Simon Colosimo of Sydney during their round one A-League match between Sydney FC and the Melbourne Victory in Sydney. (AAP Image/Jason McCawley)
The destination of the A-League Premiership Plate and a spot in the lucrative Asian Champions League is up for grabs today when Sydney FC host the Melbourne Victory at the Sydney Football Stadium in the final game of the A-League regular season
Sydney FC must win to finish top of the A-League ladder, and will be buoyed by facing an injury depleted Victory, for whom a draw will be enough to secure their second Premiership in a row.
Be sure to join your fellow Roarers from 5pm (AEST) Sunday and comment on the action as the match unfolds.
It promises to be fitting climax to the A-League’s regular season.
jimbo
Guest
. . . or the 737 heading out of Tulamarine back to Sydney - the home of the A-League Premership Plate.
AndyRoo
Roar Guru
That would be small consolidation if we see Kevin Muscat celebrating on grand final day.
Dogz R Barkn
Roar Guru
Sydney definitely has the wood on Melbourne this season. The numbers tell the story. Sydney is a team that has only averaged something like 1.2 goals per game, but in their two wins against Melbourne, they scored 5-zip. Similarly, Melbourne has scored at a touch under 2 goals per game this year (the most prolific in the A-League), yet in three games against Sydney, has failed to score on each occasion. The explanation is simple, Lavicka's patient, tight, counter-attacking game plan works a treat against teams who are naturally quite attacking (which Melbourne is). Getting two or three big names will help Melbourne. but more importantly, Melbourne must circumvent the current formula, otherwise, it's clear which way the two legged contest will go.
Punter
Guest
I love finals football, it's all fun & exciting, it's cut-throat. But in the sport I played in my youth & the sport (in Australia) I followed in my youth, it's always been first past the post is regarded as the champions (best team of the year).
Midfielder
Guest
AS I always said the best thing coming out of Melbourne was the Hume headed towards the Harbour City...
Michael C
Roar Guru
ah come on - - it's not like you've won the Grand Final!!! ;-) injury wise - next week MVFC will be trotting out their latest recruit from the Altona under 11s.....
Punter
Guest
It was a great effort, finally for Sydney.
Midfielder
Guest
Heard he is going to the Tards to join the other over 35's...
Midfielder
Guest
Cong's to SFC ... IMO the best team in the league this year... also 25 K in the pouring rain... well done..
DiCanio
Guest
They opened the gates shortly after kickoff. Prob another 1-2 thousand in.
Punter
Guest
Not as Marquee in Sydney. If he wants to stay & get reduced wages under the cap, keep him, if not, thanks for yesterday, what a big match player, but we want more from a marquee. I do apologise for booing him. He told me to shove yesterday & happy to for the great man.
Australian Football
Roar Guru
Sydnee have my number as well---just in case---better get to bed early training tomorrow. ;)
MV Dave
Guest
Hey AF With the injuries we've got l'll be taking my kit and boots on Thursday...just in case ;)
Australian Football
Roar Guru
Now Dave, let's not get carried away---If he bangs in a hat-trick on Thursday he can stay until next years trial matches :D
MV Dave
Guest
Just a comment on John Aloisi...congratulations to a guy who has gone from Hero to Zero and back to Hero. The guy deserves huge plaudits for his resurgence in form. He has been booed off the SFS on more than one occassion and really demonstrated to the watching audience his true quality. His run shot and goal reminded (as mentioned in the commentary) of his goal vs Japan in Kaiserslautern. Will SFC keep him or will he return to AU?
Punter
Guest
I did, but had a avid Souths supporter (Rabbitohs) & she predicted 24K.
Punter
Guest
Just got back from game, great atmosphere, you Bloody beauty, drinking now.
M1tch
Roar Guru
did anyone else think the crowd looked alot more than 25k?
Australian Football
Roar Guru
MVDave, Just got home from the CRSL and I wouldn't worry too much about the finals----clearly the weekend's results all point to a Sydneee and the Golden Boys Grand final in Sydney. However, Lavicka is now negotiating with Miron for a loan deal on Culina as a replacement for Corica if the GCU don't beat the Jets next Saturday night's sudden death final----before the 'Scottish One' steps in again. :D Both teams played below par except for those 2 well taken brilliant goals for Sydneee. The Melb Vic twin Jackals both shackled and well contained. Aloisi is on fire and had another outstanding game up front.. ;) ~~~~~~ AF
MV Dave
Guest
Well done Sydenee, no doubt better on the day (and terrific crowd) but there is still the little matter of some finals games...look forward to welcoming SFC to ES on Thursday.