2 : 2
  • 07 September 2024, South Melbourne FC vs Oakleigh Cannons, 0-1, Win
  • 31 August 2024, Avondale Heights FC vs Oakleigh Cannons, 0-3, Win
  • 24 August 2024, Oakleigh Cannons vs Dandenong City SC, 4-1, Win
  • 18 August 2024, Oakleigh Cannons vs Hume City FC, 3-1, Win
  • 10 August 2024, Moreland City FC vs Oakleigh Cannons, 0-2, Win
Oakleigh Cannons
Home
  • 18 August 2024, Green Gully SC vs Melbourne Knights, 0-3, Win
  • 12 August 2024, Melbourne Knights vs Dandenong Thunder SC, 1-2, Lose
  • 27 July 2024, Oakleigh Cannons vs Melbourne Knights, 3-1, Lose
  • 19 July 2024, Melbourne Knights vs Altona Magic SC, 2-1, Win
  • 12 July 2024, Heidelberg United vs Melbourne Knights, 2-0, Lose
Melbourne Knights
Away
NPL Victoria
NPL Victoria, Australia

The thrilling encounter between Oakleigh Cannons and Melbourne Knights on 26th May ended in a well-deserved 2-2 draw. The match boasted an exciting performance from both teams, giving football bettors a run for their money. It was characterized by impressive scoring, efficient use of corner kicks, and noticeably clean play with zero red cards from either side.

The home team, Oakleigh Cannons, opened the game aggressively. They took the lead in the first half with two goals at the 20th and 41st minutes, creating a formidable wall for Melbourne Knights. Many will argue their early dominance was attributable to their strategic use of corner kicks. They had 4 corner kicks, one more than their opponents— traditionally a lucrative opportunity to create scoring chances.

Besides goal scoring, Oakleigh Cannons were caught offside three times. This suggests that they adhered to an aggressive attacking strategy, which at times, the data shows, crossed into risky territory. Moreover, they earned themselves two yellow cards in the second half, which may have destabilized their gameplay to some extent, allowing the opposition to level the score.

On the other side of the pitch were the Melbourne Knights who made a commendable comeback in the second half. They clawed back into the game, scoring twice at 52nd and 75th minutes. This shows that they capitalized on their opportunities despite having fewer corner kicks (just 3) compared to their counterparts.

It's also interesting to note that Melbourne Knights had no offsides during the match, demonstrating superior discipline and tactical organization within their offensive line. However, they picked up two yellow cards in the first half that potentially hindered their performance earlier on.

In conclusion, overall team performance for both teams was robust, but different tactical approaches led to a draw. Oakleigh Cannons relied on a more aggressive style resulting in an early lead, but this may have left them vulnerable to Melbourne Knights' disciplined and paced approach. This match elucidates the fact that football isn't solely about scoring, but strategies and the ability to adjust them as the game unfolds are just as impactful.

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Form Guide

Win0-1South Melbourne FC vs Oakleigh Cannons
Win0-3Avondale Heights FC vs Oakleigh Cannons
Win4-1Oakleigh Cannons vs Dandenong City SC
Win3-1Oakleigh Cannons vs Hume City FC
Win0-2Moreland City FC vs Oakleigh Cannons
PLAYED
5
WINS
5
GOALS
13:2
GOALS / MATCH
2.6
  • Oakleigh Cannons has won five matches in a row with a goal difference of 13:2, scoring 2.6 goals average
Win0-3Green Gully SC vs Melbourne Knights
Lose1-2Melbourne Knights vs Dandenong Thunder SC
Lose3-1Oakleigh Cannons vs Melbourne Knights
Win2-1Melbourne Knights vs Altona Magic SC
Lose2-0Heidelberg United vs Melbourne Knights
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Melbourne Knights has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:8, scoring 1.4 goals average

Oakleigh Cannons H2H Melbourne Knights

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PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:5
GOALS / MATCH
2.00
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Oakleigh Cannons overtook Melbourne Knights three times
  • Oakleigh Cannons won three times and had two draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:5; average goals per match – 2.00
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