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8 January 2024 at 08:45

A-League · Season 2023
Referee: J. Morgan

Match Summary

Adelaide United and Macarthur drew 1:1. The match was played in A-League 2023. Goals were scored by B. Halloran 16′, V. Germain 32′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Adelaide United had 56% possession while Macarthur held 44%. Adelaide United had 19 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Macarthur. Adelaide United made 4 substitutions, Macarthur made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Adelaide United and Macarthur — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Adelaide United
Macarthur
Kick Off
14′Kearyn Baccus
B. Halloran

assist: G. Bovalina

16′
24′Ivan Vujica
32′
V. Germain

assist: K. Baccus

Half Time
N. AnsellJ. Yull
46′
Isaías63′
H. IbusukiL. Jovanović
74′
74′
R. Borges RodriguesA. Auglah
74′
U. DávilaJ. Skotadis
79′
J. DrewL. Rose
R. TunnicliffeJ. Cavallo
83′
N. IrankundaE. Alagich
84′
84′
K. BaccusK. Popovic
Full Time

Match Statistics

Adelaide United had 56% possession against Macarthur's 44%. Adelaide United registered 19 shots (4 on target) while Macarthur managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 15–7.

4Shots on Goal3
10Shots off Goal6
19Total Shots9
5Blocked Shots0
9Shots insidebox7
10Shots outsidebox2
15Fouls7
8Corner Kicks3
5Offsides0
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
505Total passes407
443Passes accurate346
88%Passes %85%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Adelaide United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under C. Veart, while Macarthur deployed a 4-4-2 under M. Sterjovski.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Adelaide United is —, compared to 6.89 for Macarthur. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Adelaide United's highest-rated starter is —, while Macarthur's best-rated player is M. Jurman (6.94).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Adelaide United have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Macarthur's starters account for 1 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by T. Uskok (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Adelaide United deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Macarthur's 4-man backline averaging 6.87. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Adelaide United field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Macarthur's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Adelaide United start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Macarthur averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Adelaide United's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 6 for Macarthur. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Adelaide United's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Macarthur average 34.7 (youngest: F. Kurto (34), oldest: M. Jurman (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Adelaide United's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 14 for Macarthur. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Adelaide UnitedPosition StrengthMacarthur
Avg Rating
6.89
🧤 GK (1 v 1)6.92
0G 0A0G 0A
🛡 DEF (4 v 4)6.87
0G 0A1G 0A
Adelaide United4-2-3-1
1🧤GKJ. Delianov
43🛡DEFG. Bovalina
41🛡DEFA. Popovic
4🛡DEFN. Ansell
7🛡DEFR. Kitto
8MIDIsaías
22MIDR. Tunnicliffe
66MIDN. Irankunda
26MIDB. Halloran
10MIDZ. Clough
9FWDH. Ibusuki
Macarthur4-4-2
12🧤GKF. Kurto6.9
22🛡DEFY. Nicolaou
6🛡DEFT. Uskok6.81G
4🛡DEFM. Jurman6.9
13🛡DEFI. Vujica
17MIDR. Borges Rodrigues
15MIDK. Baccus
8MIDJ. Hollman
37MIDJ. Drew
10FWDU. Dávila
98FWDV. Germain

Substitutes

37(M)J. Yull
27(M)J. Cavallo
50(G)S. Hall
21(D)Javi López

Substitutes

36(F)A. Auglah
27(M)J. Skotadis
31(F)L. Rose
1(G)D. Nižić
19(F)J. Webber

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Adelaide United have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Macarthur show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Adelaide United

DWWLDW

Macarthur

LLDLDD

Head to Head

Adelaide United and Macarthur have met 2 times — Adelaide United won 0, Macarthur won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Macarthur leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.

0

Adelaide United

1

Drawn

1

Macarthur

Goals: 2Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (2)

30 Jan 2026Adelaide United1 – 1Macarthur
27 Oct 2025Macarthur2 – 1Adelaide United

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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