The Tigers started the game brightly, moving the ball well and showing real composure in possession. Despite creating several promising opportunities, the team found themselves 1–0 down after 33 minutes. Rather than letting this knock their confidence, the Tigers responded superbly, continuing to play some excellent football and showing great resilience to stay firmly in the contest going into half time.

The second half saw Melbourne Tigers raise their intensity even further, pressing higher and dominating large spells of the game. This pressure was rewarded in the 54th minute when Jacks stepped up to deliver an outstanding free kick, expertly finding the back of the net to level the score. The goal was a deserved reward for the team’s persistence and belief.

Following the equaliser, the Tigers should have taken the lead following numerous attempts on goal by Martin, Williams and Levers. Unfortunately, two late goals against the run of play in the second half swung the result away from Melbourne, but they did little to reflect the effort and performance shown throughout the match.

Man of the Match goes to Williams for a superb display in midfield, where his work rate and composure were key in driving the team forward.

Plenty of positives can be taken from this performance, and the focus now turns to our next fixture at home against Allestree, where the Tigers will look to build on this encouraging display.