Nix find scoring boots, Western fume over non-penalty

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Nix find scoring boots, Western fume over non-penalty

ROUND FOUR OF THE A-LEAGUE MEN COMPETITION AT A GLANCE:

THEY SAID IT: “Even the opposition players said that they can’t believe that wasn’t a penalty. Definitely a ‘please explain’ (but) it’s not going to change anything, because it ******* the game.” – Western ******* coach John Aloisi didn’t hold back after a contentious non-decision against his team.

MAN OF THE WEEK: Nicolas Milanovic proved the hero Western Sydney needs after his hat-trick launched the Wanderers to their first win of the season. The Socceroos hopeful sounded a warning with a first-half double against Newcastle before ****** converting a penalty to condemn the Jets to a 4-1 defeat – and send a message to Tony Popovic.

TALKING POINT: Aloisi will be sending a ‘please explain’ to the league after his side were denied a crucial penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Adelaide. Reds captain Ryan Kitto downed Abel Walatee in the 59th minute but did not appear to challenge the ball when he denied Walatee a clear opportunity at goal when scores were level. Zach Clough then scored to secure the victory for Adelaide, leaving Western ******* winless so far this season.

STAT *******: Under new coach Patrick Kisnorbo, Melbourne Victory (W3 D1 L0) are enjoying their best start to a season since 2014-15 – when Kevin Muscat led them to the premiership-championship double. With their 2-0 win over Brisbane, Victory also enjoyed their first triumph over Brisbane since 2021. They had been winless in their previous seven attempts.

BEAT THAT: Joining the fray as a substitute for injured Jake Hollman, Macarthur forward Ariath Piol silenced Sydney FC’s faithful at Allianz Stadium with a world-class bicycle kick to open the scoring. In Gosford, Wellington’s ********* recruit Hideki Ishige scored a first goal against Central Coast. Ishige stepped up for a long-range free kick and delivered a moment of magic – lifting the ball over the wall and dipping it just under the crossbar.

UNDER PRESSURE: Is it too early for Central Coast to panic? The Mariners – champions in each of the past two seasons – only have three points and just one goal to show from their four matches after Wellington claimed a 3-0 win.

UP NEXT: Perth Glory face off against Western ******* and Newcastle ****** local rivals Central Coast at Allianz Stadium to kick off Unite Round on Friday, November 22 after the international break. On the following Saturday, Brisbane go toe-to-toe with Adelaide before another iteration of the Sydney derby. Wellington host Melbourne Victory on Sunday and Macarthur v Auckland closes out the weekend.

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