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Melbourne City FC`s McNamara shines in a record-setting win, maintaining their top position in the A-League Women.

Melbourne City FC showcased their dominance in Round 17 of the A-League Women, defeating Canberra United 2-0 at McKellar Park. This victory marked City’s remarkable unbeaten streak, extending it to 21 matches across all competitions, a new record for the league. Holly McNamara opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, followed by Hannah Wilkinson`s goal in the 67th minute, solidifying City’s position at the top of the table with 42 points from 18 games.

The loss was a setback for Canberra United, who now find themselves in 7th place with 23 points, jeopardizing their finals aspirations. Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory kept pace with a strong 3-1 victory over Western United, where Maja Markovski netted two goals, further establishing her lead in the golden boot race with 14 goals.

Adelaide United maintained their third-place standing with a 2-0 win against Wellington Phoenix, while Central Coast Mariners boosted their finals chances with a narrow 1-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers. The round concluded with Brisbane Roar defeating Sydney FC 2-1, securing their spot in the top four. As the season approaches its climax, the competition for playoff spots intensifies, particularly for teams vying for positions 5 through 8.

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