Western Sydney Wanderers
3
Match Complete
Melbourne Victory
4
| V. Yuel |  | 91' | ||
| M. Antonsson | | 88' | ||
| 74' | | B. Fornaroli | ||
| N. Milanovic |  | 71' | ||
| M. Antonsson | | 57' | ||
| 51' | | B. Fornaroli | ||
| 46' | | B. Fornaroli | ||
| 32' | | Z. Machach | ||
| 8' | | B. Fornaroli |
| 18 | Shots | 8 | ||
| 3 | On Target | 7 | ||
| 12 | Fouls | 16 | ||
| 5 | Corners | 6 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 0 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
The A-League have saved the best until last this weekend, with a top of the table clash in Parramatta between Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory.
It’s second versus sixth, with neither side having lost so far this year – a record the Wanderers just about maintained with a late equaliser at Brisbane Roar last weekend from Marcus Antonsson. It’s not always been scintillating from the red and black, but it has been super effective.
Vuck also drew, away on the Central Coast, and that has been the story of their season: though they are yet to lose, they only have two wins from their six games. On several occasions, they have dominated games but failed to turn that into goals, allowing opponents back in late to grab a share of the spoils.
It’s that dynamic that makes this game so interesting. Victory will happily take the bulk of the ball and play in the attacking half, but WSW will love that. Few teams in the A-League counterattack as well as they do.
We’ll be on from 4.30pm with all the action from CommBank Stadium – and it should be a cracker.
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
Well, well, well. What a game. Thanks to everyone who was reading along, keep an eye on the site for a match report dropping soon. See you next week for another huge weekend of Bunnings Liga. Best league in the world, eh. Chaosball.
Brendan
Roar Pro
Cheers for the blog, Mike. What an electric end to a very decent match. This is a game the A-League needed. Heaps of highlights.
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
FT That's it! Melbourne Victory win an absolute epic thanks to four goals from Bruno Fornaroli, but they were given an almighty fright by WSW, who have zero quit in them. It's the first defeat of the year for the Wanderers, and Victory leapfrog them in the table as a result. 3-4 it finishes!
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+6' Yuel crosses, Izzo claims. He was offside anyway. Vuck will do anything for the final whistle... 3-4
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+6' We're at the end of allotted time but surely more will be added after the goal... 3-4
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+5' There's always one chance, isn't there? If WSW are going to have theirs, they need it soon. Vuck are doing well to keep it up the other end... 3-4
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+4' Vuck on the break, Ikonomidis wins the ball, plays a length of the field 1-2 and then wins a corner. It's ball into the corner time. 3-4
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+2' Victory's heads are all over the gaff here. Izzo tries to waste time with the ball, but then punts it the length of the park to Thomas. WSW coming in waves. 3-4
Brendan
Roar Pro
Oh man, WSW, where was this in the first quarter of the game?
Redcap
Roar Guru
Blimey. You step away to feed the dogs for just a few minutes...
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
Free kick on the right, a perfect cross from Hendrix just waiting to be headed in and there's Yuel to meet it! What a game this has been, WSW simply don't quit! 3-4!
Garry
Roar Rookie
4-3 shame this isnt on fta
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
GOAL WSW! 4-3!
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90' WSW will have six minutes to pull off a miracle. 2-4
Brendan
Roar Pro
Finally. WSW have the potential to be a powerhouse team. They play great football, but need to be on target more often.
Garry
Roar Rookie
btw for those rating Apple Tv “Apple TV+ and Paramount+ are considering bundling their streaming services as media companies seek answers to streaming profitability” ps Im having some pic issues now..and my internet speed shows very fast
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
Antonsson the man again, nodding in an excellent cross from Yuel. Not the best defending but well finished across Izzo, who had no chance. 2-4!
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
GOAL WSW! This one counts!
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
86' Paramount goes off again...when it comes back, the picture quality looks like the NSL days. Seems like not much happened in our absence anyway. 1-4
Brendan
Roar Pro
WSW with amazing chances, but gosh, they’re not clinical. Melbourne, however, took every opportunity & made it worthwhile.