LIVE UPDATES. Melbourne City leads Wellington Phoenix 1-0 after Samuel Souprayen scored in the 58th minute

Live updates of the match played between Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix on the 9th of March 2024 in Melbourne during the 20th week of the A-League Men

LIVE UPDATES. Melbourne City leads Wellington Phoenix 1-0 after Samuel Souprayen scored in the 58th minute

MELBOURNE. Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix are facing in the 20th round of the A-League Men.

Samuel Souprayen has scored a goal in the 58th minute to give a 1-0 lead to Melbourne City over Wellington Phoenix.

Match Statistics

  • 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
  • 28 Total 11
  • 8 On Target 2
  • 13 Off Target 5
  • 7 Shots blocked 4
  • 131 Attack 86
  • 79 Dangerous attack 32
  • 51 Ball safe 71
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 10 Corners 3
Fouls
  • 18 Total 9
  • 4 Yellow Cards 3
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 4

Ball possession

There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Melbourne City was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Wellington Phoenix that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Melbourne City had a more offensive attitude with dangerous attacks and 27 shots of which 8 were on target.

Melbourne City shot 27 times, 8 on target, 12 off target. Talking about the opposition, Wellington Phoenix shot 11 times, 2 on target, 5 off target.

Cards

Melbourne City received 4 yellow cards (Samuel Souprayen, Marin Jakoliš, James Jeggo and Andrew Nabbout). On the opposite side, Wellington Phoenix received 3 yellow cards (Alex Rufer, Kosta Barbarouses and Youstin Salas).

Samuel Souprayen

Samuel Souprayen

Defender

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Age: 35

187 cm

70 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 19 7 Missed
Minutes 1710 90.0 Avg
Goals 1 0.1 Avg
Assist 2 0.1 Avg
Attempt 4 0.2 Avg
Passes 1215 63.987.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 14 times for 1260 minutes for A-League Men.

Samuel Souprayen scored 1 goal for Melbourne City. He procured one assist. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 7th in A-League Men. In the last match Melbourne City won 1-0 against Wellington Phoenix.

The last time the teams played each other, the score was 1-0 for Melbourne City.

Melbourne City performance and stats

Melbourne City

Manager: Aurelio Vidmar
Rank 7th
Win 10
Draw 6
Loss 10
Goals 49-38
Diff 11

Melbourne City is currently 7th in the A-League Men with 26 points.

In the last 20 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Melbourne City won 1-0 against Wellington Phoenix.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 30 goals and conceding 33.​

Wellington Phoenix performance and stats

Wellington Phoenix

Manager: Giancarlo Italiano
Rank 1st
Win 15
Draw 8
Loss 4
Goals 42-26
Diff 16

Wellington Phoenix is currently 1st in the A-League Men with 40 points.

In the last 21 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Wellington Phoenix lost 1-0 against Melbourne City.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 33 goals and conceding 22.​

Commentary

90'
Second Half ended - Melbourne City 1, Wellington Phoenix 0.
  
Missed chance. Marin Jakolis - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Alessandro Lopane following a fast break.
  
Terry Antonis from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
Ben Old - Wellington Phoenix - won a free kick in attack.
  
Corner kick awarded to Wellington Phoenix, forced by Samuel Souprayen's defense.
  
Offside - Melbourne City. Jamie Maclaren is in offside.
  
Harry Politidis from Melbourne City has committed a foul.
  
Bozhidar Kraev of Wellington Phoenix has earned a free kick on the right flank.

89'
Attempt thwarted. Jimmy Jeggo from Melbourne City's right-footed shot from the box's heart is intercepted. The assist was provided by Terry Antonis.
  
Player Swap - Wellington Phoenix. Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues is coming on to replace Alex Rufer.

88'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, forced by Alex Paulsen's defense.
  
Another offensive move is underway. Marin Jakolis of Melbourne City takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, but it's deflected to the left corner by the goalkeeper.

87'
Mohamed Al-Taay of Wellington Phoenix has committed a foul.
  
Alessandro Lopane of Melbourne City has been awarded an offensive free kick.

86'
Bozhidar Kraev of Wellington Phoenix has committed a handball offence.

85'
Corner kick awarded to Wellington Phoenix, resulting from a defensive move by Steven Ugarkovic.
  
Attempt thwarted. Nicholas Pennington of Wellington Phoenix tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it's deflected. The assist was by Sam Sutton.

84'
Marin Jakolis of Melbourne City has been shown a yellow card due to a foul.

83'
Tim Payne of Wellington Phoenix has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Marin Jakolis from Melbourne City has committed a foul.
  
