Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Melbourne Victory II (5th, 46 pts) held a 29-point advantage over Port Melbourne (14th, 17 pts). Port Melbourne ranked 10th in the league on five-round form, well above their 14th table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.27/1.38 for Melbourne Victory II and 0.54/2.23 for Port Melbourne (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Melbourne Victory II have 2 wins to Port Melbourne's 3, with 0 draws, at 2.8 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 80% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
The match was played at Home of the Matildas. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Melbourne Victory II led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Melbourne Victory II: Daniel Matina (6'), Daniel Matina (78'), Alex Lee (81'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer