With crowds and participation booming after the World Cup, Sydney FC’s young stars represent the future of women’s football
ortnee Vine sprinted over in delight, meeting Shea Connors to celebrate the American’s grand final-winning goal midway through the second half. It was another big moment in what has been an astronomical 12 months for the poster star of theVine has been both mascot and protagonist for the swelling momentum around women’s football in Australia. The booming television ratings, crowds, junior registrations – all at least partly thanks to her.
Age became a theme for Saturday night the moment City’s first-choice Brazilian Bárbara had to pull out injured in the hours leading up to the match. It meant veteran goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri became a late replacement. The former Matilda, now 44, made her debut for the national team in 2002. Dos Santos wouldn’t be born for another five years.
City dominated possession, completing 685 passes to Sydney’s 280. Sydney FC were pinned on the edge of their box for much of the first hour of the contest. Resolute defending, especially by Thompson and full-backs Tori Tumeth and Abbey Lemon, were keeping the home side at bay.
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