A-League live score updates, blog: Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers
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Adelaide V Western Sydney HINDMARSH STADIUM, HINDMARSH, SA, 12 OCTOBER 2012 |
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| Adelaide | Match Completed | Western Sydney |
| 1 | FINAL SCORE | 0 |
| 0 | HALF TIME SCORE | 0 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | SHOTS ON GOAL | 3 |
| 11 | FOULS | 15 |
| 4 | CORNERS | 3 |
| 3 | OFFSIDES | 2 |
| 57 | POSSESSION | 43 |
Round two of the A-League kicks off with the impressive-looking Adelaide United looking for an important three points at home against Western Sydney Wanderers, who are out to make a name for themselves. We’ll have coverage from 7.30pm AEST.
The A-League new boys struggled to impose their dominance at times when they were in the driving seat last week against the Mariners.
Haliti and Bridge looked like they attended the Fernando Torres school of finishing and both missed clear chances to put their team ahead.
But the Wanderers did earn their first ever points in the A-League with the draw at home.
That is a big thing for a new club in an established league, as AFL clubs GWS Giants and the Gold Coast Suns will tell you.
Head Coach Tony Popovic will take the positives from encounters like the one just past, and use them to build his squad up over the course over the season.
One notable positive Popovic will take from last week’s match was the clear-cut class and composure of marquee man Shinji Ono. There were a number of touches and passes that caught the eye, and the smart money would be on him making his starting-11 debut this week.
Adelaide on the other hand put together a tidy display in Newcastle last Sunday. Travelling to Newcastle and putting on the display they did speaks volumes of the character of the club.
Granted, the Jets played poorly. Very poorly to be honest, but you must remember that Adelaide had barely touched down on Australian soil after a gruelling trip home from their ACL game against Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan.
With just over two days to recover, train, prepare and travel for the game against Newcastle, it was a heroic effort from Kosmina’s men.
Prediction
Assuming Ono starts, and the Wanderers can soak up pressure like they did against the Mariners, the boys from Western Sydney are in with a chance.
They showed promise and conviction in their first match, but really lacked the final pass and finishing to put a game to bed.
Adelaide are at home, and come off the back of a very good 2-0 win last week. I think the Reds will be too strong for the Wanderers, but they will be pushed hard for the three points.
Adelaide 3-1 Western Sydney.
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41' YELLOW CARD - Youssouf Hersi (Western Sydney)
41' YELLOW CARD - Jerome Polenz (Western Sydney)
45 + 1' YELLOW CARD - Osama Malik (Adelaide)
57' YELLOW CARD - Shinji Ono (Western Sydney)
63' YELLOW CARD - Jerónimo Morales Neumann (Adelaide)
69' GOAL - Fábio Miguel Lourenço Ferreira (Adelaide)
82' YELLOW CARD - Jake Barker-Daish (Adelaide)
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9:36pm
HarryBalding said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Adelaide manage to secure the three points in a tight game, where neither team sparkled, but a few individuals shone.
For the first time in the Red’s history they have now won their first two matches. 5 of the last 7 teams to do this have played in that season’s Grand Final. If John Kosmina’s men can keep this form up, it could easily be 6 of the last 8 teams by the end of the season.
The Wanderers will feel hard done-by. They defended hard, used the ball pretty well in possession, and had a few good chances. The biggest thing for them is just composure in front of goal. Haliti had a few chances in the short amount of time he was on, but couldn’t make anything of it.
Aaron Mooy and Shinji Ono looked great together in midfield. I’m sure Tony Popovic will look to foster that relationship in the centre of the park.
For the Reds it was the former Chelsea man Ferreira (no, not Paulo Ferreira) who impressed the most. Most touches and passes looked super classy, and he ability to play at full pace without compromising his ball control was a joy to watch.
In truth, it was a game more likely to frustrate than excite, but still, not a bad game in the grand scheme of things for both the Reds and the Wanderers.
Thanks for joining us tonight!
11:42pm
Nathan of Perth said | 11:42pm | Report comment
If Fabio Fereira doesnt list The Fonz as his personal idol, he is surely lying. What amazing teeth, poor man was born in the wrong decade!
