Re: The Official A-League Thread.
Absolute bullshit.
Awesome atmosphere at the ground, but on the field both teams pulled out their worst performances of the season. Passing was dogs balls, and crossing was similar to that witnessed at an under12's level.
Pity that it was Vidmar's last game, because he wanted to leave in different circumstances and he is the type of guy that will hold onto something like that.
Mark Shield needs a guide dog, he was a disgrace. The handball by Holland in the dying seconds was bleedingly blatant, and he simply waived it away in the dying seconds. I can not for the life of me understand how he has just now been given the Ref of the Year. Honestly.
Good effort to the guys for giving Shield a spray around the 90th, because to have the game on a knife's edge like that, and have a blind eye turned to a crucial decision is a real kick in the teeth for all those involved. I guess it just showed how much it meant to the boys.
As far as the issue with Danny goes, it was the wrong thing to do. But common sense should prevail. Getting involved physically with the ref is not on, but he is only young and emotions were high. To me, talk of even a 12 month ban is nothing but a gross overreaction.
It was a close game even though both teams were well down on their last matches played. Would have been very interesting at 1-1 going into extra time.
Its all irrelevant now though, another hugely successful season, and both teams now head to the Asia.
