Match Report
Wests APIA have produced an impressive second-half performance to secure a commanding 5-2 victory over Avondale FC.
The hosts made an ideal start in their first national league fixture at Lambert Park for 35 years, with Michael Konestabo opening the scoring in the seventh minute after being played through by Rory Jordan.
Avondale responded well, with Keitatsu Kojima heading home an equaliser in the 21st minute after being found unmarked by Harry Van der Saag's cross from the right.
Niyah Joseph, having earlier left the field with a bloodied mouth, put the visitors ahead in the 37th minute, breaking through the defensive line before calmly slotting home from an angle to give Avondale a 2-1 half-time advantage, the striker moving his personal tally to three goals in as many games.
However, the hosts came out firing after the interval, with Seiya Kambayashi producing a spectacular right-footed volley in the 47th minute to restore parity in what will be a goal-of-the-tournament contender.
