W-League: Newcastle Jets take Victory, Sydney FC win local derby with Western Sydney Wanderers

THE Newcastle Jets were the stars of the second weekend of W-League action with the most emphatic win of the round. SWOOP five minute wrap.

Arin Gilliland of the Jets is congratulated by her teammates after scoring the second goal against Victory.

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THE Newcastle Jets were the stars of the second weekend of W-League action with the most emphatic win of the round.

The side bounced back from a 1-0 loss to defending champions, Melbourne City, in round one to record an emphatic 5-0 victory over Melbourne Victory just a week later.

Joanne Burgess of the Wanderers (right) is tackled by Alana Kennedy of Sydney FC during their local derby.

Goals from Megan Oyster, Arin Gilliland, Emma Stanbury and Jenna Kingsley did the damage in this game.

Here’s our round two wrap of the W-League and what lies ahead.

W-LEAGUE ROUND ONE: Five minute wrap

W-LEAGUE GUIDE: What lies ahead

SYDNEY CLAIM BOASTING RIGHTS IN DERBY

Sydney FC 2 (Leena Khamis 13’, 30’)

Western Sydney Wanderers 0

Sunday, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Referee: Kate Jacewicz

A club-record 4178 — the second best attendance for a Westfield W-League regular season match — watched this derby.

Leena Khamis was the star of the day, scoring twice in the first half of match for the win.

Alexis Arlitt (left) of the Wanderers competes for the ball with Remy Siemsen (centre) of Sydney FC.

MELBOURNE CITY REMAIN UNDEFEATED

Canberra United 1 (Ellie Brush 90’ pen)

Melbourne City 2 (Laura Alleway 18’, Melina Ayres 80’)

Saturday, GIO Stadium, Canberra

Referee: Rebecca Durcau

Applause for Melbourne City who after two rounds of the competition are the only side able to record back-to-back wins.

FROM VICTORY TO A SCORELESS DRAW

Perth Glory 0

Brisbane Roar 0

Saturday, Dorrien Gardens, Perth

Referee: Lara Lee

A week ago both these teams started their W-League campaigns with Victoria but had to settle for a scoreless draw in round two.

Victory goalie Bianca Henninger makes a save during the round two W-League match between Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets.

JETS CLAIM BIGGEST WIN OF THE ROUND

Melbourne Victory 0

Newcastle Jets 4 (Megan Oyster 8’, Arin Gilliland 15’, Emma Stanbury 23’, Jenna Kingsley 90’)

Sunday, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne

Referee: Rachel Mitchenson

Newcastle Jets recorded the biggest win of the round with three goals scored in the first 30 minutes.

Adelaide United captain Stella Rigon is up against the Wanderers this week.

WHAT LIES AHEAD

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory, Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC, Brisbane Roar v Canberra United,