Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 17 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: One out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were three draws in four matches!
Round 3 (In a Nutshell): In two out of three matches, where a team claimed three points the winning team had less possession than their opponents! Find out what transpired in Round 3.
Game One of Six
Western United (1) v Macarthur FC (1)
Western United control the balance of play
Facts and Figures: Western United had 62% possession and seven shots on target from 21 shots. Macarthur FC had five shots on target from 16 shots.
Pivotal Moment: Lachlan Wales of Western United scored a goal that made the score 1-all in the 69th minute. The assist was provided by Josh Risdon.
Western United Game Changer: Josh Risdon
Macarthur FC Game Changer: Craig Noone
Game Two of Six
Newcastle Jets (3) v Wellington Phoenix (1)
The Jets know how to get the ball in the back of the net
Facts and Figures: Newcastle Jets had 40% possession and four shots on target from seven shots. Wellington Phoenix had eight shots on target from 24 shots.
Pivotal Moment: James McGarry of the Newcastle Jets broke the deadlock in the fourth minute. The assist was provided by Beka Dartsmelia.
Newcastle Jets Game Changer: Reno Piscopo
Wellington Phoenix Game Changer: Bozhidar Kraev
Game Three of Six
Western Sydney Wanderers (1) v Brisbane Roar (1)
The Brisbane Roar should’ve scored more
Facts and Figures: Western Sydney Wanderers had 56% possession and five shots on target from nine shots. Brisbane Roar had three shots on target from seven shots. They had two goals ruled out for offside and another goal denied, from a free kick, for encroachment.
Pivotal Moment: Charlie Austin of the Brisbane Roar scored in the 50th minute. The assist was provided by Joe Knowles.
Western Sydney Wanderers Game Changer: Tomislav Mrcela
Brisbane Roar Game Changer: Joe Knowles
Game Four of Six
Melbourne Victory (0) v Melbourne City (2)
Melbourne City outclass ten-man Victory
Facts and Figures: Melbourne City had 51% possession and seven shots on target from 13 shots. Melbourne Victory had four shots on target from 11 shots. The Melbourne Victory captain Josh Brillante received a second yellow card in the 35th minute.
Pivotal Moment: Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City broke the deadlock in the 17th minute from a penalty given away by Nani deemed to have fouled Matthew Leckie.
Melbourne Victory Game Changer: Paul Izzo
Melbourne City Game Changer: Matthew Leckie
Game Five of Six
Sydney FC (2) v Adelaide United (2)
All square in exciting affair
Facts and Figures: Sydney FC had 68% possession and five shots on target from 28 shots. Adelaide United had four shots on target from 14 shots.
Pivotal Moment: There was a contentious red card shown to Hiroshi Ibusuki in the 40th minute, of Adelaide United. At that stage, Adelaide United were leading 1-nil.
Sydney FC Game Changer: Joe Lolley
Adelaide United Game Changer: Craig Goodwin
Game Six of Six
Central Coast Mariners (1) v Perth Glory (2)
Glory claims first points of the season
Facts and Figures: Perth Glory had 42% possession and five shots on target from 14 shots. Central Coast Mariners had two shots on target from 11 shots.
Pivotal Moment: Giordano Colli of Perth Glory scored the equaliser in the 44th minute, that made the score 1-all.
Perth Glory Game Changer: Giordano Colli
Central Coast Mariners Game Changer: Jason Cummings