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Melbourne Victory youngster Matthew Foschini has slammed the side’s performance in the 0-0 A-League draw against Melbourne Heart, labelling it a disgrace.
Foschini, 21, was one of his side’s better performers in a limp-wristed effort against the Heart at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
Only goalkeeper Ante Covic’s marvellous performance between the sticks saved the Victory from defeat.
Boasting a star-studded attack including Socceroos Harry Kewell and Archie Thompson and under rookie coach Mehmet Durakovic, the Victory haven’t found the net in their opening three matches.
And they were a rudderless rabble going forward against the Heart – heaping pressure on all at the club to finally put it together having managed just two draws so far this season.
Foschini didn’t hold back when asked his thoughts of the performance in front of nearly 40,000 fans – most of whom booed the Victory off after the draw.
“As a playing group we cannot accept that kind of performance,” said Foschini.
“We’re the biggest club in Australia and if we’re going to go out there, and give that to our fans, it’s a disgrace to be honest.
“We’re just not gelling, we’re not working hard enough for each other and we’ve got no one to blame but ourselves.
“Every one of us needs to look each other in the eye, and say ‘it’s just not good enough’ or we’re going to continue on a downward spiral.”
Durakovic was far more measured, preaching patience as his team continues to work Kewell – ineffective for a second successive match – into its structure.
The Victory now face a difficult few weeks, with an away trip to Wellington next weekend followed by a visit from competition benchmarks Brisbane Roar the following week.
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