Australia Cup
Hoppers Crossing’s Australia Cup run is over after one game after losing to Upfield on Saturday. Both sides entered the competition in the third round, having already played a practice match against each other. Upfield proved too strong winning 5-0 after leading 3-0 at half time. Truganina Hornets’ run is also over after losing to Keilor Wolves, 3-0. The two sides face each other on March 18 in the opening round of the FV state league 4 west season.
A-League
Western United has signed Tiana Jaber for the rest of the A-League Women’s season. Jaber joins the club on a replacement deal following a serious knee injury to Aimee Medwin. Formerly of Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers, Jaber brings ready-made Liberty A-League experience with a desire to make an impact at the top level again. She joined the squad immediately.
VFL
Werribee put out a dominant performance against Frankston in Saturday’s Victorian Football League standalone day. The six Victorian stand alone teams went head-to-head as the season gets closer. Werribee was never troubled by Frankston, winning 8.9 (57)-1.3 (9). It’s the first of three practice matches the side will have before the season kicks off against the Brisbane Lions on March 25.
A-League
Western United made it two in a row in the A-League men’s competition on Saturday. Facing Perth Glory, Tongo Doumbia and then Noah Botic scored just before half time to give their side a 2-1 lead at the break. Neither team scored in the second half, with United winning 2-1. United is up to eighth on the table, six points behind sixth. United next faces Melbourne Victory on March 13.