9:26pm
HarryBalding said | 9:26pm | Report comment
FULL TIME
9:36pm
Dan said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Popovic must be wondering what he has done by hiring Topor -Stanley. The guy is a total train wreck of a player.
Popa has to fix that mistake immediately by sacking him from the club this coming week and apologise to the supporters for hiring him in the first place.
9:55pm
HarryBalding said | 9:55pm | Report comment
You think? I thought he did alright. He looked pretty rubbish on the ball, but he made some crucial interventions! He’s also a bit of a talisman. The Jets fans loved him, mostly because he’s big, and easily recognisable from afar. Maybe Popa wanted a bit of his ‘star status’ as well as a reasonably experienced, big defender?
9:26pm
HarryBalding said | 9:26pm | Report comment
93′ – Jeronimo called offside. Probably needn’t have been, but give the bloke a break – he must be exhausted!
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:25pm
HarryBalding said | 9:25pm | Report comment
92′ – Mooy fouled for a poor touch on Malik.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:25pm
HarryBalding said | 9:25pm | Report comment
92′ – Kostopoulos this time tries to bury it in the corner. Again WSW retrieve it.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:24pm
HarryBalding said | 9:24pm | Report comment
91′ – Ramsay tries to take the ball into the corner, but desperation from the WSW defenders helps to dig it out and keep the game alive.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:22pm
HarryBalding said | 9:22pm | Report comment
89′ – Adelaide Sub.
The debutant Ferreira off, Kostopoulos on
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:21pm
HarryBalding said | 9:21pm | Report comment
89′ – Haliti can’t seem to do much right, as he sends his cross out for a goal kick.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:21pm
HarryBalding said | 9:21pm | Report comment
88′ – Chance for Haliti!
Elrich’s cross to the back post finds the unmarked Haliti, who can do no better than heading it to the chest of Galekovic.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:20pm
HarryBalding said | 9:20pm | Report comment
87′ – Bridge called offside, wrongly, I think, in his pursuit of Mooy’s long ball.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:19pm
HarryBalding said | 9:19pm | Report comment
86′ – Galekovic taking his sweet time with a goal kick.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:18pm
HarryBalding said | 9:18pm | Report comment
85′ – Ono’s cross to Kresinger cut out by Beauchamp on the head.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:17pm
HarryBalding said | 9:17pm | Report comment
84′ – WSW not really showing any urgency here, despite being behind with less than ten minutes to go.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:15pm
HarryBalding said | 9:15pm | Report comment
83′ – Nothing comes from the free kick, and Elrich does well to deny Ferreira on the counter.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:15pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Kresinger is too slow. I held my mouth on that after talking about Mooy. But thought that too. He was more involved in the first half but he’s not able to get to the ball quickly enough or get that separation to shoot.
9:15pm
HarryBalding said | 9:15pm | Report comment
82′ – yellow card for Barker-Daish as he pulls down his man.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:14pm
HarryBalding said | 9:14pm | Report comment
81′ – Kresinger tries to kick in into the legs of Cassio for a corner, but denied. Rightly so.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:12pm
HarryBalding said | 9:12pm | Report comment
80′ – WSW sub.
Poljak off, Elrich on.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:11pm
HarryBalding said | 9:11pm | Report comment
78′ – Golec chases down Kresinger, who almost has a 1-on-1 with Galekovic!
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:09pm
HarryBalding said | 9:09pm | Report comment
77′ – Adelaide Sub.
Watson off, Barker-Daish on.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:08pm
HarryBalding said | 9:08pm | Report comment
75′ – Ferreira beats two defenders out on the wing before being halted. That boy has skills!
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:07pm
HarryBalding said | 9:07pm | Report comment
74′ – Ono down in the box, but no foul called. Is it just me, or has this game really opened up since the goal?
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:06pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Haliti is shocking on goal. Wasted 2 great chances last week. Make the the goalie touch it!
9:07pm
HarryBalding said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Yeah he’s a bit of a muppet. Saw him play in Newcastle a few times. Hopeless finisher. Can I say that?!
9:14pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:14pm | Report comment
You can say that mate.
