{"id":330186,"date":"2025-09-16T08:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T22:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wswanderersfc.com.au\/?p=330186"},"modified":"2025-09-16T09:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:15:14","slug":"history-made-wanderers-girls-academy-lift-u16-grand-final-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wswanderersfc.com.au\/news\/history-made-wanderers-girls-academy-lift-u16-grand-final-trophy\/","title":{"rendered":"History Made: Wanderers Girls Academy Lift U16 Grand Final Trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Western Sydney Wanderers Girls Academy have been crowned U16 Champions, capping off a remarkable season with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manly FC in the Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the opening whistle, the Wanderers stamped their intent, creating wave after wave of attacking opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clever build-up play from Frida Karaberis, Brigette White, and Sophie Aungle set up early chances for Alara Turkkan and Grace McCreery, only to be denied by Manly\u2019s goalkeeper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the other end, Helayna Gibson stood tall between the posts, producing key saves to keep the score locked at 0-0 heading into the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough came in the 63rd minute when Kyani Dos Santos unleashed a precise volley to put the Wanderers in front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FNSW Girl’s Youth League One – U16, Grand Final, Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2-1 Manly United FC at Valentine Sport Park on Sunday 14 September 2025 11:35am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Manly quickly responded, levelling the score with a free kick from distance. With neither side able to break the deadlock, the contest entered extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a decisive moment, Brigette White was fouled inside the penalty area, and Madena Moussa stepped up with nerves of steel to bury the spot-kick and restore the Wanderers\u2019 lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just seven tense minutes remaining, the defensive quartet of Annabella Scibberas, Charley Fredericks, Charlotte Ellery, and Zofiya Gwozdecky held firm, while Daria Raguz played a pivotal role linking play through midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FNSW Girl’s Youth League One – U16, Grand Final, Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2-1 Manly United FC at Valentine Sport Park on Sunday 14 September 2025 11:35am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When the final whistle blew, the Wanderers were crowned Grand Final winners and 2025 Minor Premiers, a fitting reward for a season built on hard work, unity, and resilience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players, coaches, and supporters alike celebrated a historic moment in the Girls Academy\u2019s journey, one that will be remembered for years to come.
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