Sydney FC 4 Western United 2 There was a moment in the first half of the A-League men’s game at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night, when almost every supporter was muttering “not again” under their breath as their hearts beat faster when Andrew Redmayne raced out of goal on a whim to try and stemContinue reading ““Not again”, Lolley crackers, CEO skills”
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She bangs the drum at Sky Blue reunion
Sydney FC Women 1 Brisbane Roar 1 Sydney FC were given a pre-Christmas dose of reality at the beautiful Leichhardt Oval on Friday night as they were made to work hard for a point against Brisbane Roar. The visitors had taken a surprise early lead through Ashlee Brodigan, Cortnee Vine had touched home to equalise,Continue reading “She bangs the drum at Sky Blue reunion”
A-League women’s perfect day
Newcastle Jets 0 Sydney FC 1 The blueprint for a successful A-League women’s matchday experience saw Newcastle Jets host near neighbours Sydney FC on a pearler of a day at Sportsground No 2. Just how far women’s football in Australia has come in just two short years was quite evident this afternoon, with the seatsContinue reading “A-League women’s perfect day”
Sydney FC caught red handed
Sydney FC 0 Macarthur FC 2 A pivotal moment early in the piece completely changed the context of an all-Sydney affair on Saturday night as Macarthur FC burgled three valuable points; Andrew Redmayne harshly received his marching orders after only quarter of an hour and the visitors bided their time to survive an onslaught fromContinue reading “Sydney FC caught red handed”
Slender Sydney success in epic monsoon
Sydney FC 3 Perth Glory 2 The spirit of Kogarah returned to the Cove on Saturday as a low-key fixture with Perth Glory turned into one of the all-time classic footballing occasions at Allianz Stadium. On the back of a home Sydney derby defeat and an overall poor start to the season, expectations were lowContinue reading “Slender Sydney success in epic monsoon”
Sydney done by half-time
An incredible game on Sunday at an unusual venue saw Sydney FC swept aside in a disastrous first half before the game turned either side of a half-hour lightning pause and Melbourne City almost coughed up an unlikely point. The fervour in the stadium as the final 15 minutes unfolded continued past the final whistle,Continue reading “Sydney done by half-time”
Sydney derby blues
Sydney FC 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 1 What shaped up to be a fantastic night of football ended in bitter disappointment for a bumper A-League crowd at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. A solitary goal was enough to send the three points along Victoria Road and signalled a false dawn of the new era at ourContinue reading “Sydney derby blues”
It’s all about confidence, baby.
Sydney FC 3 Brisbane Roar 1 Sydney FC capped off a fantastic Australia Cup campaign with a come-from-behind win against a lively Brisbane Roar at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night in the curtain-raiser to what could be the dawning of a new era for football in this country. Roar held a deserved 1-0 lead throughContinue reading “It’s all about confidence, baby.”
Steve’s Sydney sparkle to reach semis
Sydney FC 3 Western United 0 There was an omen for the A-League season ahead in clear sight at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday as Steve Corica made himself available to sign autographs with the crowd after his dominant team had dispatched a tentative Western United in the quarter finals of the Australia Cup. Such isContinue reading “Steve’s Sydney sparkle to reach semis”
Sydney FC dampen APIA celebrations
APIA Leichhardt 0 Sydney FC 2 The newly crowned NPL premiers APIA Leichhardt were no match for their A-League neighbours who cruised to a comfortable victory on a rotten rainy night in the Inner West of our beautiful city. Second-half goals from Patrick Wood and Anthony Caceres were enough to seal the Sky Blues theirContinue reading “Sydney FC dampen APIA celebrations”