Welcome to the match between Blacktown rangers and Melbourne City FC

1'

Askran Nishtha attempted to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Ayden Christopher.

2'

Grisha Kozlov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but the shot clattered off Konnor Harman.

3'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Apichet Sawika.

Ayden Christopher tried to knock a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Arsen Javakhi.

4'

Askran Nishtha directed the ball to Apichet Sawika, Apichet Sawika latched onto the ball before Ayden Christopher could cut it out.

Apichet Sawika fired off a medium-ranged shot. Adolph Weaver didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Apichet Sawika scooped it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

5'

Askran Nishtha escaped from the challenge of Ayden Christopher and shot from 30 yards.

Askran Nishtha put it clean over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

6'

Buaban Komolthiti fed the ball forward to Grisha Kozlov , Alan Horsfall tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Grisha Kozlov skipped past the challenge of Konnor Harman.

Grisha Kozlov escaped from the challenge of Merlin Greene and took a shot.

Anselm Walton was rooted to the spot ... A great goal from a fine move by Grisha Kozlov !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Blacktown rangers 0 - 1 Melbourne City FC

7'

Duke Overton got past Dale Whittemore.

Duke Overton was pressed by Rolf David but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

But Duke Overton sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor effort from Duke Overton . He was lacking match sharpness.

8'

Askran Nishtha tried to take the ball past Ayden Christopher but it failed.

9'

Duke Overton tried to dribble past Rolf David but Rolf David didn't allow.

13'

Konnor Harman stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Mensah Sankoh found himself in the way of the ball.

14'

Grisha Kozlov dribbled past Alan Horsfall.

Grisha Kozlov fed the ball forward to Mensah Sankoh, the ball was picked up by Mensah Sankoh before Konnor Harman could intercept.

Mensah Sankoh blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Alan Horsfall hoofed the ball clear.

15'

Grisha Kozlov put some curve on the shot from long range but Alan Horsfall scrambled the ball away.

16'

Grisha Kozlov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Alan Horsfall cut it out.

17'

Askran Nishtha made a good pass to Apichet Sawika, Ayden Christopher missed his interception.

Apichet Sawika attempted to lift the ball forward but Adolph Weaver intercepted but couldn't control.

20'

Askran Nishtha sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Ayden Christopher approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor miss from Askran Nishtha. He looked like he was short of match practice.

21'

Askran Nishtha went by the challenge of Ayden Christopher.

Askran Nishtha passed along the floor for Saxon Queshire to pick it up, Saxon Queshire took it in his stride before Adolph Weaver could reach it.

Saxon Queshire shot! but Clancy Herberts cleared the ball.

23'

Apichet Sawika hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Ayden Christopher failed to block the shot.

But Apichet Sawika sent it wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

24'

Grisha Kozlov tried to use his skill to go past Alan Horsfall but Alan Horsfall didn't allow.

26'

Duke Overton struck a long range piledriver! but Dale Whittemore scrambled the ball away.

27'

Askran Nishtha tried to play it past Ayden Christopher but Ayden Christopher didn't allow.

29'

Grisha Kozlov dribbled past Alan Horsfall.

Grisha Kozlov tried to whip in a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Konnor Harman.

33'

Askran Nishtha played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ayden Christopher.

35'

Adolph Weaver tried to dart past Arsen Javakhi but Arsen Javakhi won the ball from Adolph Weaver.

36'

Ayden Christopher blocked Askran Nishtha in a good, clean tackle before Askran Nishtha attempted to pass the ball.

40'

Arsen Javakhi tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Alan Horsfall charged down the shot.

43'

Mensah Sankoh looked destined to score from long range but he lost the ball to Alan Horsfall.

44'

Askran Nishtha tried his luck with a long range chip but Alan Horsfall hoofed the ball clear.

45'

Konnor Harman tried for goal from the freekick. Pancho Cuevas denied Konnor Harman.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Blacktown rangers were unfortunate to go in behind.Blacktown rangers maintained 32% of possession and 68% for Melbourne City FC. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Jerrard Attaway could not stop Askran Nishtha going past him.

Askran Nishtha had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot was charged down by Ayden Christopher.

49'

Askran Nishtha dribbled past Ayden Christopher.

Askran Nishtha struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Adolph Weaver failed to charge down the shot.

Anselm Walton need faster reflex to save it ... A fine goal all round by Askran Nishtha !!! ... The fans chanted Askran Nishtha's name !

Blacktown rangers 0 - 2 Melbourne City FC

50'

Grisha Kozlov tried to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Konnor Harman.

53'

Ayden Christopher went in with a successful block tackle on Mensah Sankoh before Mensah Sankoh could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

54'

Alan Horsfall tried to hit a long ball forward but Mensah Sankoh intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

56'

Grisha Kozlov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Rolf David.

59'

Konnor Harman attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mensah Sankoh.

60'

Dale Whittemore tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Duke Overton .

61'

Duke Overton received a yellow card.

Rolf David block tackled Duke Overton before Duke Overton could pass the ball.

63'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Grisha Kozlov .

65'

Maximilian Watterud was ready to come on for Arsen Javakhi.

Mensah Sankoh attempted to lift the ball forward but Alan Horsfall came close and blocked it.

66'

Clancy Herberts dribbled past Askran Nishtha.

Clancy Herberts shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Maximilian Watterud failed to block the shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

67'

Corner taken by Saxon Queshire and cut out by the opposition.

69'

Saxon Queshire sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

72'

Adolph Weaver attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Buaban Komolthiti.

73'

Apichet Sawika escaped from the challenge of Ayden Christopher and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Apichet Sawika sent the ball wide of the mark ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

74'

Askran Nishtha tried to dart past Ayden Christopher but Ayden Christopher blocked Askran Nishtha in a good, clean tackle.

76'

Konnor Harman tried to sprint past Grisha Kozlov but Grisha Kozlov dispossessed Konnor Harman.

77'

Apichet Sawika had a go from the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Apichet Sawika.

80'

Grisha Kozlov failed in his attempt to get past Alan Horsfall.

81'

Askran Nishtha tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Adolph Weaver came close and blocked it.

82'

Corner taken by Buaban Komolthiti and cut out by the opposition.

84'

Grisha Kozlov tried to score from long range but Konnor Harman gave him no space .

85'

Rolf David lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

86'

Adolph Weaver made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Maximilian Watterud.

88'

Leyton Bloxham made a pass to Adolph Weaver, Apichet Sawika failed to intercept the pass.

Adolph Weaver tried to dribble past Maximilian Watterud but failed.

90'

Grisha Kozlov showed Alan Horsfall a clean set of heels.

Grisha Kozlov stepped away from Konnor Harman and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

It went close from Grisha Kozlov ... He buried his face in his hands.

End Match Blacktown rangers 0 - 2 Melbourne City FC