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Facts and Figures

Goals Scored: There were ten goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Five out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There was one draw in six matches.
Round 7 (In a Nutshell): In four out of five matches where a team claimed three points, the winning team had less possession than their opponent.

 Round Highlights

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi saved two penalties in a 3-1 loss against Auckland FC; the first from Sam Cosgrove and the second from Francis De Vries.

Chris Long scored a freakish goal in the 95^th minute for Brisbane Roar against Adelaide United, with Roar goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis providing the assist for the only goal of the game.

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Facts and Figures

Goals Scored: There were ten goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Five out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There was one draw in six matches.
Round 6 (In a Nutshell): In five out of five games where a team claimed three points, the winning team had less possession than their opponent.

Round Highlight

The Sydney Derby was a great clash, as there was plenty of spice; it was great to see the A-League being attended by passionate fans.

Fun Facts

Perth Glory won for the first time ever at Campbelltown Stadium, against the Bulls.

Perth Glory won consecutive away games for the first time since February 5^th, 2021.

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Facts and Figures

Goals Scored: There were 19 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Two out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There was one draw in six matches.
Round 5 (In a Nutshell): In five out of five matches where a team claimed three points, the winning team had less possession than their opponent.

Round Highlights

Adelaide United were down to ten men from the 36^th minute in their game against Melbourne City, winning 4-1; It was a tactical masterclass from Adelaide United coach Airton Andrioli. The only goal that Melbourne City was a goal of the season contender from Takeshi Kanamori.

Former Nottingham Forest player Joe Lolley scored a brace for them in the Big Blue.

Perth Glory won their first game this season against Newcastle Jets: Interim coach Adam Griffiths changing the mentality of the group and a fantastic performance from Glory centre-back Brian Kaltak, who is the captain of Vanuatu.

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