Wagga soccer sensation Jada Whyman endured a torrid night against Canberra United but did enough to aid her Western Sydney Wanderers in securing their first points of the season last week.
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Winless coming into the game, Western Sydney were kept alive by Whyman, who made three brilliant saves in the opening half.
However, things started to go south when Whyman injured her knee in the 52nd minute.
Canberra’s Ellie Carpenter took advantage of Whyman’s absence to controversially score while the goalkeeper was assisted by Wanderers team mates.
Post-match, Canberra coach Heather Garriock said Carpenter acted well within her rights.
"We’re in the front third and when Ellie picks up the ball at her feet she's going to shoot for goal, I don't think it's controversial at all, it's sport," Garriock told media.
Whyman played on after her injury, making another save and helping her side to a 2-all draw despite conceding an unlucky own goal with 10 minute remaining.
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