Blacktown City FC are looking to extend their run in the FFA Cup and make it to the semi-finals with a huge upset over Sydney FC. Join The Roar from 7:30pm (AEST) for live commentary.
After dominating the Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the Round of 16 in awful conditions, Blacktown now face a massive step up in the competition against the two-time A-League champions, Sydney FC.
Patrick Antelmi bagged two against the White Eagles, with Joey Gibbs also getting on the scoresheet.
Blacktown City made a name for themselves in the round of 32, which saw them score four goals in extra time to defeat Sydney United 58 6-2. No goal was more memorable than Danny Choi’s long rage effort from inside his own half, which went viral in an instant.
Choi and Antelmi are both rumoured to be linked with A-League clubs, while the other players will all be looking to impress.
After knocking out Perth Glory in extra time in the Round of 16, with Milos Ninkovic and Alex Brosque both scoring in extra time to give Sydney FC the 2-0 win away from home, Sydney FC will look to make a statement against Blacktown and show why they play in Australia’s elite league.
The Sky Blues have looked shaky at times in this competition, and coming in as heavy favourites against a side with nothing to lose may work against them.
What may work in their favour is the match being played on a synthetic pitch, with David Carney claiming that the artificial surface will suit how Sydney FC play.
Prediction
Blacktown City FC have quality players who could be in the A-League, but that might not be enough to upset the former A-League champions. If they allow Sydney FC get into their groove, they could be in for a long night.
Blacktown City FC 0-2 Sydney FC.
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Sydney.... is Sky Blue... ;)
Bob Brown
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Wanderers not their best and beaten by a very good MC team tonight. Cahill and Fornaroli look like a deadly attacking pair. Better get your act together for the Sydney derby mate or we'll tear you apart. I'm sure Popa will get them ready for a big game.
Bob Brown
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Both SFC and MC very impressive in the FFA Cup. Bobo was outstanding and looked very good alongside Brosque and Holosko. Tim cahill will be a big bonus for City. Going to be a huge season and it hasn't even kicked off yet.
Midfielder
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Golly gee ... Saint Timmy in the mickey mouse cup .... he played rather well...
AZ_RBB
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Meaningless pre season mickey mouse cup.
Isaac Nowroozi
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FULL TIME: Blacktown City FC 0 - 3 Sydney FC
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90+3' - The full time whistle is blown, and Sydney FC are through to the top four! BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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90+1' - Three minutes of time to be added on. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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90' - A dangerous ball into the box is finally cleared by the Blacktown defence, but Sydney FC just come away with it and look to move forward once again. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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89' - Ninkovic comes off for Jurman in the third and final change for Sydney FC. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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89' - Danny Choi goes for goal from the free-kick, but his shot is well over the bar. Goal kick for the Sky Blues. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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87' - Blacktown win a free kick in a dangerous area. Can they get at least a consolation goal? BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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85' - Bobo comes off for Matt Simon in a substitution for Sydney FC. He has had one hell of a game. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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84' - Sydney FC seem to searching for a fourth, and are really moving the ball around nicely. They have been all game, completely outclassing Blacktown all over the pitch. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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80' - Choi nearly finds the net from his own half for the second time this competition! Vukovic makes the save, but it was not easy! BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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80' - You have to imagine that there is no way back for Blacktown. Stranger things have happened in football, but Blacktown have not looked too great this half. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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78' - GOAL SYDNEY FC! Ninkovic feeds Bobo in the box, and the Brazilian gets the tap in! Two assists and one goal for Bobo! BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 3
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75' - Brosque does well to feed Grant in the box, but Ryan Grant skies his shot. He hasn't had his shooting boots on today. To be fair he isn't a striker, but he has had his chances. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 2
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72' - Carney comes off for Alex Brosque in a change for Sydney FC. BLACKTOWN CITY FC 0 SYDNEY FC 2