Match Report
Perth Glory W, 8th on 24 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Melbourne City W (1st, 40). Against a league average of 1.39 goals per team per game, Perth Glory W ran at 1 scored and 1.5 conceded, Melbourne City W at 1.8 and 1.
The head-to-head ledger counts 8 games: 1 Perth Glory W win, 7 for Melbourne City W, 0 draws, at 3.75 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 38% of the wins in this matchup. History points to goals: 75% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 63%. The recent trend is more open — 4.8 goals per game over the last five meetings versus 3.75 all-time.
The venue was Blacktown Football Park #5, with room for 1,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Melbourne City W led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Melbourne City W: Holly McNamara (20'), Holly McNamara (72')
Key stats
Possession: Perth Glory W 49% · Melbourne City W 51% · Total shots: 5-11 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 3-3