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Late Strike Lifts City to Comeback ALW Win over 'Nix
Riley Bidois scored seconds after coming on as substitute, and the Phoenix women were undone by a 73rd-minute penalty and an 87th-minute free kick.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Melbourne City defeated Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in an A-League Women grand final rematch, with Japanese midfielder Momo Hayashi securing the comeback victory via an 87th-minute free kick.
- Wellington Phoenix took an early lead through Makala Woods' 51st-minute strike, but City equalized in the 73rd minute when Melina Ayres converted a penalty, setting the stage for Hayashi's late heroics.
- Celebrating their 20th birthday, the Wellington Phoenix men defeated Melbourne Victory 2-1, with substitute Riley Bidois netting the match-winning goal in the 78th minute.
- Corban Piper opened the scoring in the 14th minute for the hosts, and Charles Nduka equalized in the 24th minute for the visitors; coach Chris Greenacre secured a winning start to his first full season.
- The Wellington Phoenix men now sit second on the A-League ladder, while both Melbourne teams will take losing form into their derby at AAMI Park this Saturday.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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