Simon B wrote:RR wrote:Did someone say oggie?
Omg, what an oggie by Sydney. 2-3. Game on
City are really gonna miss Beach
6 Cupsets now, 6 games where an A-League side lost to an NPL side. I can't but feel like this is a symptom of the Aliga getting weaker. Obviously because of the calenders Aliga sides are weakened by pre-season and what not, but the number of cupsets has been increasing recently and I wonder how much blame can be put on the schedule rather than Aliga clubs getting worse as time goes on
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Adelaide United losing 0-2 at home to a Vietnamese club, perhaps a greater marker that the A League has dropped in quality.
Stefan Mauk returning to Hindmarsh with Cong An Ha Noi.
Personally I don't care much, if it offers more opportunities for younger talent, ie more a development type league than in past. Think that helps NZ/Aus football more than the earlier days of the ALM. Though the chances of an A League team ever repeating that miracle by Poppa's WSW of winning the AFC Champions League (Elite) is next to zero these days.
Vietnam League obviously different. Only 3 of the starters in Adelaide were Vietnamese, and at least one of those may have been naturalised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gpA61TqbMA
Stefan Mauk returning to Hindmarsh with Cong An Ha Noi.
Personally I don't care much, if it offers more opportunities for younger talent, ie more a development type league than in past. Think that helps NZ/Aus football more than the earlier days of the ALM. Though the chances of an A League team ever repeating that miracle by Poppa's WSW of winning the AFC Champions League (Elite) is next to zero these days.
Vietnam League obviously different. Only 3 of the starters in Adelaide were Vietnamese, and at least one of those may have been naturalised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gpA61TqbMA
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Vietnamese League also in pre season mode.
Cong An Ha Noi's first competitive game in over 2 months, though their league's new season starts earlier in September.
Cong An Ha Noi's first competitive game in over 2 months, though their league's new season starts earlier in September.
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Everybody just take a deep breath.......it's preseason. Yes, there has been some nice big investments in the Vietnamese League but it's still got a way to go.
Yes, but the A League can't afford Stefan Mauk and Jason Cummings. Both in Vietnam now. Going to be challenging for A League teams to get more foreign players this month.
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PKB wrote:Saffa wrote:Yes, but the A League can't afford Stefan Mauk and Jason Cummings. Both in Vietnam now. Going to be challenging for A League teams to get more foreign players this month.
Everybody just take a deep breath.......it's preseason. Yes, there has been some nice big investments in the Vietnamese League but it's still got a way to go.
Cummings is still unattached according to Wiki & Transfermarkt. Do you know something they don't?
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APIA Leichhardt 1 v Sydney United 1 (APIA win on pens 3-2)
Brunswick Juventus 1 v Preston Lions 4
North Sunshine Eagles 0 v Heidelberg United 0 (Eagles win on pens 4-3)
The 'bergers losing to a team from VPL2 is a massive cupset.
SMFC v Prestin Lions in the quarters shapes to be a good one.
Brunswick Juventus 1 v Preston Lions 4
North Sunshine Eagles 0 v Heidelberg United 0 (Eagles win on pens 4-3)
The 'bergers losing to a team from VPL2 is a massive cupset.
SMFC v Prestin Lions in the quarters shapes to be a good one.
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RR wrote:PKB wrote:Saffa wrote:Yes, but the A League can't afford Stefan Mauk and Jason Cummings. Both in Vietnam now. Going to be challenging for A League teams to get more foreign players this month.
Everybody just take a deep breath.......it's preseason. Yes, there has been some nice big investments in the Vietnamese League but it's still got a way to go.
Cummings is still unattached according to Wiki & Transfermarkt. Do you know something they don't?
My apologies. I see it was announced last night.
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SD Raiders v Sydney FC | Hahn Australia Cup Quarter Finals
Tuesday 9:30pm
APIA Leichhardt v Melbourne Victoria | Hahn Australia Cup Quarter Finals
Wednesday 9:30pm
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APIA Leichhardt 0 v Melbourne Victory 1
APIA took Victory to extra time.
So now guaranteed an ALM vs NPL Final.
APIA took Victory to extra time.
So now guaranteed an ALM vs NPL Final.
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Might not be crazy to say an NPL side could take it this year. Not exactly inspiring performances from Sydney and Vuck
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Lions v North Sunshine Eagles | Hahn Australia Cup Quarter Finals
Tuesday 9:30pm
Preston Lions v South Melbourne | Hahn Australia Cup Quarter Finals
Wdnesday 9:30pm
North Sunshine Eagles just got relegated to the 3rd tier in Victoria, so this is their only chance for glory this season.
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Lions 4 v North Sunshine Eagles 0
Preston vs South Melbourne should be a great atmosphere tonight. Hopefully a fun & festive one.
Not gonna lie, a Victory vs South Melbourne Cup Final would be a cracker. So gotta cheer for SMFC tonight.
Preston vs South Melbourne should be a great atmosphere tonight. Hopefully a fun & festive one.
Not gonna lie, a Victory vs South Melbourne Cup Final would be a cracker. So gotta cheer for SMFC tonight.
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2 of the most advanced by this part of pre season, A League teams. Benchmark.
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FFA have flown in a crew from Singapore to Ref tonight's match due the strike action.
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Melbourne Victory beat Sydney FC 2-0
Jack Duncan was very lucky to not give away a penalty (and maybe red card) in the first half flwhen he completely missed the ball and punched a Sydney player in the head.
We're now halfway to the matchup that (probably) everybody wants to see in the final - We have to wait until Tuesday now to see if South Melbourne can do their bit...
Jack Duncan was very lucky to not give away a penalty (and maybe red card) in the first half flwhen he completely missed the ball and punched a Sydney player in the head.
We're now halfway to the matchup that (probably) everybody wants to see in the final - We have to wait until Tuesday now to see if South Melbourne can do their bit...
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