With round 1 of the new 2009 Hyundai A-League season out of the way we can now begin to take a look into round 2.
As a surprise for the Hyundai ALeague season opener, defending champions Melbourne made a very poor and sluggish start and were surprisingly defeated 2-0 by the Central Coast.
Adelaide United was very happy with the start to the new season after a convincing 1-0 victory over Perth Glory. Adelaide was able to convert from a penalty in the 31st minute and then hold off Perth Glory to take a win to start their 09/10 campaign.
Newcomers, North Queensland Fury, will be a little disappointed with their start to the season after being defeated 2-3 by Sydney FC on Saturday night.
The second newcomer, Gold Coast United, has made a dream start to their Hyundai A-League campaign with 3-1 victory over rivals, Brisbane Roar. Jason Culina also scored in his Hyundai A-League debut.
The final game of the opening round saw the Newcastle Jets take a gutsy win over Wellington Phoenix, 3-2.
My tips for round 2 are as follows.
Friday 14th August @ 8pm
Central Coast Mariners FC vs. Newcastle Jets FC
After the excellent start made by the Central Coast in round 1, I would expect them to be able to dismantle Newcastle in much the same fashion. The match will be played at Bluetongue Stadium on the Central Coast.
My Tip – Central Coast Mariners with odds of $1.90 @ SportsAlive by 2 goals. Final Score 3-1.
Saturday 15th August @ 5.30pm
Gold Coast United vs. North Queensland Fury
This match on Saturday afternoon looks like it could possibly be a good old football blowout. This is a battle between the two new sides in the Hyundai A-League and will be played at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast. My bet is on a second Gold Coast United Victory.
My Tip – Gold Coast United ($1.50 @ SportsAlive) by 3 goals. Final Score 4-1.
Saturday 15th August @ 7.30pm
Melbourne Victory FC vs. Brisbane Roar FC
After a poor start to their 09/10 campaign, Melbourne will be looking to regain lost ground and it is because of this that I am predicting a reverse of last weeks’ match. This is bound to be a great game on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.
My Tip – Melbourne Victory ($2 @ SportsAlive) by 2 goals. Final Score 2-0.
Sunday 16th August @ 5pm
Wellington Phoenix FC vs. Perth Glory FC
After both teams suffered a loss in the first round and with neither of them looking really threatening, my tip for this match to be played at Westpac Stadium, Wellington is a draw.
My Tip – Draw ($3.25 @ SportsAlive). Final Score 1-1.
Sunday 16th August @ 5pm
Sydney FC vs. Adelaide United FC
Both teams were able to obtain victory last weekend and this made it a hard choice for picking the winner in this round two clash. For this match at the Sydney Football Stadium I had to go with my gut instinct and put my money on Sydney FC to win.
I’m Tipping – Sydney FC ($2 @ SportsAlive) by 1 goal. Final Score 2-1.
