Commentary

1' The first-half is in progress. Melbourne Victory get the game underway.
1' The first-half is in progress. Melbourne Victory get the game underway.
1' In the minute 1, Throw-in Western United.
1' Timothy Danaskos signals a free kick to Western United in their own half.
1' Throw-in for Western United in the half of Melbourne Victory.
2' In the minute 2, Free kick Western United.
4' Timothy Danaskos signals a Western United throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.
5' Timothy Danaskos awards the away team a throw-in.
8' In the minute 8, Corner awarded to Western United.
8' Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium.
8' Lachlan Wales of Western United gets in a strike, but is off target.
8' Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium.
9' In the minute 9, Western United awarded a free kick in their own half.
10' Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium.
10' Free kick for Western United in their own half.
12' In the minute 12, In Geelong, Tongo Hamed Doumbia of Western United is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
12' Western United have been awarded a corner by Timothy Danaskos.
13' Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.
13' In the minute 13, Western United awarded a throw-in in their own half.
14' In Geelong, Western United push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
14' It's a goal kick for the home team in Geelong.
15' In the minute 15, Throw-in for Western United in their own half.
15' Tongo Hamed Doumbia (Western United) has received a first yellow card.
16' Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Western United's half?
18' In the minute 18, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
19' Western United have been awarded a corner by Timothy Danaskos.
22' Timothy Danaskos awards Western United a goal kick.
23' In the minute 23, Melbourne Victory are coming forward and Nicholas D'Agostino gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
23' Western United have a goal kick.
25' Free kick for Western United in the half of Melbourne Victory.
26' In the minute 26, Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Western United territory.
27' Can Western United get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?
30' Western United's Neil Kilkenny gets in a shot on goal at GMHBA Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.
31' In the minute 31, In Geelong Melbourne Victory attack through Bruno Fornaroli. The finish is off target, however.
31' Ball goes out of play for a Western United goal kick.
31' Ball goes out of play for a Western United goal kick.
32' Nikolai Topor-Stanley (Western United) is shown a red card without being on the pitch!
32' In the minute 32, Western United will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Melbourne Victory.
35' Western United needs to be cautious. Melbourne Victory have an attacking throw-in.
36' Play has been interrupted briefly in Geelong to check on Jamie Young, who is grimacing with pain.
38' In the minute 38, Jacob Tratt is replacing Lachlan Wales for Western United at GMHBA Stadium.
38' Western United's Jamie Young looks ok and returns to the pitch.
38' Timothy Danaskos signals a free kick to Western United in their own half.
39' In the minute 39, Throw-in high up the field for Western United in Geelong.
41' Western United's Aleksandar Prijovic breaks free at GMHBA Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.
42' Corner awarded to Western United.
42' In the minute 42, Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Western United.
42' Timothy Danaskos awards Western United a goal kick.
43' Timothy Danaskos signals a Western United throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.
44' In the minute 44, It's a goal kick for the home team in Geelong.
45' + 1 Corner awarded to Western United.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, Great play from James Troisi to set up the goal.
45' + 1 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 3 Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Western United territory.
45' + 3 In the minute 45, Ball safe as Western United is awarded a throw-in in their half.
45' + 3 Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Western United territory.
45' + 4 In Geelong a free kick has been awarded the away team.
45' The first-half is over at GMHBA Stadium.
46' In the minute 46, The second half is underway in Geelong - Western United with the kick-off.
47' Throw-in for Melbourne Victory close to the penalty box.
49' Important block from the Western United defence as Rai Marchan fires in a strike for Melbourne Victory.
50' In the minute 50, Melbourne Victory drive upfield and Bruno Fornaroli gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Western United defender.
50' Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Timothy Danaskos.
52' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
53' In the minute 53, In Geelong Melbourne Victory drive forward through Jake Brimmer. His shot is on target but it's saved.
54' Goal kick for Western United at GMHBA Stadium.
54' Ball safe as Western United is awarded a throw-in in their half.
