Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 26 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Two out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were two draws in six matches.
Round 8 (In a Nutshell): In two out of four matches where a team claimed three points, the winning team had less possession than their opponent. Find out what transpired in Round 8.
Team with the Bye
Melbourne Victory
Round Highlight
Michael Ruhs scored what proved to be the winning goal when Western United took on Sydney FC in a seven-goal thriller.
Game One of Six
Central Coast Mariners (0) v Adelaide United (4)
Facts and Figures: Adelaide United had 57.2% possession and six shots on target, while Central Coast Mariners had two. It was a one-sided game of football and Adelaide United put in a great display against last season’s champions.
Game Two of Six
Wellington Phoenix (1) v Macarthur FC (2)
Facts and Figures: Macarthur FC had 44% possession. Both teams had four shots on target. Macarthur FC had 12 shots, compared with Phoenix who had 13.
Game Three of Six
Sydney FC (3) v Western United (4)
Facts and Figures: Western United had 36.3% possession and eight shots on target, while Sydney FC had 13. Both teams had a combined total of 45 shots!
Game Four of Six
Western Sydney Wanderers (2) v Brisbane Roar (2)
Facts and Figures: Western Sydney Wanderers had 67.3% possession and seven shots on target, compared with Brisbane Roar who had five.
Game Five of Six
Perth Glory (0) v Newcastle Jets (4)
Facts and Figures: Newcastle Jets had 65.1% possession and six shots on target, while Perth Glory had two.
Game Six of Six
Melbourne City (2) v Auckland FC (2)
Facts and Figures: Melbourne City had 54.4% possession and four shots on target, compared with Auckland FC who had three.