2020/21 Melbourne Victory Thread

[dwwaino]

Wizard cup

 

[peternorth]

Wizard cup

November champs

 

[Christopher Buttersnip]

Not all that optimistic about the boys chances of making any real impact next year. Hope to be proven wrong.

 

[netslave]

Looks like we'll go through to the round of 16 if scores stay the same, 2-0 up at 23 mins in

 

[nobbyiscool]

Crazy to see us look like a real football team again, I'd almost forgotten what it was like!

 

[giggler99]

Looks like we'll go through to the round of 16 if scores stay the same, 2-0 up at 23 mins in

We where two nill up a couple of nights ago too and we managed to stuff it up!
Don’t get to excited just yet.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

The more I watch the more I think we’ll be okay. Rudy up top will straighten us up big time and there’s enough creativity around him to do damage.

Good half.

 

[giggler99]

Off to the second round! Well in lads!

 

[giggler99]

How quick and brilliant is Rojas‘s feet for the first goal? We don’t call him the Kiwi Messi just for fun.

 

[BackOnOurPerch]

Only watched the the 30 minutes of highlights but that was very encouraging.
That dribbling run by Rojas to almost set up for our third was Messiesque!

 

[netslave]

Yes, build some fitness and add in Rudy and we may be in for a good year.

 

[Zidane98]

Can we register Gestede for the Round of 16?

 

[nobbyiscool]

Can we register Gestede for the Round of 16?

Nup. And we're still limited to 3 internationals as well.

It makes for depth we've never had before though when you add Gestede and Kruse to this line up. Despite the goals he's scored from the spot, I don't think Brimmer is even in our best 11.

I just have to trust there's a plan in place with that centre back, cos our defence has been terrifying to watch at times. I'd love to think that some German club is also hiding an Australian keeper that we can loan as an upgrade on the current 2, but I don't think that's happening.

 

[giggler99]

We are back on tonight in the round of 16

 

[netslave]

Broxy and McManaman out and now Traore injured. Ulsan controlling the game as expected so far.

 

[giggler99]

Damn! Out of all players the one you don’t want injured is Traore

 

[netslave]

*, Crocombe massive save, stopped definite goal.

 

[smasha]

Super save.

 

[netslave]

Playing a little better last 5 mins or so.

 

[netslave]

Another save from Crocombe, getting close to half time.
Our attacks have been falling apart in our front third.

 

[netslave]

Well, nil all at the half, that means more sleep to be lost.

Crocombe yet another good save, Ulsan don't look too far off from scoring.
Good run by Rojas, to Lauton, but good save by Ulsan keeper.
Crocombe needs to buy a lottery ticket, save again.

And there it is, Ulsan score in the 65th.
Ulsan now 2-0 up in the 77th and thats goodnight.

 

[giggler99]

Ulsan 3 Vuck 0

We hung in there but once Ulsan scored the first goal it was all over! We just ran out of legs in the end.

We had some good moments and played so good football at times but really this team has a long way to go. That midfield especially I’m still not convinced!

Anyway bring on the A-League I’m now very interested to see how this team can grow and improve.

 

[Zidane98]

Ryan Shotton deal stalled?

 

[giggler99]

Ryan Shotton deal stalled?

What have you heard? I can’t find anything only that his wiki says he’s signed for Leek Town in the lower lower leagues in England.

 

[Zidane98]

Cant wait for these games!