Match Report
The table gap was wide: 30 points between Marconi Stallions (3rd, 62 pts) and Blacktown City (13th, 32 pts). Marconi Stallions had been under-performing their position — 7th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/0.73 for Marconi Stallions and 1.37/1.6 for Blacktown City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.4.
Marconi Stallions were unbeaten in 11.
The sides have met 9 times in the GioScore results database: 4 wins for Marconi Stallions, 3 draws and 2 for Blacktown City, at 3.22 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 33% of the meetings went to the host.
The venue was Marconi Stadium, with room for 11,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Marconi Stallions led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Marconi Stallions: Jack Armson (34'), Damian Tsekenis (68')
Key stats
Possession: Marconi Stallions 51% · Blacktown City 49% · Total shots: 20-4 · On target: 9-1 · Corners: 10-2