Brisbane Roar delivered a remarkable performance with an 8-2 victory against Western United in the A-League Women, driven by Laini Freier’s record-breaking display. Freier became the first player in league history to score back-to-back hat-tricks in her first two starts. The 23-year-old and her twin sister Sharn dominated the game, with Sharn scoring her first two goals of the season and assisting her sibling. This victory propelled Brisbane Roar to second place in the standings, overcoming a recent surge from Melbourne Victory.
The match was a showcase of the Roar’s offensive prowess, with Momo Hayashi contributing a stunning free-kick goal, while Leia Varley also found the net with a header. Brisbane’s relentless attack left Western United overwhelmed, marking their largest defeat margin. The Freier twins, substituted shortly after the hour mark, had already left a significant mark on the game, highlighting their formidable partnership.
Meanwhile, in another game, Canberra and Newcastle played to a goalless draw, with Michelle Heyman missing a key opportunity to secure a win for Canberra.
