Round 9 Highlights: Controversy, A Screamer And More Controversy

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

Melbourne Victory Vs. Brisbane Roar
In a fiery encounter Melbourne saw off Brisbane 2-1 following goals from Ney Fabiano and Adrian Leijer while Reinaldo scored the Roar’s goal. There was controversy in this game as well with Danny Tiatto receiving a 1 week suspension and Charlie Miller copping 2 weeks for putting Ex-Brisbane player Robbie Kruse down behind play.

Sydney FC Vs. Central Coast Mariners
Sydney jumped to the top of the table following there 1-0 win over CCM at SFS. Terry McFlyn scored the only goal in the match in his first match back with a well taken header.

Adelaide United Vs. Newcastle Jets
After 5 minutes of play Newcastle went one up after some nice build up play Song received the ball and slotted the ball past Galekovic. Adelaide kept pushing forward and late on in the match Cassio delivered the equalizer with a simply stunning volley. It found the top right corner and tied the scores, that’s how it stayed. 1-1

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