Match Report
Adelaide Blue Eagles, 5th with 31 points, sat 23 points above Pontian Eagles (12th, 8). The last five rounds placed Adelaide Blue Eagles no better than 10th for form, against 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.71/3.33 for Pontian Eagles and 1.95/1.29 for Adelaide Blue Eagles (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Pontian Eagles had not won in 6 games. Pontian Eagles had banked 2 of the last 15 points on offer; Adelaide Blue Eagles, 12.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Adelaide Blue Eagles led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Adelaide Blue Eagles: Ricardo da Silva (30'), Ricardo da Silva (47'), Ricardo da Silva (83'), 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Pontian Eagles 45% · Adelaide Blue Eagles 55% · Total shots: 0-13 · On target: 0-5 · Corners: 3-10