In a phenomenal performance for an Adelaide team looking to re-ignite their fan base after a very disappointing 2016/17, they Reds have strutted into the quarter finals with a dominant second half display against the Melbourne Victory.
Final score
Adelaide United 3
Melbourne Victory 0
Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory are set to go head to head in a round of 16 clash of the FFA Cup, at the Marden Sports Complex. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm (AEST).
In the worst draw possible for two traditional heavyweights of the A-League, one team will exit the competition and open up a door for a smaller club to make a run at the final stages.
To say Victory were impressive in their demolition of the Roar in the round of 32 is as understated as suggesting Aaron Mooy has made a fair start to his Premier League career. The 5-1 drubbing at Perry Park was clinical.
Contrastingly, Adelaide won a hard-fought contest at tonight’s 6000-seat venue, against more A-League opposition in the form of the Newcastle Jets.
With a sprinkling of new blood in both teams and Adelaide in particular trying to strike up some combinations, there is much interest in this encounter. Victory look strong and must be early A-League favourites, based on a solid core playing group from 2016-17. The four former players who have re-joined the club should slip back into Kevin Muscat’s style and understand his expectations very well.
Marco Kurz will have something of a tougher time getting his squad to gel early in the campaign and this will be their best hit-out to date. A somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw with Campbelltown City doesn’t allude to any great form leading into this key match-up.
Prediction
With team line-ups still to be announced and Adelaide looking to add considerable talent to their squad in the coming weeks, Victory should prove too drilled and settled.
Victory 3-0 Adelaide
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Martyn
Guest
FFA Cup: Adelaide United d Melbourne Victory Adelaide United 3 Melbourne Victory 0 CROWD 3,342
Nemesis
Guest
Yes, very harsh & I'm sure it will be rescinded. But, from what I've seen of players who've ruptured Achilles tendon, the reaction would easily be mistaken for simulation so I understand the ref's dilemma when he's got to rule on what he sees & doesn't have the benefit of medically examining the player & performing an MRI before issuing the card.
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
In the game Sth Melb 4 defeating Sorrento 1, a Sorrento palyer was red-carded at the 45th min. He was red-carded for taking a dive. It transpires that he snapped his achilles and will be out of the game for 7 to 8 months. Sounds like a pretty harsh red. Those who have ever snapped an achilles, you'd know it is extremely painful and you're barely able to stand on your leg.
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
Better question is what does it say about Adelaide? Out of their international signings (foreign & Aussie) only Isiais started as the othets were underdone. They still have two free visa spots to fill if they so wish.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Only six goals out Ben....bloody hell! Who would have picked that? What does that result say about the Roar?
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Nem/Fuss says it's only pre-season, no need to worry :) :) Well done p!$$ants !!
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
Well Stuart, you very nearly had the Adelaide v Victory score right bar one small detail :)
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sydney MISS and Heidelberg are though to the last eight in the FFA Cup. A great finish. Good night all. I am off to grab a ginger beer. Need a good sit down after all that action. Have a great night.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Heidelberg make again 4-3 . ONe more and they are through.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sydney score 3-3
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Heidelberg make their next Heidelberg 3 Sydney 2
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sydney MAKE 2-2
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Heidelberg make their next two, Sydney make their next........SYDNEY 1 HEIDELBERG 2
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sydney United to take the first penalty..........MISS
Stuart Thomas
Expert
One and a half minutes to go, then off to penalties. What a superb strike from the young striker whose name I do not know how to spell.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Looks like we are off to Penalties. Great ball from Trifiro.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
GOAL SYDNAY UNITED . WOW
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Corner Sydney United
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sydney getting the run of frees right now, they have a late chance to score.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Cleared by Heidelberg. Sydney back into attack.