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Football is familiar all of the game. It is interesting game for all men.I like best this game.It was deja vu for Herbert after Chris Payne handled a goal in Sydney’s 4-2 win over the Phoenix in last season’s preliminarScott Jamieson attempts to avoid the Phoenix defence. NO ONE, probably not even the players, wanted to be at the Sydney Football Stadium last night. But moments after the final whistle was blown, Sydney FC’s dressing room was the happiest place in a drowning city. Three points brings a warmth of its own.
Wellington Phoenix should have been used to these conditions, for the swirling breeze and rain was more reminiscent of a wintry Wellington than Sydney on the first day of summer. They never really adjusted but would leave the stadium fuming after two controversial late goals proved the conduit to victory for the Sky Blues.
Alex Brosque is put under pressure by the Wellington defence. Sydney took an early lead through Brendan Gan but it was their next two goals – scored in the 74th and 76th minutes – that left Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert enraged at referee Gerard Parsons. The first controversial strike had Mark Bridge offside after being put through by Terry Antonis, with the second contentious call coming when Sebastian Ryall clearly handled the ball as he started the move that ended with an Alex Brosque finish.
Football is familiar all of the game. It is interesting game for all men.I like best this game.It was deja vu for Herbert after Chris Payne handled a goal in Sydney’s 4-2 win over the Phoenix in last season’s preliminary final. ‘‘I just think it’s really disappointing. It’s two sides who were endeavouring to keep their seasons going ... but [the decisions] changed things dramatically,’’ he said.
‘‘You just want an answer. Just tell us if we’re wrong and they’re right – nothing else. We’re all accountable. We didn’t get an answer from last year, and who knows what we’ll get this time.’’
