Match Report
The table gap was wide: 24 points between Melbourne Victory U23 (2nd, 56 pts) and Heidelberg United U23 (10th, 32 pts). Melbourne Victory U23 had been under-performing their position — 7th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.38/1.46 for Melbourne Victory U23 and 1.54/2.08 for Heidelberg United U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.91.
The last-five ledger: Melbourne Victory U23 12/15, Heidelberg United U23 3/15.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Melbourne Victory U23: 2 goals with no recorded scorer · Heidelberg United U23: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Melbourne Victory U23 58% · Heidelberg United U23 42% · Total shots: 10-6 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 10-4