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Unstoppable Momentum: Melbourne City Aims for Sixth Consecutive Win.
Melbourne City, riding high with five consecutive wins across all competitions, is set to continue its undefeated streak this Saturday at City Football Academy. As the team faces Central Coast in Round 3, fans can look forward to a full day of excitement, starting with the City Fan Festival presented by Federation University, followed by the high-stakes matchup.
Family Fun at City Fan Festival
The festivities begin at 1:30 pm, promising a family-friendly experience with player meet-and-greet sessions, photo ops, interactive games, and exclusive City merchandise. Food vendors will also be on hand to fuel fans before the big game. With City’s Women aiming to extend their strong start, fans will see a team that has battled through tough comebacks in the first two rounds to secure the top position on the A-League Women’s table.
Key Player Returns: Stott and McMahon Rejoin Squad
Head Coach Michael Matricciani has named an extended squad that includes two major returns: Captain Rebekah Stott, back from a hamstring injury, and Shelby McMahon, making her season debut following her recovery from a quad strain. Stott’s seasoned leadership and McMahon’s offensive spark add even more strength to City’s squad as they prepare for their showdown with Central Coast.
The full lineup for Round 3 includes:
- Taylor Otto
- Leticia McKenna
- Kathryn Harvey
- Alexia Apostolakis
- Rhianna Pollicina
- Emilia Murray
- Shelby McMahon
- Rebekah Stott (C)
- Laura Hughes
- Kiera Meyers
- Karly Roestbakken
- Mariana Speckmaier
- Leah Davidson
- Lourdes Bosch
- Bryleeh Henry
- Melissa Barbieri (GK)
- Malena Mieres (GK)
- Tyla-Jay Vlajnic
Ins and Outs
In: Shelby McMahon, Rebekah Stott (both returning from injury)
Out: None
Unavailable: Sophia Varley (ankle), Holly McNamara (ACL)
Match Details
- Fixture: Ninja A-League Women’s Round 3
- Matchup: Melbourne City vs. Central Coast
- Venue: City Football Academy
- Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
- Kick-off: 3:30 pm AEDT
With a perfect record in hand and critical player returns, Melbourne City fans are in for an action-packed day and an opportunity to see their team pursue yet another victory in their promising season.
