Match Report
The table read 7th (South Melbourne U23, 36 pts) against 9th (Altona Magic U23, 35 pts), 1 points apart. South Melbourne U23's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 7th in the table.
Over the last five, South Melbourne U23 had taken 3 of 15 points to Altona Magic U23's 12.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — South Melbourne U23 1, draws 1, Altona Magic U23 3, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host. 60% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Key stats
Possession: South Melbourne U23 44% · Altona Magic U23 56% · Total shots: 14-12 · On target: 8-8 · Corners: 7-6