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Last Friday’s game against the Central Coast Mariners was, of course, a wonderful night for Victory fans. It struck me how a single moment of inspiration can turn a game on its head. Melbourne had been wading around the Central Coast box for a spell (mind you, the Mariners had been making some pointed attacks at our end as well), when a pass from Carlos Hernandez found Archie Thompson. Archie suddenly accelerates, catching Pedj Bojic out with his speed and storming into the box to deliver a cross to Danny Allsopp who was exactly where he should have been.
One moment of brilliance. Within eight minutes Melbourne had tripled the score count, but it all started with that run from Archie.
It was enough to put us at the top of the table, but not to keep us there. On Sunday afternoon, a Wellington Phoenix side brimming with energy – even after they went down to ten men – fought hard to get three points against Adelaide United, but could only secure the draw. Adelaide can count themselves lucky.
That result put Adelaide back at the top of the table, on equal points with Melbourne but with a superior goal difference (one goal). Adelaide and Melbourne are two points ahead of Queensland Roar, so a top two finish is not guaranteed for either side. Meanwhile, the Wellington Phoenix have one shot at displacing the Central Coast Mariners in fourth place – they have to beat Melbourne. But even if they accompany that, a Central Coast win or draw will ensure last year’s Minor Premiers finish above the Kiwis.
If I wasn’t so partisan, this would be an absolutely tantalizing final round. As it stands, it’s positively nerve-racking!
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I have no doubt the Victory will beat Wellington this weekend, but unfortunately, with the games being played on different days, the Central Coast will know that they cannot be dislodged from the four should we win. McKinna has already said that if that is the case, he will probably rest some players, making it easier for Adelaide to pip us at the post for the Premiers Plate, and the automatic place in the ACL.
True, the decision to have the games all played at different times is problematic, to say the least. Obviously it’s better for Foxsports this way, but I hope the FFA changes this when it comes back to the negotiation table with Fox and other channels.
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