Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 25 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 14 (In a Nutshell): In Round 14 I correctly predicted the results in one 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 14.
Game One of Six
Melbourne Victory (1) v Sydney FC (2)
Sydney FC claim vital three points
Facts and Figures: Sydney FC had 54% possession and six shots on target. Melbourne Victory had four shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Max Burgess of Sydney FC made the score 1-1 in the 32nd minute. The assist was provided by Robert Mak.
Melbourne Victory Game Changer: Jake Brimmer
Sydney FC Game Changer: Joe Lolley
Game Two of Six
Newcastle Jets (4) v Brisbane Roar (0)
One way traffic
Facts and Figures: Newcastle Jets had 57% possession and six shots on target. Brisbane Roar had four shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Jaushua Sotirio broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute. The assist was provided by Reno Piscopo.
Newcastle Jets Game Changer: Reno Piscopo
Brisbane Roar Game Changer: None
Game Three of Six
Wellington Phoenix (2) v Perth Glory (2)
An entertaining contest
Facts and Figures: Wellington Phoenix had 37% possession and three shots on target. Perth Glory had five shots on target. David Williams scored a brace.
Pivotal Moment: The game changed when Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne was sent off in the 56th minute. At that stage they led 2-1.
Wellington Phoenix Game Changer: Alex Rufer
Perth Glory Game Changer: David Williams
Game Four of Six
Macarthur FC (2) v Western United (2)
Four goals and a red card in a pulsating second half
Facts and Figures: Macarthur FC had 42% possession and four shots on target. Western United had three shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Kearyn Baccus of Macarthur FC was shown a second yellow card in the 49th minute, which meant they played the majority of the second half with ten men.
Macarthur FC Game Changer: Matthew Millar
Western United Game Changer: Josh Risdon
Game Five of Six
Central Coast Mariners (2) v Western Sydney Wanderers (2)
A draw a fair result
Facts and Figures: Central Coast Mariners had 54% possession and four shots on target. Western Sydney Wanderers also had four shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Samuel Silvera of the Central Coast Mariners broke the deadlock in the 30th minute. The assist was provided by Thomas Aqulina. The opening goal set the scene for an attacking game of football.
Central Coast Mariners Game Changer: Samuel Silvera
Western Sydney Wanderers Game Changer: Brandon Borrello
Game Six of Six
Melbourne City (3) v Adelaide United (3)
Attacking football; the way it should be played!
Facts and Figures: Melbourne City had 70% possession and seven shots on target. Adelaide United had six shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Juande suffered a debilitating injury in the 66th minute, with the game being delayed for more than a half an hour as there no ambulance at the ground. At that stage Adelaide United were leading 3-2.
Melbourne City Game Changer: Matthew Leckie
Adelaide United Game Changer: Craig Goodwin