Grand final pain for United

Western United players console each other after the A-League Women's grand final. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)

It wasn’t to be for Western United in the A-League Women’s grand final on Sunday. While it was a fairy tale first season for United in the women’s competition, Sydney FC was keen to write their own history after three grand final losses in a row. Two goals in the first 20 minutes gave Sydney the lead and control of the game. Sydney for score twice more to secure a 4-0 win and the championship. For more on the grand final, turn to page 19.