Sydney FC ahead Fiona Worts returned to hang-out her former membership with two objectives of their 3-1 ALW win at Adelaide United.
The 27-year-old from England scored her brace within the first half with composed finishes to proceed her early season goal-scoring type for the defending champions.
The Sky Blues arrange Sunday’s win within the first half, once they dominated scoring alternatives.
Defender Tori Tumeth went on a superb run down the best facet and in the reduction of inside to Worts who completed with precision within the twentieth minute.
Six minutes later fullback Abbey Lemon surged down the left and delivered a pinpoint cross. Worts timed her run to perfection and headed dwelling.
New Zealand worldwide ahead Hannah Blake scored three minutes into first half stoppage time for Adelaide, regardless of protestations from Sydney gamers for offside.
The hosts have been effectively off the tempo in defence, the place they gave Sydney far an excessive amount of house.
Sydney captain Princess Ibini sealed the consequence by way of a penalty after she went on a scheming run into the field and was introduced down.
The Sky Blues have been with out Matildas star Courtney Vine as a consequence of a calf harm. Sydney’s win was soured by an ankle harm to midfielder Lucy Johnson.
It was a giant day for veteran Jessica Seaman who was beginning her first ALW recreation for the Sky Blues since January 11, 2009.
The afternoon belonged to Worts, who had made 39 appearances for Adelaide United in three seasons, scoring 18 objectives.
The Sky Blues moved to 6 competitors factors and 7 behind leaders Perth Glory however have two video games in hand as a consequence of their latest week in Uzbekistan for the AFC Champions League.
Adelaide United stay winless after 5 matches, with one level.
