Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 20 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Two out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were three draws in six matches.
Round 9 (In a Nutshell): In two out of three matches where a team claimed three points, the winning team had less possession than their opponent. Find out what transpired in Round 9.
Team with the Bye
Newcastle Jets
Round Highlight
Western United became the first team to defeat Auckland FC in the A-League; they did so in emphatic style, as Western United won the game 4-0.
Game One of Six
Adelaide United (3) v Sydney FC (3)
Facts and Figures: Adelaide United had 44.3% possession and six shots on target, while Sydney FC had eight. Adelaide United were cruising with a two-goal lead, but Sydney FC scored their second goal in the 89th minute and their third in the 95th minute. Brazilian marquee Douglas Costa of Sydney FC put on a show with two goals and one assist, while Archie Goodwin scored himself a brace.
Game Two of Six
Auckland FC (0) v Western United (4)
Facts and Figures: Western United had 40% possession and seven shots on target, compared with Auckland FC who had six. It was a complete obliteration and a one-sided affair.
Game Three of Six
Brisbane Roar (0) v Perth Glory (1)
Facts and Figures: Perth Glory had 36.7% possession and six shots on target, while Brisbane Roar had four. It was the first win of the season for Perth Glory.
Game Four of Six
Melbourne Victory (1) v Melbourne City (1)
Facts and Figures: Melbourne Victory had 59.1% possession and eight shots on target, compared with Melbourne City who had five. It was an entertaining Melbourne Derby, which Victory would’ve won if not for City goalkeeper Patrick Beach, who made seven saves.
Game Five of Six
Western Sydney Wanderers (4) v Wellington Phoenix (1)
Facts and Figures: Western Sydney Wanderers had 54.2% possession and eight shots on target, while Wellington Phoenix had four. For the most part the game was one-sided. Hideki Ishige of Wellington Phoenix scored from a bicycle kick in the 59th minute, in what was a game to forget for his team.
Game Six of Six
Macarthur FC (0) v Central Coast Mariners (0)
Facts and Figures: Macarthur FC had 38.9% possession and five shots on target, compared with Central Coast Mariners who had two.