Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Maardu (1st, 72 pts) held a 61-point advantage over Ararat (13th, 11 pts). Recent form told a different story for Ararat: only 26th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 13th. In league terms the two rates read 3.92/0.5 for Maardu and 1.42/4.58 for Ararat (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.25.
15 matches unbeaten backed Maardu's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for Maardu, 3/15 for Ararat.
Maardu linnastaadion in Maardu staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Maardu led 6-0 at the break, before 6 more goals closed it at 12-0.