Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Heidelberg United U23 (10th, 32 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Melbourne Knights U23 (14th, 14 pts). On the form table Heidelberg United U23 stood 6th over the last five rounds, despite being 10th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Heidelberg United U23 1.54 scored and 2.08 conceded per game, Melbourne Knights U23 1.19 and 2.58, with the league averaging 1.91.
Heidelberg United U23 had been beaten in four straight games.
Olympic Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Heidelberg United U23 led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Heidelberg United U23: 4 goals with no recorded scorer · Melbourne Knights U23: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Heidelberg United U23 51% · Melbourne Knights U23 49% · Total shots: 20-12 · On target: 15-7 · Corners: 9-9