9:06pm
HarryBalding said | 9:06pm | Report comment
73′ – Haliti slices a brilliant chance after beating Cassio, sending his shot wide of the keeper’s left-hand post.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:05pm
HarryBalding said | 9:05pm | Report comment
72′ – nothing comes from a counter for Adelaide as Carrusca’s pass to Ramsay is cut out by the defender.
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:04pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Not sure what WSW will do coming from behind at this stage. They really aren’t set up to to do that.
9:04pm
HarryBalding said | 9:04pm | Report comment
71′ – WSW seek to hit back quickly after the goal, which is their first goal ever conceded in the A-League!
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:03pm
HarryBalding said | 9:03pm | Report comment
69′ – GOAL!!
Neumann buries his chance as Adelaide break from their defense of a corner! A cheeky little chip finishes a beautiful pass from Ramsay!
Ade 1
WSW 0
9:02pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Blistering break Adelaide. And that late pass to Jeronimo was class. All class. Ramsey was it?
9:02pm
Stevo said | 9:02pm | Report comment
JERONIMOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!??!!
9:00pm
HarryBalding said | 9:00pm | Report comment
68′ – Mooy takes a shot on his left, but slices it a little. Adelaide goal kick.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:59pm
HarryBalding said | 8:59pm | Report comment
67′ – Ferreira’s dangerous looking cross headed clear by Beauchamp.
Ade 0
WSW 0
9:03pm
kellett_1992 said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Was hoping for a larger crowd, though it does need to be taken into consideration that they were versing WSWFC who may not have a nice following in Adelaide. Average attendance for last season was 8,083 and an attendance for round 2 was 8950.
8:59pm
HarryBalding said | 8:59pm | Report comment
66′ – SAVE!
Covic stops a measly shot from Jeronimo. That was very, very poor.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:58pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:58pm | Report comment
JUSTICE!
9:01pm
HarryBalding said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Has your opinion of Mooy changed, Elisha?
9:06pm
Elisha Pearce said | 9:06pm | Report comment
My opinion has improved. I think some of the kind words is potential, but he shows some good work. Still sits on it too much for me, but again, thats a bit picky.
8:58pm
HarryBalding said | 8:58pm | Report comment
64′ – PENALTY FOR ADELAIDE!
Wanderers are blowing up! Topor-Stanley clumsily challenges Ferreira just inside the box. WSW angry as they thought the foul was outside the box.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:56pm
HarryBalding said | 8:56pm | Report comment
63′ – WSW sub.
Hersi off, Haliti on.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:55pm
HarryBalding said | 8:55pm | Report comment
62′ – Neumann yellow-carded for playing on after he is called offside controversially.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:54pm
HarryBalding said | 8:54pm | Report comment
62′ – Adelaide sub.
Carrusca on, Djite off.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:54pm
HarryBalding said | 8:54pm | Report comment
61′ – Chance for WSW. Kresinger rises well to head Polenz’ cross.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:52pm
HarryBalding said | 8:52pm | Report comment
59′ – Chance for Ramsay as he powerfully heads Ferreira’s cross. Adelaide corner.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:51pm
HarryBalding said | 8:51pm | Report comment
58′ – Cassio and Djite try to fashion a chance for the Reds, but comes to nothing.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:50pm
HarryBalding said | 8:50pm | Report comment
57′ – Ono shown a yellow card for a studs-up challenge on Boogaard. Fair enough.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:49pm
HarryBalding said | 8:49pm | Report comment
56′ – Chance for Adelaide. Cassio’s cross is flicked on by Ramsay, but Watson can’t connext with it well enough to challenge Covic. The ball flies over harmlessly for a goal kick.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:48pm
HarryBalding said | 8:48pm | Report comment
55′ – Ono’s first time pass can’t find Kresinger, who’s overrun the ball.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:47pm
HarryBalding said | 8:47pm | Report comment
54′ – Wanderers are playing with a nicer shape now – more triangle-pass options. Might pay off soon!
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:46pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Wow. WSW have come out strong here after that initial jitter there.
Maybe Adelaide are tiring now.
