Macarthur FC beat Adelaide United

Macarthur FC overcame Adelaide United in a close win on Friday, 1-2, on to matchday 24 of the Australian League. To this matchweek, Carl Veart's team came from three wins, and Mile Sterjovski's team came from two defeats. Tommy Smith was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Nestory Irankunda in the 20th minute.

With 73 minutes on the clock, Macarthur FC saw Yianni Nicolaou get a straight red card after 84 minutes, Ariath Piol fired home for Mile Sterjovski's team. Tommy Smith scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game. Deep into added time, Adelaide United saw Nestory Irankunda miss a penalty.

After the result Macarthur FC are 5th in the table, with 37 points, while Adelaide United sit 10th place, with 25 points. With regard to the next fixture, Mile Sterjovski's team will host Sydney FC, while Carl Veart's team will play away against Western United.