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A-Leagues 23/24, The Other Matches Thread

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about 2 years ago

seen reports that suggest the CCM v Adelaide game will be played on April 30, 4 days after Adelaide v Brisbane (26th) and 3 days after CCM v Newcastle (27th).
Not great for either but you'd think less helpful to CCM's chances.

Queenslander 3x a year.

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about 2 years ago

CCM also have their big AFC Cup tie this Wednesday 24th, so 3 games in 6 days.

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about 2 years ago

Reds v Mariners game rescheduled for next Wednesday 1st May at Gosford.
AFC Cup final is scheduled 5th May in Middle East.

https://ccmariners.com.au/news/adelaide-united-h-rescheduled-date-and-time-confirmed/

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I don't think we can rely on Adelaide to help us in their catch up game against the Mariners - They're the defensive equivalent of Swiss cheese this season, and Delianov is about two or three steps below what Gauci was on the goalkeeping front. Just seems to me they're on autopilot until the end of the season now after fluffing their chances against a 10 man Macarthur the other week.

1-0 Roar after 4'.

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almost 2 years ago

Definitely poor keeping but I think Hore is one of the most underrated players in the league. I was surprised to hear Harper somewhat sniffily dismiss him by saying he's promised a lot this season but failed to deliver - not that I pay too much attention to what Harper says.

Six goals, an exceptional work rate, a handful in attack yet strong on defence, and can play central or wide. I wouldn't mind him in our midfield to be honest.

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almost 2 years ago

The Reds tails are up now. Van der Saag makes it 1-4. Be good if they could keep this scoring form for just one more match....

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almost 2 years ago

....although it won't be much good if they concede as easily as that! 3-4 with about 10 to go. Hore a second.

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almost 2 years ago

Ends 3-4. Good fun.

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almost 2 years ago

Hopefully they will be motivated to spoil a possible CCM party.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 2 years ago

Hopefully they will be motivated to spoil a possible CCM party.

Sadly they will be without Irankunda, who picked up his 8th yellow early on & will be suspended.

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....although it won't be much good if they concede as easily as that! 3-4 with about 10 to go. Hore a second.

Yep, it's the defensive side of their game that has me worried.

Offensively, they have scored the most in the League!

And I've just seen RR's post. FFS. 😒

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almost 2 years ago

Fun fact: We've had as many games in the @aleaguemen this season finish 4-3 as we have had finish 0-0.#BRIvADL #ALeague
— Justin Tickner (@justintickner) April 26, 2024

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almost 2 years ago

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You not alone, this guy from Bulgaria keeps close eyes on the ALM

Henry Hore, btw, one of the most underappreciated attacking players in the A-League.

Fantastic two-way threat, good in tight spaces, runs in behind, finishes with both feet. Extremely versatile skillset.
— Petar Petrov (@PPetrov_FR) April 26, 2024

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almost 2 years ago

Hopefully they will be motivated to spoil a possible CCM party.

Sadly they will be without Irankunda, who picked up his 8th yellow early on & will be suspended.

At least Ibusuki is in good goal scoring form, but yeah Irankunda's contribution will be missed should we have to rely on Adelaide.

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After #BRIvADL, average goals/game is 0.0025 behind Aus mens league regular season record. 21 goals in 6 remaining @aleaguemen games will see new regular season goals/game record.
Most goals/game:
3.3037 2000-01 season (707 gls/214 games)
3.3013 2023-24* (515/156)
3.16 1996-97
— andrew howe (@AndyHowe_statto) April 27, 2024

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almost 2 years ago

WSW already a goal down against MV, Machach with an odd bump-ball goal over the keeper.

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almost 2 years ago

Arzani adds a second. WSW's already slim hopes of making the finals are surely at an end. Shame.

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almost 2 years ago

Brook grabs one back. Brilliant goal. 2-1

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almost 2 years ago

Hopefully they will be motivated to spoil a possible CCM party.

Sadly they will be without Irankunda, who picked up his 8th yellow early on & will be suspended.

Apparently he's only got 7, two yellows in one game don't count.

