Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 17 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Four out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were three draws in six matches!
Round 23 (In a Nutshell): In Round 23 I correctly predicted the results in two out of six matches. In one 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 23.
Game One of Six
Western United (0) v Central Coast Mariners (3)
Mariners back to their best
Facts and Figures: Central Coast Mariners had 51% possession and five shots on target. Western United had three shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Beni N’Kololo made the score 2-nil in favour of Central Coast Mariners in the 35th minute. The assist was provided by Marco Tulio.
Western United Game Changer: None
Central Coast Mariners Game Changer: Marco Tulio
Game Two of Six
Adelaide United (1) v Sydney FC (1)
The A-League is tight and tough
Facts and Figures: Adelaide United had 45% possession. Both teams had three shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Adam Le Fondre of Sydney FC made the score 1-all in the 83rd minute.
Adelaide United Game Changer: Craig Goodwin
Sydney FC Game Changer: Max Burgess
Game Three of Six
Brisbane Roar (3) v Newcastle Jets (0)
Brisbane Roar not done yet
Facts and Figures: Brisbane Roar had 39% possession and six shots on target. Newcastle Jets had one shot on target.
Pivotal Moment: Jay O’Shea made the score 2-nil in the 70th minute from the penalty spot.
Brisbane Roar Game Changer: Jay O’Shea
Newcastle Jets Game Changer: None
Game Four of Six
Macarthur FC (2) v Western Sydney Wanderers (2)
Score draw, far from a bore
Facts and Figures: Macarthur FC had 41% possession and six shots on target. Western Sydney Wanderers had three shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Brandon Borrello of Macarthur FC made the score 2-all in the 95th minute.
Macarthur FC Game Changer: Lachlan Rose
Western Sydney Wanderers Game Changer: Brandon Borrello
Game Five of Six
Melbourne Victory (0) v Perth Glory (0)
Scoreless draw says it all
Facts and Figures: Melbourne Victory had 61% possession and three shots on target. Perth Glory had one shot on target.
Pivotal Moment: Paul Izzo, the Melbourne Victory goalkeeper made a sensational save in the 89th minute from Luke Bodnar of Perth Glory.
Melbourne Victory Game Changer: Paul Izzo
Perth Glory Game Changer: Jack Clisby
Game Six of Six
Melbourne City (4) v Wellington Phoenix (1)
City destroy Phoenix
Facts and Figures: Melbourne City had 56% possession and 12 shots on target. Wellington Phoenix had four shots on target.
Pivotal Moment: Marco Tilio made the score 3-1 in favour of Melbourne City in the 57th minute. The assist was provided by Andrew Nabbout.
Melbourne City Game Changer: Jamie Maclaren
Wellington Phoenix Game Changer: None