The Western Sydney Wanderers fought hard to secure a 0-0 draw with Sydney FC in a tightly contested Ninja A-League Sydney Derby on Sunday afternoon.
The match started with high intensity, with the Wanderers causing problems early from a corner in the opening minutes. Yuan Cong and Amy Harrison combined well in the 11th minute, but Harrison’s volley was kept out by Sydney keeper Tiahna Robertson.
At the other end, Sham Khamis produced a brilliant diving save from Maddie Caspers, punching the resulting corner clear to maintain parity.
Throughout the first half, both sides created chances. Holly Caspers had a shot blocked from a quick break, while Yuan was denied by Sydney defenders after weaving through the box. Harrison’s effort from the edge of the area went wide as the Wanderers continued to probe.
The second half remained equally competitive. Ella Buchanan made a crucial last-ditch block to keep Sydney from opening the scoring, and Khamis was again outstanding, claiming Caley Tallon-Henniker’s cross and denying Bianca Galic a tap-in.Â
Allyssa Ng-Saad and Talia Younis both came close in the latter stages, but Robertson continued to keep her side in the game, tipping Ng-Saad’s strike wide in the 89th minute.
Despite the scoreline, the Wanderers showed resilience and attacking intent throughout the 90 minutes, matching Sydney FC’s intensity and creating multiple clear opportunities.
The draw sees both teams share the points, with Western Sydney demonstrating solid defensive organisation and glimpses of attacking promise as the Ninja A-League season continues.
