A-League Round 12 - The Final Round of the Decade!

[giggler99]

A-league round 12 and its the final round of the decade, A decade that has had it's ups and definitely its downs for the A-league. To finish the decade off we have a top of the table clash Between Sydney and City and the traditional New Years eve match in Gosford as the final match.

A-League round 12

Friday 27th December
Adelaide United V Western Sydney Wanderers, Hindmarsh Stadium, 7:30pm ESDT 7:00pm CSDT

Saturday 28th December
Western United V Wellington Phoenix, Mars Stadium, Ballarat 5:00pm ESDT (ABC TV Broadcast match, Check Local Guides)
Newcastle Jets V Brisbane Roar, Hunter Stadium, 7:30pm ESDT

Sunday 29th December
Sydney FC V Melbourne City, Jubliee Stadium, 6:30pm ESDT

Tuesday 31st December
Central Coast Mariners V Perth Glory, Bluetongue Stadium, 7:00pm ESDT

Bye: Melbourne Victory

Predictions: Adelaide 2-0 Western United 2-1 NewcastleVBrisbane 1-1 SydneyFC 2-1 Perth 2-1

Enjoy your football, and have a safe and Happy New Year!!

 

[gaskin]

Let's hope they have the goalposts sorted at CC Stadium this year.

 

[Andonis1997]

Round 1 Nix was definitely a different side to current Nix - we'll see how it goes, but I want to score many more goals than our opposition.

 

[Roogal]

There are still free tickets available at the Western United game for Saturday afternoon. Check the Western United website for details. Ballarat has a strong and we'll supported local competition, particularly in the junior competitions so I am anticipating a fairly good local crowd will take advantage of Ballarat's Summer weather and fill Mars Stadium.

 

[Punt Road Feral]

There are still free tickets available at the Western United game for Saturday afternoon. Check the Western United website for details. Ballarat has a strong and we'll supported local competition, particularly in the junior competitions so I am anticipating a fairly good local crowd will take advantage of Ballarat's Summer weather and fill Mars Stadium.

A crowd of 5k plus would be seen as a positive considering what they get in Geelong.

 

[Roogal]

A crowd of 5k plus would be seen as a positive considering what they get in Geelong.

I'd be a little bit surprised if they didn't get that number. Ballarat pulled a crowd of 4300 in the dead of winter to watch the Matildas a few years ago at Morshead Park (Capacity 4,500). They even got 2,500 locals last February to watch a rugby union friendly between the Melbourne Rebels and QLD Country. So 5000 isn't beyond expectation. The game has been well promoted in Ballarat.

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Good result for Mel City with the Reds losing at home to Babble's Bogans. Still, can't help but feel the Smurfs will shit it in with the double this season, like Liverpool in the Premier League.

Although, just quietly, I think my lads can upset the Sydney applecart tomorrow night, we have had a unprecedented habit of rebounding well a week after a shitpiss performance this season..

 

[giggler99]

Just watched the Highlights from the Pissants V Wanderers match lol what a shambles at the end!

Peak A-League!

 

[giggler99]

oh and Georgeski's handball is never a penalty! how was that a clear and obvious error for the VAR to intervene? even worse for Beath to than overturn his own decision. Absolute joke the only saving grace was that Blackwood missed the penalty! Bin the VAR already ffs before it truly kills this league! I Didn't like the way Georgeski reacted through understandale but calm your **** boy you can't just walk of the pitch because a decision went against you lol

 

[nobbyiscool]

Tinpot league with being ruined by referees.

I think most teams would give anything for a player that cares as much as Georgevski, I can't believe we let him go.

 

[giggler99]

Tinpot league with being ruined by referees.

I think most teams would give anything for a player that cares as much as Georgevski, I can't believe we let him go.

oh like I said I understand it, but you can't whinge and walk of the pitch the way he did that is just bizarre and selfish he's not the only one on the pitch you know that also would have been hurting from that decision. Also doesn't sent a good message for young aspiring kids watching too.
Otherwise are we gonna be breading a generation of Nick Kyrgios's is that what we want?

