Welcome to the match between Townsville rangers and Melbourne City FC

1'

Jewel Giles stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Ozzy Killam met the ball with a diving header at goal but Saxon Queshire used his head to clear the ball.

2'

Buaban Komolthiti tried to twist past Mort Bond but Buaban Komolthiti lost the ball to Mort Bond.

4'

Apichet Sawika stepped away from Alva Powers and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Apichet Sawika scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a terrible miss.

5'

Askran Nishtha tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Asher Haywood intercepted the pass.

7'

Askran Nishtha hit a speculative long-range shot but the shot cannoned off Alva Powers.

8'

Grisha Kozlov took the ball past Johnathan Gilliam.

Grisha Kozlov tried to use his skill to go past Cyril Alberts but it failed.

9'

Duke Overton fired off a long shot but Mort Bond cleared the ball.

10'

Grisha Kozlov tried to dribble past Maverick Hambleton but it failed.

12'

Grisha Kozlov floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Kazimeras Česnauskis got above William Stroud to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Brodie Downer found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Jewel Giles approached too late to block it.

Milo Hanley couldn't save it ... Brodie Downer scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Townsville rangers 0 - 1 Melbourne City FC

13'

Askran Nishtha tried to play it past Asher Haywood but Asher Haywood succesfully won the ball from Askran Nishtha.

15'

Mort Bond tried to dribble past Buaban Komolthiti but Buaban Komolthiti didn't allow.

18'

Askran Nishtha stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Alva Powers.

19'

Alva Powers made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Brodie Downer.

23'

Alva Powers attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Apichet Sawika.

25'

Duke Overton played a great ball for Buaban Komolthiti, the ball was picked up by Buaban Komolthiti before Asher Haywood could reach it.

Buaban Komolthiti hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Maverick Hambleton removed the danger.

26'

Mensah Sankoh dribbled past Ozzy Killam.

Mensah Sankoh passed the ball to Askran Nishtha, Asher Haywood stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Askran Nishtha put some curve on the shot from distance. Alva Powers approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Askran Nishtha. He looked like he was short of match practice.

27'

Duke Overton tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Maverick Hambleton got in the way of the ball.

28'

Buaban Komolthiti tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

29'

Buaban Komolthiti made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Maverick Hambleton found himself in the way of the ball.

31'

Swerving shot by Grisha Kozlov from long range but Asher Haywood made the clearance.

32'

Grisha Kozlov evaded the challenge of Johnathan Gilliam and tried to curl one in from long range.

Grisha Kozlov put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

34'

Askran Nishtha put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot was blocked by Alva Powers.

36'

Saxon Queshire fired in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Saxon Queshire.

40'

Brodie Downer dribbled past Asher Haywood.

Brodie Downer shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Alva Powers failed to charge down the shot.

Brodie Downer sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Brodie Downer. He was lacking match sharpness.

41'

Apichet Sawika made a good pass to Duke Overton , Maverick Hambleton couldn't reach it.

Duke Overton looked certain to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Mort Bond .

42'

Mensah Sankoh was shown a yellow card.

Grisha Kozlov lobbed it forward to Apichet Sawika, Cyril Alberts failed to intercept the pass.

Apichet Sawika found a perfect spot and fired off a shot. William Stroud approached too late to block it.

Milo Hanley fisted the ball away.

43'

Askran Nishtha turned on the ball to leave Asher Haywood standing.

Askran Nishtha fired off a medium-ranged shot but Alva Powers threw himself in front of the shot.

45'

Asher Haywood block tackled Askran Nishtha before Askran Nishtha tried to fire in a shot at goal from long range.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Townsville rangers were unfortunate to go in behind.Townsville rangers had 32% possession in the match, while Melbourne City FC had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Mensah Sankoh surged past Mort Bond!.

Mensah Sankoh held up the ball, evading the challenge of Maverick Hambleton and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Mensah Sankoh blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Mensah Sankoh. He looked like he was short of match practice.

48'

Duke Overton tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

49'

Buaban Komolthiti hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Maverick Hambleton managed to block the shot.

50'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Duke Overton .

Askran Nishtha made a pass to Apichet Sawika, Alva Powers tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Apichet Sawika tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Asher Haywood intercepted but couldn't control.

52'

Grisha Kozlov made a good pass to Mensah Sankoh, Mensah Sankoh took possession of the ball before Cyril Alberts could intercept.

Mensah Sankoh tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Johnathan Gilliam.

53'

Grisha Kozlov played a great ball for Mensah Sankoh, Mensah Sankoh took it in his stride before Cyril Alberts could cut it out.

Mensah Sankoh got past Johnathan Gilliam.

Mensah Sankoh played a great ball for Saxon Queshire, Saxon Queshire latched onto the ball before Jewel Giles could intercept.

Saxon Queshire lined up the shot from the angle but William Stroud hoofed the ball clear.

