Bobo scored twice as Sydney FC rebounded from its first loss in the A-League to beat Melbourne City 3-1 and remain well ahead in the standings. Sydney’s ambitious attempt to become the first team to end the regular season unbeaten ended last week when it was defeated by Western Sydney Wanderers in a fractious local derby, repercussions of which continued through the week.
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Tim Cahill fires Sydney FC a-League broadside
Melbourne City’s marquee man believes his side has drawn a perfect time to play the Sky Blues when they meet on Friday night. Once in a hundred year upsets, drought breakers and the return of rugby league, these are the plays of the week.
Wanderers boss: banner ‘completely unacceptable’
Fine: Western Sydney Wanderers have been fined after a controversial banner was unfurled by supporters during the Sydney derby on Saturday. Wanderers boss John Tstatsimas has issued a scathing statement condemning a controversial banner that marred the club’s long-awaited Sydney derby victory on the weekend.
Football fans went way too far this time
League: Referee Chris Beath has controversially not given Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque a penalty despite what looked like a clear trip inside the box. FOOTBALL Federation Australia has roundly condemned a homophobic banner brandished by Western Sydney fans during Saturday night’s A-League Sydney derby, and foreshadowed punishment for those involved.
Carlos Brathwaite borrowed shoes, bat, gloves for BBL debut
Before making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items didn’t prevent him helping Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win. The 193cm Barbados-born all-rounder was holidaying in Europe with his wife when he got an urgent call to replace injured star Andre Russell.
Sydney FC’s unbeaten streak in A-League reaches 14 matches
Sydney FC restored its first-place advantage to seven points in the A-League and remained unbeaten on the season through 14 rounds, defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Less than a week after Sydney coach Graham Arnold predicted his side was good enough to go unbeaten for the entire season, the Sky Blues nearly blew a two-goal lead at Gosford north of Sydney, home of the Mariners.
Sydney FC’s unbeaten streak in A-League reaches 14 matches
Sydney FC restored its first-place advantage to seven points in the A-League and remained unbeaten on the season through 14 rounds, defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Less than a week after Sydney coach Graham Arnold predicted his side was good enough to go unbeaten for the entire season, the Sky Blues nearly blew a two-goal lead at Gosford north of Sydney, home of the Mariners.
Why Antonis joined Wanderers
Football: Socceroo Robbie Kruse is set to be given a release from Bayer Leverkusen to take up a deal in the Chinese Super League. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 02: Terry Antonis of Sydney FC reacts after a missed shot on goal during the round four A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.
A-League Week 13 Odds Preview: Sydney FC vs. Brisbane Matchup Highlights Slate
Having secured the record for the most games unbeaten to start an A-League season, Sydney FC can become the first team ever to enter the New Year without a loss should they continue their remarkable run against the Brisbane Roar on Friday night at Stadium. Sydney surpassed the Adelaide side of the 2010-11 campaign in moving to 12 games without a loss with a 4-0 rout of the Reds on Boxing Day.