8:46pm
HarryBalding said | 8:46pm | Report comment
53′ – a series of poor crosses from WSW, including one from Ono, provide no real chances for their men in the box.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:44pm
HarryBalding said | 8:44pm | Report comment
51′ – Ferreira vs D’Apuzzo is shaping up as a nice match-up. The Portuguese winger looks to have the better of his opponent so far, as Wanderers restart play with a goal kick.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:43pm
HarryBalding said | 8:43pm | Report comment
50′ – WSW put together a nice build-up play. Ono’s little through ball not enough to break down a scrambling Adelaide back four.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:41pm
HarryBalding said | 8:41pm | Report comment
49′ – Ramsay’s attempted cross deflected harmlessly to Covic.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:40pm
HarryBalding said | 8:40pm | Report comment
47′ – Ramsay held back after beating Polenz on the edge of the box. Free kick Adelaide, but it comes to nothing.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:38pm
HarryBalding said | 8:38pm | Report comment
46′ – Wanderers get the second half rolling.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:32pm
HarryBalding said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Neither manager will be particularly pleased with his team’s first-half efforts I feel.
The main problem for Kosmina is that Adelaide haven’t been able to move the ball around quickly enough to cause any trouble for the Wanderers. Fatigue may be a factor here – but the Reds have had periods of possession where they just resort to the long-ball tactic after 30 seconds or so.
The usual causal factor for this type of tactic is that there is not enough movement in front of the defenders. Midfielders get tired, strikers don’t drop back etc. Tonight, however, it appears Adelaide are just a little more frustrated than tired.
The Wanderers are defending very well, and forcing Adelaide to rush their attacks. Instead of stretching the defenders, making space for their supporting players making runs, the Reds look impatient. With Beauchamp and Topor-Stanley in the centre of defence, you can’t be playing those balls too often and hope for a positive result.
For the Wanderers, Ono and Mooy are combining nicely in midfield. Manager Tony Popovic would be very happy with their communication and execution, as well as the dangerous looking Poljak, who had the most exciting chance of the first half with a lovely dipping strike from well outside the box.
Stay tuned for the second half, which can only be more exciting than a lacklustre opening stanza.
8:29pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Just mentioned at the half time show that ‘more depth’ is needed.
I agree. Watching WSW in particular a player with have the ball and there will be 4 people in front of him but all running on the same depth from him, in a flat line. 3D shapes needed to break down the defense.
8:34pm
HarryBalding said | 8:34pm | Report comment
It’s a basic mistake isn’t it? Make options, and lots of movement for the man with the ball. Mooy and Ono are doing that pretty well for WSW, but maybe Adelaide have run out of steam after their mammoth week?
8:38pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:38pm | Report comment
They could be tired, but you’d think the first 45 was going to be their freshest one!
Yeah, the movement is earnest, but a bit in the wrong direction.
8:23pm
HarryBalding said | 8:23pm | Report comment
HALF TIME
8:30pm
Stevo said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Hoping for a better 2nd half – honestly.
8:23pm
HarryBalding said | 8:23pm | Report comment
47′ – Bridge denied a chance as Galekovic gets a touch on the cross.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:22pm
HarryBalding said | 8:22pm | Report comment
47′ – Handball called against Malik in the middle of the park. Could have been yellow-carded, but it was definitely not deliberate.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:21pm
HarryBalding said | 8:21pm | Report comment
45′ – Malik shown a yellow card for an over-zealous challenge on Beauchamp.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:20pm
HarryBalding said | 8:20pm | Report comment
45′ – Djite called offside as he chases down another long ball.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:20pm
HarryBalding said | 8:20pm | Report comment
44′ – D’Apuzzo fouled for blocking the run of the Adelaide winger. Free kick didn’t beat the first defender.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:18pm
HarryBalding said | 8:18pm | Report comment
41′ – Yellow card for Poljak as he checks Neumann, who deftly eluded him. The free-kick delivery is not dangerous looking at all, and results in a goal kick.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:16pm
HarryBalding said | 8:16pm | Report comment
41′ – Hersi shown a yellow card for a studs-up challenge on Watson.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:15pm
HarryBalding said | 8:15pm | Report comment
39′ – Adelaide passing the ball around the edge of their opponents box, but to no avail. Foul called against Boogaard on the counter.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:14pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Bridge should have put that on target there. Hard at full speed though.
