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The goals of the match:
Key moments
End of the match:
With goals by May and Mata, Auckland defeated Western United 0-2
The lack of definition is taking its toll on the locals, they had a very clear option to score, but they missed an incredible goal.
5 MORE MINUTES WILL BE PLAYED
People begin to leave the stadium, disappointed with the result of their team's performance.
The defensive block of the visitors, despite not having been so much in demand, played a good 8-point game.
The visiting coach asks his players not to take any more risks and to look for ways to retreat, as they have been physically exhausted throughout the game.
The local attack was diluted, they lost the momentum they had. The visitors quickly reorganized and attacked again.
2 more changes for the home team. So far Auckland does not move its bench. The same 11 men are still playing
This is the home team's best moment, in the last 5 minutes they have had 3 dangerous approaches.
UFFFF. Western United had a chance under the goal and in an unbelievable way the visiting goalkeeper saved it. It is one of the most important moments of the game. His opponents immediately went to embrace him
A shot from mid-distance by Western. Grimaldi came on for the home team. Number #10 is looking to give more play to his club.
So far no changes have been made, it is time for the coaches to start moving the bench and turn the game around.
Auckland's cross failed to connect with Maya!
First arrival of the second half for the visitors. Auckland, every time they set foot in the opponent's area, they did it with great danger.
The game has the same dynamic of the first half, the visitors play and the locals hold on. There is an overpopulation of players in the midfield and few spaces.
No changes were made in either team. The match is stopped due to a strong injury in the midfield.
The second half begins:
WE ARE BACK
End of the first half:
With goals from May and Mata, Auckland partially beats Western United 0-2
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL FOR AUCKLAND! #9 MATA. THE VISITORS TAKE THE LEAD AGAIN.
2 more minutes will be played
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL BY MAY! AUCKLAND TAKES THE LEAD AND IS MORE THAN EVER THE LEADER
Western's goalkeeper just saved a ball on the line, a defensive error after a corner kick, almost cost them the first goal.
The referee asks the players to be a little calmer, because the game is very tight.
Auckland defends with a double line of 4 and 2 loose players. Both teams have as the idea of the game, to press the opponent's exit.
Colombian Neyder Moreno has been the most important player of his team this season (Auckland FC). Today he is called to be the protagonist of the match, a match where they fight to continue in the lead.
Western's header that passed close to the goal. The #77, if he connected well, could have ended up in the back of the net.
Western's header that passed close to the goal. The #77, if he connected well, could have ended up in the back of the net.
The intensity and rhythm of the beginning of the game was lost. Both coaches ask their players to play with more speed.
The game is a back-and-forth affair. Both goalkeepers have been protagonists in keeping a clean sheet.
SAVE BY THE AUCKLAND GOALKEEPER! A great save by the goalkeeper. The visitors were saved. Western United came very close to scoring
Western has 56% possession in the game. The match is quite even and there is no clear dominator.
UFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF! Auckland came close to scoring. Great play by Moreno and he missed his teammate inside the box.
In less than 3 minutes, the home team came close to scoring twice. Every time they stepped on the opponent's area, they did it with real danger.
Western looks for a close approach that went wide. There is little space to attack, Auckland defends very well.
The visitors have a very offensive approach, they stifle their opponent's exit and look to attack quickly.
The match starts:
LETS DO IT
Referee Tim Danaskos
Assistant Referee 1Andrew Meimarakis
Assistant Referee 2 Astro Sakalis
Fourth Official Sam Kelly
VAR Casey Reibelt
AVAR Kearney Robinson
The teams take the field:
are we ready?
1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣🔵⚫🟢
In the first match of this season, Western United thrashed Auckland 4-0 as visitors.
The bet on “total over 2.5” was met in three of Auckland's last four matches.
In Western United's last four matches, the bet on “both score” was satisfied.
Noah Botic is Western United FC's top scorer with 8 goals. Neyder Moreno has scored 5 times for Auckland FC.
Western United FC have failed to score in 2 of their last 7 home games in the A-League this season.
Auckland FC have failed to score in 1 of their last 7 away matches in the A-League this season.
Substitutes at Auckland FC:
Michael Woud 1
Cameron Howieson 7
Marlee Francois 11
Liam Gillion 14
Adama Coulibaly 16
Callan Elliot 17
Jesse Randall 21
Cameron Howieson 7
Marlee Francois 11
Liam Gillion 14
Adama Coulibaly 16
Callan Elliot 17
Jesse Randall 21
Substitutes at Western United:
10 Matthew Grimaldi
13 Tate Russell
21 Sebastian Pasquali
22 Kane Vidmar
24 Michael Ruhs
37 Luke Vickery
70 Michael Anthony Vonja
13 Tate Russell
21 Sebastian Pasquali
22 Kane Vidmar
24 Michael Ruhs
37 Luke Vickery
70 Michael Anthony Vonja
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