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Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory secured crucial wins in the A-League Women, impacting the league standings significantly.

Wellington Phoenix clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, highlighted by Mebae Tanaka`s first A-League Women goal and Olivia Fergusson`s late winner in the 86th minute. Perth Glory showcased their dominance with a commanding 3-0 win over Western United, featuring two goals from Kelli Brown and a return-to-form strike from Susan Phonsongkham.

In a tightly contested match, Newcastle Jets edged past Sydney FC with a decisive 1-0 scoreline, thanks to Sheridan Gallagher`s first-half goal. Adelaide United continued their strong premiership challenge by defeating Central Coast Mariners 1-0, with Erin Healy providing the crucial goal. Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory closed the gap on leaders Melbourne City with a solid 2-0 win over Canberra United, as Holly Furphy and Emily Gielnik found the back of the net.

The current standings see Melbourne City leading with 40 points, followed closely by Adelaide United with 36 points and Melbourne Victory at 35 points. Notably, the match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City was postponed due to extreme weather conditions, adding an unexpected twist to the league`s dynamics.

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