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Melbourne City FC`s Bryleeh Henry scored a late winner against Sydney FC, maintaining their lead in the A-League Women.

Melbourne City FC showcased their dominance in the A-League Women with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sydney FC at AAMI Park. The match saw Mackenzie Hawkesby put Sydney ahead in the 13th minute, but Mariana Speckmaier`s equalizer just after halftime kept City in the hunt. As the clock wound down, Bryleeh Henry emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute, solidifying City`s position at the top of the ladder.

In another Round 16 encounter, Adelaide United and Canberra United battled to a 1-1 draw at Coopers Stadium, with both teams maintaining their competitive edge this season. The results leave Melbourne City firmly in first place with 39 points from 17 matches, followed by Melbourne Victory on 32 points and Adelaide United on 30 points.

Individual performances shone brightly, particularly Bryleeh Henry`s match-winning goal and Mariana Speckmaier`s impressive equalizer, which has been nominated for the Isuzu UTE Goal of the Week for Round 16. The matches drew enthusiastic crowds, with fans filling the stands at both AAMI Park and Coopers Stadium, eager to witness the high-quality football that the A-League Women continues to deliver as the season approaches its climax.

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