Melbourne City - Brisbane Roar - 28 December 2023 A-League - (8-1)

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

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Brisbane territory.

Free kick for Brisbane in their own half.

In Melbourne Melbourne City drive forward through Max Caputo. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Free kick Melbourne City.

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

Goal! Benjamin Mazzeo extends Melbourne City's lead to 8-1. Max Caputo instrumental with a fine assist.

Brisbane awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Brisbane make their fifth substitution with Carlo Armiento replacing Louis Zabala.

The away team have replaced Nikola Mileusnic with James Nikolovaski. This is the fourth substitution made today by Luciano Trani.

Benjamin Mazzeo is on a sub for Leo Natel for Melbourne City.

The home team replace Jamie MacLaren with Max Caputo.

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne City in Melbourne.

Melbourne City's Tolgay Arslan breaks free at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

Melbourne City's Tolgay Arslan is on target but unsuccessful.

Melbourne City's Marin Jakolis gets in a shot on goal at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Throw-in for Brisbane in the half of Melbourne City.

Goal! Melbourne City extend their lead to 7-1 through Tolgay Arslan. Terry Antonis with an assist there.

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Jay O'Shea for Brisbane drives towards goal at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Brisbane.

Alexander King signals a Brisbane throw-in in Melbourne City's half.

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

Brisbane's Jonas Markovski has run offside.

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

Aurelio Vidmar (Melbourne City) is making a second substitution, with Nuno Reis replacing Curtis Good.

Melbourne City make their first substitution with Terry Antonis replacing Alessandro Lopane.

Melbourne City take a comfortable 6-1 lead thanks to Leo Natel. Great play from Tolgay Arslan to set up the goal.

Jack Hingert gets his shot on target but fails to score for Brisbane.

Jack Hingert gets his shot on target but fails to score for Brisbane.

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

Ball goes out of play for a Brisbane goal kick.

Melbourne City's Tolgay Arslan misses with an attempt on goal.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Melbourne City in their own half.

Throw-in Melbourne City.

Brisbane pushes forward through Jay O'Shea, whose finish on goal is saved.

Florin Berenguer is replacing Joe Caletti for the away team.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Brisbane just outside Melbourne City's area.

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Brisbane territory.

Melbourne City have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in for Melbourne City in the half of Brisbane.

Throw-in for Melbourne City at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Goal! Rylan BROWNLIE Brownlie pulls one back for Brisbane to make it 5-1. That's a fine assist from Nikola Mileusnic.

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

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

Melbourne City are coming forward and Leo Natel gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Goal! Melbourne City extend their lead to 5-0 through Jamie MacLaren. Marin Jakolis instrumental with a fine assist.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Melbourne City.

Throw-in for Melbourne City at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Luciano Trani is making the team's second substitution at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium with Jonas Markovski replacing Jez Lofthouse.

Rylan BROWNLIE Brownlie is on a sub for Alex Parsons for Brisbane.

Ball goes out of play for a Brisbane goal kick.

Melbourne City are pushing forward but Marin Jakolis's finish is wide of the goal.

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Corner awarded to Brisbane.

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

Melbourne City advance rapidly upfield but Alexander King blows for offside.

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

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

Throw-in for Melbourne City in the half of Brisbane.

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

Goal! Leo Natel extends Melbourne City's lead to 4-0. Great play from Tolgay Arslan to set up the goal.

Brisbane awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Melbourne City have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Alexander King blows to end the first-half.

Alexander King awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

Alex Parsons of Brisbane gets in a strike, but is off target.

Hamza Sakhi for Melbourne City has been booked by Alexander King and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick for Brisbane in the half of Melbourne City.

Tolgay Arslan for Melbourne City drives towards goal at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

In Melbourne Melbourne City drive forward through Marin Jakolis. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Free kick Brisbane.

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

Brisbane drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Alexander King awards the home team a throw-in.

Goal kick for Melbourne City at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Melbourne City awarded a free kick in their own half.

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

In Melbourne Melbourne City attack through Jamie MacLaren. The finish is off target, however.

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

Kai Trewin of Brisbane gets in a strike, but is off target.

Corner awarded to Brisbane.

Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane) gets in a great strike – straight into the post! Ohhhh so close!

Kai Trewin heads against the bar! Very nearly a goal there for Brisbane.

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Throw-in for Brisbane close to the penalty box.

Throw-in high up the field for Brisbane in Melbourne.

