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Western Sydney Wanderers Edges Out Western United in Thrilling Sydney Encounter
Western Sydney Wanderers defeated Western United 2-1 in a thrilling match at CommBank Stadium, Sydney on April 13th, 2025. The A-League Round 26 game, officiated by Benjamin Abraham, saw a closely fought contest with Western United holding a slight edge in possession (56% to 44%).
The Wanderers took the lead in the 45th minute through a goal by A. Gersbach, assisted by B. Borrello. However, Western United leveled the score in the 66th minute with an own goal by M. Sutton. The home side eventually secured a narrow victory.
Despite the loss, Western United created more scoring opportunities (12 shots, 3 on target) than the Wanderers (14 shots, 5 on target). Both teams played aggressively, with Western Sydney Wanderers committing 10 fouls and Western United 7. The match ended with one yellow card for each team: O. Priestman for Wanderers and M. Ruhs for United. Western Sydney Wanderers ultimately proved more clinical in front of goal securing the win.
Substitutions western united: at minute 46 L. Vickery came in and M. Grimaldi went out., at minute 62 J. Lauton came in and R. Bozinovski went out., at minute 75 M. Ruhs came in and N. Botic went out., at minute 80 R. Najjarine came in and R. Danzaki went out., at minute 80 J. Donachie came in and J. Lauton went out.
Substitutions western sydney wanderers: at minute 75 M. Antonsson came in and Z. Sapsford went out., at minute 90 A. Hammond came in and N. Milanovic went out., at minute 90 M. Al Taay came in and J. Brillante went out., at minute 90 J. Carluccio came in and B. Borrello went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Western Sydney Wanderers
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