HARBOURSPORT |
SYDNEY FC v MELBOURNE VICTORY Sydney Football Stadium, Sunday 7th March 2010. |
Photos by Michael Shillito |
A presentation for retiring captain Steve Corica |
The teams walk on for the game |
The Cove is at capacity for the semi final clash |
Sydney FC pose for a team photo |
Victory fans attack FFA boss Frank Lowy |
Kick off |
Sydney FC take the ball forward |
Simon Colosimo assesses his options |
Carlos Hernandez prepares to take a free |
The ball crosses the line for an early Victory goal |
Robbie Kruse celebrates the goal |
Stephan Keller takes the ball to half way |
John Aloisi aims a header |
Alex Brosque weaves around traffic |
Hernandez takes a corner |
The referee points to the spot |
Karol Kisel prepares for the penalty kick |
And it's tied up at 1-1 |
And the crowd goes wild |
A Victory shot goes wide |
The sun breaks through the clouds late in the first half |
Ward and Keller battle for a header |
Robbie Kruse has only the keeper to beat |
Karol Kisel takes a corner |
Roddy Vargas goes down in the area |
Clint Bolton takes the ball out of trouble |
Into the second half |
Byun puts himself in front in the race for the ball |
Byun takes a corner |
A scramble on the goal line |
Sydney FC goes 2-1 ahead |
The players celebrate |
And the crowd are on their feet |
Hernandez prepares a shot |
Tom Pondeljak goes out wide |
Mark Bridge takes a throw in |
The Cove are in voice |
The crowd figure is announced |
Leigh Broxham takes a throw in |
Clint Bolton takes a goal kick |
Mitch Langerak makes a save |
After two legs, the tie is tied |
Sydney FC take a breather before extra time |
Hayden Foxe traps the ball on halfway |
Kisel goes down with cramp |
Hernandez takes a corner |
A battle for a header |
Drinks break at half time in extra time |
Stuart Musialik takes the ball past half way |
By now, day has turned into night |
Archie Thompson scores and Melbourne have the advantage |
Celebration time for the away fans |
Scramble on the sideline |
Chris Payne enters the area |
Archie Thompson takes Melbourne forward |
It's all over - Melbourne take a home grand final |