
Sydney FC avoided their worst start in A-League Women history courtesy of a late goal by 18-year-old forward Caley Tallon-Henniker in a pulsating 1-0 derby win over Western Sydney.
In other ALW clashes on Saturday, defending premiers Melbourne City dropped points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw with Central Coast, and Adelaide United won 2-0 away to end Canberra United's two-game winning streak.