
Breakdown: FFA Cup Final tactical preview
Tuesday night’s FFA Cup Final will be contested by two teams that have enjoyed excellent upward trajectories this season, though for somewhat different reasons.
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Tuesday night’s FFA Cup Final will be contested by two teams that have enjoyed excellent upward trajectories this season, though for somewhat different reasons.
Henrique’s lone goal was the difference as Josep Gombau’s constant formation changes dictated the tactical battle.
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The Wanderers dominated the first half, but didn’t make the most of their chances, and the game petered out into a stalemate.
After eight rounds, Perth still sit top of the A-League ladder. It’s felt a bit like no one has taken them seriously, but increasingly, Kenny Lowe’s side are proving they are genuine challengers this season, by virtue of their high press.
A frantic first half saw five goals in thirty-five minutes, but Adelaide were unable to equalise despite dominating the rest of the match.
Nathan Burns got a hat-trick as Wellington Phoenix thumped Melbourne City.
We’re just past the first quarter mark of the season, but there’s still plenty of questions tactically about a number of sides this season, which are dictating the main talking points of the eighth round of the season.
Right from kick-off Perth Glory made their intentions clear against the Wellington Phoenix, immediately knocking a long ball in behind for Andy Keogh and Youssouf Hersi to chase.
Two struggling sides finished with a point apiece.