The match in Wellington between the Phoenix and Canberra was interrupted by chaotic scenes when a dog belonging to the home side’s skipper found its way onto the field.
Canberra United overcame a canine pitch invader to defeat Wellington Phoenix, a Michelle Heyman goal securing their second consecutive A-League Women win.
“This is indeed the best league in the world,” Pine chortled as Longo was eventually able to scoop up the pooch and carry it off the field.Canberra are second on the ladder but their away win has come at a cost, with recruit Aideen Keane likely for a stint on the sidelines. Canberra easily opened up the hosts’ defence, with Maja Markovski pulling off a crafty assist to set up Heyman’s 100th goal for United.
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