Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 14 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: One out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were four draws in six matches!
Round 12 (In a Nutshell): In Round 12 I correctly predicted the results in none out of six matches. In none out of two matches, where a team claimed three points the winning team had less possession than their opponents! Find out what transpired in Round 12.
Game One of Six
Macarthur FC (1) v Central Coast Mariners (2)
The Mariners continue winning
Facts and Figures: Central Coast Mariners had 53% possession and 11 shots on target. Macarthur FC had six shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Jason Cummings gave Central Coast Mariners what proved to be an unassailable two goal lead in the 26th minute.
Macarthur FC Game Changer: Daniel Arzani
Central Coast Mariners Game Changer: Jason Cummings
Game Two of Six
Brisbane Roar (0) v Wellington Phoenix (1)
Brisbane Roar fail to score
Facts and Figures: Wellington Phoenix had 52% possession and four shots on target. Brisbane Roar also had four shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Oskar Zawada of Wellington Phoenix broke the deadlock in the 65th minute. The assist was provided by Lucas Mauragis.
Brisbane Roar Game Changer: Jack Hingert
Wellington Phoenix Game Changer: Oskar Zawada
Game Three of Six
Adelaide United (1) v Melbourne Victory (1)
A game for the ages
Facts and Figures: Adelaide United had 56% possession and two shots on target. Melbourne Victory had five shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Nicholas D’Agostino scored the equaliser in the 49th minute. The assist was provided by Josh Brillante.
Adelaide United Game Changer: Ben Halloran
Melbourne Victory Game Changer: Nicholas D’Agostino
Game Four of Six
Perth Glory (2) v Sydney FC (2)
This game had everything
Facts and Figures: Perth Glory had 57% possession and four shots on target. Sydney FC had five shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Zach Duncan of the Perth Glory made the deficit one goal in the 46th minute.
Perth Glory Game Changer: Cameron Cook
Sydney FC Game Changer: Rhyan Grant
Game Five of Six
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City
City can’t win in the heat!
Facts and Figures: Western Sydney Wanderers had 33% possession and one shot on target. Melbourne City had three shots on target from 31 shots.
Pivotal Moment: Richard van der Venne of Melbourne City scored the equaliser in the 58th minute. The assist was provided by Jamie Maclaren.
Western Sydney Wanderers Game Changer: Brandon Borrello
Melbourne City Game Changer: Richard van der Venne
Game Six of Six
Western United v Newcastle Jets
A draw was a fair result
Facts and Figures: Western United had 43% possession and six shots on target. Newcastle Jets had eight shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Daniel Stynes of Newcastle Jets scored the equaliser in the 17th minute with an outstanding finish.
Western United Game Changer: Dylan Pierias
Newcastle Jets Game Changer: Daniel Stynes