Melbourne Victory W edge Newcastle W with Saveska goal

BUNDOORA, Victoria (Interstat) — Sienna Saveska scored in the 25th minute and Holly Furphy assisted as Melbourne Victory W beat Newcastle W 1-0 on Sunday in a global football match at Home of the Matildas. Newcastle W could not find an equalizer and finished with no goals. Melbourne Victory W’s competition record is now 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw, while Newcastle W is 0 wins, 2 losses. Across all competitions, Melbourne Victory W stands at 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw, and Newcastle W is 0 wins, 2 losses. Saveska’s goal was the difference, with Furphy providing the assist. Newcastle W’s Karipidis Z received a yellow card in the 84th minute. Melbourne Victory W made substitutions in the 62nd and 77th minutes, while Newcastle W made changes in the 65th and 77th minutes. The match remained 1-0 after the break. The home side held on for the win.