The most eagerly anticipated match of the opening 2013/14 A - League season fizzled out into a boring stalemate. The Melbourne Derby is notoriously a drama packed match but tonight the script writers decided for write the opposite. In a game where both sides gave debut's to new signings its funny that two out of our 3,2,1 man of the match awards go to two players wearing their colours for the first time.
3. Paddy Kisnorbo
By far the best player on the pitch, if he stays fit he could just be the help the Heart need to get back into the top 6 come finals time. Made his physical presence known on a number of occasions and was largely responsible for keeping Archie Thompson quiet. Showed his experience in making the professional foul on the latter who was well on the way to scoring a goal on the counter attack.
2. Jason Hoffman
Often "Hoff" gets harsh reviews for his performances in a match, especially over the past few season but tonight he was very impressive. Keeping the energetic Connor Pain quiet is a tough job, one which plenty of specialty right backs have struggled with last season but makeshift right back Jason Hoffman did his job tonight. It looks to be a career saving call from John Aloisi because we dare say this year is make or break for the Hoffinator.
1. Mitch Nichols
Rounding out our awards for the Melbourne Derby 3,2,1's is former Queenslander Mitch Nichols. Linked up well with Archie Thompson and this threesome will be complete once Kosta Barbarouses returns from national duty with New Zealand. Well done Mitch it seems you have settled in to you're new home.
No comments:
Post a Comment