Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Heidelberg United (6th, 42 pts) held a 34-point advantage over Eastern Lions (14th, 8 pts). In league terms the two rates read 0.65/2.69 for Eastern Lions and 1.92/1.65 for Heidelberg United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
Eastern Lions's winless run stood at 15. The five-game form split read 1/15 points for Eastern Lions against 9/15 for Heidelberg United.
Gardiners Creek Reserve in Melbourne staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,500. On the scoreboard, Heidelberg United led 3-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-5.