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Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Western United FC
Melbourne Victory FC
Western United FC
1 : 0
26th of December 2022 07:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Melbourne Victory FC

Live comments

  • 0' - We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' - Western United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' - Western United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 15.
  • 20' - 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 Ben Garuccio suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 30' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 32' - The referee shows Western United FC player a Red card on 32.
  • 37' - Another change for Western United FC made on 37 minute. Lachlan Wales leaves to be changed by Jacob Tratt.
  • 38' - Jacob Tratt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lachlan Wales on 38 minute.
  • 43' - Western United FC is showing some good football. However, Western 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.
  • 46' - Western United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joshua Risdon on 45.
  • 51' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 97 games and scored 154 goals.
  • 56' - James Troisi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 57' - It’s a booking for Melbourne Victory FC player. Raimon Marchan gets a Yellow card.
  • 58' - Melbourne Victory FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 63' - It is a substitution in Melbourne Victory FC team. Cadete is replaced by Ben Folami on 63 minute.
  • 68' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua Brillante made 127 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 72' - Rhys Bozinovski has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tongo Doumbia on 72 minute.
  • 77' - It looks surprising Melbourne Victory FC does not make any changes. Aleksandar Prijovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 78' - Stefan Nigro is replacing Jason Geria for the Melbourne Victory FC side.
  • 79' - The supporters are chanting for Stefan Nigro. He replaces Jason Geria on 79 minute.
  • 79' - It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Joshua Risdon gets a Yellow card.
  • 82' - Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Connor Pain by Alessandro Diamanti on 82 minute.
  • 87' - It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • With this win, Western United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Today 2022-12-26 Western United FC vs Melbourne Victory FC are fighting A League league .

Western United FC had 26 games and get got 28 points in Season (2018/19)

Melbourne Victory FC had 26 games and get got 19 points in Season (2018/19)

Ranking

Team Played Points
Sydney FC 26 47
Melbourne City FC 25 46
Central Coast Mariners FC 25 42
Brisbane Roar FC 26 40
Adelaide United FC 26 39
Macarthur FC 26 39
Wellington Phoenix FC 26 38
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 35
Perth Glory FC 26 34
Western United FC 26 28
Newcastle United Jets FC 26 21
Melbourne Victory FC 26 19

Western United FC

Lineup Bench

Melbourne Victory FC

Lineup Bench

Head2Head Matches

2022-03-23 Melbourne Victory FC
Western United FC 		1
1
2021-11-20 Western United FC
Melbourne Victory FC 		0
1
2021-05-28 Western United FC
Melbourne Victory FC 		1
6
2021-02-27 Melbourne Victory FC
Western United FC 		3
4
2020-07-25 Melbourne Victory FC
Western United FC 		1
2

Western United FC Past Matches

2022-12-18 Western United FC
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 		1
0
2022-12-10 Perth Glory FC
Western United FC 		2
1
2022-11-13 Wellington Phoenix FC
Western United FC 		2
3
2022-11-06 Western United FC
Adelaide United FC 		2
4
2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC
Western United FC 		4
2

Melbourne Victory FC Past Matches

2022-12-11 Macarthur FC
Melbourne Victory FC 		0
1
2022-11-11 Adelaide United FC
Melbourne Victory FC 		3
0
2022-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC
Newcastle United Jets FC 		4
0
2022-10-29 Brisbane Roar FC
Melbourne Victory FC 		0
0
2022-10-22 Melbourne Victory FC
Melbourne City FC 		0
2