Melbourne City vs. Sydney FC 2:0 (1:0)

Both sides didn’t have the best start to the season, losing their first two games. Somewhat surprising then, the quality of this match was much better than the previous ones I’ve attended on Australian soil. Both teams created plenty of chances, playing with pace and precision. Still, this isn’t the Premier League, but it’s a start.

It was Melbourne City who were in control most of the game, pushing Sydney into their own half and putting pressure on the goal. Sydney FC had chances to take the lead in the opening minutes, to get one back after going down 2:0 or even equalise late in the game. But their lack of composure and precision in front of the goal were astonishing. As these things go in football, City scored late in the first half and early in the second, and that was that.

The attendance was disappointing. Just over 5,000 people saw the game. I’ve been to Division 4 games in Germany that attracted a bigger audience.