A-League season opens with Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City results

A-League Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City Melbourne Victory A-League Women

The A-League season commenced with mixed results for the Wellington Phoenix. In the men's division, the Phoenix secured a 2-1 victory over Melbourne Victory at Hnry Stadium, featuring a decisive late goal from substitute Riley Bidois. However, the women's team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Melbourne City, marking their tenth consecutive loss to that opponent.

In the A-League Women, Melbourne City achieved a comeback 2-1 win against the Phoenix. After trailing due to a goal from Makala Woods, City equalized via a Melina Ayres penalty before Momo Hayashi secured the win with an 87th-minute free kick.

Other opening round results in the women's league included a 4-2 win for the Central Coast Mariners over Brisbane Roar, a 1-0 victory for Melbourne Victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, and a 1-0 win for Perth Glory over Newcastle Jets.