Match Report
Oakleigh Cannons and Melbourne Victory went into the game level on 6 points, 384th against 123rd in the table. Melbourne Victory had been under-performing their position — 926th on five-round form against 123rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.5/4 for Oakleigh Cannons and 4/0 for Melbourne Victory (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
Oakleigh Cannons were unbeaten in 7, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Oakleigh Cannons had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Melbourne Victory, 7.
Jack Edwards Reserve in Melbourne staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. Melbourne Victory led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 2-5 full-time score.


