	Pts
2	Sydney FC	12	25
3	Newcastle Jets	12	20
4	Melbourne City (C)	12	20
5	Canberra United	12	16
6	Perth Glory	12	14

Source: A-Leagues
(C) Champions

Opponent

Score

Opponent

Score

Newcastle Jets

3–2 (a.e.t.) (H)

Semi-finals

Brisbane Roar

2–0 (A)

Semi-finals			Grand Final

2	Sydney FC (a.e.t.)	3

3	Newcastle Jets	2
			Sydney FC	0

			Melbourne City	2
1	Brisbane Roar	0

4	Melbourne City	2

Match details

18 February 2018

17:00 AEDT

Sydney FC	0–2	Melbourne City
	Report	Fishlock 35' Taylor 75'

Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Attendance: 6,025

Referee: Rebecca Durcau

Sydney FC

Melbourne City


SYDNEY FC:
GK	29	Aubrey Bledsoe
DF	15	Caitlin Cooper
DF	13	Georgia Yeoman-Dale
DF	4	Elizabeth Ralston
DF	16	Emily Sonnett
MF	10	Kylie Ledbrook 75', 68'
MF	2	Teresa Polias
MF	6	Chloe Logarzo 89'
FW	11	Lisa De Vanna
FW	19	Leena Khamis 66'
FW	20	Princess Ibini 84'
Substitutes:
FW	3	Remy Siemsen 66'
MF	7	Rachael Soutar 75'
FW	21	Julia Vignes 84'
GK	1	Sham Khamis
FW	14	Emma Rolston
Manager:
Ante Juric


MELBOURNE CITY:
GK	1	Lydia Williams
DF	2	Yukari Kinga
DF	7	Steph Catley (c)
DF	13	Rebekah Stott
DF	3	Lauren Barnes
MF	10	Jess Fishlock
MF	6	Aivi Luik
FW	17	Kyah Simon 62'
FW	12	Jodie Taylor 90+2'
FW	4	Ashley Hatch 84'
Substitutes:
FW	11	Rhali Dobson 62'
FW	15	Amy Jackson 84', 87'
FW	19	Tyla-Jay Vlajnic 90+2'
MF	5	Lia Muldeary
GK	20	Emily Shields
Manager:
Patrick Kisnorbo

Match statistics

Stats	Sydney FC	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

Notes

References

^ Dutton, Chris (17 February 2018). "Lydia Williams has one eye on Matildas battle before W-League grand final clash". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
^ "Emily Sonnett: The key to Sydney FC's success, W-League grand final, Portland Thorns, USWNT". Fox Sports. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
^ "W-League grand final: Melbourne City's Steph Catley on push for third straight title". Fox Sports. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
^ "Melbourne City beats Sydney FC in W-League grand final to claim third consecutive title". ABC News. 18 February 2018.

[1] Dutton, Chris (17 February 2018). "Lydia Williams has one eye on Matildas battle before W-League grand final clash". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 February 2018.

[2] "Emily Sonnett: The key to Sydney FC's success, W-League grand final, Portland Thorns, USWNT". Fox Sports. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.

[3] "W-League grand final: Melbourne City's Steph Catley on push for third straight title". Fox Sports. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.

[4] "Melbourne City beats Sydney FC in W-League grand final to claim third consecutive title". ABC News. 18 February 2018.

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