Irish international scores first goal - and match-winner - in Australian top-flight
Julie Ann-Russell was on target for Western Sydney Wanderers in their 1-0 W-League victory over Perth Glory. By Emma Duffy Thursday 18 Feb 2021, 9:49 PM Feb 18th 2021, 9:49 PM 4,487 Views 0 Comments
Julie-Ann Russell (left) made the difference for her side today.
IRISH INTERNATIONAL JULIE-ANN Russell scored her first goal in the Australian top-flight earlier today, her first-half effort turning out to be match-winner for Western Sydney Wanderers in their 1-0 Westfield W-League victory over Perth Glory.
Russell’s goal, which came on the brink of half time, ended a five-game winless run for her side and kept their final hopes alive after downing the league’s bottom-placed side.
The 29-year-old has joined Western Sydney Wanderers ahead of this weekend’s season kick-off. By Paul Dollery Monday 21 Dec 2020, 3:51 PM Dec 21st 2020, 3:51 PM 8,935 Views 0 Comments Julie-Ann Russell challenging Athanasia Moraitou while playing for Ireland against Greece. Source: Greg Hellas/INPHO
JULIE-ANN RUSSELL IS set to compete at the top level of women’s club football in Australia after signing for Western Sydney Wanderers ahead of the 2020-21 W-League season, which kicks off this weekend.
Russell makes the move from Sydney University, for whom she had been playing in the second-tier National Premier League since emigrating in 2017.
“We’re very delighted to have a player with the experience of Julie-Ann come to the club and we’re very excited about what she can bring to the team” said Western Syd