Match Report
Melville United went into the game 11th in the table on 18 points; Manurewa sat 10th on 19 — a 1-point gap. Manurewa had been under-performing their position — 35th on five-round form against 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.32/2.45 for Melville United and 1.86/2.55 for Manurewa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.05.
Melville United had lost five in a row. Manurewa were winless in 10.
Gower Park, capacity 1,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Melville United led 1-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Melville United: Sean Leadley (31'), Jama Boss (72'), Sean Leadley (83'), Sean Leadley (69') · Manurewa: Dylan Morris (89'), Dylan Morris (56')
Key stats
Total shots: 11-13 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 5-6