Match Report
The table gap was wide: 19 points between Northcote City (3rd, 49 pts) and Manningham United Blues (9th, 30 pts). Manningham United Blues had been under-performing their position — 14th on five-round form against 9th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.69/1.12 for Northcote City and 1.46/2.23 for Manningham United Blues (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Northcote City 1, draws 2, Manningham United Blues 1, at 2.5 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 25% of the wins in this matchup.
John Cain Memorial Reserve staged the fixture, a ground that holds 9,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Northcote City led 3-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-3.
Goal scorers
Northcote City: Giorgio Serdenes (21'), Giorgio Serdenes (25'), Giorgio Serdenes (35') · Manningham United Blues: Pisak J. (9'), Robert Harding (53'), Akiel Raffie (61')
Key stats
Possession: Northcote City 47% · Manningham United Blues 53% · Total shots: 21-9 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 12-3