Auckland FC - Melbourne Victory - 31 December 2024 A-League - (0-0)

Alireza Faghani awards Auckland a goal kick.

In Auckland Melbourne Victory attack through Nishan Velupillay. The finish is off target, however.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Alireza Faghani awards the home team a throw-in.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alireza Faghani signals a Auckland throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.

In Auckland a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Ball safe as Melbourne Victory is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Can Auckland get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

Corner awarded to Auckland.

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

Jing Reec is replacing Daniel Arzani for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Joshua James Rawlins (Melbourne Victory) has replaced the possibly injured Adam Traore at Go Media Stadium.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

Steve Corica is making the team's third substitution at Go Media Stadium with Max Mata replacing Jake Brimmer.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Auckland are coming forward and Guillermo May gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Auckland.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Ball safe as Auckland is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Auckland territory.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

Auckland have a dangerous throw-in.

Free kick for Auckland in their own half.

Jesse Randall is replacing Neyder Moreno for Auckland at Go Media Stadium.

Logan Rogerson is on a sub for Liam Gillion for Auckland.

Alireza Faghani signals a Auckland throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.

Throw-in high up the field for Auckland in Auckland.

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

The away team have replaced Bruno Fornaroli with Nikos Vergos. This is the third substitution made today by Arthur Diles.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Adam Traore is back on his feet again.

Auckland have a goal kick.

Melbourne Victory's Brendan Hamill gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Auckland to check on Adam Traore, who is grimacing with pain.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Can Auckland get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?

Auckland awarded a free kick in their own half.

Louis Verstraete is booked for the home team.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Auckland's Liam Gillion breaks free at Go Media Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Melbourne Victory make their second substitution with Nishan Velupillay replacing Reno Piscopo.

Arthur Diles (Melbourne Victory) is making a first substitution, with Clarismario Santos Rodrigus replacing Kasey Bos.

Melbourne Victory needs to be cautious. Auckland have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Auckland.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Throw-in for Auckland in the half of Melbourne Victory.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

At Go Media Stadium, Auckland are penalized for being offside.

Alireza Faghani awards Auckland a goal kick.

Daniel Arzani of Melbourne Victory gets in a strike, but is off target.

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne Victory in Auckland.

Ball safe as Melbourne Victory is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Corner awarded to Auckland.

Alireza Faghani signals a throw-in for Melbourne Victory, close to Auckland's area.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Melbourne Victory push upfield but Alireza Faghani quickly pulls them for offside.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Francis De Vries gets his shot on target but fails to score for Auckland.

Auckland advance rapidly upfield but Alireza Faghani blows for offside.

Auckland to take a throw-in in Melbourne Victory territory.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Auckland.

Corner awarded to Auckland.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Corner awarded to Auckland.

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Throw-in for Auckland close to the penalty box.

Ball goes out of play for a Auckland goal kick.

Daniel Arzani for Melbourne Victory gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Auckland territory.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Melbourne Victory's Jason Geria is on target but unsuccessful.

Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Auckland close to the penalty box.

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

Can Auckland capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Melbourne Victory's half?

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Auckland have a goal kick.

Melbourne Victory are pushing forward but Jason Geria's finish is wide of the goal.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium.

Alireza Faghani signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Auckland's half.

Free kick for Auckland in their own half.

Goal kick for Auckland at Go Media Stadium.

Melbourne Victory's Jason Geria misses with an attempt on goal.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Auckland awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Auckland drives forward and Neyder Moreno gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Auckland.

Auckland awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory just outside Auckland's area.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Alireza Faghani awards Auckland a goal kick.

In Auckland Melbourne Victory attack through Ryan Teague. The finish is off target, however.

Goal kick for Auckland at Go Media Stadium.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Auckland.

Alireza Faghani awards Auckland a goal kick.

Melbourne Victory have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Auckland's half?

Throw-in Auckland.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Ball safe as Melbourne Victory is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Corner awarded to Auckland.

Francis De Vries (Auckland) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Melbourne Victory defenders.

Corner awarded to Auckland.

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Auckland's Nando Pijnaker gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Free kick Auckland.

Throw-in for Auckland in the half of Melbourne Victory.

The first-half is just kicking off.

Auckland FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Melbourne Victory's.

In A-League, Auckland FC has better performance than Melbourne Victory.

Auckland FC scores 1.4 goals when playing at home and Melbourne Victory scores 1.74 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in A-League.

When Melbourne Victory is down 1-0 away, they win 16% of their matches.

When Auckland FC is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

When Auckland FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

Auckland FC wins 44% of halftimes, Melbourne Victory wins 28%.

Auckland FC wins 1st half in 44% of their matches, Melbourne Victory in 28% of their matches.

Melbourne Victory haven't scored in 3 of their 5 away matches in A-League this season.

Auckland FC haven't scored in 1 of their 5 home matches in A-League this season.

Did you know that Melbourne Victory scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

Did you know that Auckland FC scores 44% of their goals between the minutes 76-90? This is the highest percentage in the league.