City v Sydney - How Twitter reacted

After having a 19 match unbeaten run in the A-League broken last week against the Wanderers, Sydney FC were looking to bounce back against a 3rd placed Melbourne City side. 

City began the match vibrantly, but it was the Sky Blues who were first to draw blood through a Bobô penalty in the 23^rd minute. However, this was quickly undone as Nick Fitzgerald drew Melbourne City level, via a stunning strike only a minute later. 

This eventful opening 45 minutes hadn't come to an end, though, when Manny Muscat recieved his second yellow card in the 39^th minute.

By the second half, Sydney FC took complete advantage of a 10-man opposition, scoring twice through a 56th minute O'Neill free kick and a 67th minute Bobô goal. 

Ultimately, a 3-1 scoreline was enough to take the A-League ladder leaders through till the completion of the match, extending their lead at the top of the table to eleven points. 

But how did the fans react to the important, controversial and impressive moments of the game?

Pre-Match Thoughts… 

Is there a way both teams can lose? 🤔 #MCYvSYD

— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) February 24, 2017

These games in Melbourne are killing the A-League. #MCYvSYD

— Broken Customer (@joeycee87) February 24, 2017

So conflicted I want both teams to lose with scenes involved. A scene filled draw will do #MCYvSYD

— James (@JamesK_1312) February 24, 2017

On Sydney’s navy blue kit…

Was it trendy? Was it too similar to Victory’s kit? Why hadn’t it been used before? Football fashion was all the talk… 

Love the dark blue @SydneyFC kit! #MCYvSYD 👌

— Georgia Love (@GeorgiaLove71) February 24, 2017

Do I cheer for the team in dark blue? I’m confused. #aleague #MCYvSYD

— Joseph Ryan (@josephryan79) February 24, 2017

Finally @sfc have realised @gomvfc navy blue is the best #mcyvsyd @FOXFOOTBALL @FOXFootballLive

— Brett Goggin (@brettgoggin) February 24, 2017

Sydney fans would be spewing they're wearing a Victory lookalike kit 😳 #ALeague #MCYvSYD

— Matt Hume (@MattHume_) February 24, 2017

Sydney FC's dark blue strip is 👌#mcyvsyd

— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) February 24, 2017

Sydney's navy change kit... #MCYvSYD pic.twitter.com/DMcbSvWvDN

— Dale Roots (@dale_roots) February 24, 2017

On Sydney’s penalty and subsequent goal…

Muscat brought down Holosko in the 23^rd minute, gifting Sydney a penalty, which was expertly converted by Bobô, handing the Sky Blues a 1-0 lead.

No red card? #MCYvSYD

— Didier (@desiderious) February 24, 2017

Yep, clear penalty. #MCYvSYD

— Josh Howe (@JoshO567) February 24, 2017

How is Muscat protesting anything after that?!?! #MCYvSYD

— Richard (@le__phenix) February 24, 2017

Bad penalty to concede. Sydney weren't doing much #MCYvSYD

— Matt (@Mattys123) February 24, 2017

Money well spent 💰💰💰 #Bobo #MCYvSYD #SydneyIsSkyBlue

— Daniel Lang (@UnDiluted7) February 24, 2017

On THAT Fitzgerald goal…

They say that you’re most vulnerable just after scoring, and Melbourne City’s Nick Fitzgerald took advantage of that with a sublime curling strike in the 25^th minute.

OH MY. FITZGERALD DID SOMETHING GOOD ON A FOOTBALL PITCH! IT'S A MIRACLE AND IT'S 1-1 #MCYvSYD

— The Football Sack (@TheFootballSack) February 24, 2017

HOW ABOUT THAT! FITZGERALD! WHAT BEND!! 1-1! #MCYvSYD

— Tanner Coad (@Tanner_Coad19) February 24, 2017

Fitzgerald can't do that! #MCYvSYD

— Big Intelligence Fan (@eamonnwarner) February 24, 2017

Literally blinked, and I missed it. How did they get an equaliser so quickly? #MCYvSYD

— Scott Keenan (@Scott_Keenan) February 24, 2017

What a goal! #fitzgerald! ⚽️👌���� #MCYvSYD @MelbourneCity pic.twitter.com/EzDSXb4Bt3

— Aaron (@AaronTM03) February 24, 2017

Yesssss. Nooooo. #MCYvSYD

— Ambra Sancin (@ambradambra) February 24, 2017

On Muscat’s red card…

After tugging on Brosque’s shirt and pulling him down, Manny Muscat received his second yellow card in the 39^th minute, placing Melbourne City in a vulnerable position. It’s fair to say that this wasn’t Muscat’s finest moment…

