Melbourne Victory
20.02.2024 08:00
2 - 1
Finished
Western United

Melbourne Victory vs Western United

Melbourne Victory vs Western United Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 0
Velupillay N. (Roughing)
13'
17'
Ruhs M. (Roughing)
21'
Imai T. (Roughing)
2nd Half
2 - 1
Arzani D. Velupillay N.
46'
Chapman C. Nigro S.
56'
Valadon J. Monge F.
56'
60'
Daniel Penha (Ruhs M.)
Machach Z. Brimmer J.
64'
64'
Grimaldi M. Daniel Penha (Injury)
69'
Bozinovski R. Lustica S.
Ikonomidis C. Folami B.
77'
85'
Rukavytsya N. Botic N.
85'
York J. Ruhs M.
Da Silva D. (Arzani D.)
90+5'
Fornaroli B. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+8'
Da Silva D. (Arzani D.)
90+8'
4-2-3-1
Formations
4-4-2
20
7.0
Izzo
16
6.4
Nigro
5
2
9.4
Da Silva
21
7.0
Roderick
2
7.9
Geria
18
6.4
Monge
25
7.5
Teague
17
6.1
Velupillay
22
7.0
Brimmer
11
6.8
Folami
10
7.0
Fornaroli
9
6.8
Ruhs
38
6.5
Botic
11
7.4
Daniel Penha
10
6.2
Lustica
32
6.6
Thurgate
8
6.4
Wales
29
6.3
Shamoon
6
6.4
Imai
22
7.6
Vidmar
43
7.0
Kaddour
1
7.0
Heward-Belle
7
6.3
Ikonomidis
8
6.5
Machach
14
6.6
Chapman
19
2
9.1
Arzani
27
6.7
Valadon
13
Rukavytsya
34
York
39
5.8
Grimaldi
42
6.0
Bozinovski
33
Sutton

Starting Lineups:

2
Jason Geria
5
Damien Da Silva
10
Bruno Fornaroli
11
Ben Folami
16
Stefan Nigro
17
Nishan Velupillay
18
Fabian Monge
20
Paul Izzo (G)
21
Roderick (C)
22
Jake Brimmer
25
Ryan Teague
1
Thomas Heward-Belle (G)
6
Tomoki Imai (C)
8
Lachlan Wales
9
Michael Ruhs
10
Steven Lustica
11
Daniel Penha
22
Kane Vidmar
29
Charbel Awni Shamoon
32
Angus Thurgate
38
Noah Botic
43
Kaddour K.

Substitutes

7
Christopher Ikonomidis
8
Zinedine Machach
14
Connor Chapman
19
Daniel Arzani
27
Jordi Valadon
37
Bos K.
40
Christian Siciliano (G)
13
Nikita Rukavytsya
33
Matthew Sutton (G)
34
York J.
36
Lisolajski Z.
37
Vickery L.
39
Grimaldi M.
42
Rhys Bozinovski

Coaches:

Tony Popovic
John Aloisi

Missing Players:

Adama Traore (Muscle Injury)
Ramy Najjarine (Shoulder Injury)
Joshua Risdon (Yellow Cards)
Riku Danzaki (Shoulder Injury)
Connor O'Toole (Muscle Injury)
Jacob Tratt (Knee Injury)

