Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Queensland Lions 1st with 53 points, Magic United 9th with 22, 31 apart. The last five rounds placed Magic United 2nd in the league for form — higher than their 9th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/2.68 for Magic United and 2.59/1 for Queensland Lions (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Defeat had followed defeat for Magic United — four in succession. Momentum sat with Queensland Lions, winners of their last four, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Over the last five, Magic United had taken 1 of 15 points to Queensland Lions's 12.
On the scoreboard, Queensland Lions led 4-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-5.
Goal scorers
Magic United: Harry Lane (45'), M. Cross (61'), Harry Lane (73') · Queensland Lions: Alex Fiechtner (3'), Alex Fiechtner (7'), Alex Fiechtner (10'), Alex Fiechtner (24'), Alex Fiechtner (51')
Key stats
Possession: Magic United 48% · Queensland Lions 52% · Total shots: 14-24 · On target: 7-19 · Corners: 6-5