Round 3 action of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men as Sydney FC take on Adelaide United from Allianz Stadium.
A highly contentious red card to Adelaide United striker Hiroshi Ibusuki has marred an otherwise thrilling A-League Men clash with Sydney FC on Sunday, ...
But Sydney, who lost veteran striker Adam Le Fondre to a hamstring injury after just 19 minutes, wasted little time capitalising on their numerical advantage on the other side of the break. Ibusuki was in possession and trying to corral a ball that was bouncing away from him when he lunged to reach it in the 40th minute. But I think that’s why we have VAR, to overrule decisions like that,” said Veart, who was caught by pitch-side microphones calling it a “disgraceful” decision. This was, it appeared, precisely the sort of refereeing ‘howler’ the VAR was invented to address. His counterpart, Sydney coach Steve Corica, admitted post-match it was an overly “harsh” call. “I’m sure everyone that was watching the game will have a very similar opinion to me.
'One of the worst red cards I've seen': Both coaches stunned by 'joke' call... and VAR backed it.
Not long after and ten-man Adelaide were level. Kitto’s goal was a good one but defensively that was a bit weak,” Corica said. “When you look at it again it’s probably a little bit harsh on them. We switched off. “That’s why we have VAR, to overrule decisions like that. If someone looks at that and says it’s a red card I don’t think you’ll find too many that agree.
Adelaide United has been left fuming after striker Hiroshi Ibusuki was given his marching orders in a biza...
The incident occurred when Ibusuki lunged to reach a ball that had briefly bobbled out of his possession. "I'm sure everyone that was watching the game will have a very similar opinion to me. READ MORE:
Adelaide United were left fuming after a controversial red card to Hiroshi Ibusuki was upheld during their 2-2 draw with Sydney FC on Sunday in the A-League ...
"I don't want to speak about it too much because I think overall he had a good game the referee. "Whether it was a red or not I don't know. "You have to look at it because it's ruining the overall experience for fans as well." [Matildas discover Women's World Cup opponents](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/soccer/news/matildas-womens-world-cup-draw-2023-group-results-matches-fixtures-australia/krz6r7v9qlgthgn79qshaep4) "With the red card it makes it very hard for us," Goodwin said post-match. "It's something we need to look at because we're trying to get a lot of people to watch the game and they're just going to be put off by that."
A Sydney FC bombardment of the Adelaide United goal wasn't enough for the Sky Blues as the Reds hold on for a 2-2 draw at Allianz Stadium.
Joe GAUCI (GK), 2. JUANDE 73’), 7. George BLACKWOOD 90+6’), 41. Nestory IRANKUNDA 62’), 3. Andrew REDMAYNE (GK), 2. Max BURGESS 62’), 17. Adrian Segecic 62’), 16. Alexander PARSONS 90+1’), 18. Patrick WOOD 20’), 10. James DELIANOV (GK), 35. Patrick YAZBEK (22. WOOD GOES CLOSE (70’) – The striker is close to putting the Sky Blues ahead but Adelaide goalkeeper Joe Gauci is out quickly to save the one-on-one effort.
SuperWinger Mak will be hoping to continue his scoring streak, the winger has scored in all league matches this season. Before coming into this game, they had a ...
Adelaide United later suffered a defeat in the hands of Macarthur FC in the round 2 of the league fixture. The two sides have not exercised any form of dominance over the other in previous meetings. It's worth noting that in three of their previous five matchups, both teams scored. Before this game, they had a record of one win, one tie, and three losses throughout their previous five matches. late minute goal secured a point for Adelaide United late in the first round of the A. The home fans will show up in great numbers to cheer on their team when they take the field at home.