Match Report
The table gap was wide: 16 points between Adelaide Blue Eagles (7th, 33 pts) and Salisbury United (11th, 17 pts). The last five rounds placed Salisbury United 5th in the league for form — higher than their 11th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.52/1.29 for Adelaide Blue Eagles and 1.23/2.14 for Salisbury United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.61.
From the last five rounds, Adelaide Blue Eagles held 12 points of 15 and Salisbury United 6.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Adelaide Blue Eagles have 2 wins to Salisbury United's 2, with 2 draws, at 3 goals per meeting. Both teams scored in 67% of the meetings.
Marden Sports Complex staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,000. On the scoreboard, Adelaide Blue Eagles led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Adelaide Blue Eagles: Dante Isla Cacciavillani (2'), James Cooksley (80'), Karl Phelps (87')
Key stats
Possession: Adelaide Blue Eagles 63% · Salisbury United 37% · Total shots: 15-7 · On target: 10-0 · Corners: 5-1