Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Rochedale Rovers (1st, 43 pts) held a 30-point advantage over Southside Eagles (12th, 13 pts). In league terms the two rates read 2.38/1.14 for Rochedale Rovers and 0.9/3.14 for Southside Eagles (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.91.
Momentum sat with Rochedale Rovers, winners of their last six, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Southside Eagles had not won in 8 games. Over the last five, Rochedale Rovers had taken 15 of 15 points to Southside Eagles's 2.
OldMac Stadium, capacity 5,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Rochedale Rovers led 3-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 5-1.
Goal scorers
Rochedale Rovers: William Haworth (21'), Dominic Horwood (10'), Mitchell Roberts (29'), Felipe D'Agostini (81'), Maximilian Sabados (78') · Southside Eagles: Ashkay Sharma (6')
Key stats
Possession: Rochedale Rovers 53% · Southside Eagles 47% · Total shots: 35-2 · On target: 14-2 · Corners: 10-1