A-Leagues 23/24, The Other Matches Thread

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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.
April 22, 2024 14:11
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CCM also have their big AFC Cup tie this Wednesday 24th, so 3 games in 6 days.
April 22, 2024 14:17
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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/


April 23, 2024 12:58
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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'.


April 26, 2024 22:04 · Edited April 26, 2024 22:08
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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. 
April 26, 2024 22:32
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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....
April 26, 2024 23:28
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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.


April 26, 2024 23:37
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Ends 3-4. Good fun.
April 26, 2024 23:50
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Hopefully they will be motivated to spoil a possible CCM party.
April 27, 2024 01:10
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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.
April 27, 2024 04:37
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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. 😒
April 27, 2024 08:29 · Edited April 27, 2024 08:43
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April 27, 2024 14:00
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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. 
You not alone, this guy from Bulgaria keeps close eyes on the ALM
April 27, 2024 14:08
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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.
April 27, 2024 14:34
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April 27, 2024 14:47 · Edited April 27, 2024 14:55
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WSW already a goal down against MV, Machach with an odd bump-ball goal over the keeper.
April 27, 2024 21:59
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Arzani adds a second. WSW's already slim hopes of making the finals are surely at an end. Shame.
April 27, 2024 22:07
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Brook grabs one back. Brilliant goal. 2-1
April 27, 2024 22:11
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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. 
April 27, 2024 22:21
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Milanovic tap in makes it 2-2. WSW not dead just yet.
April 27, 2024 22:27
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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?
April 27, 2024 22:56
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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.
April 27, 2024 23:08
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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.
April 27, 2024 23:25 · Edited April 27, 2024 23:27
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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?
April 27, 2024 23:26
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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.
April 27, 2024 23:28 · Edited April 27, 2024 23:30
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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.
April 27, 2024 23:34
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Priestman! WSW lead 4-3 with minutes to go.
April 27, 2024 23:38
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Brilliant Thomas save to keep WSW alive.
April 27, 2024 23:45
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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.
April 27, 2024 23:51
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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.
April 28, 2024 00:03
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Stole this from the A-League Reddit. These are the Week One of the Finals match up possibilities.

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April 28, 2024 11:16
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Not hard to work out which option the APL would prefer.
April 28, 2024 15:02
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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). 
April 28, 2024 15:38
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Let's gone Sydney. 
April 28, 2024 16:59
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JCP puts Sydney up early. 1-0 
April 28, 2024 17:07
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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. 
April 28, 2024 17:44
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3-0 from the spot. 
April 28, 2024 17:50
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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.
April 28, 2024 18:02
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Taggart!! 3-1
April 28, 2024 18:18
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Taggart might yet end up with a Golden Boot? Sorry I am too lazy to check the stats for myself.

April 28, 2024 18:24
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