The Sky Blues come away with a 2-1 win over Melbourne City, as Socceroos heroes Andrew Redmayne, Mathew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren and Marco Tilio receive a ...
It was the Sky Blues' first win at the new Sydney Football Stadium, with Corica's side unable to pick up a victory in their previous three outings at their revamped Moore Park home. It was a triumphant return for goalkeeper Redmayne, as Sydney FC defeated the previously unbeaten Melbourne City 2-1, despite the ladder leaders featuring Leckie, Maclaren and Tilio. Four members of the Socceroos' World Cup squad — Andrew Redmayne, Mathew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren and Marco Tilio – have been recognised for their efforts in Qatar as they made their first appearance back in the A-League Men competition.
Melbourne City fielded three Australian squad members but Sydney FC scored their first victory at the new Allianz Stadium.
“We didn’t react properly,” Vidosic said. “It’s step by step but the performance and the win at home is great for confidence. But with his first touch on his return from a hamstring issue, the Englishman was able to get on the end of a rebounded shot from compatriot Joe Lolley to seal victory.
Sydney FC has handed ladder leaders Melbourne City a first defeat of the season with a first A-League win at Allianz Stadium. The comeback victory came ...
THOMAS GLOVER (GK), 3. ANDREW REDMAYNE (GK), 2. ANDREW NABBOUT (23 MARCO TILIO 67’), 25. It was a cohesive and well executed performance from the Sky Blues, giving Sydney FC high confidence going into next week’s fixture against the Central Coast Mariners. AARON GURD- 45’), 8. Sydney FC had the advantage. MACLAREN GOAL PENALTY – 21’ – Andrew Nabbout’s first touch from a cross field ball hits the hand of Sydney FC skipper Luke Brattan. WOOD HAS SHOT CLEARED OFF LINE – 45’- Anthony Caceres’ mazy run into the box gives him a chance to cut the ball back to Patrick wood. Both teams started the game eager to get the better of their opposition in every tackle, pass, interception, and shot. All eyes were on Jamie Maclaren as he stepped up to the ball, and dispatched it. INSTANT SKY BLUE RESPONSE – 23’ – A cross from the left flank is met by Paulo Retre but his header and subsequent follow up are saved. Glover was completely beaten however the upright spares City’s blushes and the score remains 0-0.