The A-League Women’s Grand Final is upon us, with the Melbourne Victory set to take on the Central Coast Mariners in a Sunday afternoon clash that is sure to provide great drama, endeavour and a chance to make history.
Melbourne Victory have been eye-catching all season. They’ve shown consistency and composure throughout and, against all odds and expectations, lost just two games in the entire campaign, finishing a deserved second on the table.
The Victory took that sizzling form into the playoffs and easily brushed aside Adelaide United with a 6-2 aggregate win in the semi-final, confirming their place in history as one of the most powerful forces of the season.
Meanwhile, the Central Coast Mariners are poised to add a new chapter to the history of the club. They’ve reached the A-League Women Grand Final for the first time in club history, and have faced adversity all season – and come out the other side as a better team.
Their 3-2 aggregate victory over Melbourne City in a hotly contested semi-final, spoke to their amount of resilience and commitment. They are taking the field knowing they have nothing to lose, and everything to prove.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A-League Women clash, including how to watch the match…