Adelaide clearly better in possession but the WSW looking decent on the break. Interesting game of differing styles.
8:14pm
HarryBalding said | 8:14pm | Report comment
37′ – Wanderers on the counter, but Bridge blazes wide with a shot that was necessary, as the cross to Ono would have been far too difficult.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:12pm
HarryBalding said | 8:12pm | Report comment
37′ – Adelaide corner as Beauchamp makes a hash of his clearance.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:11pm
HarryBalding said | 8:11pm | Report comment
35′ – Wanderers with the majority of possession now. Can they do what the Reds struggled to, and put the ball in the back of the net?
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:10pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Kresinger has been far better tonight. I thought last week he struggled to get into the game much. He’s had much better service tonight, but also seems to get to the right areas faster.
8:10pm
HarryBalding said | 8:10pm | Report comment
34′ – Djite adjudged to have fouled Beauchamp in his pursuit of a shot on goal.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:08pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Poljak vindicates my view of him there! Whoop! Nice dip on the end of that strike! Lovely work.
8:08pm
HarryBalding said | 8:08pm | Report comment
32′ – A stinging shot from Poljak really tests Galekvic, who has to be at his best to bat it away!
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:06pm
HarryBalding said | 8:06pm | Report comment
30′ – Topor-Stanley’s strength is again the factor that stops an Adelaide attacking play. The ball forward was too straight perhaps. Adelaide getting a little frustrated here?
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:04pm
HarryBalding said | 8:04pm | Report comment
28′ – A nice looking Adelaide attack is turned back by some good WSW defending, and the counter is on.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:02pm
HarryBalding said | 8:02pm | Report comment
25′ – A free kick from Mooy into a very dangerous area finds a defender’s head, and deflects out for a WSW corner.
Ade 0
WSW 0
8:00pm
HarryBalding said | 8:00pm | Report comment
24′ – Adelaide’s frustrated attempt at hoofball is cut out by Topor-Stanley.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:59pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:59pm | Report comment
I’ve noticed this commentator say it, and a lot of people on The Roar over the last week chiming in with how good Aaron Mooy is for WSW. I don’t know what people are looking for exactly so obviously opinions will differ for that reason.
I was at the game last week and thought Poljak was just as good, if not better than Mooy? Are people really just commenting on Mooy’s potential? (The guy is wearing 10 for a central mid, so must have had wraps on him when he joined?)
Last week I thought Mooy was too slow in defense and fouled a lot. Also stood on the ball heaps.
Am I the only one in that camp? Not to say he can’t put in a few nice passes but him sitting on the ball kills a fair few chances too…
8:01pm
HarryBalding said | 8:01pm | Report comment
I’m not too sure. Based on Robbie Slater’s pre-match analysis, he looks quite good. Time will tell I guess!
8:07pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Yeah, I might be a bit harsh. Thats definitely possible.
When I was at the game with my brother we didn’t really start with any prejudices, we both watch a lot of european football together and are only really getting fully into the A-League now, so didn’t know many WSW players. But we both singled out Mooy for being slow and sitting on it.
8:09pm
HarryBalding said | 8:09pm | Report comment
I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen tonight. I didn’t see much of the game last week, but his passing is looking sharp, and he seems to make the right decision more often than not.
8:11pm
Elisha Pearce said | 8:11pm | Report comment
I’ve liked him more tonight too. I’ll just shut up and enjoy the new team that lives down the m4 from me!
7:58pm
HarryBalding said | 7:58pm | Report comment
23′ – Bridge takes a nice looking curling shot from 25 yards out, but not nearly enough power to trouble Galekovic.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:58pm
HarryBalding said | 7:58pm | Report comment
22′ – Free kick for Ono, who rolls it short to Mooy.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:57pm
HarryBalding said | 7:57pm | Report comment
22′ – Foul count 4-2 in favour of Wanderers. Unusual to see an away team with a higher foul count!