Opportunity squandered. Andrew Nabbout of Melbourne City attempts a header from the right side of the penalty area, but it's a near miss. The setup came from a cross by Marin Jakolis.

82'
Alex Rufer of Wellington Phoenix has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
  
Steven Ugarkovic of Melbourne City has successfully earned a free kick on the right flank.
  
Alex Rufer from Wellington Phoenix has committed a foul.

81'
Opportunity squandered. Kosta Barbarouses from Wellington Phoenix takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box but fails to hit the target. The assist came from Bozhidar Kraev with a through ball.

80'
Offside called - It's against Melbourne City. Jamie Maclaren has been caught offside.

79'
Andrew Nabbout of Melbourne City has been shown a yellow card due to a foul.
  
Sam Sutton of Wellington Phoenix has been awarded an offensive free kick.
  
Andrew Nabbout from Melbourne City has committed a foul.

78'
New attacking attempt. Andrew Nabbout - Melbourne City - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assist - Marin Jakolis with a cross.

77'
Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.
  
Player change - Melbourne City. Tolgay Arslan is being replaced by Alessandro Lopane.

76'
Player swap - Melbourne City. Harry Politidis is coming on for Vicente Fernández due to an injury.
  
Player change - Melbourne City. Max Caputo is replaced by Jamie Maclaren.

75'
Match interruption - Vicente Fernández of Melbourne City is injured.
  
Another offensive effort. Mohamed Al-Taay of Wellington Phoenix takes a shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's saved in the left corner.

74'
Shot blocked. Ben Old - Wellington Phoenix - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assist - Kosta Barbarouses.

72'
Samuel Souprayen - Melbourne City - receive yellow card for a foul.
  
Kosta Barbarouses - Wellington Phoenix - won a free kick in defence.
  
Fouled by Samuel Souprayen - Melbourne City

71'
Shot blocked. Max Caputo - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assist - Samuel Souprayen with a head.
  
Corner - Melbourne City. Conceded by Ben Old.

70'
Kosta Barbarouses of Wellington Phoenix has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
  
Marin Jakolis of Melbourne City has earned a free kick on the left flank.
  
Kosta Barbarouses of Wellington Phoenix has committed a foul.

69'
Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.
  
Player swap - Melbourne City. Terry Antonis is replacing Callum Talbot due to an injury.

68'
Match pause - Melbourne City's Callum Talbot is injured.

67'
Player swap - Wellington Phoenix. Lukas Kelly-Heald is being replaced by Sam Sutton.
  
Player change - Wellington Phoenix. Nicholas Pennington is coming on to replace David Ball.
  
Opportunity lost. Tolgay Arslan of Melbourne City takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box that narrowly misses the target. The assist was provided by Marin Jakolis.

65'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, forced by Lukas Kelly-Heald.

64'
Player Swap - Melbourne City. Andrew Nabbout is replacing Léo Natel.

63'
Opportunity squandered. Bozhidar Kraev of Wellington Phoenix takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but it sails over the bar. The assist was provided by Tim Payne.

62'
Léo Natel of Melbourne City has committed a foul.
  
Ben Old of Wellington Phoenix has earned an offensive free kick.

61'
Tim Payne from Wellington Phoenix has successfully secured a free kick on the right flank.
  
Fouled by Léo Natel - Melbourne City

60'
Substitution - Wellington Phoenix. Mohamed Al-Taay for Youstin Salas.

58'
Goal! Melbourne City 1, Wellington Phoenix 0. Samuel Souprayen - Melbourne City - shot with the head from the right side of the six yard box to the right corner. Assist - Tolgay Arslan with a cross after corner.
  
Corner - Melbourne City. Conceded by Bozhidar Kraev.
  
Shot blocked. Tolgay Arslan - Melbourne City - shot with left foot from a diffucult position on the left is blocked. Assist - Léo Natel.

57'
Another offensive effort. Vicente Fernández of Melbourne City takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's successfully blocked in the top left corner.

56'
Missed chance. Steven Ugarkovic - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assist - Tolgay Arslan.

52'
Fouled by Nuno Reis - Melbourne City
  
David Ball of Wellington Phoenix has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

50'
Opportunity squandered. Alex Rufer of Wellington Phoenix took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.

49'
Missed chance. Léo Natel - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assist - Jimmy Jeggo after corner.

48'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City. This was due to an error by Tim Payne.
  
Missed chance. Max Caputo - Melbourne City - shot with left foot from the centre of the box goes high. Assist - Steven Ugarkovic.

47'
Steven Ugarkovic from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
David Ball of Wellington Phoenix has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

45'
The second half commences with Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix still at a stalemate, neither team having scored a goal yet.
  
The first half concludes with Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix locked at a 0-0 draw.
  
Shot blocked. Marin Jakolis - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assist - Léo Natel.
  
Opportunity missed. Jimmy Jeggo of Melbourne City takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails too high.
  
Attempt thwarted. Marin Jakolis of Melbourne City's right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area is intercepted. The assist was provided by Léo Natel.
  
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, courtesy of a deflection off Finn Surman.

43'
Attempt thwarted. Melbourne City's Marin Jakolis fires a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's intercepted. The assist came from Tolgay Arslan.

42'
Léo Natel of Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
Ben Old - Wellington Phoenix - won a free kick on the left wing.

41'
Opportunity squandered. Ben Old of Wellington Phoenix takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area after a quick counter-attack, but it sails high and wide to the right.
  
Attempt thwarted. Bozhidar Kraev of Wellington Phoenix fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but it's stopped. The assist was provided by Kosta Barbarouses.

38'
New attacking attempt. Tolgay Arslan - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved in the left corner.

36'
Marin Jakolis - Melbourne City - won a free kick in attack.
  
Fouled by Tim Payne - Wellington Phoenix

35'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City. The opportunity arises due to a defensive action by Tim Payne.

34'
Youstin Salas from Wellington Phoenix is handed a yellow card due to a foul.
  
Jimmy Jeggo of Melbourne City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Fouled by Youstin Salas - Wellington Phoenix

33'
Fouled by Nuno Reis - Melbourne City
  
David Ball - Wellington Phoenix - won a free kick in defence.

32'
Missed chance. Youstin Salas - Wellington Phoenix - shot with right foot from the right side of the box missed to the left. Assist - Kosta Barbarouses.

31'
Fouled by Callum Talbot - Melbourne City
  
Ben Old - Wellington Phoenix - won a free kick on the left wing.

29'
Shot blocked. David Ball - Wellington Phoenix - shot with right foot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assist - Ben Old.

26'
Missed chance. Marin Jakolis - Melbourne City - shot with left foot from outside the box is close, but missed.
  
New attacking attempt. Max Caputo - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Steven Ugarkovic with a through ball.

25'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, resulting from a defensive play by Tim Payne.

24'
Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

22'
Match pause - Melbourne City.

20'
Nuno Reis from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
Bozhidar Kraev of Wellington Phoenix has earned a free kick on the left flank.
  
Max Caputo from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
Alex Rufer of Wellington Phoenix has secured a free kick on the left flank.

18'
Opportunity missed. Max Caputo of Melbourne City took a left-footed shot from the middle of the box that went wide to the left. The assist came from Léo Natel with a cross.

16'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, thanks to a deflection off Finn Surman.
  
Attempt thwarted. Melbourne City's Tolgay Arslan takes a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area, but it's deflected. The assist came from Léo Natel.

15'
Jimmy Jeggo of Melbourne City has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.
  
Jimmy Jeggo from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
David Ball of Wellington Phoenix has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

14'
Another offensive effort underway. Max Caputo from Melbourne City tries a header from the middle of the box, but it's deflected to the left corner. The assist came from Léo Natel with a cross pass.

12'
Opportunity squandered. Tolgay Arslan of Melbourne City attempts a challenging shot with his right foot from the left side, but it goes too high and veers off to the right. The cross was assisted by Callum Talbot.

11'
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, forced by Kosta Barbarouses.

10'
Another offensive push. Kosta Barbarouses of Wellington Phoenix takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it's caught in the top middle of the net. The assist came from Tim Payne with a cross.

9'
Corner kick awarded to Wellington Phoenix, resulting from a defensive action by Vicente Fernández.

8'
Nuno Reis from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
David Ball from Wellington Phoenix has successfully secured an offensive free kick.

7'
Jimmy Jeggo from Melbourne City has committed a foul.
  
Alex Rufer of Wellington Phoenix has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

6'
Missed chance. Nuno Reis - Melbourne City - shot with right foot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assist - Jimmy Jeggo.

4'
Opportunity squandered. Léo Natel of Melbourne City takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sails high and wide to the right.
  
Shot blocked. Max Caputo - Melbourne City - shot with the head from the centre of the box is blocked. Assist - Marin Jakolis with a cross.

1'
Jimmy Jeggo from Melbourne City commits a foul.
  
Ben Old from Wellington Phoenix has secured a defensive free kick.