Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Brunswick Juventus (1st, 53 pts) held a 23-point advantage over Manningham United Blues (9th, 30 pts). The last five rounds placed Manningham United Blues no better than 14th for form, against 9th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.66 goals per team per game, Brunswick Juventus ran at 1.92 scored and 1.23 conceded, Manningham United Blues at 1.46 and 2.23.
Defeat had followed defeat for Manningham United Blues — four in succession. Brunswick Juventus had banked 8 of the last 15 points on offer; Manningham United Blues, 1.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Brunswick Juventus led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Brunswick Juventus: Marko Basic (53'), S. Ellis (75'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Brunswick Juventus 64% · Manningham United Blues 36% · Total shots: 16-3 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 3-2