Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — APIA Leichhardt Tigers 1st with 68 points, Sydney Olympic 16th with 23, 45 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.07/2.07 for Sydney Olympic and 2.2/1.17 for APIA Leichhardt Tigers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.4.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers had won four straight. The last-five ledger: Sydney Olympic 4/15, APIA Leichhardt Tigers 12/15.
11 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Sydney Olympic 0, draws 2, APIA Leichhardt Tigers 9, at 2.73 goals per meeting.
Belmore Sports Ground staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,000. On the scoreboard, APIA Leichhardt Tigers led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Sydney Olympic: Sebastian Kukucka (45') · APIA Leichhardt Tigers: Michael Konestabo (15'), Michael Konestabo (31'), Michael Konestabo (61')
Key stats
Possession: Sydney Olympic 47% · APIA Leichhardt Tigers 53% · Total shots: 6-13 · On target: 1-5 · Corners: 2-4