A-League A-League Men Round 27 - The Big Easter Weekend

[giggler99]

A-League Men Round 27 and its a massive Easter weekend that could determine finals positions, pretty much every match this weekend has a bearing on finals positions. Saturday is looking like the two most important matches of the round. First Melbourne Victory V Auckland FC Victory looking to secure their finals berth and maybe with a win hope for top two if other results go their way, While Auckland will look to secure top spot. Than on Saturday night its the big match at CommBank between WSW V Melbourne City pretty much similar scenario to the earlier match only City will be hoping for a Victory win and an Auckland loss and top spot will be up for grabs for them with a win.

A-League Men Round 27

Thursday 17th April
Brisbane Roar V Western United 7:35pm EST, Suncorp Stadium

Friday 18th April
Adelaide United V Wellington Phoenix 7:35pm EST, 7:05pm CST, 9:35pm NZLT, Coopers Stadium

Saturday 20th April
Melbourne Victory V Auckland FC 5:00pm EST, 7:00pm NZLT, AAMI Park (Live on 10 Bold, check local guides)
Western Sydney Wanderers V Melbourne City 7:35pm EST, CommBank Stadium (Live on 10 Bold, check local guides)

Sunday 21st April
Sydney F.C V Newcastle Jets 3:00pm EST, Allianz Stadium
Central Coast Mariners V Macarthur F.C 5:00pm EST, Industree Group Stadium

Bye: Perth Glory

A-League Round 16

Tuesday 22nd April
Brisbane Roar V Adelaide United 7:00pm EST, Suncorp Stadium

Predictions: WU 3-1 Nix 3-1 VIC V Auck 1-1 WSW 2-1 Syd 1-0 Mac 3-1 Bris 2-1

Enjoy the football this weekend and Happy Easter to all who contribute on the board don't get to stuck into the chocolates.

 

[Andonis1997]

Watch the Nix win in Adelaide for the first time in ages and I can't go

 

[CakeEater]

Glory going 2 weeks undefeated is an Easter miracle this season

 

[AJ_2000]

Thursday night off to a flyer, Roar bang home a goal after 2 mins.

 

[AJ_2000]

Big win for the Roar, back off the bottom of the ladder with a 2-1 win over a very poor Western United.

Wheels falling off for WU after back to back defeats, could drop as low as 5th depending on results.their last 2 are at home against Sydney and Auckland - so a tough run but still in their hands.

Roar were great value tonight, had enough of the play to probably win by more.

 

[giggler99]

Disappointing from Western United their chances of finishing top are now gone!

 

[Greasyrhys]

More disappointment coming up tonight. How are the nix paying $4.75 (TAB) for the win despite our awful form?

 

[Andonis1997]

More disappointment coming up tonight. How are the nix paying $4.75 (TAB) for the win despite our awful form?

We're shit in Adelaide and everyone knows it

 

[Andonis1997]

Hah well then

 

[Greasyrhys]

And THAT is why I’ve lost all enthusiasm for the cheap Reds this season.

 

[AJ_2000]

For those that chose to watch the AFL and see Essendon play against their kryptonite (a terrible bottom 4 side), Adelaide lead 2-0 after 12 mins and then Wellington squared the game up after 35 mins...

Still time for late drama

 

[AJ_2000]

And there it is! Archie Goodwin tap in

 

[giggler99]

Adelaide keep their finals hopes alive!

 

[Greasyrhys]

It’ll be in vain, we’ll find a way to lose on Tuesday and then struggle to score against city.

 

[AJ_2000]

It’ll be in vain, we’ll find a way to lose on Tuesday and then struggle to score against city.

Always the optimistist! To be fair you've been ahead of the curve with Adelaide's fade even when they were riding high in 2nd place.

3 points against the Roar would mean Sydney need at least 5 points from their remaining 3 games (Jets, WU, City).

 

[Cromulant]

Always the optimistist! To be fair you've been ahead of the curve with Adelaide's fade even when they were riding high in 2nd place.

3 points against the Roar would mean Sydney need at least 5 points from their remaining 3 games (Jets, WU, City).

We could be undefeated and they'd still find a way to be negative some how.

Must be a hard life to lead.

 

[AJ_2000]

What a finish to the season we're set for. All to play for on Super Saturday.

Auckland have been creeping towards the plate, but 1 win and 5 draws in their last 6 games (8 points from a possible 18) has left the door open for City and WU. Victory and WSW are chasing the top 2 spots, with good recent form.

 

[giggler99]

and with that result if the WSW win tonight Auckland are Premiers in their first season with two games to spare!

 

[Aucklander]

You certainly don't see a Kiwi team winning in Melbourne that often.

WSW up 2-0

 

[jd2010]

You certainly don't see a Kiwi team winning in Melbourne that often.

WSW up 2-0

You don't see a Kiwi team at the top of Aussie comps this often!

 

[Cromulant]

It's almost like they've fixed it......

 

[Greasyrhys]

So close for Auckland. But only delaying the inevitable, they’ll seal the PP next Sunday when they host perth

 

[giggler99]

Looks like Auckland will have to wait another week.

 

[CakeEater]

So close for Auckland. But only delaying the inevitable, they’ll seal the PP next Sunday when they host perth

What do you mean- Its all shaping up for a Peak Glory win

 

[Cromulant]

What do you mean- Its all shaping up for a Peak Glory win

That was last week