Match Report
27 points separated the sides: Manningham United Blues 10th on 41, Ballarat City 20th on 14. Ballarat City ranked 9th in the league on five-round form, well above their 20th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.71/1.57 for Manningham United Blues and 1.25/2.71 for Ballarat City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.61.
Ballarat City had been beaten in eight straight games. The last-five ledger: Manningham United Blues 6/15, Ballarat City 0/15.
David Barro Stadium, capacity 1,500, hosted the game. Manningham United Blues led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 5-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Manningham United Blues: 5 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Manningham United Blues 55% · Ballarat City 45% · Total shots: 14-3 · On target: 10-1 · Corners: 8-4


