Match Report
In the standings it was Richmond Kickers 17th on 19 points, Alta 9th on 32 — separated by 13. Recent form told a different story for Alta: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 9th. Against a league average of 1.48 goals per team per game, Richmond Kickers ran at 0.91 scored and 1.96 conceded, Alta at 1.31 and 1.38.
Richmond Kickers had been beaten in three straight games.
The venue was City Stadium, with room for 22,611 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Richmond Kickers led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Richmond Kickers: Tyler Freeman (22')
Key stats
Possession: Richmond Kickers 33% · Alta 67% · Total shots: 20-13 · On target: 10-4 · Corners: 6-5