Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Preston Lions (5th, 47 pts) held a 29-point advantage over Melbourne Victory II (12th, 18 pts). The last five rounds placed Preston Lions 1st in the league for form — higher than their 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.54/1.08 for Preston Lions and 1.38/2.31 for Melbourne Victory II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
Melbourne Victory II had been beaten in four straight games, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
The venue was B.T. Connor Reserve in Melbourne, with room for 8,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.




