Western United vs Melbourne City FC, 2020-21 Australian A League, Regular Season
· Australian A-League MenWestern United snap Melbourne City's six-game winning streak
A-League
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC).
- 2': Iker Guarrotxena (Western United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 3': Attempt missed. Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nathaniel Atkinson.
- 7': Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Foul by Andrew Durante (Western United FC).
- 11': Attempt saved. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Florin Berenguer.
- 12': Goal! Western United FC 0, Melbourne City FC 1. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamie Maclaren.
- 14': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Tomislav Uskok.
- 15': Attempt missed. Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 18': Foul by Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC).
- 18': Lachlan Wales (Western United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 19': Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Tomoki Imai (Western United FC).
- 20': Foul by Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC).
- 20': Lachlan Wales (Western United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Curtis Good tries a through ball, but Jamie Maclaren is caught offside.
- 24': Attempt saved. Luke Duzel (Western United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 25': Attempt missed. Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nathaniel Atkinson.
- 27': Besart Berisha (Western United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC).
- 29': Attempt blocked. Steven Lustica (Western United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lachlan Wales.
- 29': Attempt saved. Lachlan Wales (Western United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 29': Corner, Western United FC. Conceded by Tom Glover.
- 33': Hand ball by Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC).
- 34': Foul by Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC).
- 34': Lachlan Wales (Western United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Attempt saved. Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Craig Noone with a cross.
- 40': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Connor Pain.
- 40': Attempt missed. Curtis Good (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Florin Berenguer with a cross following a corner.
- 42': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Tomoki Imai.
- 43': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Andrew Durante.
- 45': Attempt saved. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Western United FC 0, Melbourne City FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Western United FC 0, Melbourne City FC 1.
- 46': Attempt missed. Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Garuccio with a cross.
- 46': Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Foul by Luke Duzel (Western United FC).
- 47': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Tomoki Imai.
- 48': Ben Garuccio (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Steven Lustica (Western United FC).
- 49': Foul by Iker Guarrotxena (Western United FC).
- 49': Nathaniel Atkinson (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Attempt missed. Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) header from very close range is just a bit too high.
- 54': VAR Decision: No Penalty Western United FC.
- 57': Attempt missed. Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Craig Noone.
- 57': Substitution, Western United FC. Brendan Hamill replaces Andrew Durante.
- 57': Substitution, Western United FC. Alessandro Diamanti replaces Steven Lustica.
- 58': Alessandro Diamanti (Western United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 58': Foul by Ben Garuccio (Melbourne City FC).
- 58': Ben Garuccio (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Goal! Western United FC 1, Melbourne City FC 1. Lachlan Wales (Western United FC) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Besart Berisha.
- 62': Foul by Luke Duzel (Western United FC).
- 62': Nathaniel Atkinson (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 62': Iker Guarrotxena (Western United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 63': Attempt missed. Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the left. Assisted by Rostyn Griffiths.
- 64': Attempt missed. Besart Berisha (Western United FC) header from very close range is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Connor Pain with a cross.
- 66': Goal! Western United FC 2, Melbourne City FC 1. Besart Berisha (Western United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lachlan Wales with a cross following a fast break.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Ben Garuccio (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathaniel Atkinson.
- 69': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Dylan Pierias.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Nathaniel Atkinson (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Florin Berenguer.
- 69': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Iker Guarrotxena.
- 70': Attempt missed. Ben Garuccio (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Florin Berenguer following a corner.
- 71': Attempt saved. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nathaniel Atkinson.
- 71': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Ryan Scott.
- 72': Attempt missed. Curtis Good (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Florin Berenguer with a cross following a corner.
- 72': Foul by Lachlan Wales (Western United FC).
- 72': Nathaniel Atkinson (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Craig Noone.
- 76': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Adrián Luna replaces Florin Berenguer.
- 77': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Connor Pain.
- 77': Attempt missed. Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Garuccio following a corner.
- 77': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Connor Pain.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Ben Garuccio (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Craig Noone.
- 78': Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Tomoki Imai (Western United FC).
- 80': Substitution, Western United FC. Kaine Sheppard replaces Besart Berisha.
- 80': Substitution, Western United FC. Ivan Vujica replaces Connor Pain.
- 80': Attempt saved. Adrián Luna (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 81': Attempt missed. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 83': Attempt saved. Alessandro Diamanti (Western United FC) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kaine Sheppard with a headed pass.
- 84': Attempt missed. Rostyn Griffiths (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Andrew Nabbout.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Nathaniel Atkinson (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Nabbout.
- 86': Foul by Kaine Sheppard (Western United FC).
- 86': Nuno Reis (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Attempt missed. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nathaniel Atkinson.
- 89': Dylan Pierias (Western United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Curtis Good (Melbourne City FC).
- 90': Substitution, Western United FC. Jerry Skotadis replaces Lachlan Wales.
- 90'+1': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Luke Duzel.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Iker Guarrotxena (Western United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kaine Sheppard.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Dylan Pierias (Western United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luke Duzel.
- 90'+3': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Brendan Hamill.
- 90'+4': Foul by Nuno Reis (Melbourne City FC).
- 90'+4': Iker Guarrotxena (Western United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Foul by Tomoki Imai (Western United FC).
- 90'+8': Attempt blocked. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Garuccio.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Western United FC 2, Melbourne City FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Western United FC 2, Melbourne City FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Western United FC 2, Melbourne City FC 1.
Statistics
 MCY |
WTU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 12 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 5 | Saves | 6 |
| 55.5 | Possession | 44.5 |
| 27 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 423 | Accurate Passes | 325 |
| 504 | Passes | 408 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 25 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 55 | Long Balls | 74 |
| 38 | Accurate Long Balls | 40 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 23 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 16 | Interceptions | 2 |
| 1 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 1 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Men
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 6,104
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 6,104
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
Western United (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ryan Scott (GK) |
| 4 | Andrew Durante |
| 22 | Tomislav Uskok |
| 6 | Tomoki Imai |
| 10 | Steven Lustica |
| 25 | Luke Duzel |
| 11 | Connor Pain |
| 5 | Dylan Pierias |
| 7 | Besart Berisha |
| 34 | Iker Guarrotxena  |
| 8 | Lachlan Wales |
Melbourne City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Glover (GK) |
| 22 | Curtis Good |
| 4 | Nuno Reis |
| 19 | Ben Garuccio |
| 13 | Nathaniel Atkinson |
| 10 | Florin Berenguer |
| 7 | Rostyn Griffiths |
| 18 | Connor Metcalfe |
| 9 | Jamie Maclaren |
| 11 | Craig Noone |
| 15 | Andrew Nabbout |
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