Adelaide Crows beat Brisbane Lions to end losing streak
Adelaide defeated Brisbane 39-30 in AFLW on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak against their arch-rival.
Adelaide ended a seven-game losing run against Brisbane on Sunday night. The Crows won 39 to 30 at Brighton Homes Arena.
Young forward India Rasheed sealed Adelaide's third win of the season midway through the final quarter. She kicked the game's only goal from 30 metres against a strong wind.
Adelaide dominated from the start, winning clearances 35-14. The Lions made too many skill errors.
Midfield star Ebony Marinoff had 24 disposals and 10 clearances. Teah Charlton played one of her best games with 17 disposals and 12 tackles.
For Brisbane, Ally Anderson fought back hard with 32 disposals in the second half.
- 39 to 30
- Final score
- Seven games
- Losing streak ended
- 35 to 14
- Clearances
- Brighton Homes Arena
- Venue
Why it mattersThe Crows' win dents Brisbane's finals chances and marks a turning point against a rival that had dominated them in recent years.
AustraliaAdelaide's breakthrough victory against Brisbane will boost confidence in their finals push, while Brisbane's loss hurts their chances of playing finals this season.
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