0 : 2
  • 02 September 2023, Auckland City vs Manukau United FC, 6-1, Lose
  • 26 August 2023, Manukau United FC vs Western Springs AFC, 1-2, Lose
  • 19 August 2023, Manukau United FC vs Manurewa AFC, 0-1, Lose
  • 16 August 2023, Birkenhead United vs Manukau United FC, 2-3, Win
  • 12 August 2023, Hamilton Wanderers AFC vs Manukau United FC, 2-1, Lose
Manukau United FC
Home
  • 02 September 2023, West Coast Rangers vs Takapuna AFC, 3-2, Lose
  • 26 August 2023, Takapuna AFC vs Birkenhead United, 3-2, Win
  • 19 August 2023, Bay Olympic SC vs Takapuna AFC, 2-3, Win
  • 12 August 2023, Takapuna AFC vs Auckland City, 0-2, Lose
  • 09 August 2023, Takapuna AFC vs Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC, 2-5, Lose
Takapuna AFC
Away
Northern League
Northern League, New Zealand

Home team fouls 15

Away team fouls 12

Home team shots on target 5

Away team shots on target 9

Home team shots off target 4

Away team shots off target 1

Home team corner kicks 7

Away team corner kicks 3

Home team goalkeeper saves 7

Away team goalkeeper saves 5

Home team substitutions 3

Away team substitutions 2

Home team offsides 3

Away team offsides 2

Manukau United FC hosted their rival, Takapuna AFC, in an intense Northern League match, but unfortunately fell short with a final score of 0-2 in favour of the away team. The crucial statistical points will be amplified to shed light on the dynamics of the game and crucial contributing variables.

One of the contributing factors to Manukau United's loss was the significantly lower number of shots on target, five compared to Takapuna AFC's nine. Despite the higher number of corner kicks won by Manukau United (7 compared to Takapuna AFC's 3), they weren't able effectively to capitalize on these opportunities.

Moreover, Manukau United committed more fouls than their opponents (15 compared to 12), disrupting their flow of play and perhaps indicating a level of frustration or lack of discipline, despite no yellow cards being given . On the other hand, Takapuna AFC demonstrated higher precision and effective targeting, as evidenced by the significantly lower shots that were off-target (only 1 against the home side's 4).

The match saw a flurry of saves from both sides, with 7 made by Manukau United's goalkeeper and 5 by Takapuna AFC's goalkeeper. However, it becomes evident that despite the number of saves, Manukau United's goalkeeper had to face a larger number of shots on target, giving Takapuna AFC more chances to score.

In terms of tactics, both teams used substituting players to move the game in their favour, though Manukau United used it more frequently with 3 substitutions compared to 2 for Takapuna AFC.

Also, the game saw more offsides on the part of Manukau United (3 against 2), indicating their struggle to break through Takapuna AFC's defensive line legally, which can signify effective defensive strategies implemented by the away team.

In summary, despite a well-carved challenge from Manukau United FC, they failed to put the ball in the back of the net, which ultimately cost them the game against Takapuna AFC. Superior shot accuracy, a more disciplined game, and effective defensive strategies were key elements steering Takapuna to their victory.

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Form Guide

Lose6-1Auckland City vs Manukau United FC
Lose1-2Manukau United FC vs Western Springs AFC
Lose0-1Manukau United FC vs Manurewa AFC
Win2-3Birkenhead United vs Manukau United FC
Lose2-1Hamilton Wanderers AFC vs Manukau United FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
6:13
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Manukau United FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:13, scoring 1.2 goals average
Lose3-2West Coast Rangers vs Takapuna AFC
Win3-2Takapuna AFC vs Birkenhead United
Win2-3Bay Olympic SC vs Takapuna AFC
Lose0-2Takapuna AFC vs Auckland City
Lose2-5Takapuna AFC vs Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
10:14
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • Takapuna AFC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:14, scoring 2 goals average

Manukau United FC H2H Takapuna AFC

Home gameManukau United FC02Takapuna AFCAway gameNorthern League
Away gameManukau United FC22Takapuna AFCHome gameNorthern League
Home gameManukau United FC32Takapuna AFCAway gameNorthern League
Away gameManukau United FC32Takapuna AFCHome gameNorthern League
PLAYED
4
WINS
2
GOALS
8:8
GOALS / MATCH
2.00
  • In the last four matches that these two sides meet, Manukau United FC overtook Takapuna AFC twice
  • Manukau United FC won twice, lost once and had one draw
  • Teams played four times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:8; average goals per match – 2.00
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