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Dec 03, 2017   |  11:38PM AET

Adelaide v Sydney FC: Key Stats As Champions Roll On

Adelaide v Sydney FC: Key Stats As Champions Roll On

Sydney FC surged five points clear in first with a thoroughly professional 1-0 away win over Adelaide United on Friday night.

Here are the key facts and stats from a tight tussle at Coopers Stadium.

  • Sydney made 21 passes into the final third during the first half. The last time they made less was (20) away to Western Sydney Wanderers in January 2016.
  • Adelaide have now won one of their last eight home games when they’ve been scoreless at the break (W1, D1, L6).
  • The Sky Blues haven’t lost any of their last seven away games when leading at the break (W6, D1).
  • Bobô’s goal was Sydney’s first before half-time in an away game in five matches and his 22nd Hyundai A-League goal overall.
  • The Reds have only won two of their last eight home games against opposition from NSW (W2, D1, L5).
  • Sydney have only lost two of their last 18 away games (W12, D3, L3).
  • Buijs was distribution was near impeccable, attempting 44 passes for 93.2% passing accuracy.
  • The Sky Blues were at there defensive best, limiting Adelaide to only one shot on target throughout the match.

  • Sydney FC’s pressing game was a huge factor in the win. Attacked Adrian Mierzejewski won all tackles involved in (4/4), majority of duels (12/19) and had two interceptions.

  • Sydney FC peppered the Adelaide goal, putting attempting 30 crosses and 11 shots across the 90 minutes.