Match Report
The table read 3rd (Preston Lions U23, 49 pts) against 2nd (Melbourne Victory U23, 56 pts), 7 points apart. Melbourne Victory U23 ranked just 7th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.27/1.65 for Preston Lions U23 and 3.38/1.46 for Melbourne Victory U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.91.
Defeat had not touched Melbourne Victory U23 in 6 games, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Preston Lions U23 had banked 6 of the last 15 points on offer; Melbourne Victory U23, 13.
Melbourne Victory U23 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Preston Lions U23: 1 goal with no recorded scorer · Melbourne Victory U23: 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Total shots: 14-18 · On target: 8-12 · Corners: 3-5




