Just what did we learn from Australia’s A-League this week?
AND THE GLORY GO MARCHING ON, ON, ON
The Glory were excellent in their 4-1 win over the hapless Central Coast Mariners, and after moving out to a six point lead at the summit of the table nobody can question their title credentials.
Youngster Daniel de Silva scored a brilliant long-range volley, while Chris Harold pressed his claims for a more frequent starting spot with two goals and an assist.
FLAT MELBOURNE VICTORY FINALLY TASTE DEFEAT
It was bound to happen at some point, but there’s no doubt not many predicted a loss would come against its crosstown rivals.
An off-colour Victory struggled against a much-improved Melbourne City and were on the receiving end of a 90th minute winner from Erik Paartalu.
Kevin Muscat’s side are still amongst the favourites for the title but now sit six points behind ladder-leaders Perth Glory.
WILL MELBOURNE CITY’S FORTUNES TURN AROUND?
City looked like a whole different team in their derby win over the Victory, and if John van’t Schip’s men continue to play in that fashion then finals football should be a mere formality.
There’s no doubt Robert Koren changed the game in his debut off the bench, and if he can stay injury-free then City have a great chance of making a fist of it this season.
WELLINGTON ARE GENUINE CONTENDERS
Wellington shocked Sydney FC on the weekend at Allianz Stadium and as a result have leapfrogged them on the table into fourth place.
Nathan Burns continued his hot streak of form, scoring both of the Phoenix’s goals in their 2-0 win to make it ten goals so far this season.
SYDNEY FC IN TROUBLE
Injuries have taken its toll at the Sydney FC, with key defender Sasa Ognenovski joining Ali Abbas, Corey Gameiro and Nick Carle on the sidelines for the rest of the season.
It will began so well for Graham Arnold’s men, but the Sky Blues’ season is beginning to unravel.
There’s no doubt they still have the quality to fight for the title, provided that Arnold brings in adequate replacements.