Facts and Figures
Goals Scored: There were 22 goals in six matches, with 15 of the 22 coming in the second half.
Clean Sheets: Two out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were two draws in six matches.
Round 21 (In a Nutshell): In three out of four matches where a team claimed three points, the winning team had more possession than their opponent. Find out what transpired in Round 21.
Team with the Bye
Newcastle Jets
Round Highlights
Guillermo May scored another goal of the season contender for Auckland FC in an eight-goal thriller against Adelaide United.
Despite losing 2-0, Macarthur FC goalkeeper Filip Kurto was outstanding making eight saves against Sydney FC. It’s difficult to fathom why he isn’t a top league like the Championship or the Premier League, in England, with all due respect to the A-League.
Douglas Costa put in an unbelievable shift for Sydney FC in their 2-0 win over Macarthur FC.
Game One of Six
Wellington Phoenix (0) v Melbourne City (1)
Facts and Figures: Melbourne City had 59.7% possession and four shots on target. Wellington Phoenix failed to register a shot on target. City had 19 shots, while the Phoenix had five.
Game Two of Six
Central Coast Mariners (1) v Western United (3)
Facts and Figures: Western United had 49% possession and ten shots on target, compared with Central Coast Mariners who had three. Remarkably, Western United had 16 shots, while the Mariners had 17.
Game Three of Six
Auckland FC (4) v Adelaide United (4)
Facts and Figures: Auckland FC had 43.9% possession. Both teams registered seven shots on target. Auckland FC had 17 shots, while Adelaide United had 18.
Game Four of Six
Brisbane Roar (1) v Melbourne Victory (1)
Facts and Figures: Brisbane Roar had 38.9% possession and six shots on target, compared with Melbourne Victory who had four.
Game Five of Six
Macarthur FC (0) v Sydney FC (2)
Facts and Figures: Sydney FC had 58.1% possession and ten shots on target, while Macarthur FC had one. Sydney FC had 26 shots, compared with Macarthur FC who had six.
Game Six of Six
Western Sydney Wanderers (4) v Perth Glory (1)
Facts and Figures: Western Sydney Wanderers had 50.1% possession and 11 shots on target, compared with Perth Glory who had three. The Wanderers had 22 shots, compared with Glory who had 13.