Western United Triumphs 4-3 in A-League Thriller After Battling Back from Three Deficits Against Canberra

In a remarkable turn of events, Western United claimed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Canberra United at Ironbark Fields, having come from behind on three separate occasions.

Canberra surged ahead first with goals from Bethany Gordon, Madison Ayson, and Mary Stanic-Floody, leading 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2. However, each time, the hosts had the resolve to find an equaliser.

Goals from Keiwa Hieda, Catherine Zimmerman, and Sandra Ibarguen levelled the score, culminating in a dramatic 89th-minute winner. Western substitute Kiara Di Domizio’s attempt deflected off Canberra defender Ayson, resulting in an own goal and sealing the win for the home side.

This exhilarating 4-3 victory marks one of the standout moments in Western United’s brief history, as Kat Smith’s team held onto a position in the top four.

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Western had a chance to take an early lead when Aimee Medwin’s shot in the seventh minute skimmed just wide of the post.

Canberra capitalised on the early pressure, with Michelle Heyman teaming up with Bethany Gordon, who netted her first-ever goal for the club to make it 1-0.

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The second half kicked off with a flurry of activity as Keiwa Hieda equalised for the home side with a brilliantly struck half-volley, set up beautifully by a precise cross from Adriana Taranto.

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For the first 50 minutes in Tarneit, Western enjoyed predominant possession and created numerous opportunities, but Canberra struck again against the flow of play, with Madison Ayson heading home to restore the lead at 2-1.

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Then the game descended into chaos as both teams traded spectacular goals. Catherine Zimmerman knocked in a stunning shot to equalise 2-2 for Western.

However, just moments later, Mary Stanic-Floody answered back for Canberra with an equally impressive strike, putting them back in front at 3-2.

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