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| Sydney FC crashed to the bottom of the A-League table when they suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat at the hands of competition newcomers Wellington Phoenix. The home side looked good early when Adam Casey struck home the opening goal with a long-range shot from outside the box after just 6 minutes, but the Sydneysiders were still celebrating when Wellington's Brazilian striker Felipe equalised. It got worse for Sydney when Daniel went down in the box before the half-hour mark and the referee pointed to the spot. The penalty was slotted home, giving the Phoenix a 2-1 lead they were able to maintain for the remainder of the match. It was a result to celebrate for the New Zealand side, that sees them record their first ever victory; but will prompt soul-searching for Sydney FC as their season threatens to unravel. Sydney FC 1 (A Casey 6) Wellington Phoenix 2 (Felipe 8, Daniel 29 pen). Referee - M Breeze. Crowd - 11,491 at Sydney Football Stadium. For much of Saturday night's Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United game, the match looked set to finish in a scoreless draw as both sides struggled to create opportunities. But that was to change with just 9 minutes left on the clock when Matthew Bridge pounced on a corner to head home the winner. It was the second win on the trot for the Jets, a result that sees them narrow the gap on competition leaders Central Coast, raising the prospects of northern NSW domination in the A-League season. Newcastle Jets 1 (M Bridge 81) Adelaide United 0. Referee - A Nardi. Crowd - 13,627 at Energy Australia Stadium. Central Coast dropped points for the first time this season when they held reigning champions Melbourne Victory to a scoreless draw at Telstra Dome on Sunday. After the Victory looked strong early, the Mariners held them out magnificently and during the second half threatened to spring the upset result; and it was only a series of brilliant saves by Victory keeper Michael Theoklitos that ensured the Melbourne side would salvage a point from this match. Melbourne Victory 0 Central Coast Mariners 0. Referee - M Shield. Crowd - 27,381 at Telstra Dome. |
| ROUND 4: Sydney FC 1 Wellington Phoenix 2 Newcastle Jets 1 Adelaide United 0 Melbourne Victory 0 Cent Cst M'ners 0 Perth Glory 1 Queensland Roar 2 ROUND 5: Friday 21st September Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory(8pm) Saturday 22nd September Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide Utd (5pm) Queensland Roar v Sydney FC (7pm) Sunday 23rd September Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory(5pm) |
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After starting the season with 3 scoreless draws, the first goal in a Perth Glory game would finally
came when Jamie Harnwell got on the scoreboard in the 14th minute. But the Glory jubilation was to
be short-lived, as Queensland Roar's Josh McCloughan equalised just minutes later and a late strike by
Matt McKay gave the visiting Queenslanders the points. The result pushes the Roar to third place on
the ladder, while condemning the Glory to 7th place.
Perth Glory 1 (J Harnwell 14) Queensland Roar 2 (J McCloughan 22, M McKay 85)
Referee - B Williams. Crowd - 7,203 at Members Equity Stadium.
came when Jamie Harnwell got on the scoreboard in the 14th minute. But the Glory jubilation was to
be short-lived, as Queensland Roar's Josh McCloughan equalised just minutes later and a late strike by
Matt McKay gave the visiting Queenslanders the points. The result pushes the Roar to third place on
the ladder, while condemning the Glory to 7th place.
Perth Glory 1 (J Harnwell 14) Queensland Roar 2 (J McCloughan 22, M McKay 85)
Referee - B Williams. Crowd - 7,203 at Members Equity Stadium.