THEY SAID IT: "Mathematically we're there (alive), but yeah it's realistic that we won't get in." - coach Ante Juric concedes Sydney FC's title defence is all but over following a 2-1 loss to Melbourne City - which leaves them last on the table.
WOMAN OF THE WEEK: Matildas striker Emily Gielnik was on a mission against Central Coast. Overlooked for Tom Sermanni's latest Australia squad, the powerful striker scored both goals in a 2-0 win to shoot to the top of the golden boot race.
STAT ATTACK: At first glance, Brisbane Roar's 0-0 draw with Western United was nothing worth writing home about. But remarkably, it was Brisbane's first draw in 393 days.
BEAT THAT: Western Sydney midfielder Ena Harada scored a wonderful goal to put the Wanderers ahead against Newcastle. Harada caught Emma Dundas on the ball and nipped in before bursting forward and unleashing a wonderful, fierce strike.
BEAT THAT PART TWO: City's Mariana Speckmaier scored a crucial equaliser against Sydney in style, just 24 seconds into the second half. Speckmaier won the ball just inside her own half and sprinted until just outside the 18-yard box before unleashing an unstoppable shot.
UNDER PRESSURE: Sydney FC coach Ante Juric faces a big task to help his defending champions avoid the wooden spoon. Who could have envisaged such a fall from grace?
UP NEXT: It's a week off for the A-League Women competition due to the international break. When the action resumes, Central Coast open round 17 with a crucial match against Western Sydney on February 28. Canberra United will be aiming to upset runaway ladder leaders Melbourne City, with Newcastle Jets hosting Perth, and Western United up against Melbourne Victory. The final two games of the round will pit Wellington against Adelaide United and last-placed Sydney against Brisbane.
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