Match Report
In the standings it was Melbourne Victory W 6th on 28 points, Newcastle Jets W 9th on 23 — separated by 5. In league terms the two rates read 1.35/1.2 for Melbourne Victory W and 1.5/1.8 for Newcastle Jets W (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.39.
6 games without a win framed Melbourne Victory W's arrival.
The sides have met 9 times in the GioScore results database: 8 wins for Melbourne Victory W, 0 draws and 1 for Newcastle Jets W, at 3.44 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 67% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 56%. Where history says 3.44 goals per meeting, the last five say 4.4.
John McEwen Reserve, capacity 1,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Melbourne Victory W: Claudia Cicco (64' og), Holly Furphy (82') · Newcastle Jets W: Kelli Denise Brown (74')
Key stats
Possession: Melbourne Victory W 54% · Newcastle Jets W 46% · Total shots: 15-17 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 8-5