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    mack

    By mack

    Dino Kresinger won a penalty that was converted by Shinji Ono in the 87th minute to defeat Brisbane Roar 1-0 and propel the Wanderers into the top 4.

     

     

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    On a night blowing a gale and where the heavens threatened to open, Kresinger was hauled down in the box by Matthew Jurman and Shinji Ono opened his account for the Wanderers by expertly sending Michael Theo the wrong way from the spot.

     

    During the team walk-out the RBB members unveiled their tifo for the night, a display of two-stick flags that spelled out "Shoulder To Shoulder" as well as a tribute to RBB member @Benched, his response can be seen in the comments below the article.

     

    The tone of the match was set when the Wanderers pressed Brisbane from the kick-off and Iacopo La Rocca ran onto a punched clearance by Theo to hit the ball just over the bar. Berisha butchered what was the best chance of the half, when Ben Halloran found Besart Berisha with a through ball. He was being played onside by the Wanderers right back Polenz, with only Covic to beat he chose to chip Covic but his shot was directed straight into the hands of the big keeper. Halloran then sounded a warning shot of his own by out pacing Adam D'Apuzzo down the flank but the narrow angle gave him little chance of scoring and the ball again safely made it's way into the hands of Covic.

     

     

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    Shinji Ono made an impact in the 26th minute. Theo was unable to find a team-mate with his long throw due to a slip in the outfield, the Wanderers pounced, the ball worked it's way from Polenz to Ono. He was quickly closed down on the edge of the area, he faked a shot on his right foot, shot on his left, a looping deflection near caught Theo out at his near post.

     

    Shane Stefanutto and Hersi were both yellow carded within minutes of each other, Stefanutto for dissent and Hersi for stupidly kicking the ball away. The game cooled down, neither side were able to put a shot on target before the half-time whistle blew.

     

     

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    Covic was called into action immediately after half-time, when some pinball wizardry left Erik Partaluu with a shot on goal. Covic saved smartly with his feet and the Wanderers cleared the danger. Mitch Nichols announced his arrived into the match by cutting down Shinji Ono who had started a counter-attack for the Wanderers. Joey Gibbs had a somewhat ineffectual game up front and his most telling contribution came in the 69th minute, Hersi bamboozled the Roar defence to unleash a cross into the centre, the delivery was behind the young striker and there was no way for Gibbs to gain any power for his header.

     

    Dino Kresinger replaced Gibbs and had a major part in deciding the result. Mateo Poljak threaded a ball to Kresinger who turned his marker despite being held tightly for several meters. Jurman finally dragged down the big target man inside the box. Law 12 (Fouls & Misconduct) clearly states that holding that starts outside the box but continues into the box must be punished with a penalty kick. Referee Alan Milliner had no hesitation in awarding a yellow card to Jurman and making the correct penalty decision. With a very loud crowd of 6,755 fans waiting, Ono stepped up to the mark. Michael Theo was carded for time-wasting but the veteran midfielder didn't let it get to him at all. With carefully measured strides Ono struck the ball sweetly, sending Theo the wrong way and burying the penalty. The team came together in a huddle after the goal for their celebration.

     

    The goal stirred the Roar into action. Rado Vidosic made a dual substitution, Jack Hingert and Ben Halloran being replaced by Yuji Takahashi and James Meyer respectively. In the space of a minute the Roar nearly equalised three times. The first came from a corner, Jurman nearly earning redemption, he flew above Kresinger and Poljak, Covic stood firm again, lightning reflexes firing for him to hold the goal-bound effort. Mitch Nichols regained possession just inside the Wanderers half, spotted Covic off his line and attempted an audacious long-range drive that smacked the crossbar. The ball stayed in and forced the Western Sydney defence to clear it out for a corner. It was a poor corner, only going as far as Jason Trifiro. He could only clear it as far as Shane Stefanutto and the ball was returned with interest, it flew past every player in front of him, before smacking the far post.

