Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were three goals scored in four games= An average of 0.75 goals per game!
Clean Sheets: Five out of eight teams kept clean sheet, which equates to 62.5% of teams that didn’t concede a goal.
Draws: There was one draw in four matches.
Matchweek 1 (In a Nutshell): One out of three games where a team claimed three points, they failed to have more possession than their opponents! The football that was played in Matchweek 1 was entertaining, even though there were only three goals. Check out the A-League, Matchweek 1 review!
Monday- 28/12/2020 (Only Game)
Western United (0) v Adelaide United (0)
The Two United’s have a Stalemate!
Facts and Figures: There were 20 corners from both teams combined. Western United had four shots on target to Adelaide United’s three.
Pivotal Moment: Aaron Calver stopped a goal from Ben Halloran going in. It was in the 66th minute.
Western United Game Changers: Aaron Calver, Alessandro Diamanti
Adelaide United Game Changers: Ryan Strain, James Delianov
Tuesday- 29/12/2020 (Only Game)
Brisbane Roar (0) v Melbourne City (1)
City Leave Roar Thinking What a Pity!
Facts and Figures: Brisbane Roar had five shots on target to Melbourne City’s three.
Pivotal Moment: Connor Metcalfe produced a moment of brilliance to help break the deadlock in the 52nd minute.
Brisbane Roar Game Changer: Corey Brown
Melbourne City Game Changer: Curtis Good
Wednesday- 30/12/2020 (Only Game)
Western Sydney Wanderers (0) v Macarthur FC (1)
Wanderers Wonder Why?
Facts and Figures: Both teams had six shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Mark Milligan scored Macarthur FC’s opening goal in their history from a free kick!
Western Sydney Wanderers Game Changer: Ziggy Gordon
Macarthur FC Game Changers: James Meredith, Adam Federici
Thursday- 31/12/2020 (Only Game)
Central Coast Mariners (1) v Newcastle Jets (0)
Mariners Claim Vital Three Points
Facts and Figures: The Newcastle Jets had five shots on target to the Central Coast Mariners four. It may be early in the Season, but it was an important three points for the Central Coast Mariners morale. Alou Kuol scored the only goal of the game in the 43rd minute.
Pivotal Moment: Angus Thurgate had a shot well saved by Mark Birghitti in the 70th minute.
Central Coast Mariners Game Changers: Joshua Nisbet, Mark Birghitti
Newcastle Jets Game Changer: Ramy Najjarine