Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Cary Clarets (6th, 30 pts) held a 20-point advantage over Northern Virginia Royals (15th, 10 pts). Northern Virginia Royals's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 15th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.75/1 for Cary Clarets and 1.13/2.19 for Northern Virginia Royals (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.68.
7 games without a win framed Northern Virginia Royals's arrival, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 7 more goals closed it at 6-1.