55' In the minute 55, Can Western United get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?
55' Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.
56' Melbourne Victory pushes forward through Nicholas D'Agostino, whose finish on goal is saved.
57' In the minute 57, Timothy Danaskos signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Western United's half.
57' Free kick for Western United in their own half.
57' Rai Marchan for Melbourne Victory has been booked by Timothy Danaskos and receives a first yellow card.
58' In the minute 58, Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.
59' Timothy Danaskos signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory.
60' Western United have a goal kick.
60' In the minute 60, Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Western United territory.
61' It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Western United close to the penalty box.
62' Western United push forward at GMHBA Stadium and Josh Risdon gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Melbourne Victory defence.
62' In the minute 62, James Troisi hits the post! Very nearly a goal there in Geelong for Western United.
62' Timothy Danaskos signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.
63' The away team have replaced Enrique Lopez Fernandez with Ben Folami. This is the first substitution made today by Anthony Popovic.
63' In the minute 63, Anthony Popovic is making the team's second substitution at GMHBA Stadium with William Wilson replacing Rai Marchan.
64' Timothy Danaskos awards Western United a goal kick.
66' Melbourne Victory's Christopher Ikonomidis gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Western United defender.
66' In the minute 66, Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Timothy Danaskos.
67' Jake Brimmer gets his shot on target but fails to score for Melbourne Victory.
69' Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.
70' In the minute 70, Ball goes out of play for a Western United goal kick.
72' John Aloisi (Western United) is making a second substitution, with Rhys Bozinovski replacing Tongo Hamed Doumbia.
72' Nicolas Milanovic is replacing Aleksandar Prijovic for the home team.
73' In the minute 73, Timothy Danaskos signals a throw-in for Western United, close to Melbourne Victory's area.
74' In Geelong, James Troisi of Western United is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
74' Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.
75' In the minute 75, The away team have replaced Christopher Ikonomidis with Nishan Velupillay. This is the third substitution made today by Anthony Popovic.
76' Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.
76' Western United awarded a throw-in in their own half.
76' In the minute 76, In Geelong a free kick has been awarded the home team.
78' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
78' Melbourne Victory's William Wilson misses with an attempt on goal.
78' In the minute 78, It's a goal kick for the home team in Geelong.
78' Melbourne Victory make their fourth substitution with Stefan Nigro replacing Jason Geria.
79' Anthony Popovic (Melbourne Victory) is making a fifth substitution, with Jay Barnett replacing Josh Brillante.
79' In the minute 79, Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.
79' Josh Risdon (Western United) gets a yellow card.
81' Western United are in shooting range from this free kick.
82' In the minute 82, Alessandro Diamanti is replacing Connor Pain for Western United at GMHBA Stadium.
82' Alessandro Diamanti for Western United gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
82' Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium.
84' In the minute 84, Melbourne Victory's Ben Folami is on target but unsuccessful.
85' Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium.
86' Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Timothy Danaskos.
86' In the minute 86, Melbourne Victory are coming forward and Stefan Nigro gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
86' Timothy Danaskos awards Western United a goal kick.
87' Throw-in Melbourne Victory.
88' In the minute 88, Ball goes out of play for a Western United goal kick.
88' Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Western United.
89' Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.
90' Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Western United.
90' Melbourne Victory have a dangerous throw-in.
90' + 1 Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.
90' + 1 The 2nd half is prolonged by 5 minutes of added time.
90' + 1 Timothy Danaskos signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory just outside Western United's area.
90' + 2 Melbourne Victory push upfield and Nicholas D'Agostino gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Western United defence.
90' + 3 Free kick for Western United in their own half.
90' + 3 Western United have a goal kick.
90' + 4 Timothy Danaskos signals a free kick to Western United.
90' + 3 Western United have a goal kick.
90' + 4 Western United push upfield but Timothy Danaskos quickly pulls them for offside.
90' The match is over. Final score 1-0.