 

[gaskin]

Beath came out and explained a couple of decisions after the game.

 

[Andonis1997]

First penalty was probably one with the contact, second one I wouldn't have given - wasn't a clear and obvious error by Beath. Just as well Blackwood skied it.

 

[Greenery]

Yeah 1st pen was pretty obvious to the naked eye right in front of the ref too, 2nd one was a sick joke with justice rightly served.
As babbel said in the post game var means ref's don't have to officiate properly because they've got var as a back up.

Seems consensus is to scrap var complete atmosphere killer which doesn't nothing to help the decisions.

 

[hey shorty]

Tinpot league with being ruined by referees.

I think most teams would give anything for a player that cares as much as Georgevski, I can't believe we let him go.

You mean that childish flog who loses his temper with hilarious regularity ?? If he cared he wouldn't do the things he does, he's a liability to any team he plays for.

 

[apollo_creed]

oh and Georgeski's handball is never a penalty! how was that a clear and obvious error for the VAR to intervene? even worse for Beath to than overturn his own decision. Absolute joke the only saving grace was that Blackwood missed the penalty! Bin the VAR already ffs before it truly kills this league! I Didn't like the way Georgeski reacted through understandale but calm your **** boy you can't just walk of the pitch because a decision went against you lol

Wanderers should’ve had 10 men for 60 minutes of the game. Very comical for them to be complaining about officiating.

 

[apollo_creed]

First penalty was probably one with the contact, second one I wouldn't have given - wasn't a clear and obvious error by Beath. Just as well Blackwood skied it.

Was it though? They should’ve had 10 men in the heat for 60 minutes.
Agree about the second penalty not being there but you can’t ignore the first corrupt decision that very likely would’ve been decisive to the result.

 

[apollo_creed]

Tinpot league with being ruined by referees.

I think most teams would give anything for a player that cares as much as Georgevski, I can't believe we let him go.

Should Adelaide of walked off the pitch in the first half? Should Halloran have protested and walked off?

As an Adelaide fan I definitely dont agree with the second penalty but you can’t set a precedent by
1) ignoring studs up off the ball kick outs at players behind play as it’s then considered ok
2) drawing the line by saying bad decisions give the players the right to throw tantrums and walk off the field

It was absolutely embarassing.

 

[Andonis1997]

Was it though? They should’ve had 10 men in the heat for 60 minutes.
Agree about the second penalty not being there but you can’t ignore the first corrupt decision that very likely would’ve been decisive to the result.

Oh of course, you can't lash out like that. Lucky Beath "didn't see it live".

 

[Roogal]

A great day for football in Ballarat.

 

[Roogal]

Mars Stadium opens in less than 25 minutes time, and she's ready. But boy it's gonna be a hot one in the Rat ... who'd have thought?

 

[giggler99]

Brilliant goal by the Nix!

 

[Greenery]

Another beauty!! Nux looking like a top 4 side

 

[Roogal]

A crowd of 5k plus would be seen as a positive considering what they get in Geelong.

Official attendance, 5086. A good outcome considering that it's about 38 degrees here. Everybody's huddled into the stands.

It will be likely around 20 degrees and a crowd of several thousand when they play Melbourne City on Good Friday.

 

[Visions]

Should Adelaide of walked off the pitch in the first half? Should Halloran have protested and walked off?

As an Adelaide fan I definitely dont agree with the second penalty but you can’t set a precedent by
1) ignoring studs up off the ball kick outs at players behind play as it’s then considered ok
2) drawing the line by saying bad decisions give the players the right to throw tantrums and walk off the field

It was absolutely embarassing.

Didn’t see the first decision so can’t comment.

The second one you can understand his frustration. If the ref gave it live, then sure mistakes happen and you cop it on the chin, but for the muppet ref to come up with a bizarre decision like that after having the benefit of seeing a replay, I would be livid too.