Round 4 - CCM v Victory @ Gosford (Pink Day)

[Timmah]

Match officials
Referee: Adam Fielding
Assistant Referees: James Tesoriero & Andrej Giev
Fourth Official: Ben Abraham
VAR: STREBRE!

CCM: 1.Ben KENNEDY (gk), 2.Storm ROUX, 3.Josh ROSE, 4.Jake McGING, 5.Antony GOLEC, 6.Tom HIARIEJ, 7.Andrew HOOLE, 9.ASDRUBAL, 10.Daniel De SILVA, 11.Connor PAIN, 12.Trent BUHAGIAR, 13.Kwabena APPIAH, 14.Adam BERRY, 15.Alan BARO (c), 16. Liam ROSE, 17.Josh BINGHAM, 18.Tom GLOVER (gk), 23.Wout BRAMA
**two to be omitted**

Ins: 7.Andrew HOOLE (return from suspension), 14.Adam BERRY (promoted)
Outs: Nil / N/A: 21.Kye ROWLES (knee – 1 week)

MVC: 1.Matt ACTON (gk), 2.Jason GERIA, 4.Rhys WILLIAMS, 5.Mark MILLIGAN, 6.Leigh BROXHAM, 8.Besart BERISHA, 9.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 10.James TROISI, 11.Mitch AUSTIN, 14.Thomas DENG, 18.Matias SANCHEZ, 19.Pierce WARING, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (gk), 21.Carl VALERI (c), 22.Stefan NIGRO, 23.Jai INGHAM, 31.Christian THEOHAROUS, 41.Leroy GEORGE
**two to be omitted**

Ins: 19.Pierce WARING (promoted), 31.Christian THEOHAROUS (promoted)
Outs: Nil / N/A: 17.James DONACHIE (quad)

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Fixture History v Melbourne Victory (A-League)
Matches 37 / Victory 19 / Mariners 9 / Drawn 9
Goals Scored 50 / Goals Conceded 65

Biggest Wins
4-0 at Etihad, 2009/10 Round 14
6-2 at Central Coast, 2012/13 Round 22

Biggest Losses
0-3 at North Sydney, 2014/15 Round 9
0-3 at Central Coast, 2009/10 Round 18
0-3 at Etihad Stadium, 2008/09 Round 20
2-5 at Central Coast, 2007/08 Round 18
1-4 at AAMI Park, 2016/17 Round 12
0-3 at Central Coast, 2016/17 Round 20

Victory record at Gosford
Matches 17 / Mariners 6 / Losses 3 / Drawn 8

Last Meeting
2016/17 Round 27, AAMI Park, lost 0-1

Form (A-League)
Mariners L D L
Victory L L D​

 

[scottmac]

I'm really looking forward to this. Hoole back so a full strength line up.
I think we'll get the defence right and be much tighter at the back. Asdrubal back to normal along with Hiarjei.
I wonder what chances seeing Powell on the bench

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

If our defence sorts itself out it should be an open, fast game - though after last week I worry about our fitness. Midfield are going to be so important in this one.
If our defence hasn't improved, we're going to be in a lot of trouble.
Berisha has been cited for the push on the 4th official so hopefully he'll be suspended. Bet he won't be.
Look forward to seeing Hoole in action.

 

[scottmac]

Id say it will pretty hard not to suspend berisha for at least one match. No matter the circumstances you can't touch the officials.
He's been referred without suggesting what the punishment should be which does worry. Usually that's reserved for lengthy bans resulting from really malicious fouls such as the snakes head butt. This just doesn't fall into that category IMO.

 

[MrCelery]

Not looking forward to this one. Victory has massive pace up front. WIll easily unpick our high line defence.

Berisha will not be suspended for two reasons - it's Berisha, and it's Victory. Both are FFA-certified protected species.

 

[scottmac]

That pace didn't help them in pre season as we didn't play as high as we have been. Okon will get the balance right this week. I'm tipping a clean sheet and 3 goals. Back at home and things are going to start to click.
As for berisha its not a player hes pushed. He'll go for at least one.

 

[MrCelery]

This is the current range of disciplinary codes:

FFA have already minimised Berisha's offence by deeming it only worthy of a Code 10. Now watch them scramble for excuses to avoid Code 10 as well.

 

[Tevor]

Probably fits Code 10 the best though, I'm starting to think they will make an example of him. Wouldn't be the first time Bes has coped a good suspension.

 

[McGr1m3]

So I'm expecting Hoole back in & Rowles may be a chance as may Powell. Were starting to get the pressure we need on the first 11.

Same starting side as Vs Wanderers is my bet.

 

[BrisRecky]

I wouldnt be surprised if we hammer them (digits entangled)

 

[scottmac]

This is the current range of disciplinary codes:

FFA have already minimised Berisha's offence by deeming it only worthy of a Code 10. Now watch them scramble for excuses to avoid Code 10 as well.

The fact they've put it as code 10 says the match official made an obvious error in giving him the yellow. Should have been red.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Way too soft. Anything with contact needs to be a Code 11. A 2 handed push isn't 'unsporting conduct'.

 

[scottmac]

I think the fact that the 4th official instigated contact with berisha and sustained it for longer than required has saved his bacon.

 

[Wombat]

Needs 1 month at least. Everyone needs to know you don't touch an official.

 

[Wombat]

Victory didn't look good last weekend. Drive boys were better than Sydney FC and we should have beaten them. We can win this!

 

[scottmac]

The max he can get is 4 matches. Mandatory 1 (because its a red card offence, not sure what they do there) plus 3 games.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Article on who may play up front for Victory if Berisha is banned:
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...e-victory-with-more-woes-20171024-gz72ac.html

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

The max he can get is 4 matches. Mandatory 1 (because its a red card offence, not sure what they do there) plus 3 games.

Thought its a mininun not a maximum. And the 3 matches includes the 1 match

 

[scottmac]

Thought its a mininun not a maximum. And the 3 matches includes the 1 match

No it specifies 3 additional matches plus the mandatory. As for minimum or max im not sure on that.

 

[Big Al]

Victory didn't look good last weekend. Drive boys were better than Sydney FC and we should have beaten them. We can win this!

Think he will get two games as fourth official also at fault