Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: APIA Leichhardt Tigers (1st, 57 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Blacktown City (14th, 25 pts). The last five rounds placed Blacktown City 7th in the league for form — higher than their 14th in the standings.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
12 meetings are on record — 5 won by Blacktown City, 5 by APIA Leichhardt Tigers, 2 drawn, at 3.5 goals per meeting. In 75% of the meetings, both sides found the net. 5.2 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 3.5.
Goal scorers
Blacktown City: Sebastian Hayward (4') · APIA Leichhardt Tigers: Kodai Tanaka (33'), Michael Konestabo (60'), Presley Ortiz (72')
Key stats
Possession: Blacktown City 47% · APIA Leichhardt Tigers 53% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 7-7