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:56pm
HarryBalding said | 7:56pm | Report comment
21′ – Ferreira stays down after a challenge from Polenz catches him painfully.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:55pm
HarryBalding said | 7:55pm | Report comment
20′ – WSW soak up the pressure in defence, beating off wave after wave of attack from the Reds.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:54pm
HarryBalding said | 7:54pm | Report comment
18′ – Topor-Stanley hoofs the ball out in order to clear his lines. A little unnecessary maybe – but safety first!
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:53pm
HarryBalding said | 7:53pm | Report comment
18′ – Goal kick for Adelaide as Bridge charges down Boogaard’s clearance.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:53pm
HarryBalding said | 7:53pm | Report comment
17′ – Chance for Adelaide as Jeronimo tries to fashion himself a volley from Cassio’s cross, but he fires into the side of the goal.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:52pm
HarryBalding said | 7:52pm | Report comment
16′ – Adelaide lose possession while trying to build up a play at the back.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:50pm
HarryBalding said | 7:50pm | Report comment
14′ – Free kick in a dangerous area sent swinging in towards goal, and Krisinger’s touch is a little wayward. Adelaide corner.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:48pm
HarryBalding said | 7:48pm | Report comment
13′ – Watson’s long ball harmlessly rolls out of play, eluding two of his teammates on the left wing. Poor choice of pass.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:47pm
HarryBalding said | 7:47pm | Report comment
11′ – Neumann fouled for a clumsily tackle on Beauchamp. Ono starts play quickly, but Galekovic and co. smother the danger.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:46pm
HarryBalding said | 7:46pm | Report comment
11′- cross from Krisinger snapped up gratefully by Galekovic.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:46pm
HarryBalding said | 7:46pm | Report comment
10′ – Djite muscles Topor-Stanley to win possession of the ball in a very dangerous area! Some determined defending and good positioning cancel out the threat.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:44pm
HarryBalding said | 7:44pm | Report comment
9′ – Hersi called offside for WSW.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:44pm
HarryBalding said | 7:44pm | Report comment
8′ – Adelaide find themselves in possession but turn it over quickly.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:43pm
HarryBalding said | 7:43pm | Report comment
6′ – The crowd’s volume increases as they try to encourage their team to go forward. WSW enjoying the better possession so far.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:41pm
HarryBalding said | 7:41pm | Report comment
5′ – Pressure from WSW comes to nothing, and Adelaide break on the counter.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:40pm
HarryBalding said | 7:40pm | Report comment
4′ – I know it’s early, but Topor-Stanley hasn’t looked confident. He seems a little shaky on the ball and not assertive with his clearances.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:39pm
HarryBalding said | 7:39pm | Report comment
3′ – Free kick Adelaide. Cassio fouled while making a run down the line. His cross in the box is hastily dealt with, but not cleanly dealt with.
Ade 0
WSW 0
7:38pm
HarryBalding said | 7:38pm | Report comment
2′ – Ono takes a shot from distance as the Adelaide defence makes a mess of a pass.
Ade 0
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7:36pm
HarryBalding said | 7:36pm | Report comment
0′ – the game kicks off.
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7:30pm
HarryBalding said | 7:30pm | Report comment
It looks like Kosmina has decided to give Ono his first start. Just what everyone was looking for!
7:34pm
Midfielder said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Harry
Kosmina has decided to give Ono … do you mean wack him typical Kossie … or Popa gave him a go …
7:16pm
HarryBalding said | 7:16pm | Report comment
Hi everyone and thanks for joining.
Less than fifteen minutes til kickoff. The crowd is filing in with high expectations for the first ever meeting of these two clubs. Can the Reds assert the class and character they showed at Newcastle last week? Or will the Wanderers achieve their first ever win in the A-League?
6:58pm
MG said | 6:58pm | Report comment
Absolute beautiful weather, so it should be good. I would be suprised if it is anything under 8K.
7:33pm
HarryBalding said | 7:33pm | Report comment
Hopefully! I know it’s only early, but it doesn’t look like there’s many people there, at least not yet. 5000 would be my guess right now.
6:47pm
Midfielder said | 6:47pm | Report comment
What sorta of crowd r u expecting…