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Melbourne Victory played a 1-1 draw against Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women on Saturday. The match took place at Porirua Park and saw an early goal from Wellington, followed by a second-half equalizer from Victory.
Wellington Takes the Lead
Wellington scored early in the second minute. Maya McCutcheon headed in a corner from Annalie Longo to put the Phoenix 1-0 ahead. Wellington kept attacking, and in the 51st minute, their player Manaia Elliott nearly scored but hit the side netting. Victory's goalkeeper, Courtney Newbon, made an important save to keep the score 1-0.
WHAT A DREAMY START FROM MAYA MCCUTCHEON pic.twitter.com/XPPZZEX1EH
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) February 8, 2025
Victory’s Equalizer
Melbourne Victory played better in the second half. Coach Jeff Hopkins made some changes, bringing on Holly Furphy and Nickoletta Flannery. The change worked, and in the 61st minute, Flannery scored a great goal to make it 1-1. Furphy passed the ball to Gielnik, and Wellington defender Tiana Jaber accidentally passed it to Flannery, who then scored with a strong shot into the net.
Wellington’s Missed Chances
Wellington had 17 shots in the game but couldn't take advantage of their opportunities. In the 72nd minute, Alivia Kelly’s shot was saved by Newbon. Wellington had another chance in stoppage time, but Newbon saved McCutcheon’s shot, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
