You might have read that this game finished 2-0 to Sydney, but that would be forgetting the third half when Wollongong Wolves brought out a whole new team to give some of the visitors’ youngsters a run in a competitive forty-five minutes. The stadium announcer read out the score as 4-1 and I’m going withContinue reading “Wollongong Wolves 1 Sydney FC 4”
Category Archives: Sydney FC
Books and marketing
So, you’ve realised your dream and your book has been picked up by a publisher. You’re eagerly awaiting the release, finally getting your hands on the printed version, the result of months of re-reading, editing, smoothing of edges and many last-minute changes of heart about a character’s name or the colour of their shirt. TheContinue reading “Books and marketing”
Semi-final showdown
What a great spectacle at Kogarah, as Sydney FC battled the elements and Adelaide United to secure their place in the A-League grand final on Saturday. On a day that put off many from attending, Sydney mastered the conditions and overcame a penalty miss and lots of injury time to win a difficult game. FreshContinue reading “Semi-final showdown”
He is the one who scores goals
Bo… Bo… Always believe in Bobo… That was the song the that reverberated around the magnificent Sydney Cricket Ground at 5.45pm as the players left the field, the Brazilian having notched the only goal of the game to give the Sky Blues a rare taste of Sydney derby victory. A busy Sunday culminated in aContinue reading “He is the one who scores goals”
Sydney is Beyond Blue!
Sydney FC has new silverware for the first time since last year with the lifting of the Beyond Blue Cup at a low key ceremony watched by a hundred fans at Kogarah last night. Alex Wilkinson didn’t even see the need to hoist the trophy high as the Sky Blues came up with the goodsContinue reading “Sydney is Beyond Blue!”
Right to the wire…
What a thriller of a game on Saturday night in the Sydney derby at Bankwest Stadium. Goals, drama, VAR, penalty miss, it was something to behold in this beautiful setting. A bit of a rush to get to this one. After a quick beer to celebrate a late afternoon win with the WRR over 35s,Continue reading “Right to the wire…”
Slender margins
Sydney FC started brightly in this Tuesday night fixture at Kogarah. Of course, I missed it as I was circling Kogarah looking for a car spot after trying to fit too many football events into one day. The final 70 minutes of the game that I saw were very similar to previous encounters against lowerContinue reading “Slender margins”
Peak profligacy equals dropped points
On a magical Sunday arvo bathed in sunshine, Sydney FC managed to throw away two points with yet another attacking display devoid of invention at key moments. It was tough to take, the home team taking a commanding 2-0 lead, but never looking comfortable with it. The third goal never came, and they were peggedContinue reading “Peak profligacy equals dropped points”
Grand Final drama
The pinnacle of the W-League season was a highlight of a massive weekend of football – Sydney FC were looking to secure another Grand Final win, and they were on home soil. The only threat was from Lisa De Vanna, or so we thought. *As always, swipe on a photo to see more A strictContinue reading “Grand Final drama”
Phantom goal and penalty woe
Any last minute goal conceded to change the result against any Melbourne team is a total shit, but this was a very close game where Sydney FC took the lead in controversial circumstances. A draw was probably the right result after Redders pulled off some amazing saves. A good crowd, a lively Cove and someContinue reading “Phantom goal and penalty woe”