Wellington Phoenix have won their first A-League Women game of the season. They beat Adelaide United 2-0 at ServiceFM Stadium on Friday, in round four.
Goals from Yallop and Riley
Impetus Football reports that Tameka Yallop scored early, in the 15th minute. It was her first goal for the club since she joined Wellington this season. Stuff says the score was 1-0 at half-time.
Indiah-Paige Riley sealed the win late on. Stuff has the goal in the 88th minute. Impetus Football has it at 87′, and Friends of Football lists 89′. Impetus Football says she scored with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box. Riley came on at the start of the second half.
Yallop’s move to Wellington came from Brisbane Roar. The A-Leagues site reports that her first three games for the Phoenix produced a draw and two losses, without a goal from her.
Neary starts in goal
Brooke Neary, 19, made her first start for Wellington. Impetus Football says she was picked ahead of the club’s usual keeper, Victoria Esson, who had conceded five goals in the previous three games. It was also Wellington’s first clean sheet of the season.
Stuff describes the start as a surprise and part of a selection shake-up by coach Bev Priestman.
Adelaide had chances to score. According to Impetus Football, Kiera Meyers and Chelsea Dawber each shot straight at Neary after through balls from Lara Gooch. The A-Leagues site adds that Neary saved Meyers’ effort with an outstretched leg in the 25th minute. It also says Paige Zois hit the upright with a free kick in the 58th minute.
Stuff reports that Adelaide captain Adriana Taranto hit the post in the 65th minute. She was unmarked at the far post after a cross from Tessa Salvestrin.
Table and next games
Friends of Football’s table shows Wellington on four points from four games, with one win, one draw and two losses. Adelaide have two points, from two draws and two losses.
In round five, Wellington host Sydney FC. Adelaide travel to play Melbourne Victory.
Match details
- Result: Adelaide United 0, Wellington Phoenix 2.
- Scorers: Yallop 15′, Riley 87′ or 88′, depending on the source.
- Referee: Isabella Mossin, per Impetus Football.
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