Match Report
Preston Lions U23, 11th with 33 points, sat 19 points above Dandenong Thunder U23 (14th, 14). On the form table Preston Lions U23 stood 7th over the last five rounds, despite being 11th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.92/2.42 for Preston Lions U23 and 1.56/3.52 for Dandenong Thunder U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.11.
7 games without a win framed Dandenong Thunder U23's arrival. The five-game form split read 9/15 points for Preston Lions U23 against 1/15 for Dandenong Thunder U23.
On the scoreboard, Preston Lions U23 led 3-1 at the break; 7 second-half goals set the final 6-5.
Goal scorers
Preston Lions U23: 6 goals with no recorded scorer · Dandenong Thunder U23: 5 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Preston Lions U23 57% · Dandenong Thunder U23 43% · On target: 12-7 · Corners: 3-0