A 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix has seen Melbourne City level the record for most Ninja A-League championships after lifting their fifth Championship Trophy at AAMI Park.
A late first-half double from Holly McNamara and an early second-half goal from Leticia McKenna put Wellington away before Makala Woods got them on the scoreboard.
Melbourne City had nothing to show for their early dominance, the score staying at 0-0 after half an hour.
McNamara opened the scoring with a deceptive, looping shot from the left edge of the area in the 41st minute.
Just two minutes later, McNamara had a double. The Matilda being thread through on goal before sliding it past the diving Victoria Esson.
McKenna got the second half off to a cracking start, pinging a left-footed long shot in off the far post to extend City’s lead to 3-0.
Wellington pulled one back in the 52nd minute, Woods in the right place at the right time to tap home a rebound.
The final half hour saw a flurry of Wellington chances as the Phoenix tried desperately to claw back a result, but City prevailed to secure their first championship since 2020.
McNamara’s two goals earned her the player of the match trophy.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Melbourne City goal: McNamara 41′
Melbourne City goal: McNamara 43′
Melbourne City goal: McKenna 49′
Wellington Phoenix goal: Woods 52′