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

270
Attacks
192
68
Ball Possession
32
10
Blocked Shots
2
26
Clearances Completed
92
1050
Completed Passes
416
24
Corner Kicks
10
28
Crosses Completed
0
178
Dangerous Attacks
112
3.68
Expected Goals (xG)
0.38
18
Fouls
26
26
Free Kicks
20
44
Goal Attempts
18
4
Goalkeeper Saves
10
14
Interceptions
16
4
Offsides
2
20
Shots off Goal
10
14
Shots on Goal
6
28
Tackles
22
44
Throw-ins
36
1268
Total Passes
608
4
Yellow Cards
4
62.00
Attacks
51.00
65.00
Ball Possession
35.00
2.00
Blocked Shots
1.00
5.00
Clearances Completed
18.00
267.00
Completed Passes
132.00
3.00
Corner Kicks
3.00
3.00
Crosses Completed
0.00
32.00
Dangerous Attacks
44.00
0.63
Expected Goals (xG)
0.12
4.00
Fouls
10.00
9.00
Free Kicks
5.00
6.00
Goal Attempts
7.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
4.00
Interceptions
5.00
2.00
Offsides
0.00
2.00
Shots off Goal
4.00
2.00
Shots on Goal
2.00
6.00
Tackles
3.00
12.00
Throw-ins
7.00
327.00
Total Passes
172.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
2.00
73.00
Attacks
45.00
71.00
Ball Possession
29.00
3.00
Blocked Shots
0.00
8.00
Clearances Completed
28.00
258.00
Completed Passes
76.00
9.00
Corner Kicks
2.00
11.00
Crosses Completed
0.00
57.00
Dangerous Attacks
12.00
1.21
Expected Goals (xG)
0.07
5.00
Fouls
3.00
4.00
Free Kicks
5.00
16.00
Goal Attempts
2.00
0.00
Goalkeeper Saves
3.00
3.00
Interceptions
3.00
0.00
Offsides
1.00
8.00
Shots off Goal
1.00
5.00
Shots on Goal
1.00
8.00
Tackles
8.00
10.00
Throw-ins
11.00
307.00
Total Passes
132.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00
135.00
Attacks
96.00
68.00
Ball Possession
32.00
5.00
Blocked Shots
1.00
13.00
Clearances Completed
46.00
525.00
Completed Passes
208.00
12.00
Corner Kicks
5.00
14.00
Crosses Completed
0.00
89.00
Dangerous Attacks
56.00
1.84
Expected Goals (xG)
0.19
9.00
Fouls
13.00
13.00
Free Kicks
10.00
22.00
Goal Attempts
9.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
5.00
7.00
Interceptions
8.00
2.00
Offsides
1.00
10.00
Shots off Goal
5.00
7.00
Shots on Goal
3.00
14.00
Tackles
11.00
22.00
Throw-ins
18.00
634.00
Total Passes
304.00
2.00
Yellow Cards
2.00

Online Stream (Melbourne Victory - Western United Text Broadcast)

