Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United, 2020-21 Australian A League, Regular Season
· Australian A-League Men
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Adelaide United heap more woe on struggling Melbourne Victory
A-League
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Joshua Cavallo (Adelaide United).
- 1': Foul by Jacob Butterfield (Melbourne Victory).
- 1': Stefan Mauk (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 2': Offside, Adelaide United. Javi López tries a through ball, but Al Hassan Toure is caught offside.
- 6': Foul by Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory).
- 6': Javi López (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by Ben Halloran (Adelaide United).
- 10': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Adama Traoré.
- 12': Ben Folami (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Ryan Strain (Adelaide United).
- 12': Attempt blocked. Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 12': Attempt missed. Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jacob Butterfield.
- 13': Attempt missed. Al Hassan Toure (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Stefan Mauk.
- 13': Hand ball by Javi López (Adelaide United).
- 14': Attempt saved. Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Folami.
- 15': Al Hassan Toure (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by Leigh Broxham (Melbourne Victory).
- 16': Attempt missed. Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adama Traoré.
- 17': Corner, Melbourne Victory. Conceded by Ryan Strain.
- 17': Attempt missed. Rudy Gestede (Melbourne Victory) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jake Brimmer with a cross following a corner.
- 18': Attempt saved. Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Folami with a through ball.
- 19': Foul by Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory).
- 19': Ryan Strain (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Al Hassan Toure (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Jacob Butterfield (Melbourne Victory).
- 20': Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 20': Foul by Javi López (Adelaide United).
- 20': Javi López (Adelaide United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Attempt missed. Storm Roux (Melbourne Victory) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jake Brimmer with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 22': Foul by Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United).
- 22': Storm Roux (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Foul by Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory).
- 23': Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 25': Foul by Al Hassan Toure (Adelaide United).
- 25': Storm Roux (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 27': Foul by Louis D'Arrigo (Adelaide United).
- 28': Goal! Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 0. Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
- 29': Attempt missed. Rudy Gestede (Melbourne Victory) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Robbie Kruse with a through ball.
- 30': Foul by Jacob Butterfield (Melbourne Victory).
- 30': Michael Jakobsen (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Ben Halloran (Adelaide United).
- 34': Foul by Rudy Gestede (Melbourne Victory).
- 34': Jordan Elsey (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Goal! Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 1. Stefan Mauk (Adelaide United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 38': Attempt missed. Javi López (Adelaide United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Louis D'Arrigo.
- 40': Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Foul by Louis D'Arrigo (Adelaide United).
- 42': Attempt saved. Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Strain.
- 43': Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Ben Folami (Melbourne Victory).
- 45': Foul by Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory).
- 45': Javi López (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 1.
- 47': Foul by Aaron Anderson (Melbourne Victory).
- 47': Stefan Mauk (Adelaide United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 47': Aaron Anderson (Melbourne Victory) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 48': Foul by Ben Halloran (Adelaide United).
- 48': Matthew Acton (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Stefan Mauk (Adelaide United).
- 53': Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory).
- 54': Foul by Storm Roux (Melbourne Victory).
- 54': Javi López (Adelaide United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 54': Storm Roux (Melbourne Victory) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Attempt saved. Joshua Cavallo (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 56': Substitution, Melbourne Victory. Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio replaces Rudy Gestede.
- 56': Substitution, Adelaide United. Kusini Yengi replaces Al Hassan Toure.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Jacob Butterfield (Melbourne Victory) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 57': Foul by Ben Folami (Melbourne Victory).
- 57': Ryan Strain (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Kusini Yengi (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Strain.
- 58': Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': Foul by Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory).
- 60': Attempt missed. Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Callum McManaman (Melbourne Victory) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Storm Roux.
- 61': Goal! Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 2. Kusini Yengi (Adelaide United) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Craig Goodwin.
- 62': Substitution, Melbourne Victory. Brandon Lauton replaces Ben Folami.
- 64': Offside, Melbourne Victory. Adama Traoré tries a through ball, but Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio is caught offside.
- 65': Foul by Louis D'Arrigo (Adelaide United).
- 65': Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 65': Foul by Joshua Cavallo (Adelaide United).
- 65': Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Robbie Kruse (Melbourne Victory).
- 66': Javi López (Adelaide United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 67': Foul by Leigh Broxham (Melbourne Victory).
- 67': Kusini Yengi (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Leigh Broxham (Melbourne Victory) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Offside, Adelaide United. Craig Goodwin tries a through ball, but Michael Jakobsen is caught offside.
- 70': Attempt missed. Brandon Lauton (Melbourne Victory) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Robbie Kruse.
- 71': Offside, Melbourne Victory. Adama Traoré tries a through ball, but Robbie Kruse is caught offside.
- 72': Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Foul by Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory).
- 73': Attempt saved. Kusini Yengi (Adelaide United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stefan Mauk.
- 75': Substitution, Melbourne Victory. Zaydan Bello replaces Aaron Anderson because of an injury.
- 76': Foul by Kusini Yengi (Adelaide United).
- 76': Leigh Broxham (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Goal! Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 3. Stefan Mauk (Adelaide United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kusini Yengi.
- 79': Foul by Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United).
- 79': Zaydan Bello (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Ben Halloran (Adelaide United).
- 81': Attempt saved. Luis Lawrie-Lattanzio (Melbourne Victory) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jake Brimmer.
- 82': Attempt missed. Jacob Butterfield (Melbourne Victory) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 82': Hand ball by Storm Roux (Melbourne Victory).
- 83': Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 83': Foul by Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory).
- 84': Hand ball by Ben Halloran (Adelaide United).
- 87': Attempt saved. Zaydan Bello (Melbourne Victory) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Callum McManaman.
- 87': Corner, Melbourne Victory. Conceded by Joe Gauci.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Jacob Butterfield (Melbourne Victory) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 89': Substitution, Adelaide United. Pacifique Niyongabire replaces Ben Halloran.
- 89': Substitution, Adelaide United. Joe Caletti replaces Stefan Mauk.
- 90': Adama Traoré (Melbourne Victory) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Joshua Cavallo (Adelaide United).
- 90'+2': Hand ball by Kusini Yengi (Adelaide United).
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 3.
- 0': Match ends, Melbourne Victory 1, Adelaide United 3.
Statistics
 ADE |
MVC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 20 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 54.9 | Possession | 45.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 391 | Accurate Passes | 308 |
| 478 | Passes | 391 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 11 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 59 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 16 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 19 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 13 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Men
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 5,217
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 5,217
A-League Men Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 22 | +13 | 43 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 22 | +14 | 39 |
| 3 | Melbourne Victory | 22 | +10 | 35 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 22 | +7 | 35 |
Line-Ups
Melbourne Victory (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Acton (GK) |
| 15 | Aaron Anderson  |
| 6 | Leigh Broxham |
| 3 | Adama Traoré |
| 2 | Storm Roux |
| 10 | Robbie Kruse |
| 8 | Jacob Butterfield |
| 22 | Jake Brimmer |
| 9 | Rudy Gestede |
| 11 | Ben Folami |
| 7 | Callum McManaman |
Adelaide United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 46 | Joe Gauci (GK) |
| 22 | Michael Jakobsen |
| 23 | Jordan Elsey |
| 21 | Javi López |
| 4 | Ryan Strain |
| 6 | Louis D'Arrigo |
| 27 | Joshua Cavallo |
| 8 | Stefan Mauk |
| 35 | Al Hassan Toure |
| 11 | Craig Goodwin |
| 26 | Ben Halloran |
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