Sydney FC are enduring their worst start to a season since 2010 after letting a two-goal lead slip at home to Newcastle,although they were denied all three points by a controversial VAR decision.
In the space of 30 minutes,Jack Rodwell showed why he could be just about anything for Western Sydney. A problem,another disappointment,maybe even a sensation.
Everything you need to know about the first round of the A-League Men’s season,including teething problems for the league’s new streaming partner,a long-range strike from Bruno Fornaroli and Popa’s new brand at Victory.
Tony Popovic’s reign at Victory got off to a winning start when a late goal from new signing Roderick Miranda earned them all three points against Western United.
For just the second time in the fixture’s history,a clash between the Wanderers and Sydney FC ended in a stalemate.
Melbourne City looked to be cruising to victory when they took a 2-0 lead to the interval,but they were forced into a nervous finale as the Roar pulled one goal back.
Melbourne City’s power-packed performance blew away a 10-man Sydney FC and delivered the Victorian club their first ever A-League Championship.
Sky Blues coach Steve Corica took aim at the referee for two game-turning decisions as a 10-man Sydney FC lost 3-1 to Melbourne City in the A-League grand final.
A two-goal burst from young guns Stefan Colakovski and Marco Tilio have set up what should be a home grand final for the A-League premiers - but COVID restrictions could see it played elsewhere.
A depleted Sky Blues showed enough mettle to survive a second-half fightback from the Reds and grind out a 2-1 victory in Kogarah.
Lleyton Brooks came off the bench to rescue a point for Victory,and possibly spare the club a first wooden spoon.