Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Maitland (2nd, 42 pts) held a 28-point advantage over Charlestown Azzurri (12th, 14 pts). Against a league average of 1.78 goals per team per game, Charlestown Azzurri ran at 1.14 scored and 2.82 conceded, Maitland at 1.82 and 1.45.
Charlestown Azzurri entered with five losses in a row. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for Charlestown Azzurri, 9/15 for Maitland.
11 meetings are on record — 5 won by Charlestown Azzurri, 4 by Maitland, 2 drawn, at 4 goals per meeting. Goals tend to flow: 82% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 82%.
The venue was Lisle Carr Oval, with room for 2,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Charlestown Azzurri: Matthew Cahill (41') · Maitland: Braedyn Crowley (38'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Charlestown Azzurri 43% · Maitland 57% · Total shots: 5-15 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 4-8