Melbourne City FC vs Adelaide United, 2023-24 Australian A-League Men, Regular Season
· Australian A-League MenAbout
Melbourne City FC are hosting Adelaide United
at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia, starting on
. The match is a part of the Australian A-League Men.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Scott Galloway.
- 2': Attempt missed. Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jamie Maclaren.
- 5': Goal! Melbourne City 1, Adelaide United 0. Terry Antonis (Melbourne City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Tolgay Arslan.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City) right footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Léo Natel.
- 10': Attempt saved. Giuseppe Bovalina (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 14': Attempt saved. Steven Ugarkovic (Melbourne City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tolgay Arslan.
- 15': Foul by Steven Ugarkovic (Melbourne City).
- 15': Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Attempt saved. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Steven Ugarkovic.
- 19': Attempt missed. Giuseppe Bovalina (Adelaide United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Kitto with a cross.
- 20': Offside, Melbourne City. Jamie Maclaren is caught offside.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Hiroshi Ibusuki (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Kitto with a cross.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Giuseppe Bovalina (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 25': Attempt missed. Jonny Yull (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner.
- 25': Foul by Scott Galloway (Melbourne City).
- 25': Zach Clough (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt blocked. Léo Natel (Melbourne City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tolgay Arslan with a through ball.
- 26': Corner, Melbourne City. Conceded by Isaías Sánchez.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Hiroshi Ibusuki.
- 29': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Callum Talbot.
- 30': Attempt saved. Hiroshi Ibusuki (Adelaide United) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Zach Clough with a cross.
- 30': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Terry Antonis.
- 33': Foul by Zach Clough (Adelaide United).
- 33': Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Ryan Tunnicliffe (Adelaide United).
- 35': Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Ryan Tunnicliffe (Adelaide United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Attempt missed. Léo Natel (Melbourne City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tolgay Arslan following a fast break.
- 39': Attempt saved. Giuseppe Bovalina (Adelaide United) header from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Zach Clough.
- 39': Foul by Zach Clough (Adelaide United).
- 39': Léo Natel (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jonny Yull.
- 43': Attempt saved. Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nestory Irankunda.
- 44': Foul by Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City).
- 44': Zach Clough (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Attempt saved. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonny Yull.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Melbourne City 1, Adelaide United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Melbourne City 1, Adelaide United 0.
- 45': Substitution, Adelaide United. Ethan Alagich replaces Jonny Yull.
- 45': Substitution, Adelaide United. Luke Duzel replaces Ryan Tunnicliffe.
- 46': Foul by Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City).
- 46': Isaías Sánchez (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt missed. Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Benjamin Mazzeo.
- 50': Attempt missed. Giuseppe Bovalina (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Isaías Sánchez.
- 50': Attempt missed. Ethan Alagich (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ethan Alagich.
- 53': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Terry Antonis.
- 54': Foul by Hiroshi Ibusuki (Adelaide United).
- 54': Terry Antonis (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Attempt missed. Benjamin Mazzeo (Melbourne City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Ugarkovic.
- 57': Attempt missed. Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Léo Natel.
- 59': Substitution, Melbourne City. Andrew Nabbout replaces Léo Natel.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ethan Alagich.
- 60': Attempt missed. Ben Halloran (Adelaide United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 61': Attempt missed. Benjamin Mazzeo (Melbourne City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Ugarkovic.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Zach Clough.
- 65': Callum Talbot (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United).
- 65': Substitution, Adelaide United. Luka Jovanovic replaces Zach Clough.
- 66': Offside, Melbourne City. Andrew Nabbout is caught offside.
- 67': Foul by Luke Duzel (Adelaide United).
- 67': Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Attempt missed. Andrew Nabbout (Melbourne City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 69': Foul by Terry Antonis (Melbourne City).
- 69': Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 69': Terry Antonis (Melbourne City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Delay in match because of an injury Tolgay Arslan (Melbourne City).
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 71': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Terry Antonis.
- 73': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Terry Antonis.
- 74': Attempt missed. Ben Warland (Adelaide United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nestory Irankunda with a cross following a corner.
- 74': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Steven Ugarkovic.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Ben Warland (Adelaide United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luke Duzel with a cross.
- 75': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Callum Talbot.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ethan Alagich with a through ball.
- 76': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Jordon Hall.
- 76': Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ben Warland following a corner.
- 76': Substitution, Adelaide United. Austin Ayoubi replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki.
- 76': Substitution, Melbourne City. Alessandro Lopane replaces Benjamin Mazzeo.
- 78': Attempt saved. Alessandro Lopane (Melbourne City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Terry Antonis.
- 78': Corner, Melbourne City. Conceded by James Delianov.
- 79': Foul by Isaías Sánchez (Adelaide United).
- 79': Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 79': Isaías Sánchez (Adelaide United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Offside, Melbourne City. Tolgay Arslan is caught offside.
- 81': Attempt saved. Giuseppe Bovalina (Adelaide United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 82': Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ethan Alagich.
- 84': Foul by Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide United).
- 84': Terry Antonis (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Alessandro Lopane (Melbourne City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Ethan Alagich (Adelaide United).
- 89': Substitution, Melbourne City. Zane Schreiber replaces Tolgay Arslan.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Adelaide United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Kitto.
- 90'+1': Foul by Zane Schreiber (Melbourne City).
- 90'+1': Ryan Kitto (Adelaide United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Corner, Adelaide United. Conceded by Scott Galloway.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Ben Warland (Adelaide United) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Nestory Irankunda with a cross.
- 90'+2': Delay in match because of an injury Terry Antonis (Melbourne City).
- 90'+3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Melbourne City 1, Adelaide United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Melbourne City 1, Adelaide United 0.
Statistics
 ADE |
MCY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 6 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 6 |
| 53.3 | Possession | 46.7 |
| 25 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 408 | Accurate Passes | 350 |
| 490 | Passes | 431 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 19 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 49 | Long Balls | 61 |
| 16 | Accurate Long Balls | 29 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 10 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 10 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 27 |
| 18 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Men
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 6,092
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 6,092
A-League Men Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland FC | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Melbourne Victory | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Melbourne City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Young (GK) |
| 22 | Curtis Good |
| 18 | Jordon Hall |
| 2 | Scott Galloway |
| 25 | Callum Talbot |
| 10 | Tolgay Arslan |
| 17 | Terry Antonis |
| 6 | Steven Ugarkovic |
| 9 | Jamie Maclaren |
| 11 | Léo Natel |
| 46 | Benjamin Mazzeo |
Adelaide United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | James Delianov (GK) |
| 8 | Isaías  |
| 3 | Ben Warland |
| 7 | Ryan Kitto |
| 43 | Giuseppe Bovalina |
| 37 | Jonny Yull |
| 22 | Ryan Tunnicliffe |
| 66 | Nestory Irankunda |
| 10 | Zach Clough |
| 9 | Hiroshi Ibusuki |
| 26 | Ben Halloran |
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