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almost 2 years ago

Milanovic tap in makes it 2-2. WSW not dead just yet.

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almost 2 years ago

Does anyone know how the Semis works? The away goals rule doesn't apply, so do the games go to pens if it's a draw?

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almost 2 years ago

Bananas

Does anyone know how the Semis works? The away goals rule doesn't apply, so do the games go to pens if it's a draw?

Yes, penalties. I have a bit of a fondness for the old away goals rule but it's been largely dispensed with now.

Meanwhile Arzani puts MV back in front 3-2.

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WSW won't lie down! Hammond makes it 3-3.

...but wait, VAR are looking....

But it stands. 15 minutes for WSW to get an unlikely winner.

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almost 2 years ago

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Bananas

Does anyone know how the Semis works? The away goals rule doesn't apply, so do the games go to pens if it's a draw?

Yes, penalties. I have a bit of a fondness for the old away goals rule but it's been largely dispensed with now.

Meanwhile Arzani puts MV back in front 3-2.

Cheers. Does each game potentially go to pens? Or does the first one have whatever result it is and then if the second game means the result is undecided it goes to pens?

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Bananas

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Bananas

Does anyone know how the Semis works? The away goals rule doesn't apply, so do the games go to pens if it's a draw?

Yes, penalties. I have a bit of a fondness for the old away goals rule but it's been largely dispensed with now.

Meanwhile Arzani puts MV back in front 3-2.

Cheers. Does each game potentially go to pens? Or does the first one have whatever result it is and then if the second game means the result is undecided it goes to pens?

Yep, second game only, assuming scores across both games are even.

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almost 2 years ago

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Bananas

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Bananas

Does anyone know how the Semis works? The away goals rule doesn't apply, so do the games go to pens if it's a draw?

Yes, penalties. I have a bit of a fondness for the old away goals rule but it's been largely dispensed with now.

Meanwhile Arzani puts MV back in front 3-2.

Cheers. Does each game potentially go to pens? Or does the first one have whatever result it is and then if the second game means the result is undecided it goes to pens?

Yep, second game only, assuming scores across both games are even.

Legend. Thanks for your help.

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almost 2 years ago

Priestman! WSW lead 4-3 with minutes to go.

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almost 2 years ago

Brilliant Thomas save to keep WSW alive.

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almost 2 years ago

Well done Wanderers. They looked dead and buried at 2-0 down after 15 minutes.

Melb City must beat WU tomorrow to make the six.

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almost 2 years ago

Ryan

Hopefully they will be motivated to spoil a possible CCM party.

Sadly they will be without Irankunda, who picked up his 8th yellow early on & will be suspended.

Apparently he's only got 7, two yellows in one game don't count.

Yeah, I effed up when I looked at 4am this morning. Brain didn't think to check for instances of 2 yellows making a red, the first yellow doesn't count towards suspension if that happens. So he is available to play.

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almost 2 years ago

Stole this from the A-League Reddit. These are the Week One of the Finals match up possibilities.

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almost 2 years ago

Not hard to work out which option the APL would prefer.

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almost 2 years ago

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Not hard to work out which option the APL would prefer.

I think we would prefer a Melbourne Derby happening as well.

Assuming CCM finish first, we need them to get knocked out in the Semis to host the Grand Final. The best chance for that would be them facing Sydney or City.

A Melbourne Derby would do that. Either Victory win & play us (CCM face winner of Sydney/Macarthur) or City win and play CCM (we face the winner of Sydney/Macarthur).

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almost 2 years ago

Let's gone Sydney.

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almost 2 years ago

JCP puts Sydney up early. 1-0

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almost 2 years ago

Lolley steals a tap in off the foot of Mak. 2-0

Against the run of play tho, Glory have been good going forward but unable to score.

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almost 2 years ago

3-0 from the spot.

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almost 2 years ago

Let's hope no crucial finals games are decided by a penalty for handball that not a single person saw except Mr VAR with his forensic, slow motion superpowers.

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almost 2 years ago

Taggart!! 3-1

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almost 2 years ago

Taggart might yet end up with a Golden Boot? Sorry I am too lazy to check the stats for myself.

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