Sydney FC reclaim top-two spot
Adam Le Fondre's second-half penalty gave Sydney FC a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix that lifted them back to second place in the A-League.
Having spent just one of the previous 15 rounds inside the top two, the Sky Blues returned there at the expense of Melbourne Victory.
Le Fondre's 14th goal of the campaign came from the spot on 65 minutes, after skipper Alex Brosque was fouled in the area by Phoenix keeper Filip Kurto.
Though the English striker fired his penalty straight down the middle and Kurto didn't dive to either side he wasn't able to keep out the powerful shot which skimmed the underside of the crossbar.
With Le Fondre taking a step closer to winning the Golden Boot award in his first season with Steve Corica's team, Sydney consigned the Kiwis to a seventh loss in the last nine meetings.
Kurto, who has made more saves than any other keeper in the league this term, continued his form as he denied Iran international Reza Ghoochannejhad in the first half.
The Polish stopper saved one-handed when the striker was put through for a one-on-one chance, with Ghoochannejhad also being denied by the post before the break.
Wellington had a goal disallowed midway through the first half when Polish utility Michal Kopczynski had the ball in the net after a goalmouth scramble.
Mark Rudan's side saw David Williams fire just wide in the second half and leading scorer Roy Krishna was denied by a last-ditch tackle from Alex Wilkinson.
Le Fondre has now secured four points in the space of two games for the Sky Blues, both from the spot, as he equalised to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Central Coast last time out.
The Sky Blues are 11/10 to win their next game against Adelaide United, who are 5/2 with the draw 23/10.
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Adam Le Fondre's second-half penalty gave Sydney FC a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix that lifted them back to second place in the A-League.
Having spent just one of the previous 15 rounds inside the top two, the Sky Blues returned there at the expense of Melbourne Victory.
Le Fondre's 14th goal of the campaign came from the spot on 65 minutes, after skipper Alex Brosque was fouled in the area by Phoenix keeper Filip Kurto.
Though the English striker fired his penalty straight down the middle and Kurto didn't dive to either side he wasn't able to keep out the powerful shot which skimmed the underside of the crossbar.
With Le Fondre taking a step closer to winning the Golden Boot award in his first season with Steve Corica's team, Sydney consigned the Kiwis to a seventh loss in the last nine meetings.
Kurto, who has made more saves than any other keeper in the league this term, continued his form as he denied Iran international Reza Ghoochannejhad in the first half.
The Polish stopper saved one-handed when the striker was put through for a one-on-one chance, with Ghoochannejhad also being denied by the post before the break.
Wellington had a goal disallowed midway through the first half when Polish utility Michal Kopczynski had the ball in the net after a goalmouth scramble.
Mark Rudan's side saw David Williams fire just wide in the second half and leading scorer Roy Krishna was denied by a last-ditch tackle from Alex Wilkinson.
Le Fondre has now secured four points in the space of two games for the Sky Blues, both from the spot, as he equalised to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Central Coast last time out.
The Sky Blues are 11/10 to win their next game against Adelaide United, who are 5/2 with the draw 23/10.
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Source: bet365.com
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