W-League 2008–09
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The 2008–09 W-League season was the first season of the W-League
, the Australia
n national women's football (soccer) competition. The season was played over 10 rounds, followed by a finals series. Queensland Roar were crowned as Champions for winning the home-and-away season and also Premiers after defeating Canberra United 2-0 in the final.
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W-League (Australia)
The W-League is the preeminent women's semi-professional football league in Australia. Established in 2008, it is composed of eight teams - seven of them are affiliated with seven of the Australian clubs currently in the A-League, with the eighth team based in Canberra...
, the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n national women's football (soccer) competition. The season was played over 10 rounds, followed by a finals series. Queensland Roar were crowned as Champions for winning the home-and-away season and also Premiers after defeating Canberra United 2-0 in the final.
Round 1
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Round 2
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Round 3
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Round 4
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Round 5
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Round 6
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Round 7
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Round 8
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Round 9
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Round 10
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League table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 7 | +20 | 25 | |
| 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 17 | |
| 3 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 16 | |
| 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 12 | |
| 6 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 12 | |
| 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 11 | |
| 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 28 | -17 | 7 |
| Premier and Qualification for the Semi-Final | |
| Qualification for the Semi-Final |
Leading scorers
The leading goal scores from the regular season.| Total | Player | Team | Goals per Round | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Leena Khamis Leena Khamis Leena Khamis is an Australian football player who currently plays for Fortuna Hjørring in the Danish Elitedivisionen.-Biography:She represented Australia at the 2004 FIFA World Under 19 Women's Championship in Thailand... |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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Courtney Beutel Courtney Beutel Courtney Beutel is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team .-Honours:With Brisbane Roar: W-League Premiership: 2008-09 W-League Championship: 2008-09- References :... |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | |
Katie Gill | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lana Harch Lana Harch Lana Harch is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team Queensland Roar.... |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | |
Kyah Simon Kyah Simon Kyah Pam Simon is an Australian female football player. She currently plays for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.Kyah made her debut against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, 25 October 2008... |
2 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Lauren Colthorpe Lauren Colthorpe Lauren Elizabeth Colthorpe is an Australian women's football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Brisbane Roar and is a member of the Australian national team, The Matilda's.... |
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Caitlin Munoz Caitlin Munoz Caitlin Munoz is an Australian football player, who currently plays for Canberra United FC in the Australian W-League.... |
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Sandra Scalzi Sandra Scalzi Sandra Scalzi is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide United.- References :... |
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Marianna Tabain Marianna Tabain Marianna Tabain is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team Perth Glory.Tabain won the W-League Goal of the Year Award for a goal in Round 9 against Adelaide United.- References :... |
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| EWLINE |
A goal was scored from a penalty kick Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... |
Bracket
Semi-Final
----Final
----Referees
The W-League features Women Referees and Assistant Referees from Australia. Referees include:- Sara Hodson
- Lee Corey
- Kirralee Gardener
- Jacqui MelkshamJacqui MelkshamJacqui Melksham is an Australian graphic designer who lives in Murarrie, Queensland. Meklsham also referees football...
- Pru Donohoe
- Amelia MorrisAmelia MorrisAmelia Morris is an Australian association football referee.Morris became a FIFA listed referee in 2006.Morris was a member of the refereeing panel to officiate in the 2008-09 W-League season.-References:...
- Kate Jacewicz Jacewicz refereed the 2008–09 W-League final.
- Casey Reibelt
Awards
- Player of the Year: Lana HarchLana HarchLana Harch is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team Queensland Roar....
, - Goalkeeper of the Year: Melissa BarbieriMelissa BarbieriMelissa Anne Barbieri is the current Australian national football goalkeeper and team captain.-Biography:Her height is 168 cm, and weight is 64 kg...
, - Golden Boot: Leena KhamisLeena KhamisLeena Khamis is an Australian football player who currently plays for Fortuna Hjørring in the Danish Elitedivisionen.-Biography:She represented Australia at the 2004 FIFA World Under 19 Women's Championship in Thailand...
, - 7 goals - Goal of the Year: Marianna TabainMarianna TabainMarianna Tabain is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team Perth Glory.Tabain won the W-League Goal of the Year Award for a goal in Round 9 against Adelaide United.- References :...
, – Round 9, v - Hat Trick Award: Sandra ScalziSandra ScalziSandra Scalzi is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide United.- References :...
, - Round 2, v - Fair Play Award:
- Referee of the Year: Jacqui MelkshamJacqui MelkshamJacqui Melksham is an Australian graphic designer who lives in Murarrie, Queensland. Meklsham also referees football...
- Coach of the Year: Jeff Hopkins,
Team season articles
- Adelaide United W-League season 2008-09
- Queensland Roar W-League season 2008-09Queensland Roar W-League season 2008-09The 2008–09 season was the 's first season of football in Australia's women's league, the W-League.-Players:-Round 1:-----Round 2:-----Round 3:-----Round 4:-----Round 5:-----Round 6:-----Round 7:...
- Canberra United W-League season 2008-09Canberra United W-League season 2008-09The 2008–09 season is Canberra United's first season of football in Australia, and competed in the W-League 2008-09 season.-Season:The first announcement of the club came in July 2008, coinciding with the establishment of the new W-League. The formation of the new club presented a unique...
- Central Coast Mariners W-League season 2008-09Central Coast Mariners W-League season 2008-09Central Coast Mariners FC W-LeagueThe 2008–09 season is the Central Coast Mariners' first season of football in Australia's new women's league, the W-League.-Fixtures:-Standings:...
- Melbourne Victory FC W-League season 2008-09
- Newcastle Jets W-League season 2008-09Newcastle Jets W-League season 2008-09Newcastle Jets FC W-LeagueThe 2008–09 season is the Newcastle Jets's first season of football in Australia's new women's league, the W-League.-Round 1:-----Round 2:-----Round 3:-----Round 4:-----Round 5:-----Round 6:----...
- Perth Glory W-League season 2008-09
- Sydney FC W-League season 2008-09Sydney FC W-League season 2008-09Sydney FC W-LeagueThe 2009 season is the Sydney FC's first season of football in Australia's new women's league, the W-League.-Players:-Round 1:-----Round 2:-----Round 3:-----Round 4:-----Round 5:----...