Elsewhere, Philippines striker Sarina Bolden, barely two hours after her signing was announced, led Newcastle to a 4-3 win over Canberra United while McKenzie Weinert helped Melbourne Victory beat Central Coast 2-1.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-beat-central-coast-to-extend-unbeaten-alw-run-c-12687856

It was a day of misses as Perth earned a point at Melbourne Victory in a 0-0 ALM draw.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/glory-grind-out-scoreless-draw-against-victory-in-alm-c-10296064

I watched with interest Paramount experts both express their opinion that Melbourne Victory will make the six after their triumph in the Derby and started to do the maths.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8098406/jets-fate-is-firmly-in-their-own-hands-david-lowe/?src=rss

Melina Ayres' brilliant hat-trick and some magic from goalkeeper Casey Dumont have lifted Melbourne Victory to a thrilling A-League Women's semi-final win against their city rivals via a penalty shootout.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-shootout-win-knocks-city-out-of-alw-finals-c-10354634