This was the opening home game for the newly founded Canberra Cosmos. In front of a good
crowd The locals showed incredible spirit to hold out for a 0-0 draw. Mainly fueled on
by some rather interesting comments of the Sydney coach, Branko Culina, the Cosmos played
their hearts out in defence, especially when they lost Lachlan Armstrong early in the second half
for a second bookable offence.
Man of the match was undoubtedly the Canberra goal keeper Danny Milosevic. He produced great
save after great save and had the crowd enthrawled by his continuous acrobatics. Overall, the
home team showed that they were just getting to know each other as numerous small errors
were occuring throughout the match. Paul Wade looked a little uncomfortable behind the defence
as sweeper, but until the team finds someone to take up that position, Paul will have to do his
best.
Sydney United showed why they were a good team last season with numerous strong attacks and
probably deserved to get a goal. They were more constructive and better tuned in to the game.
Unfortunately for the team itself, they were fined by Soccer Australia because of their
spectators throwing flares on to the pitch.