Two late first half goals paved the way for Melbourne to earn maximum points despite Bam Khatoon’s improved second half showing.

The start of the game saw Melbourne dominating possession with their threats coming mainly from corner kicks, however, Bam Khatoon keeper Raha Yazdani showed good handling to deal with the barrage

Melbourne had to be patient and it wasn’t until the 40th minute that they found the breakthrough, with Rhianna Pollician showing strength to shrug off two markers to break into space before smashing a low shot past Yadzani.
The Australian side doubled their advantage two minutes later after Marina Speckmaier raced through to produce the slightest of touch to knock home Laura Hughes’ cross with Yazdani getting a hand to the ball but not enough to prevent it from going in.

Melbourne head coach Michael Matricciani sent on midfielder Leticia Mckenna and forward Lourdes Bosch for the second half to add more firepower to his side as they sought to add to their advantage.
Speckmaier, Pollicina, Hughes and Bryleeh Henry all had attempts on goal but none of it troubled Yazdani.

Against the run of play, Bam Khatoon pulled a goal back in the 70th minute when Mona Hamoudi’s in-swinging corner kick flew straight in with Melbourne custodian Malena Garcia misjudging the flight of the ball.

However, it proved to be a consolation and Melbourne will look to continue their winning momentum in Wednesday’s fixture against Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars while Bam Khatoon will take on Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines.