“Mitchell Duke gives Macarthur early lead with well-taken finish”
Pivotal“Anselmo equalizes shortly after halftime introduction to spark Adelaide comeback”
Pivotal“Panagiotis Kikianis completes the turnaround with crucial go-ahead goal”
Pivotal“Anselmo seals victory with second goal to cap outstanding cameo performance”
Adelaide United
Macarthur
Outstanding performance
Adelaide United•MidfielderAdelaide United completed a stunning second-half turnaround to defeat Macarthur 3-1 at home, with Anselmo the hero after scoring twice following his halftime introduction. Despite falling behind early to Mitchell Duke's seventh-minute opener, the Reds dominated possession (62%) and peppered the Macarthur goal with 19 shots to 11. The visitors' defensive resilience crumbled after the break as Adelaide's attacking pressure finally told - Anselmo equalizing within minutes of the restart before Panagiotis Kikianis put them ahead and Anselmo sealed the victory with a late second. This crucial victory will provide significant momentum for Adelaide's season, while Macarthur will rue their inability to capitalize on their bright start despite goalkeeper heroics that kept them in the contest with eight saves.
How entertaining was this match?
Adelaide United welcome Macarthur FC to Coopers Stadium in a crucial clash between two teams with contrasting fortunes. The Reds sit 4th with 37 points and strong home form, while the Bulls occupy 7th on 31 points but boast a superior head-to-head record with 7 wins from 12 meetings.
