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Three goals from Darcy Vescio help Carlton to five-point win over Richmond in AFLW
Carlton has held on against a fast-finishing Richmond to record back-to-back wins in the AFLW.
Key points:
- Darcy Vescio led the way for Carlton, with a game-high three goals
- The Tigers led by 22-points in the second quarter, but were trailing by half-time
- The victory is Carlton’s second this year, while Richmond remain winless
The Blues had to repel an onslaught of pressure late in the fourth quarter to win by five-points 8.3 (51) to 7.4 (46) at Princes Park on Saturday afternoon.
Forward Darcy Vescio led the way on the scoreboard for Carlton with three of the team’s eight goals.
Carlton’s Jess Hoskings and her identical twin sister, Richmond’s Sarah, were the focus of the Round 4 clash.
The twins were standouts on both sides, with the pair…
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