Match Report
Port Melbourne claimed a 3-1 victory over Eastern Lions in the Npl Victoria (Regular Season). Before the match, Port Melbourne were 2nd in the Npl Victoria table with Eastern Lions in 14th. In 4 previous meetings (2020–2022), Port Melbourne have won 3, Eastern Lions 1, with 0 draws. Port Melbourne had scored 45 goals this season (1.7 per game), Eastern Lions had 17 (0.7 per game). Port Melbourne's goals came from G. Mells (73'), V. Cesnik (21'), G. Mells (38'); Eastern Lions scored through M. Dimmanche (5'). Match stats: possession 68%-32%, shots 21-6, on target 4-2, corners 5-1. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
Port Melbourne meet Eastern Lions at SS Anderson Reserve in the Npl Victoria.
Port Melbourne occupy 2nd place with 56 points. Eastern Lions, for their part, hold 14th with 8.
The two clubs have crossed paths 4 times since 2020: Port Melbourne have won 3, Eastern Lions 1, and 0 have ended level.
It ended 3-1 in Port Melbourne's favour.
Goal scorers
Port Melbourne: G. Mells (73'), V. Cesnik (21'), G. Mells (38') · Eastern Lions: M. Dimmanche (5')
Key stats
Possession: Port Melbourne 68% · Eastern Lions 32% · Total shots: 21-6 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 5-1