     

     

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    In his post-match interview manager Tony Popovic declared it a great result, saying that the team were finally being rewarded for the football they have been playing. He also expressed that as long as his team are playing their tight structure and are building the play the way they are, that he has belief in the team and faith in every player in the squad. Popovic specifically mentioned Reece Caira who has yet to make even the bench for the club as a player who is there because the club believes in him. Tahj Minniecon squandered a chance to seal the points on the counter-attack, Paartlu wasting the final chance in the 92nd minute, a very tame effort that fell safely into the hands of Covic.

     

    The almighty din at the final whistle would have lifted the roof off had Parramatta Stadium been built with one at the conclusion of another tight contest against Brisbane. The squad celebrated with the supporters around the ground, with Ante Covic leading a rendition of 'Who Do We Sing For' for the RBB to put the cap on a brilliant night for the club.

     

    The Wanderers next match is against Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday the 15th of December at 7:45pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

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    Erebus

    I was proud to hold the message banner for Benched and when watching back the game when I got home and hearing Simon Hill talk about it, well that was great.

     

    I think ATP aged 10 years pre kickoff stressing about the tifo :smurfnono:

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    Micci83

    I was proud to hold the message banner for Benched and when watching back the game when I got home and hearing Simon Hill talk about it, well that was great.

     

    I think ATP aged 10 years pre kickoff stressing about the tifo :smurfnono:

    Most def, poor lad was practically shaking. Seemed to calm down after he smashed 5 beers down like they were going out of fashion though lol

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    kais84

    I Was in Bay 66 & just about everyone was getting the chant going

    RBB With shoulder to shoulder was fantastic.

    Yeah, same. It was good.

     

    @kais84, The eastern stand is the one to the rbb's left or right?

    If in the RBB looking at the pitch, it is to the left.

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    Benched

    Well done to the TIFO team for putting that together, and special mention to Kop & ATP for the banner they made for Benched. Shows just what the RBB is all about. Brotherhood, Unity...SHOULDER TO SHOULDER.

    Benched, hurry up and get back on the terrace, The Woolpack & Parra stadium are complaining that beer sales have dropped dramatically in your absence 

    Absolutely, we are one big family. Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes and sentiments. I truly am stoked. Bloody speechless, which isn't often for me.  

     

    And don't worry, I'll be making up for lost drinking time immediately upon my return. :crazy: There will be one very drunk Benched.

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    mack

     

    Well done to the TIFO team for putting that together, and special mention to Kop & ATP for the banner they made for Benched. Shows just what the RBB is all about. Brotherhood, Unity...SHOULDER TO SHOULDER.

    Benched, hurry up and get back on the terrace, The Woolpack & Parra stadium are complaining that beer sales have dropped dramatically in your absence 

    Absolutely, we are one big family. Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes and sentiments. I truly am stoked. Bloody speechless, which isn't often for me.  

     

    And don't worry, I'll be making up for lost drinking time immediately upon my return. :crazy: There will be one very drunk Benched.

     

     

    You'll be back in hospital for alcohol poisoning if that happens.

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    ATP

    I was proud to hold the message banner for Benched and when watching back the game when I got home and hearing Simon Hill talk about it, well that was great.

     

    I think ATP aged 10 years pre kickoff stressing about the tifo :smurfnono:

    You Bastard!!

     

    I cant help wanting the tifo to look good, we worked hard for that shiz!!! Few smartass randoms were pissing me off & in not one to start a brawl in 56 unless its necessary ;-)

     

    & Micci - 3 beers & 3 bourbons (thanks kop) & i was sweet as back to the front row...

     

     

    Erebus your dead meat this saturday ;-)

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    Erebus
    Erebus your dead meat this saturday ;-)

     

    Just bring it.

     

    And that's the bottom line, because Erebus said so. Its true, its true.