90+10' That's it for today, Jonathan Barreiro has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+8' Damien Da Silva (Melbourne Victory) with a wonderful piece of finishing. He makes a yard for himself after a well-taken pass inside the box and nets into the top right corner.
90+8' Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory) attempts to discuss the decision with Jonathan Barreiro, but he soon realises that it's not the right thing to do as he sees the yellow.
90+7' The referee blows his whistle, Melbourne Victory are awarded a corner kick.
90+5' Goal! Damien Da Silva (Melbourne Victory) makes the score 1:1 after burying a close-range header into the roof of the net after a good run and cross by Daniel Arzani.
90+4' Ryan Teague (Melbourne Victory) sends the corner into the box, but Thomas Heward-Belle intercepts it and averts the threat.
90+3' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) spurns a big chance! He makes himself some space to meet a cross and from near the penalty spot sends a header well wide of the left post! The ball goes out of play and Western United will have a goal kick.
90+2' 18:9 – the total goal attempt statistics.
90' The fourth official shows 7 min. of added time.
90' Ryan Teague (Melbourne Victory) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
90' The resulting corner from Ryan Teague (Melbourne Victory) is cleared by the opposition's defence. Melbourne Victory force their opponents to concede a corner.
88' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) climbs highest in the middle of the box after a cross from the wing, but sends a good looking header narrowly wide of the left post.
85' John Aloisi has decided to substitute Noah Botic and he is replaced by Nikita Rukavytsya (Western United).
85' Substitution. Michael Ruhs walks off the pitch and James York (Western United) comes on as a substitute.
84' Daniel Arzani sends a lovely lofted pass forward that flies over the top of the defence and into the path of Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory), but he can't direct his header on target as it flies well over the bar.
84' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
83' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
82' A raking crossfield pass from Jordi Valadon (Melbourne Victory) lacks accuracy and the opposition gain possession. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Melbourne Victory.
81' Michael Ruhs (Western United) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
79' Michael Ruhs (Western United) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
79' Jonathan Barreiro couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Damien Da Silva (Melbourne Victory) and blew his whistle.
79' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) makes a yard for himself inside the box after an accurate pass and takes a shot that goes just wide of the left post.
77' Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory) blows a huge opportunity! He latches on to a perfect cross from the wing into the penalty area, but sends his bullet header just wide of the right post.
77' Substitution. Ben Folami leaves the pitch and is replaced by Christopher Ikonomidis (Melbourne Victory).
77' Michael Ruhs (Western United) tries to find the head of a teammate in the box but overhits the cross.
76' Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory) has a crack at goal from inside the box, but the defender somehow makes the block to deny him.
73' The current number of corner kicks is 7:5.
72' Melbourne Victory take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
72' Jason Geria (Melbourne Victory) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The ball is out of play. Melbourne Victory will have a chance to score from a corner.
71' Melbourne Victory work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
70' Jonathan Barreiro blows his whistle and it's Damien Da Silva (Melbourne Victory) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
69' Substitution. Steven Lustica makes way for Rhys Bozinovski (Western United).
68' Thomas Heward-Belle pulls off a great save to block a header from Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory) after a nice lofted cross.
67' Melbourne Victory take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
66' Roderick (Melbourne Victory) misses a great chance after producing a powerful header towards the left side of the goal, but the goalkeeper denies him with a world-class save.
66' Melbourne Victory take a short corner kick.
65' The ball goes behind for a corner. Western United will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
64' That will be all from Jake Brimmer who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Zinedine Machach (Melbourne Victory).
64' John Aloisi is forced to make a change. Daniel Penha is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Matthew Grimaldi (Western United).
64' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) blasts the ball high over the crossbar.
63' Daniel Penha (Western United) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
62' Daniel Penha (Western United) picks up an injury.
60' Goal! Daniel Penha (Western United) collects a pass and without hesitation fires an unstoppable shot into the bottom right corner.
59' Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Western United.
56' Tony Popovic has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Connor Chapman (Melbourne Victory) replacing Stefan Nigro.
56' Today's match ends for Fabian Monge who will be replaced by Jordi Valadon (Melbourne Victory).
55' Noah Botic (Western United) has a goal ruled out for offside!
53' The referee signals a corner kick to Western United.
53' Noah Botic (Western United) came close to scoring. He connected with a pass inside the box and perhaps should have done better than direct his shot straight at Paul Izzo.
52' Ben Folami (Melbourne Victory) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
51' Lachlan Wales (Western United) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Paul Izzo.
