Perth RedStar Women and Sorrento Women play out entertaining 2‑2 draw

A lively contest in the Western Australia Women's League ended all square as Perth RedStar Women and Sorrento Women shared four goals and the points on 28 June 2026. The match at the RedStar Academy Ground was a showcase of attacking football, leaving both sets of supporters with plenty to cheer, though each side will feel they could have claimed all three.

Fast start with early goals

The game burst into life inside the first ten minutes. Sorrento Women caught the Perth RedStar defence cold, scoring a fine opener after a quick throw‑in caught the hosts out of position. However, the lead lasted only three minutes. A powerful run from the Perth RedStar right‑back ended with a cross that was met with a diving header to level the score. The momentum swung further in Perth RedStar's favour when they converted a penalty midway through the first half to take a 2‑1 lead into the break.

Second‑half stalemate

After the restart, Sorrento Women showed resilience and grew into the contest. They began to dominate possession and pinned Perth RedStar back in their own half for extended periods. The equaliser arrived in the 62nd minute when a deflected shot looped over the home goalkeeper, sparking wild celebrations among the travelling support. Both teams pushed for a winner in the final quarter, but tired legs and some desperate defending ensured the score remained 2‑2.

Key talking points

Perth RedStar Women will rue their failure to build on the first‑half lead, while Sorrento Women can take heart from a strong second‑half performance. The result leaves both teams in the middle of the Western Australia Women's League table, with eight points separating them from the leaders. The draw extends Sorrento's unbeaten run to three matches, while Perth RedStar have now drawn two of their last four outings. Goalkeeping errors played a role in both of Sorrento's goals, which will be a concern for the RedStar coaching staff.

Looking ahead

Perth RedStar Women travel to a tough opponent next weekend in search of a return to winning ways, while Sorrento Women host a lower‑ranked side in a game they will be favourites to win. With the league season approaching its midpoint, consistency will be the key for both clubs hoping to make a late push for the top three. The 2‑2 draw at RedStar Academy Ground was an entertaining contest that reflected the competitive nature of the Western Australia Women's League.