Match Report
The table read 2nd (Ironbound, 28 pts) against 6th (Manhattan, 16 pts), 12 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Manhattan: only 86th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. In league terms the two rates read 2.25/1.17 for Ironbound and 2.5/2 for Manhattan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.87.
Ironbound had not lost in 12 games, having scored in 12 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: Ironbound 11/15, Manhattan 5/15.
On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-1.
Key stats
Possession: Ironbound 53% · Manhattan 47% · Total shots: 9-17 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 3-5