29 Nov Archie Thompson’s Hat-Trick: Major doubts on VAR and panic stations for Melbourne Victory
Archie Thompson and Jonno Nash shine the spotlight on Round 8 of the 2017/18 Hyundai A-League season while looking ahead to Round 9.
The Newcastle Jets proved their early-season form has been no fluke as they trounced the 10-man Melbourne Victory 4-1 to move four points clear of third-placed Melbourne City, who were beaten 3-1 at home by the Perth Glory.
Ladder leaders Sydney FC put the sword to Brisbane Roar with a 3-1 result at home in a match marred by an unsavoury incident which saw the Roar’s Greek defender Avraam Papadopoulos sent off for spitting towards Matt Simon, who was also given his marching orders for his reaction.
Central Coast Mariners turned on the style in New Zealand to easily account for Wellington Phoenix 4-1 as Ryan Kitto scored a brace to help Adelaide United to a 2-0 triumph over the Western Sydney Wanderers who have failed to win since opening weekend.
Victory great and ex-Socceroos striker Thompson again assesses the action on Archie’s Hat-Trick below, suggesting it might already be time for a change with the contentious VAR!
We take a closer look at Round 8 of the 2017/18 Hyundai A-League season, with a keen eye on the upcoming Round 9 action.
‘Archie’s Hat-Trick’ pays close attention to the contentious VAR system, including the Avraam Papadopoulos spitting incident, while suggesting it could be panic stations for his beloved Melbourne Victory.
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Posted by Football Nation on Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Sydney and Newcastle can go further ahead
“When you look at the fixture, Sydney and Jets can further the gap between the rest of the group.”
Which team will lay down the gauntlet to the top 2?
“I’d like to see a team throw down the gauntlet to these teams. I still believe the Victory can do it.
“When you look on paper at the quality of the players that they have.”
VAR – Should it stay or go?
“I believe it should go!”
In Round 9, Football Nation are across two matches, as follows:
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