It was mixed results for Western United on Sunday afternoon as its men’s and women’s sides did battle at the same time.
The women’s side came away with a 2-1 win against Sydney.
United got the on the board in the sixth minute through Chloe Logarzo in the sixth minute but that was soon cancelled out by Mackenzie Hawkesby scoring for Sydney.
Kahli Johnson gave United back the lead just before half time and they kept it for the rest of the game.
Johnson told the A-Leagues website the win meant a lot to the team.
“We’re a team a that have been very up and down, but I think that we have proven time and time again that we are going to fight back and be really resilient,” she said.
“I think at the end of the day, those are the teams that make it to the end. The ones that can cop a loss or a bad game and can get on with it and come back fighting.”
Johnson’s first half goal took her clear at the top of the league golden boot award, with eight goals for the season.
She said she went into this season wanting to be consistent in everything.
“Being so young, it’s one of the hardest things is to get into the groove and be consistent in how you’re playing,” she said.
“I’m very fortunate I’ve been able to get consistent minutes and being able to feel really situated in this team.
“Then to come out and perform consistently. I’m really happy with how I’ve been able to do that this year and want to keep doing that.”
United sits in fourth spot.
The men’s side had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Macarthur.
United took the lead in the 22 minute through Noah Botic while Jake Hollman pegged it back for Macarthur.
Just before half time Abel Walatee made it 2-1 for United. Macarthur scored in the 79th minute to level the scores.
