Teenage dream as Shelby McMahon puts Melbourne City into Asian Champions League final
theguardian.comPublished: 5/21/2025
Summary
Shelby McMahon, a 17-year-old Melbourne City player, scored a stunning late goal against Incheon Red Angels, sending her team into the Women’s Asian Champions League Final after securing a thrilling 1-0 victory. Despite having played in the semi-final earlier and facing defeat in the A-League Women’s premiership, City now aims for continental glory with this win. McMahon, who had missed significant time due to injuries and concussions but returned for this game, praised her teammates and the trust placed in her during the match. The victory also helps City overcome Central Coast's obstacle in their path to a potential treble, as they face another challenging semi-final against Wuhan Jiangda.