Photos (Top to Bottom): Wellington Phoenix grounded the visiting Newcastle Jets by ending their seven-game unbeaten run in the Kiwi capital this evening; The 'cake tin' in Wellington; South Hobart's Brazilian youngster Mizael Linhares Caires goes for a header; Mizael Linhares Caires in possession and confronted by the experienced Nathan Robinson [PlessPix]
A-League
Wellington Phoenix 4 (Brown 18, Rojas 31, Greenacre 42, MacAllister 88) beat Newcastle Jets 0
Att: 6,053
Ref: J Gillett
Melbourne Victory 2 (Thompson 45+4, Vargas 63) beat Perth Glory 0
Att: 12,164
Ref: M Breeze
North Queensland Fury 0 lost to Brisbane Roar 2 (Barbarouses 7, 76)
Att: 4,412
Ref: P Green
Friendly
South Hobart 6 (Lo 2, Kwon, Brennan, Kanakaris, Hickey) beat Beachside 0
Ref: S Collins
[Match reports to follow later.]
5 comments:
was expecting worse than this. how strong was beaschside's team walter? if eagles lost 5-0 might just mean the entire pack is well off the pace. perhaps its a 2 horse race this season walter. South hobart and morton's soccer school ;D
Beachside looking quality so far.
dissapointed with beach coach advising to keep defending but after first 30 minutes third they had 1 up front anf 20-25 metre gap to midfield who were chasing the ball. I don't think if they had 15 on the pitch it would make a difference.
personnel missing would make no difference.
Beachside had 13 players available not many with senior experience, first 30 was 1 - 0 from a basic passing error 90% possession to sthn, must have had 18 quality players .. great to watch.. Beach stuck to a defensive system that will frustrate lesser teams still lacking forward movement but shoudl have scored at least one and had a penatly that could have been given.. Sth look the goods again..
three 30 min thirds - south played three diferent line ups and three different systems. All looked strong.
Beachside played their entire squad in their own box. Only option really with the personel on display. Anon 9.34 is right that this may frustrate some lower teams, but it is going to be a long season for Beach when injury and lack of success takes its toll.
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