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    TheJudge

    the dudes on the H in the 2nd shoulder were holding the banner with one hand, drinking with the other, not realising the wind was blowing there banner over :rofl:

     

    Well done B Team on the Tifo

    LOL Sorry guys that was me holding the 'H'

     

    After a few beers i thought i could hold the sign and continue drinking with the other hand. Clearly the wind won that battle (or i need to start doing push ups) wont happen again. promise :xnod:

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    Pup55

     

     

    I think ATP aged 10 years pre kickoff stressing about the tifo

    one of my mates who came to the game for the first time was asking about who that guy was (coz i brought ATP a beer).

     

    he said he needs to relax or he is going to have a heart attack, he looked that stressed  :rofl:

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    julyaugustreno

    ATP still looked a bit stressed after the game too, didnt see him before it except at the pub. Amazing work on the tifo, looked awesome on screen. We've done something different every week man, so creative. There'll be more props in this weeks podcast. Might actually spend a bit of time talking about what hard work goes into them actually... *lightbulb moment*

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    montywoodpeg

    I remember that bays 66 and surrounding, possibly even more were getting more into the game. I thought the atmosphere was awesome especially for 6000+ people.

     

    I Was in Bay 66 & just about everyone was getting the chant going

    RBB With shoulder to shoulder was fantastic.

     

    I'm a member in bay 66, there's a bunch of guys in the back half of the bay who get the atmosphere going. As well as the NTS support group in row H, the noise coming from bay 66 is good. These guys make a sub 7k crowd seem like 15k+, makes it worth it every game.

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    rizkylad

     

    I remember that bays 66 and surrounding, possibly even more were getting more into the game. I thought the atmosphere was awesome especially for 6000+ people.

     

    I Was in Bay 66 & just about everyone was getting the chant going

    RBB With shoulder to shoulder was fantastic.

     

    I'm a member in bay 66, there's a bunch of guys in the back half of the bay who get the atmosphere going. As well as the NTS support group in row H, the noise coming from bay 66 is good. These guys make a sub 7k crowd seem like 15k+, makes it worth it every game.

     

     

    I'm a member sitting in the 2nd row from the back in bay 66 and the atmosphere has really been building in that area as the season goes on. Everyone is really starting to get into the game and yeah the crowd always sounds like there is a stackload more people in there

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    kais84

     

     

    I remember that bays 66 and surrounding, possibly even more were getting more into the game. I thought the atmosphere was awesome especially for 6000+ people.

     

    I Was in Bay 66 & just about everyone was getting the chant going

    RBB With shoulder to shoulder was fantastic.

     

    I'm a member in bay 66, there's a bunch of guys in the back half of the bay who get the atmosphere going. As well as the NTS support group in row H, the noise coming from bay 66 is good. These guys make a sub 7k crowd seem like 15k+, makes it worth it every game.

     

     

    I'm a member sitting in the 2nd row from the back in bay 66 and the atmosphere has really been building in that area as the season goes on. Everyone is really starting to get into the game and yeah the crowd always sounds like there is a stackload more people in there

     

     

    haha, nice to see some other Bay 66ers here.

    Yeah, agreed, with each game Bay 66 and surrounds are getting louder and louder, it's great.

     

     

    Soon the whole stadium will be making crazy noise with the RBB leading the way with the chants.

    Imagine the RBB go "Who do we sing for!?" and the rest of the stadium going "We sing for Wanderers!"

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    ATP

    Stress is my middle name boys,

     

    If you want $hit to be done properly, you gotta stress about it ;-)

     

    Yeah JAR tifo talk on the next podcast sounds good...

     

    I broke my **** toe 2nite at dukes place working on the next tifo, damn barefooted too, no shoe to save the impact ;-)

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    RBBKopite

    Imagine the RBB go "Who do we sing for!?" and the rest of the stadium going "We sing for Wanderers!"

    We'll get there, and if we do within our first season then all the better.

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