South Melbourne women ran out 9-2 winners over Melbourne City's reserve team at Lakeside Stadium courtesy of four goals from Emily Roach in the 10th, 22nd, 38th and 49th minute of the match, along with a hat-trick to Heidi Dalton in the 5th, 27th and 41st minute and a goal from captain Francesca Iermano in the 18th minute, as well as a goal from Raquel Deralas in the 90th minute. The rout sees South Melbourne remain unbeaten at home in NPLW Victoria and earn their seventh win of the season to move up to third on the ladder on 24 points, closing the gap on top two sides Bulleen Lions and Box Hill United to just the one point through twelve matchdays.