A-Leagues 24/25 - The Other Matches Thread

Oliver Lavale has scored his first goal in the A-League Men this season, netting for the first time since 21st April 2024 against Perth Glory.

Talk about making it count, what an ending!

Big parties in Melbourne (and Adelaide) tonight.

Kraev levels things up in MAC v WSW, 1-1

So finals are locked in:

Two home wins there i reckon.

AFC v WSW would be a cracking two leg semi final matchup.

Buffon II

Two home wins there i reckon.

AFC v WSW would be a cracking two leg semi final matchup.

On and off the field.😁

Payback time?

2ndBest

Shaping up to be us, Auckland, Victory and Sydney in the top 4 at this stage. Adelaide have played everyone in the bottom half. 

Not trying to expose 2ndBest for an old bad take here, cuz this felt very true at that stage.

It is just nice to remember that we actually started the season okay, just the wheels fell off after the second Derby loss.

One out of four.

Wouldn’t back his horse.

RR

2ndBest

Shaping up to be us, Auckland, Victory and Sydney in the top 4 at this stage. Adelaide have played everyone in the bottom half. 

Not trying to expose 2ndBest for an old bad take here, cuz this felt very true at that stage.

It is just nice to remember that we actually started the season okay, just the wheels fell off after the second Derby loss.

And would Auckland have won if we’d have taken more derby points off them? We lost late twice. It gave Josh the yips. It gave Auckland enormous momentum and confidence, that  vs a draw or a loss might not have.

I kinda like WU and Adelaide. For Aloisi and their underdog attack and for their fortress and Asia Cup run. 

I dunno WSW are sometimes fun too. 

The big dogs have underperformed. As have we and CCM. 

Don’t think we can say lost late twice.

One game lost by 5 goals.

Another two behind and got a consolation late.

martinb

RR

2ndBest

Shaping up to be us, Auckland, Victory and Sydney in the top 4 at this stage. Adelaide have played everyone in the bottom half. 

Not trying to expose 2ndBest for an old bad take here, cuz this felt very true at that stage.

It is just nice to remember that we actually started the season okay, just the wheels fell off after the second Derby loss.

And would Auckland have won if we’d have taken more derby points off them? We lost late twice. It gave Josh the yips. It gave Auckland enormous momentum and confidence, that  vs a draw or a loss might not have.

AucklandPhoenix

Don’t think we can say lost late twice.

One game lost by 5 goals.

Another two behind and got a consolation late.

martinb

RR

2ndBest

Shaping up to be us, Auckland, Victory and Sydney in the top 4 at this stage. Adelaide have played everyone in the bottom half. 

Not trying to expose 2ndBest for an old bad take here, cuz this felt very true at that stage.

It is just nice to remember that we actually started the season okay, just the wheels fell off after the second Derby loss.

And would Auckland have won if we’d have taken more derby points off them? We lost late twice. It gave Josh the yips. It gave Auckland enormous momentum and confidence, that  vs a draw or a loss might not have.

Yeah, agreed. First game was very even but they were the only one trying and whilst it was late, it was coming. It was insipid stuff from us, completely underestimating what they'd be like as a team.

Gotta think Western will do the business tonight. 

Adelaide are a good watch however, ship plenty, score plenty.

They may however not be as prolific without Goodwin.

Hope they win as it will mean AFC will play them in the semis.

If I want to misremember how the derbies went to make myself feel better I bloody well shall! Straws will be clutched. If my memory is sieve like I’m guna get some benefit from it…
One loss by late goals, one by one goal. 

Also Auckland-Phoenix how’re you handling double fandom? 
Massive amounts of happiness insurance I guess…

Just lucky

An all action affair so far. 1-1 after 20 mins. 

The A league bosses must be hating having Western United in the finals with their crowds.

But they really have a very attacking good team.

Could see them scoring 4

AucklandPhoenix

The A league bosses must be hating having Western United in the finals with their crowds.

But they really have a very attacking good team.

Could see them scoring 4

You might be right. Botic notches a second, Reds defence looks leaky.

2-1

Adelaide goal keeper is so flighty 

Botic hattrick! Great recovery from Grimaldi after he gave away the ball on the edge of his own penalty area.  

3-1

Mauk pulls one back in the 78th minute. Nervy last 10 for WU.

WU get the job done. Hopefully the rest of the finals games will be as entertaining.

FT 3-2

Must say tonight's game has got me excited for WS vs Victory tomorrow.

Wish we had a young Kiwi striker/s like Botic and Goodwin (wasn't in Adelaide squad tonight) scoring frequently in a decent league at the moment.

Colloty has six goals in 17 games for Peterhead, who will be promoted to Scottish League One, and Waineo finished a tough season with his third season goal last weekend (Loan deal finished and released by Plymouth).

WSW to win this 8 flares to 7.

A shame it's being played on a paddock.

Beautiful vision and pass from Arzani, Bos pots it in the corner.

0-1 

Sapsford levels it up. Nicely worked goal with the assist from Borrello.

That attack from Victory was just so fluid. But couldn’t find the shot. WSW with bodies in the box. 

Two players on Arzani not enough 😄. Is it time for him to take the reins at the Victory?
2-1. Not sure if the scorer, but a cool finish too.

martinb

That attack from Victory was just so fluid. But couldn’t find the shot. WSW with bodies in the box. 

That one wasn't bad either! Arzani more great work and Machach puts it away.

1-2

Victory win, deservedly so too.

FT 1-2

Apparently WSW haven’t won a finals game in 10 years. 

They’re very similar to an Uffie team. A lot of firepower and a fair few good games throughout the season, but not much under pressure. 

Ten minutes until kickoff at the City-Western semi and I’d estimate the stadium is less than a quarter full. We got a way bigger crowd when the Nix came here to take on Victory.

Ten minutes until kickoff at the City-Western semi and I’d estimate the stadium is less than a quarter full. We got a way bigger crowd when the Nix came here to take on Victory.

A League overlords must be in despair. Neither of these teams have much of a fan base.

Gotta give the active support credit though, I’m sitting not far off the centre line listening to the north and south terraces trying to out-chant each other which certainly adds to the atmosphere as a neutral.

Simon B

Gotta give the active support credit though, I’m sitting not far off the centre line listening to the north and south terraces trying to out-chant each other which certainly adds to the atmosphere as a neutral.

From Darwin down to Melb in 48 hours. Good stuff!

Ferreyra heads home from the corner. Keeper needed to be stronger there.

0-1

Is this live somewhere. Cant find it on Youtube?