Great finish from Jamie MacLaren to give Melbourne City a 3-0 lead. That's a fine assist from Aziz Behich.

Alexander King signals a Melbourne City throw-in in Brisbane's half.

Brisbane push forward at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium and Gomulka Taras gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Melbourne City defence.

Corner awarded to Brisbane.

Free kick in a good position for Brisbane!

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

Brisbane to take a throw-in in Melbourne City territory.

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

Brisbane push upfield but Alexander King quickly pulls them for offside.

Melbourne City needs to be cautious. Brisbane have an attacking throw-in.

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

Ball goes out of play for a Brisbane goal kick.

Melbourne City are pushing forward but Leo Natel's finish is wide of the goal.

Alexander King signals a throw-in for Brisbane, close to Melbourne City's area.

Goal kick for Melbourne City at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Throw-in Brisbane.

Alexander King awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

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

Curtis Good (Melbourne City) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

Can Melbourne City capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Brisbane's half?

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Brisbane territory.

Throw-in for Melbourne City at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Alexander King signals a Melbourne City throw-in in Brisbane's half.

Jamie MacLaren puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0. Marin Jakolis instrumental with a fine assist.

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

Ball goes out of play for a Brisbane goal kick.

Melbourne City are coming forward and Jamie MacLaren gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Alexander King awards the home team a throw-in.

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Brisbane have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Goal! A Curtis Good header gives Melbourne City a 1-0 lead in Melbourne. Hamza Sakhi with an assist there.

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

Melbourne City's Leo Natel gets in a shot on goal at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Melbourne City are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Goal kick for Brisbane at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

Brisbane's Alex Parsons misses with an attempt on goal.

Brisbane are on the attack at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, where Gomulka Taras is presented with a great scoring opportunity. But the ball hits the upright!

Melbourne City will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Brisbane.

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

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

Alexander King awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

Throw-in for Melbourne City in the half of Brisbane.

Throw-in Brisbane.

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Melbourne City FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Brisbane Roar FC's.

In A-League, Melbourne City FC has better performance than Brisbane Roar FC.

Melbourne City FC scores 2.25 goals when playing at home and Brisbane Roar FC scores 1.5 goals when playing away (on average).

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

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC is 1.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC is 2.2.

Melbourne City FC scores 1.6 goals in a match against Brisbane Roar FC and Brisbane Roar FC scores 0.6 goals against Melbourne City FC (on average).

Brisbane Roar FC have won just 0 of their last 5 A-League games against Melbourne City FC.

Melbourne City FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 A-League games against Brisbane Roar FC.

In the last 5 meetings Melbourne City FC won 4, Brisbane Roar FC won 0, 1 draws.

Melbourne City FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Brisbane Roar FC (in all competitions).

When Brisbane Roar FC is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Melbourne City FC is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

When Brisbane Roar FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 40% of their matches.

When Melbourne City FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 70% of their matches.

On their last meeting Melbourne City FC won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Melbourne City FC.

Melbourne City FC wins 33% of halftimes, Brisbane Roar FC wins 33%.

Melbourne City FC wins 1st half in 33% of their matches, Brisbane Roar FC in 33% of their matches.

Melbourne City FC have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Marin Jakolis has assisted the most goals for Melbourne City FC with 3. Nikola Mileusnic is Brisbane Roar FC's biggest assister (3).

Jamie MacLaren is Melbourne City FC's top scorer with 4 goals. Jay O'Shea has scored 4 times for Brisbane Roar FC.

Brisbane Roar FC haven't scored in 0 of their 5 away matches in A-League this season.

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

When playing at home, Melbourne City FC have not lost to Brisbane Roar FC in their last 17 encounters.

Melbourne City FC have played 5 home matches in a row without winning.

Melbourne City FC haven't lost in their last 6 games.

Did you know that Brisbane Roar FC scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Melbourne City FC scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Brisbane Roar FC's last away win against Melbourne City FC was in 2010.

During the last 40 meetings, Melbourne City FC have won 20 times, there have been 8 draws while Brisbane Roar FC have won 12 times. The goal difference is 58-52 in favour of Melbourne City FC.

During the last 18 meetings with Melbourne City FC playing at home, Melbourne City FC have won 14 times, there have been 3 draws while Brisbane Roar FC have won 1 times. The goal difference is 35-15 in favour of Melbourne City FC.

The most common result of matches between Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC is 1-0. 6 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC when Melbourne City FC is playing at home is 1-0. 5 matches have ended with this result.