Manny doing Muscat things. #MCYvSYD

— Brandon Clarke (@kiwibardy) February 24, 2017

Manny Muscat #MCYvSYD pic.twitter.com/h4j7PyoIKd

— Joey Lynch (@joeylynchy) February 24, 2017

What a shocker from Muscat #MCYvSYD

— Guido Tresoldi (@GuidoTresoldi) February 24, 2017

Thought that could have been a straight red? #MCYvSYD

— Kyle (@kyle_barnes15) February 24, 2017

Halftime Thoughts… 

The amount of times City have turned the ball over in dangerous areas is ridiculous. No wonder they are down to 10 men already. #MCYvSYD

— Kurt T (@kurt_trew) February 24, 2017

The roller coaster of emotions that is football. #MCYvSYD

— Alvin Ng (@AlvinNg) February 24, 2017

If City want to be taken seriously then maybe more that 6 people should turn up to a game against the top team. Rubbish fans #MCYvSYD

— Red Mario (@worldinred) February 24, 2017

That was a very entertaining half of Football. Goals, cards, a send off, & some great attacking play. Hope there's more in 2nd 45. #MCYvSYD

— William Caldwell (@Will_Caldwell10) February 24, 2017

On O’Neill’s free-kick goal…

The 22-year-old ever so gently placed the ball over the wall, and into the top corner of the goal, putting Sydney ahead 2-1 in the 56^th minute.

P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N

What a free kick! 👌🏿🙌🔥 @ALeague #MCYvSYD

— Leo James (@LeoJames01) February 24, 2017

Beautiful #MCYvSYD

— minilu (@minilu) February 24, 2017

Great goal, but never a free-kick. #MCYvSYD

— Nick Sculley (@sculls_6) February 24, 2017

That was a perfectly weighted free kick #MCYvSYD

— Robert Cox (@Chosen_Chaos) February 24, 2017

Beautiful free kick from O'Neill. Going to be tough for City chasing the game with 10, Muscat really killing his team. #MCYvSYD #ALeague

— Justin Civitillo (@JC_Kazama) February 24, 2017

On Sydney’s third goal…

A clever assist from Holosko led to a tidy 67^th minute finish from Bobô, placing the Sky Blues in a comfortable position. 

That was good. #MCYvSYD

— Broken Customer (@joeycee87) February 24, 2017

And Arnold's boys deliver the killer blow. #MCYvSYD

— Declan Rooney (@DeclanRooney) February 24, 2017

Outrageous pass from Ninkovic #MCYvSYD

— Jim Morrison (@JimMorrison07) February 24, 2017

City’s defence all over the place. Franjic played him onside and Malik lost his man. #MCYvSYD

— Andy (@suspectandy) February 24, 2017

Sorry, there isn't a better footballer than Milos Ninkovic in this country #MCYvSYD

— Blake (@blake_1986) February 24, 2017

Fulltime thoughts…

Melbourne City just got Bobo'd#MCYvSYD

— Steve Mikić (@SMikic13) February 24, 2017

Great performance by @SydneyFC, proving again why we're #1. Bobo, Ninko, Brannerz all stunning. #MCYvSYD #SydneyIsSkyBlue

— Jamie (@sfc_jamie) February 24, 2017

Some good goals but a disappointing contest. Needed less Manny Muscat and more Fernando Brandan. #MCYvSYD #ALeague

— Justin Civitillo (@JC_Kazama) February 24, 2017

Good win @SydneyFC, might've been different without the send off but professional performance. #1inarow #MCYvSYD #ALeague #SydneyIsSkyBlue

— Terry Aylett (@Terry_Aylett) February 24, 2017

Manny Muscat should never wear the shirt again #MCYvSYD

— Paul La Rosa (@EyPaulie) February 24, 2017

Difference between us and them - when we went down to 10 last time we held out. City just didn't have the spine to do that #MCYvSYD

— Charolie (@chucky1188) February 24, 2017

Ninko could thread a needle in a dark room with one arm #MCYvSYD

— Jonathan Finger (@fingerj86) February 24, 2017

FT @MelbourneCity 1 @SydneyFC 3. The Sky Blues return to winning ways and become the fastest ever team to 50 points. #MCYvSYD

— Matthew Riggs (@FRfootballMattR) February 24, 2017