Match Report
Western Strikers, 11th on 15 points, faced a 24-point deficit to Adelaide Blue Eagles (3rd, 39). Against a league average of 1.7 goals per team per game, Western Strikers ran at 1.18 scored and 2.36 conceded, Adelaide Blue Eagles at 2.55 and 1.59.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Western Strikers.
The venue was Polonia Reserve, with room for 2,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Adelaide Blue Eagles led 3-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 1-7.
Goal scorers
Western Strikers: Tasso Jeffrey (55') · Adelaide Blue Eagles: Julián Fernández (15'), Ricardo da Silva (38'), C. Mullins (36'), B. Ieraci (53'), A. Hanxhari (77'), I. Vernillo (87'), I. Vernillo (79')
Key stats
Total shots: 11-23 · On target: 8-17 · Corners: 3-4