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Perth Glory FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2018-19 SEMI FINALS

A League · 2018-19
3 – 3
5 – 4 pen
Full Time
Fri 10 May 2019 · 10:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Perth Glory FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .

Match Details

  • Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
  • Referee Josh Manella
  • Referee Adam Fielding
  • Referee Alex King
  • Referee David Walsh

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 May Adelaide United FC H 3–3 D
28 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC H 5–0 W
18 Apr Sydney FC A 0–1 L
14 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC H 1–0 W
07 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 3–0 W
30 Mar Melbourne Victory FC H 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 May Perth Glory FC A 3–3 D
05 May Melbourne City FC H 1–0 W
25 Apr Brisbane Roar FC A 5–3 W
19 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 1–0 W
13 Apr Melbourne City FC A 0–0 D
07 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Perth Glory FC Adelaide United FC
#10 Position #2
31 Points 43
26 Played 26
8 / 7 / 11 W / D / L 12 / 7 / 7
32 Scored 46
39 Conceded 36
-7 GD +10
1.19 PPG 1.65
31% Win % 46%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Perth Glory FC in their trying to find a way past Adelaide United FC's compact .
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 16' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Scott Galloway.
  • 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shane Lowry made 209 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 26' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 29' Diego Castro doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 34' Perth Glory FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 44' Australia international Ben Halloran has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Isaias on 45 minutes.
  • 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 55' Adelaide United FC is showing some good football. However, Adelaide United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 56' Mirko Boland catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
  • 58' Papa Babacar Diawara has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Blackwood on 58 minute.
  • 59' Poor challenge from Michael Marrone. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 60' Diego Castro catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
  • 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthew Spiranovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
  • 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael Jakobsen suffering a number of foals already.
  • 74' A stunning finish from Diego Castro — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 75' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Mirko Boland is replaced by Nikola Mileusnic.
  • 79' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 79 minute. Michael Jakobsen leaves to be changed by Jordan Elsey.
  • 81' A goal from the Senegal international Papa Babacar Diawara! He fires home on 81 to make it 2-1!
  • 85' The Perth Glory FC manager makes a substitution. Andy Keogh departs to be replaced by Joel Chianese.
  • 90' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8 Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for: Perth Glory FC or Adelaide United FC 75% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Perth Glory FC40% Draw25% Adelaide United FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Perth Glory FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
60%
Perth Glory FC or Adelaide United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Perth Glory FC30% Draw40% Adelaide United FC30%
Actual: Perth Glory FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
1 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%

Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC

Handicap Perth Glory FC covers Push Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 18% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 18% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 11% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.