Hollar at the Double as Perth Glory Secure Dominant Win Over Wanderers
Perth Glory FC W kicked off their A-League Women season in style with a convincing 3-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers W at Wanderers Football Park. A clinical brace from G. Hollar and a goal from R. Badawiya ensured the visitors took all three points, despite a brief fightback from the home side.
The final scoreline of 
Western Sydney Wanderers W 1 – 3 Perth Glory FC W 
reflected a game where Perth’s attacking prowess proved too much for the Wanderers. The visitors established a lead in the first half and weathered a frantic spell early in the second to reassert their dominance and see out the win comfortably.
Key Moments
- 28′ – GOAL: G. Hollar opens the scoring for Perth Glory, giving the visitors a crucial first-half lead. (0-1)
- 47′ – GOAL: R. Badawiya doubles Perth’s advantage just after the restart, assisted by G. Johnston. (0-2)
- 51′ – GOAL: Western Sydney Wanderers respond, with E. Buchanan finding the net to give her team hope. (1-2)
- 52′ – GOAL: Perth Glory instantly restore their two-goal cushion. G. Hollar scores her second of the match, assisted by R. Badawiya. (1-3)
- 56′ – SUB (Perth): S. O’Donoghue replaces goalscorer G. Hollar.
- 57′ – SUB (Perth): B. Trew comes on for S. Phonsongkham.
- 62′ – SUB (WSW): A double change for the hosts as N. Fazzari and O. Price replace H. Caspers and T. Younis.
- 75′ – SUB (WSW): A. Khoshaba comes on for goalscorer E. Buchanan.
- 75′ – SUB (Perth): C. Wainwright replaces E. Tovar.
- 85′ – SUB (WSW): A. Stajcic is introduced for A. Chessari.
Match Analysis
Perth Glory won this match through clinical efficiency in the final third. The attacking partnership of G. Hollar and R. Badawiya was the decisive factor, with the pair combining for all three of their team’s goals. After taking a deserved lead into the break, Perth stunned the hosts with a second goal immediately after halftime.
For the Western Sydney Wanderers, it was a frustrating start to their campaign. They showed resilience to pull a goal back through E. Buchanan, briefly injecting hope and energy into the contest. However, their defensive lapse just a minute later, allowing Hollar to complete her brace, effectively ended any chance of a comeback. The inability to contain Perth’s key attackers and a failure to maintain momentum after their own goal were their ultimate undoing.
Top Performers
G. Hollar (Perth Glory FC W): The standout player on the pitch. Her two goals were expertly taken and showcased her poacher’s instinct. Her first goal set the tone, and her second was a ruthless response that killed the game.
R. Badawiya (Perth Glory FC W): A superb all-around attacking display. Badawiya scored a crucial goal to make it 2-0 and then turned provider for Hollar’s second, demonstrating her importance to the Glory’s offensive structure.
E. Buchanan (Western Sydney Wanderers W): Despite being on the losing side, Buchanan was a bright spot for the Wanderers. Her goal in the 51st minute was a moment of quality that gave her team a lifeline, however brief.
Head-to-Head Record
This victory continues a competitive recent history between the two clubs. Here are the last five results:
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Western Sydney Wanderers W | Perth Glory FC W | 1-3 |
| 2025-03-22 | Perth Glory FC W | Western Sydney Wanderers W | 1-0 |
| 2024-12-20 | Western Sydney Wanderers W | Perth Glory FC W | 1-1 |
| 2024-03-16 | Western Sydney Wanderers W | Perth Glory FC W | 1-0 |
| 2024-01-07 | Perth Glory FC W | Western Sydney Wanderers W | 0-2 |