54'

Grisha Kozlov took the ball confidently past Johnathan Gilliam.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Cyril Alberts before Grisha Kozlov attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

58'

Apichet Sawika tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

59'

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

Poor corner kick by Mensah Sankoh. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

60'

Duke Overton dribbled past Maverick Hambleton.

Duke Overton squared the ball from the wing, Mort Bond missed his interception.

Mensah Sankoh passed forward instantly but he passed the ball in the wrong direction.

62'

Mensah Sankoh powered past Johnathan Gilliam!.

Mensah Sankoh tried to jink past Cyril Alberts but Cyril Alberts succesfully won the ball from Mensah Sankoh.

63'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Johnathan Gilliam before Grisha Kozlov tried to pass the ball.

64'

Askran Nishtha bent it from long range. Asher Haywood approached too late to tackle him.

Milo Hanley beat the ball away.

66'

Yellow card shown to Cyril Alberts.

Askran Nishtha played a wonderful ball for Apichet Sawika, Asher Haywood missed his interception.

Apichet Sawika delivered the ball to Kazimeras Česnauskis , Alva Powers missed his interception.

Kazimeras Česnauskis was able to make space and fired off a shot. Jewel Giles wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Kazimeras Česnauskis scored !!! ... He was delighted !

Townsville rangers 0 - 2 Melbourne City FC

67'

Buaban Komolthiti received a yellow card.

68'

Duke Overton tried to play a long ball forward but it was intercepted by Maverick Hambleton.

69'

Buaban Komolthiti struck the freekick over the wall. But Buaban Komolthiti put it high and wide.

70'

Mensah Sankoh stepped away from Johnathan Gilliam and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Milo Hanley did well to save and hold onto the ball.

71'

Askran Nishtha laid it forward to Duke Overton , Duke Overton latched onto the ball before Maverick Hambleton could intercept.

Duke Overton passed it high to Spas Vantchev, Mort Bond couldn't reach it.

Spas Vantchev found himself in some space and had a crack at goal. Jewel Giles didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Milo Hanley failed to save ... Spas Vantchev scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Townsville rangers 0 - 3 Melbourne City FC

74'

Grisha Kozlov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mensah Sankoh, Grisha Kozlov took it in his stride before Johnathan Gilliam could cut it out.

Grisha Kozlov got the float cross in from the wing, Cyril Alberts couldn't cut it.

Mensah Sankoh got to the ball ahead of Jewel Giles, then headed the ball upfield.

Askran Nishtha made a good pass to Spas Vantchev, Spas Vantchev took it in his stride before William Stroud could intercept.

Spas Vantchev tried to lob the ball at goal. Jewel Giles approached too late to tackle him.

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

75'

Mensah Sankoh headed off the pitch to be replaced by Matrika Bohara.

Pip Jardine came on for Grisha Kozlov .

Apichet Sawika tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

76'

Mort Bond played a wonderful ball for Jewel Giles, Jewel Giles took possession of the ball before Duke Overton could intercept.

The assistant referee raised his flag...Jewel Giles was offside.

78'

Pip Jardine tried to dribble past Johnathan Gilliam but Johnathan Gilliam dispossessed Pip Jardine .

80'

Arsen Javakhi shook the hand of Saxon Queshire, who came off.

Cyril Alberts could not stop a confident Brodie Downer going past him.

Brodie Downer hit a crashing drive from a distance. Asher Haywood wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

81'

Pip Jardine tried to take the ball past Johnathan Gilliam but Johnathan Gilliam blocked Pip Jardine in a good, clean tackle.

82'

Yellow card shown to Spas Vantchev.

Maverick Hambleton blocked Askran Nishtha before Askran Nishtha tried to get onto the pass.

86'

The referee showed Asher Haywood a yellow card.

Duke Overton tried to play it past William Stroud but Duke Overton lost the ball to William Stroud.

87'

Askran Nishtha shielded the ball from Alva Powers and tried a long range effort.

Askran Nishtha left Milo Hanley with an easy save.

88'

Brodie Downer played the ball to Askran Nishtha's feet, Askran Nishtha picked up on the ball before William Stroud could reach it.

Askran Nishtha attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Asher Haywood blocked it.

91'

Mort Bond passed the ball to Maverick Hambleton, Maverick Hambleton took possession of the ball before Duke Overton could intercept.

The assistant referee raised his flag...Maverick Hambleton was offside.

93'

Kazimeras Česnauskis swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

94'

Apichet Sawika directed the ball nicely to Askran Nishtha, Asher Haywood failed to intercept the pass.

Askran Nishtha knocked a lovely ball for Duke Overton , Duke Overton took possession of the ball before Alva Powers could intercept.

Duke Overton tried an optimistic effort at goal but Jewel Giles charged down the shot.

End Match Townsville rangers 0 - 3 Melbourne City FC