
Sydney FC have snared a huge win to lift themselves off the foot of the A-League Women's ladder, defeating Melbourne Victory 2-1 and subsequently dealing a blow to their bitter rivals' finals aspirations.
The Sky Blues have been in a battle with Western Sydney to avoid a first-ever wooden spoon for the club, and Panama international Riley Tanner grabbed two decisive goals at Leichhardt Oval to propel Sydney (18) two points above the Wanderers.