VOTW: Just Because Your Last Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Beat The Top Team 6-0
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After 6 straight draws, Wellington, on the bottom of the ladder thumped last rounds ladder leaders 6-0!
Well done Wellington, put a smile on everyone’s face!
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Weekly Dose
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Here’s my motley collection of links to the world of the A League. Enjoy!
Category: Weekly DoseRound 12 Preview
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Well a big weekend ahead for the A League, with the F3 derby, a Grand Final rematch, and Perth Glory taking on Robbie Fowler (well…North Queensland Fury).
Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners, Friday 8.00pm
The F3 Derby. The big game. What more needs to be said. Well, there is the fact that the game is between 5th and 9th, so not exactly the game of the week, but still it will make for an interesting game. While Central Coast dished it out to Brisbane last week, and Newcastle were on the end of a Melbourne Victory barrage, it’s still a derby, and any derby is difficult to call. But still, the Mariners will be much too strong for the Jets, so 2-1 Jets.
Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United, Saturday, 6.30pm
The Grand Final rematch! and a game that could be a decisive one for both teams. Melbourne are in 3rd and pushing for top spot, while Adelaide are sitting in 6th, looking to push upwards for the top four. A loss for either team will set them back, and a win would be most welcomed by either. And therefore, it’s clearly going to be a bore draw. So fearless forecast for the week, 0-0 Draw.
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POLL: What Was The Right Punishment From Brosques Disallowed Goal
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The match was in its dying stages. Sydney were a trailing Adelaide United 2-1 and were pushing forward. United keeper Eugene Galekovic pushed forward and collected the ball to prevent Sydney from even having a sniff of an equalizer.
Galekovic held the ball, waited til the players in the box cleared out (or so he thought) and proceeded to kick the ball out of danger. But before he released the ball to his boot Alex Brosque headed the ball out of the keepers hand and kicked it into the goal to the shock of everyone in the stadium and viewers. Referee Strebre Delovski called the ball back and awarded a free kick and gave Brosque a yellow.
Category: A-League NewsRound 11 Highlights: Wellington’s Curse Continues, The Red’s Shock Sydney
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Adelaide United Vs. Sydney FC
After Sydney’s 3-0 drubbing of Melbourne last week it was expected that they would see of United, how have only won at home twice this season. Cristiano showed how unpredictable the A-League is scoring 2 goals and handing the Red’s all 3 points against the ladder leaders. Aloisi came off the bench to score for Sydney but it wasn’t enough. 2-1 United.
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Round 10 Highlights: Melbourne Capitulate As Sydney Run Riot
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Melbourne Victory Vs. Sydney FC
A season high of 30,000 attended the Derby between Australia’s biggest cities. It took 14 minutes for Sydney to get in front and 5 minutes for them to build a 3-0 lead courtesy of Brosque and Bridge. Melbourne were all over the shop, the match was lost after 20 minutes.
Perth Glory Vs. Adeliade United
In a match that Adelaide dominated Perth keeper Velaphi kept them at bay. Dutchman Victor Sikora gave Perth all 3 points at home with his effort from outside the box. 1-0
Central Coast Mariners Vs. North Queensland Fury
The Mariner’s got off to a flying scoring after 15 seconds when a defensive lapse allowed Simon to have a crack on goal, his effort went flying into the top corner. After struggling in front of goal for the whole match Fury stole a point when McBreen found the back of the net. 1-1
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Category: A-League NewsRound 9 Highlights: Controversy, A Screamer And More Controversy
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Gold Coast United Vs. Wellington Phoenix
The round kicked off with Wellington traveling across to the Gold Coast to tackle United. Wellington controlled the match and missed several opportunities, hitting the bar on one occasion, United lucky to escape with a point. 0-0
Perth Glory Vs. North Queensland Fury
Glory went into this match expecting to take all 3 points, after Sterjovski converted the penalty it looked as though they had taken them. But on 70 minutes controversy stuck, a Fury cross was juggled by Perth keeper Tando Velaphi and he was pushed over the goal line. Should have been disallowed but North Queensland got a point. 1-1 Read the rest of this entry »
Round 11 Preview
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Round 11 time. It will be interesting to see how the Roar react to losing Farina (at home against CCM) and if Gold Coast can keep out the Glory. So if your looking for all your Round 11 tips, you’re at the right place:
Adelaide United v Sydney FC, Friday, 8pm
Will be a close game. Sydney are looking good, and while I think they’ll find Adelaide at home hard to break down, they’ll still edge it, Adelaide 1-0
Brisbane Roar v Central Coast, Saturday, 6:30pm
Normally a club bounces back after getting a new manager, but after the turmoil surrounding Farina’s departure, I can’t see the Roar getting anything out of this. Central Coast 2-1
North Queensland Fury v Wellington, Saturday, 8:30pm
I keep tipping North Queensland, and I honestly think they’re going to pick up something soon. And as Fox Sports football pundit Paul Trimboli agrees with me, I’m thinking Fury will finally put a few goals away, Fury 3-1
Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory, Sunday, 3pm
As much as the Jets will be a better side with the return of their Young Socceroos, I think the Victory will bounce back from their loss to Sydney. Victory 2-1
Gold Coast United v Perth,Sunday, 5pm
A tough game for both teams, and probably the game of the week. While Perth haven’t looked especially convincing, I’m convinced this is the week they will step up, and hurt Gold Coast on the counter. So watch this game, and see my prediction come true. Perth 1-0
Well have a good weekend folks.
Weekly Dose
By: Kieran | 4 Comments
What a week hey, Frankie got fired after drink driving, Timmy Cahill saved Australia, once again, and Argentina nearly didn’t make it to South Africa. But no, unfortunately they did. So instead of an unrelated post on how crap Argentina is, instead you get your weekly dose of A League opinion.
And that the FFA don’t like him (SBS)
Sticking with Farina for a bit, was sacking him the right move? (The Roar)
Musings about Gold Coast United (442 Blogs)
Have the Socceroos adapted for Asian football? (Goal)
Finally, and interesting article about TV being the spiritual home of Football, as opposed to the internet. It’s an interested article, because I for one have spent many hours slumped over the computer wishing I could watch the games on TV, but not being able to. So read it. (The Football Ramble)
Category: A-League NewsRound 10 Preview
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Well unfortunately I didn’t get this up last night, so can’t brag about tipping the Perth v Adelaide game and the Melb v Syd game correctly. But, here is a quick preview of the other games:
Melbourne Victory 0-3 Sydney FC
Perth Glory 1-0 Adelaide United
Central Coast Mariners v North Queensland Fury, Sunday, 3pm
My Tip: This is a difficult one. Central Coast are performing adequately, and are at home, while Fury are still the A League cellar dwellers. But nevertheless I’m going to put my neck on the line and say 2-1 Fury.
Brisbane Roar v Gold Coast United, Sunday, 5pm
My Tip: The local derby, should be a very exciting game. With Shane Smeltz away on international duty, I could see Roar sneaking the win. However, I think I’ll put my money on a draw. 2-2 Draw
Well have a good weekend everyone. I for one am heading over to the SFS to watch Australia take down the Oranje!
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