Match Report
The table read 9th (Altona Magic U23, 35 pts) against 3rd (Oakleigh Cannons U23, 45 pts), 10 points apart. Oakleigh Cannons U23 had been under-performing their position — 7th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 2.11 goals per team per game, Altona Magic U23 ran at 1.69 scored and 2.65 conceded, Oakleigh Cannons U23 at 2.5 and 1.65.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Altona Magic U23, 0 draws and 2 for Oakleigh Cannons U23, at 4.8 goals per meeting. Home advantage is real in this fixture: whoever hosted won 80% of the meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 100%.
Altona Magic U23 led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Altona Magic U23: Masalkovski (7'), Katsianis (33'), Lyster (73') · Oakleigh Cannons U23: Stathopoulos (63')
Key stats
Possession: Altona Magic U23 58% · Oakleigh Cannons U23 42% · Total shots: 22-10 · On target: 14-6 · Corners: 4-4