Western Sydney Wanderers
0
Match Complete
Sydney FC
1
| 95' |  | D. Caballo | ||
| 95' | | P. Wood | ||
| Y. N'Gbakoto |  | 64' | ||
| 63' | |||
| 16' |  | M. Burgess |
| 13 | Shots | 11 | ||
| 3 | On Target | 3 | ||
| 9 | Fouls | 14 | ||
| 11 | Corners | 4 | ||
| 3 | Offsides | 1 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
The A-League comes to its seasonal highlight for the second time in 2022/23 as the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC face off in the Sydney Derby at CommBank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:45pm (AEDT).
With both teams coming off the back of wins in Round 15, the Wanderers flying high in second on the ladder and the Sky Blues starting to show some decent form, tonight’s Sydney Derby looks set to explode.
Never a pleasant experience for the players, the match will likely turn into something of a bitter struggle between the competition’s greatest rivals and with finals action on the cards for both teams should they finish the season well, three points here could be crucial in terms of where they fall in 11 rounds time when the season proper is completed.
Western Sydney struggle to score, yet most teams struggle to score against them. As was the case last time out when the red and black men managed to hold out Western United for the 90 minutes and secure an excellent win at home.
Sydney bounced back to some better form with a 3-2, come-from-behind victory against the Mariners at Allianz and all of a sudden, loom as a team capable of squeezing into the top six come season’s end.
With Steve Corica pleased to have striker Adam Le Fondre back in form and the Wanderers hopeful of exposing what has been a sloppy and weak Sydney defensive half throughout the season, the potential storylines in this game are broad and almost impossible to predict. Sydney could be in rampant scoring mood or the Wanderers could simply stifle them at the back, leading to a goal on the counter.
Prediction
No quarter will be given and none asked for in what looks to be one of the spiciest Sydney Derbies for some time. The Wanderers will be firm at the back and Sydney hopeful of creating chances and managing the two or three goals that could well win it for them.
As tight as this one feels, something tells me that Sydney FC might just have what it takes, with a second-half goal that wins it for the Sky Blues.
Game information
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 7:45pm (AEDT)
TV: 10 Bold
Streaming: 10Play, Paramount+
Odds: Wanderers $2.70, draw $3.30, Sydney $2.50 – odds via PlayUp
Squads
Western Sydney Wanderers
1.Daniel MARGUSH (GK), 3.Adama TRAORE, 5.Tomi MRCELA, 6.Marcelo (c), 8.Oliver BOZANIC, 9.Kusini YENGI, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 12.Ruon TONGYIK, 17.Romain AMALFITANO, 19.Daniel WILMERING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 21.Jarrod CARLUCCIO, 23.Yeni NGBAKOTO, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 28.Calem NIEUWENHOF, 32.Nathaniel BLAIR, 36.Alessandro LOPANE, 37.Alex BADOLATO
Sydney FC
1. Andrew REDMAYNE (GK), 2. James DONACHIE, 4. Alex WILKINSON (c), 8. Paulo RETRE, 9. Adam LE FONDRE, 10. Joe LOLLEY, 11. Robert MAK, 12. Pat WOOD, 17. Anthony CACERES, 18. Diego CABALLO, 19. Adrian SEGECIC, 20. Thomas HEWARD-BELLE (GK), 21. Alex PARSONS, 22. Max BURGESS, 23. Rhyan GRANT, 25. Jaiden KUCHARSKI, 26. Luke BRATTAN, 28. Jake GIRDWOOD-REICH, 29. Aaron GURD.
Grem
Roar Rookie
I thought we’d be 1-1. We were inviting a goal. We don’t do well when a player or 2 up - Adelaide, Wellington and WSW.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
WSW ripped off once again, BS red card and a poor ref call `that would have gave WSW a pen. SFC handed another win on a silver spoon.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
It's in the bag :thumbup: ( :shocked: )
Garry
Roar Rookie
As a Sydney FC member Im glad of the result but a disappointing display with an extra man. WSW by far the better BUT its a bit of justice for a couple of times theyve robbed us (Duke anyone?)
Garry
Roar Rookie
Not sure what he was complaining about (the red?) but I thought Corica said "dont be a fool"
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Let's go City. Need a return on this one mate.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the blog, it was a treat to bring it to you on the Roar. There is plenty of A-league action tomorrow, sadly no cricket, but also plenty of other sport to consume. Tonight, Sydney is SKY BLUE. Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC……………………………..1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Sydney FC on a roll now and the Wanderers a little unlucky tonight. What a brilliant derby we saw tonight. Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Tension on the sideline between Corica and Rudan. Great stuff. Sydney FC claim the points and move deep into the top six. Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1
Brendan
Roar Pro
Thank you for the blog, Stu.
95'
95'
Redcap
Roar Guru
Well played, SFC. Maybe there's life in Corica and the old boys yet. Thanks for the call, Stuart. Looking forward to Saturday night noir from Macedonia Park in a bit.
Brendan
Roar Pro
Rudan’s not happy with Corica.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Corica you legend :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Sydney is sky blue tonight, the Wanderers were the better team but failed to get the win against their fiercest rival. Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+6 Sydney clear the ball, will that be enough? Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+5 Western Sydney hoof the ball forward. Sydney belt it clear. Desperate stuff and the Wanderers have the late free-kick. Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+ 5 Sydney now with some possession. Wood fires at goal.....it is over the bar!!!!! Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+4 Redmayne takes at the back and goes down for the 11th time. Appalling, deserves a card for simulation. Western Sydney Wanderers………0 Sydney FC………………………........1