Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: West Adelaide (3rd, 40 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Pontian Eagles (12th, 8 pts). In league terms the two rates read 0.71/3.33 for Pontian Eagles and 2.09/1.05 for West Adelaide (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Five consecutive defeats weighed on Pontian Eagles. West Adelaide were unbeaten in 6. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for Pontian Eagles, 13/15 for West Adelaide.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: West Adelaide led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-5.
Goal scorers
Pontian Eagles: 1 goal with no recorded scorer · West Adelaide: 5 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Pontian Eagles 46% · West Adelaide 54% · Total shots: 5-9 · On target: 2-7 · Corners: 4-8