A-League Finals Series: Melbourne Victory set up derby semi-final as Brisbane Roar progress
Melbourne Victory defeated Canberra United 3-1 in the A-League Women's Elimination Final to secure a derby semi-final clash with Melbourne City. Brisbane Roar advanced by overcoming Adelaide United in the other elimination match. The finals series resumed after a break for international fixtures, with both winning teams progressing to the next round.
- ▪Melbourne Victory beat Canberra United 3-1 in the Elimination Final at McKellar Park.
- ▪A record crowd of 3,290 attended the match between Canberra United and Melbourne Victory.
- ▪Ella O'Grady scored two goals for Melbourne Victory, while Sasha Grove replied for Canberra United.
- ▪Brisbane Roar progressed to the semi-finals by defeating Adelaide United.
- ▪The A-League Women's Finals Series resumed after a pause for the international break.
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