A-Leagues 23/24, The Other Matches Thread

I swear I thought WU had it in the bag at 89 minutes.  They were holding their own for most of the game but really truly collapsed in the last two minutes of the added time on.  The look on Aloisi's face was compassion inducing.  
Victory was not great but they created enough close chances tto put the game away.  And that was without Roly lacing his boots up as yet.

Yea I am the same I thought for sure WU had it. Maybe helps that this weekend CCM take on Victory?

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I swear I thought WU had it in the bag at 89 minutes.  They were holding their own for most of the game but really truly collapsed in the last two minutes of the added time on.  The look on Aloisi's face was compassion inducing.  
Victory was not great but they created enough close chances tto put the game away.  And that was without Roly lacing his boots up as yet.

The Isuzu UTE A-League has NEVER seen more late drama... and we still have NINE rounds to play😱⏱️

Damien Da Silva's stoppage-time double took this season's tally to a record 50 goals after the 90-minute mark this season! pic.twitter.com/9L2ijSwPnW

— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) February 21, 2024

Interesting stat though I suspect this season has had more stoppage time per game on average than any other. From the 2022 World Cup onwards it seems to have more than doubled.

Another late goal, Roar score in the 91st minute to salvage a 2-2 draw

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Another late goal, Roar score in the 91st minute to salvage a 2-2 draw

it ended up being quite an interesting game to watch, late.

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Another late goal, Roar score in the 91st minute to salvage a 2-2 draw

it ended up being quite an interesting game to watch, late.

How did Marco look?

Sydney vs City, not sure who I want to win this.

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Another late goal, Roar score in the 91st minute to salvage a 2-2 draw

it ended up being quite an interesting game to watch, late.

How did Marco look?

Came on second half, didn't make a big impact. Seemed to be in a deeper midfield role on the left which I'm not sure suits him. Marco's not someone you want to have tracking back to defend too often.

Triple header tonight and all significant from a Nix point of view.

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Another late goal, Roar score in the 91st minute to salvage a 2-2 draw

it ended up being quite an interesting game to watch, late.

How did Marco look?

Lively, though not as much as expected. Early days still. Had some good touches. Does not look like a 90 min material yet. Agree with Outpost on less than ideal positioning.

JCP with a rocket, 1-0 

That was sexy, Tilio levels us up 1-1 

That's a stunning goal from Tilio. Wow.

Wtf was that Burgess? Great chance this for City. 1-1 

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Wtf was that Burgess? Great chance this for City. 1-1 

Pointless, time wasting VAR review too.

J-Mac with a free header from the follow up to the free kick and he puts it over. He is so out of form atm. 1-1 

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Wtf was that Burgess? Great chance this for City. 1-1 

Pointless, time wasting VAR review too.

I wonder if they were looking at it being a DOGSO. He was shooting next step if he wasn't fouled. 1-1 

Was that Antonis with that shocking giveaway right in front of his own goal? Madness.

1-1 draw, that works for us.

Now for Adelaide to take points off WSW.

Can't believe the ref didn't see that elbow into Clisby straight away. Definite yellow card.

Very nice finish by Milanovic, 0-1 

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Very nice finish by Milanovic, 0-1 

Rinse and repeat, 0-2

And Milanovic heads another in, too easy 0-2

The game has just got sloppy this second half. 0-2

Halloran given a straight red, he won't be heading to Wellington next weekend. 0-2

Adelaide get one back. 3 mins left in added time. 1-2 

Switched over to the Nix, so dunno if Adelaide had any late chances. Ended 1-2

C'mon the Jets & a draw!

Kicking off at the same time. Just great.

If there has to be a winner in MVC v CCM, the Coasties winning is probably best. They have at least one more trip to Asia and a lot more away matches than home ones left.

Arsani is diving shark shooter

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Arsani is diving shark shooter

What a chance he just butchered. 0-0 

CCM not very good keeping the ball when going forward. MVC toothless. Take them two minutes to take a free kick just for Bruno to sky it.

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CCM not very good keeping the ball when going forward. MVC toothless. Take them two minutes to take a free kick just for Bruno to sky it.

CCM look very much a side that played 120m on Thursday. Add to that the formation change. 0-0 

Well that was 45 mins that happened. 0-0 in Melbourne. Also 0-0 in Newcastle. 

CCM goes up.
MVC own goal from a free kick.

CCM get a soft free kick & results in a Teague oggie. 0-1 

What a miss by Kuol. He is so out of form right now. 0-1 

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If there has to be a winner in MVC v CCM, the Coasties winning is probably best. They have at least one more trip to Asia and a lot more away matches than home ones left.

And relatively bad away form.

That was really stupid by Torres. Only shown a yellow but you never know with A-League Refs. 0-1