Essendon Royals SC 2-2 Keilor Park — how it happened, and what the numbers showed
Essendon Royals SC and Keilor Park shared four goals. How the game unfolded, and what the numbers behind it showed.
Honours were shared on 11 September 2026: Essendon Royals SC 2-2 Keilor Park. It was a Victoria Premier League 2 fixture, semi finals. Half time had it at 1-1.
How it unfolded
The first half set the tone. M. Kotronis put the first goal on the board on 17 minutes. An unnamed scorer drew Keilor Park back level on 38 minutes. That left it 1-1 at the interval.
The second half brought the rest. An unnamed scorer edged Keilor Park in front on 49 minutes. An unnamed scorer levelled for Essendon Royals SC on 87 minutes. An unnamed scorer put Essendon Royals SC ahead on 120+1 minutes from the penalty spot. An unnamed scorer stretched it further for Essendon Royals SC on 120+2 minutes with a penalty. An unnamed scorer added a fifth on 120+3 minutes with a penalty. An unnamed scorer pulled one back for Keilor Park on 120+3 minutes with a penalty. An unnamed scorer gave Keilor Park something to hold on to on 120+4 minutes with a penalty. An unnamed scorer added a sixth on 120+5 minutes with a penalty. It finished 2-2.
How the game turned
Of the four goals, eight came after the break. The lead changed hands twice, which is rarer than the scoreline suggests. The final goal did not come until 120+5 minutes. Both sides found the net, and one different player got on the scoresheet.
For the record
Scorers: Essendon Royals SC — M. Kotronis 17; Unknown 87; Unknown (pen) 120+1, 120+2, 120+3, 120+5. Keilor Park — Unknown 38, 49; Unknown (pen) 120+3, 120+4. Half time 1-1, full time 2-2.
What it means
A point each, then, and the sort of afternoon both sides will file away without much argument. Essendon Royals SC will feel home games are where a season is built; Keilor Park will take the road point and move on.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Essendon Royals SC vs Keilor Park?
It finished 2-2. Essendon Royals SC and Keilor Park shared the points.
Who scored?
M. Kotronis on 17 minutes for Essendon Royals SC.
When and where was Essendon Royals SC vs Keilor Park played?
11 September 2026.