Sky Blues enjoy second W-League win after defeating Melbourne Victory
FOUR Macarthur region stars achieved Australian soccer's highest female honour when Sydney FC won the W-League final.
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FOUR Macarthur region stars achieved Australian soccer's highest female honour when Sydney FC defeated Melbourne Victory 3-1 in the W-League grand final on Sunday.
Sham Khamis, Elizabeth Ralston, Alanna Kennedy and substitute Amy Harrison travelled with the Sky Blues to AAMI Park, Melbourne and returned with their second W-League title after goals from Nicola Bolger, Sam Kerr and Kyah Simon.
Minto keeper Khamis, Camden's Ralston and Rosemeadow midfielder Kennedy all made valuable contributions in the final.
The Sky Blues struck in the 25th minute when Bolger charged down an errant Melbourne back-pass to find the back of the net. Melbourne levelled the score with a magnificent free kick from Petra Larsson.
Sydney took the lead in the 48th minute with a Sam Kerr header. A penalty capped off Sydney's trio of goals. Khamis held the victory together with crucial saves, including a point blank Melbourne shot
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