Match story
- Auckland fired more attempts (11 vs 9 shots).
- Melbourne Victory was more accurate in front of goal (33% on target vs 18%).
- Melbourne Victory held more of the ball (59% possession).
Auckland defeated Melbourne Victory 0-2 in A-League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 27 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at AAMI Park in Melbourne. B. Abraham officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Melbourne Victory vs Auckland meeting in A-League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Melbourne Victory and Auckland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
A-League
Melbourne VictoryMelbourne VictoryRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Auckland defeated Melbourne Victory 0-2 in A-League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 27 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at AAMI Park in Melbourne. B. Abraham officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Melbourne Victory vs Auckland meeting in A-League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Melbourne Victory and Auckland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
A-LeagueMelbourne VictoryMelbourne VictoryRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Motherwell have signed centre-back Jake Girdwood-Reich from MLS side St Louis City on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old, who becomes Motherwell's fourth summer signing, began his footballing career in Sydney but also had a short stint with St Johnstone's academy in the early years of his career. Girdwood-Reich joined St Louis in 2024 and has made 23 senior appearances for the club but spent last season back in Australia on loan with Auckland FC.
Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victoryAuckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.A single, serendipitous goal to the club’s first signing, Cameron Howieson, in the 60th minute was enough to lift the Black Knights to their second trophy in two seasons. Rubbing salt in the Sky Blues’ wounds was club great Steve Corica becoming the first coach to win three championships in the competition, making history against his old side. Continue reading...
Black Knights defeat Sky Blues 1-0 in grand final at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scores decisive goal for club’s first win in decider5 mins: Auckland have the ball in the back of the net but the whistle has long blown. Sam Cosgrove is penalised for dragging Ben Garuccio to ground. Sydney open up a quick transition and Tiago Quintal picks out Akol Akon breaking the line. But the 17-year-old is a step ahead of the defence and, after Garuccio has a shot blocked, is belatedly called offside. Hopefully the frenetic opening is a sign of what’s to come.3 mins: Auckland win an free kick for a handball not too far away from the top of the penalty box. The cross is a bit too deep and beyond the six-yard before it is cleared away by a defensive header for a throw. Continue reading...
Melbourne Victory playmaker wins Johnny Warren medalVeteran still to make call on future with playing career up in airJuan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.After receiving the accolade, the out-of-contract Melbourne Victory playmaker said he wondered at the start of the season whether he would even go around again. Continue reading...
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Motherwell have signed centre-back Jake Girdwood-Reich from MLS side St Louis City on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old, who becomes Motherwell's fourth summer signing, began his footballing career in Sydney but also had a short stint with St Johnstone's academy in the early years of his career. Girdwood-Reich joined St Louis in 2024 and has made 23 senior appearances for the club but spent last season back in Australia on loan with Auckland FC.
Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victoryAuckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.A single, serendipitous goal to the club’s first signing, Cameron Howieson, in the 60th minute was enough to lift the Black Knights to their second trophy in two seasons. Rubbing salt in the Sky Blues’ wounds was club great Steve Corica becoming the first coach to win three championships in the competition, making history against his old side. Continue reading...
Black Knights defeat Sky Blues 1-0 in grand final at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scores decisive goal for club’s first win in decider5 mins: Auckland have the ball in the back of the net but the whistle has long blown. Sam Cosgrove is penalised for dragging Ben Garuccio to ground. Sydney open up a quick transition and Tiago Quintal picks out Akol Akon breaking the line. But the 17-year-old is a step ahead of the defence and, after Garuccio has a shot blocked, is belatedly called offside. Hopefully the frenetic opening is a sign of what’s to come.3 mins: Auckland win an free kick for a handball not too far away from the top of the penalty box. The cross is a bit too deep and beyond the six-yard before it is cleared away by a defensive header for a throw. Continue reading...
Melbourne Victory playmaker wins Johnny Warren medalVeteran still to make call on future with playing career up in airJuan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men’s Johnny Warren medal, the award for the competition’s player of the year.After receiving the accolade, the out-of-contract Melbourne Victory playmaker said he wondered at the start of the season whether he would even go around again. Continue reading...
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