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[giggler99]

Sydney-bound City blindsided by VIC lockdown as THREE A-League, W-League fixtures axed


February 12th, 2021 3:12 pm
Two A-League games and one W-League game will be postponed this weekend following Victoria’s decision to trigger a snap five-day lockdown across the state.

Victorian premier Dan Andrews confirmed the lockdown would start at 11.59pm on Friday night and would end at 11.59pm on Wednesday 1yth February.

There are four A-League games due to take place during that period featuring teams from Victoria, with the first two – Saturday’s double header of Western United vs Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City already cancelled.


The City squad had already checked in at Melbourne Airport for their flight to Sydney for tomorrow’s match when the announcement was made, Fox Sports understands, forcing them to turn around and return home.

The other two fixtures, Melbourne City vs Sydney on Tuesday and Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix on Wednesday, are yet to be called off but are in doubt of going ahead.

In the W-League, Saturday’s 5.05pm kick-off between Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets has also been cancelled.

The Jets had just landed in Melbourne ready for the game but will immediately fly back this afternoon and return to New South Wales.

Sydney-bound City blindsided by VIC lockdown as THREE A-League, W-League fixtures axed

City blindsided by VIC lockdown as THREE A-League, W-League fixtures axed

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[giggler99]

So far.. Confirmed

Western United V Sydney FC Saturday 13th February postponed
Western Sydney Wanders V Melbourne City 13th February Postponed

 

[acm21]

Three matches currently postponed. Two A-League and one W-League match

Its not really something that has blindfolded anyone, I gather they can still get into nsw.

 

[giggler99]

Its not really something that has blindfolded anyone, I gather they can still get into nsw.

Might be the worry of NSW potentially closing the border soon?

 

[giggler99]

 

[acm21]

City is saying the sky blue derby will most likley be postponed

 

[giggler99]

City is saying the sky blue derby will most likley be postponed

yeah I'm guessing the Victory V Nix match will also be postponed. They'll probably make those announcements soon.

 

[Magma]

is this macarthur side one of the most stacked on paper the league has seen? susaeta and benat got into all time great spanish teams, quite a few others have top flight european experience.

 

[giggler99]

That was a nicely weight pass by Orr to set up that goal Macarthur 2-0 up now! Looks like Adelaide are down the dunny can like Victory this season

 

[acm21]

That was a nicely weight pass by Orr to set up that goal Macarthur 2-0 up now! Looks like Adelaide are down the dunny can like Victory this season

There is a pretty big jump down between Adelaide/city and victory

 

[giggler99]

Milsy!! 3-0 Macarthur!!

 

[giggler99]

There is a pretty big jump down between Adelaide/city and victory

yeah I guess Victory are in a league of their own down that dunny! City I still think they can come good.

 

[Greasyrhys]

Milsy!! 3-0 Macarthur!!

You’re enjoying this aren’t you?

 

[giggler99]

You’re enjoying this aren’t you?

'hey I haven't enjoyed Victory matches this season, might as well enjoy Adelaide's misery.

 

[acm21]

yeah I guess Victory are in a league of their own down that dunny! City I still think they can come good.

Can never really write off city. Adelaide have the quality to perform, but are hit and miss. Victory really don't have the quality to do much, similar in some respects to Brisbane of 3/4 years ago

 

[giggler99]

That was to easy! Derbyshire hattrick 4-0 Macarthur!!!

 

[Elmer_Judd]

yeah I guess Victory are in a league of their own down that dunny! City I still think they can come good.

Adelaide are gutter trash. City will leap from those peasants in a few weeks.

 

[Greasyrhys]

Gotta bounce back otherwise it’ll be a poor season, Goodwin can’t arrive soon enough. Even more frustrating when victory fans are enjoying it, not that they’ll have much to celebrate this season & beyond either

 

[acm21]

Adelaide are gutter trash. City will leap from those peasants in a few weeks.

Someone's confident

 

[acm21]

Nice spelling mistake from fox. Someone needs to inform them the difference between to, too and two.

 

[giggler99]

Well that was fun Macarthur 4- 0 Adelaide!
Macarthur look to have hit their straps and are primed for finals. Adelaide well.. garbage.

 

[giggler99]

Someone's confident

I think you should know by now that Elmer_Judd has a habit of shooting himself in the foot.

 

[Magma]

the difference experience and class can get you in this league

 

[gaskin]

Well that was fun Macarthur 4- 0 Adelaide!
Macarthur look to have hit their straps and are primed for finals. Adelaide well.. garbage.

I don't think you can really read too much into beating Adelaide- especially Adelaide outside of Adelaide where they have been diabolical.

 

[acm21]

I don't think you can really read too much into beating Adelaide- especially Adelaide outside of Adelaide where they have been diabolical.

Macarthur have been winning on the road and playing really well. The list is stacked with old heads and young talent. The main issue they've been having is winning at home.