Perth Glory
1
Match Complete
Sydney FC
2
| C. Ikonomidis |  | 90' | ||
| 87' | | D. D. Silva | ||
| S. Lowry |  | 78' | ||
| J. D. D. P. LA3pez | | 77' | ||
| 76' | | P. Retre | ||
| I. Franjic | | 48' | ||
| 18' | | A. L. Fondre | ||
| 10' | | A. Brosque |
| 9 | Shots | 8 | ||
| 4 | On Target | 5 | ||
| 12 | Fouls | 14 | ||
| 4 | Corners | 3 | ||
| 4 | Offsides | 4 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
Perth Glory welcome Sydney FC to nib Stadium on Friday evening in Round 9 of the 2018/19 A-League season. Join The Roar for live coverage from 9pm (AEDT).
The opening fixture of the weekend is a mouthwatering prospect as last seasons title winners face this season’s league leaders.
Perth Glory are flying under new manager Tony Popovic and claimed their sixth win of the campaign at Newcastle Jets last Sunday.
However, Sydney FC – who sit two places back on the ladder – have a psychological edge in this one having won the last eight Hyundai A-League meetings between the two sides.
Perth supporters will be confident their team can end that terrible run here against a Sydney side who have struggled for consistency in the opening rounds.
The bad news for Glory fans is the loss of influential play-maker Diego Castro who misses this match due to a hamstring strain. On a more positive note, Scott Neville and Juande have both returned from injury and are in the squad.
Jop van der Linden is sidelined for the Sky Blues having been withdrawn injured in the Sydney derby last weekend. Midfielder Brandon O’Neill plays his 100th Hyundai A-League match against his former club.
Prediction
Sydney FC might have recent history on their side but this Perth squad look hungry to change all that.
It will be tight, but if Glory forward Chris Ikonomidis can mark his Socceroos call up with another match-winning performance, then I think the home side will nick it.
Perth Glory 2 – 1 Sydney FC
Where: nib Stadium, Perth
When: Friday 21st December 2018, 9pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Sports 505, MyFootball Live App
Perth Glory (two to be omitted)
1.Tando VELAPHI (gk), 3.Jason DAVIDSON, 4.Shane LOWRY, 5.Ivan FRANJIC, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 7.Joel CHIANESE, 9.Andy KEOGH, 11.Brendon SANTALAB, 14.Chris HAROLD, 15.Brandon WILSON, 16.Tomislav MRCELA, 19.Chris IKONOMIDIS, 20.Jake BRIMMER, 22.Fabio FERREIRA, 23.Scott NEVILLE, 27.JUANDE, 33.Liam REDDY (gk), 88.Neil KILKENNY
Sydney FC (two to be omitted)
1.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk), 2.Aaron CALVER, 4.Alex WILKINSON, 6.Josh BRILLANTE, 7.Michael ZULLO, 8.Paulo RETRE, 9.Adam LE FONDRE, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Daniel DE SILVA, 13.Brandon O’NEILL, 14.Alex BROSQUE (c), 18.Jacob TRATT, 20.Alex CISAK (gk), 21.Charles LOKOLI-NGOY, 22.Siem DE JONG, 23.Rhyan GRANT, 24.Cam DEVLIN, 31.Luke IVANOVIC.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Cheers Stevo!
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
An extraordinary finish to a very entertaining match. Sydney FC close the gap on Perth Glory who lose for the first time this season. Glory will argue that the late Chianese goal should have stood but on the balance of the whole game, Sydney were deserved winners. Next up for Perth Glory a trip to Central Coast Mariners on New Years Eve. Sydney FC host Brisbane Roar in round 10. That is it from nib Stadium. Enjoy the holidays and happy Christmas!
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Thanks Daniel. Now for tomorrow night ;)
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Full-time: Perth Glory 1 - 2 Sydney FC
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
90+5' No time left for Glory to save the match. The referee blows the final whistle. Perth Glory 1 - 2 Sydney FC
Stevo
Roar Rookie
There appeared to be a hand on Redders, or was that a feather? Who knows but VAR. Errrr, where’s VAR?
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
90+4' We are well into the stoppage time and Perth are throwing the towels and the sun-cream at Sydney. Chaotic finish here. Perth Glory 1 - 2 Sydney FC
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
YES! but NO! The ball is in the net from Chianese but the referee calls a foul on the goalkeeper. Fans. Not. Happy.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
90' Can Glory find a remarkable equalizer? It would be crazy.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Poacher’s goal from Ikonomidis. He deserved something.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Spoke too soon. Chris Ikonomidis pounces at the far post to turn in a knock down. Five minutes will be added on. Game on!
90'
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
GOAL! Perth Glory 1 - 2 Sydney FC (Ikonomidis 89')
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Daniel De Silva sweeps the ball past Liam Reddy to all but seal the points for Sydney FC and inflict Perth Glory's first defeat of the season.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Well that goal by De Silva sums up Perth tonight. Dodgy in defence. Just too many errors tonight to keep out SFC.
87'
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
GOAL! Perth Glory 0 - 2 Sydney FC (De Silva 87')
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Kilkenny gets a chance to whip a free kick in from a similar positio but it curls harmlessly into the keepers gloves. The Englishman is furious that no teammate could get on the end of it. Perth Glory 0 - 1 Sydney FC
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
81' Sydney FC are really controlling the game nicely now and the tireless goalscorer, Adam Le Fondre, wins another free kick on the corner of the 18-yard box. Perth Glory 0 - 1 Sydney FC
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Unconvincing from Perf tonight.