Match Report
Melbourne Knights, 2nd with 52 points, sat 27 points above Western United II (12th, 25). Recent form told a different story for Melbourne Knights: only 6th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.88/0.92 for Melbourne Knights and 2/2.74 for Western United II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
Melbourne Knights entered with four wins in a row. Western United II had lost three in a row. Over the last five, Melbourne Knights had taken 12 of 15 points to Western United II's 6.
Knights Stadium, capacity 15,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Melbourne Knights led 3-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Melbourne Knights: Joshua Divin (33'), Fraser Dunlop (43'), Atticus Gonzalez (45'), Atticus Gonzalez (57') · Western United II: 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Melbourne Knights 59% · Western United II 41% · Total shots: 5-2 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 3-5