Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Adelaide Blue Eagles (7th, 33 pts) held an 18-point advantage over South Adelaide Panthers (12th, 15 pts). Against a league average of 1.61 goals per team per game, Adelaide Blue Eagles ran at 1.52 scored and 1.29 conceded, South Adelaide Panthers at 1.18 and 2.82.
South Adelaide Panthers had lost four in a row. Adelaide Blue Eagles had banked 7 of the last 15 points on offer; South Adelaide Panthers, 1.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Adelaide Blue Eagles, 3 by South Adelaide Panthers, 0 drawn, at 4.5 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 100% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 100%.
The venue was Marden Sports Complex, with room for 6,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Adelaide Blue Eagles led 3-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 4-1.
Goal scorers
Adelaide Blue Eagles: Dante Isla Cacciavillani (32'), Karl Phelps (38'), Migliaccio C. (42'), Dante Isla Cacciavillani (66') · South Adelaide Panthers: Sung-mo Hwang (18')
Key stats
Possession: Adelaide Blue Eagles 55% · South Adelaide Panthers 45% · Total shots: 15-5 · On target: 11-4 · Corners: 7-4