48' Jason Geria (Melbourne Victory) gets on the end of the free kick, but somehow sends his header well wide of the right post from close in.
47' Jonathan Barreiro blows his whistle and signals a foul after Steven Lustica (Western United) brought his opponent down. Melbourne Victory have a free kick.
46' Half-time substitution. Tony Popovic decided to make a change. Nishan Velupillay is replaced by Daniel Arzani (Melbourne Victory).
46' Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+3' Jonathan Barreiro blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45+1' The current number of shots on target for both teams is 6:7.
45' There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
44' Fabian Monge (Melbourne Victory) fires a powerful shot which is blocked.
41' A superb shot by Daniel Penha (Western United) after a mid-range free kick! His attempt, however, flies just over the crossbar.
40' Fabian Monge (Melbourne Victory) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Jonathan Barreiro blows his whistle for a foul. Western United are awarded a free kick.
36' Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory) picks up a pass inside the box and finds some space for a shot before unleashing a low drive goalwards, but one of the defending players blocks his effort.
36' A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Western United comes to nothing.
35' Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to Western United as the referee indicates there was no infringement!
35' There's a break in play and referee Jonathan Barreiro must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Western United using VAR. This could be interesting!
34' That looked a certain handball by Roderick (Melbourne Victory) inside the box, but the ref wasn't having it and just played on. NO penalty!
34' Angus Thurgate (Western United) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Western United.
32' Goal disallowed! Angus Thurgate (Western United) scores but Jonathan Barreiro blows his whistle for a foul.
32' Western United will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
31' Angus Thurgate (Western United) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the crossbar, but Paul Izzo easily deals with the threat. Western United will take a corner kick.
30' Daniel Penha (Western United) takes the corner which is cleared.
29' The free kick from the edge of the box is taken by Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory), who fires in a direct effort just wide of the right post. What a chance!
28' Angus Thurgate (Western United) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Jonathan Barreiro blows his whistle for a foul. Melbourne Victory earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.
27' Stefan Nigro (Melbourne Victory) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger. The ball is out of play. Melbourne Victory will have a throw-in.
24' Fabian Monge (Melbourne Victory) commits a foul after unfairly pressing his opponent during an attacking move.
23' Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
21' This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Tomoki Imai (Western United) was quite harsh and Jonathan Barreiro didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
20' Melbourne Victory have a goal ruled out for offside!
19' Steven Lustica (Western United) does well to dispossess the attacker with a slide tackle, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Melbourne Victory earn a free kick.
19' Melbourne Victory keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.
17' Michael Ruhs (Western United) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Jonathan Barreiro had an easy-decision to make.
16' Damien Da Silva (Melbourne Victory) meets a nice lofted pass and produces a goal-bound header. It's an easy save for Thomas Heward-Belle, though.
15' Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory) takes the corner but it's cleared.
13' Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
13' Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory) is picked out by one of his teammates with a brilliant long-range cross, but he doesn't control the ball well and the defence eliminates the danger without any problem.
12' Lachlan Wales (Western United) hits a first-time shot from the edge of the box low towards the middle of the goal, but Paul Izzo is equal to the task and makes a comfortable save.
11' Stefan Nigro (Melbourne Victory) is penalised for a foul. Jonathan Barreiro had a clear view and blows his whistle.
9' It looked like the long-range shot by Jake Brimmer (Melbourne Victory) would end up in the net, but the effort went painfully wide of the right post. The goalkeeper was quite lucky this time. The ball goes out of play and Western United will have a goal kick.
7' Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
5' Ryan Teague (Melbourne Victory) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Western United.
3' Flag up against Michael Ruhs (Western United). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
2' Melbourne Victory fail to score from a corner as Thomas Heward-Belle (Western United) leaps to collect the ball.
1' The first half has started.
Western United will kick-off.
Jonathan Barreiro is introduced as the referee for today's match.
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20.02.2024

Melbourne Victory 2 - 1 Western United (Daniel Penha, Da Silva D., Da Silva D.)

13.03.2023

Melbourne Victory 1 - 2 Western United (Botic N., Fornaroli B., Prijovic A.)

21.05.2022

Melbourne Victory 1 - 4 Western United (Prijovic A., Brimmer J., Prijovic A.)

23.03.2022

Melbourne Victory 1 - 1 Western United (Topor-Stanley N., Hamill B.)

26.12.2021

Melbourne Victory 3 - 1 Western United (Geria J., Brillante J., Prijovic A.)

27.02.2021

Melbourne Victory 3 - 4 Western United (McManaman C., Sanchez V., Berisha B.)

25.07.2020

Melbourne Victory 1 - 2 Western United (Uskok T., Burgess M., Roux S.)

02.11.2019

Melbourne Victory 2 - 3 Western United (Toivonen O., Dobras K., Diamanti A.)