Round 3 - Showdown Rd 1A
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:47 pm
Well its the showdown weekend in Adelaide and I hope the Power get the result on Sunday afternoon.
Hopefully Adelaide United win on Friday night. I dont expect to see many CSL A grade players heading out after the United game as many players have big games to play on Saturday.
Round 3 in the 1A also has some big match ups that reflect the showdown weekend.
Unley v Mercedes
I think this is the biggest game of the weekend. The local derby.
Results from 2014:
Mercedes 4 - Unley 2
Unley 1 - Mercedes 1
Mercedes did have the advantage over their neighbors in 2014 but it will be interesting how Unley react after their heavy defeat in the FFA cup last week.
My Tip - Unley
Pulteney v Grads Blue
Very early in the season but this is a big game for the two promoted clubs. Pulteney have started well with 2 draws away from home. Grads Blue need to win this game to get their season going. If Pulteney win this game then I would expect them not be be relegated in 2015.
Results in 2A in 2014
Grads Blue 2 - Pulteney 1
Pulteney 3 - Grads Blue 1
My Tip - Pulteney
Grads Red v Sacred Heart
Grads Red have got off to a good start and many have them as favourites along with Rostrevor. After a big win last week I expect them to win again at home.
Results from 2014
Grads Red 4 - Sacred Heart 3
Sacred Heart 3 - Grads Red 1
My Tip - Grads Red
Mt Barker v Uni White
Both clubs coming off a lose and Mt Barker yet to pick up their 1st point. They need this win to kick start their season if they are going to challenge for the championship. Both clubs had players out last week so hopefully all are back for the big match. Uni White need to bounce back from their heavy derby defeat. I think Uni White should hire a bus and take their international students to Hanhdorf for a beer and show them the sights of the Adelaide Hills if they win. That should get all their players there. We will see which Uni White team turns up.
My Tip - Mt Barker
Rostrevor v Pembroke
These are the last 18 meetings between these teams in the league:
2014
Pemb 0 - Rost 2
Rost 1 - Pemb 1
2013
Pemb 0 - Rost 0
Rost 0 - Pemb 1
2012
Pemb 0 - Rost 0
Rost 0 - Pemb 1
2011
Rost 0 - Pemb 0
Pemb 1 - Rost 1
2010
Rost 2 - Pemb 3
Pemb 3 - Rost 1
2009
Pemb 0 - Rost 2
Rost 0 - Pemb 1
2008
Pemb 2 - Rost 7
Rost 1 - Pemb 1
2007
Pemb 0 - Rost 0
Rost 1 - Pemb 2
2006
Pemb 0 - Rost 1
Rost 1 - Pemb 0
As you can see there have been many close and low scoring games.
The last time Rostrevor won at home was in 2006 in a league game. That year Rostrevor were champions.
They did beat Pembroke in a cup game in 2012 at home only to loose their league game at home to them the following week.
Record from the 18 games
Pembroke - 6 Wins / 7 Draws / Rostrevor 5 Wins
During the same period the teams also met twice in the cup. 1 win to each club but Pembroke did get the big one in 2006 when they won the final 2-0.
Its time for Rostrevor to win at home against Pembroke. Its been way too long.
My Tip - Rostrevor
I have gone with the 5 home teams this week.
Good luck to all - Look forward to the results.
The best outcome for me will be if the POWERROCS the weekend.
Hopefully Adelaide United win on Friday night. I dont expect to see many CSL A grade players heading out after the United game as many players have big games to play on Saturday.
Round 3 in the 1A also has some big match ups that reflect the showdown weekend.
Unley v Mercedes
I think this is the biggest game of the weekend. The local derby.
Results from 2014:
Mercedes 4 - Unley 2
Unley 1 - Mercedes 1
Mercedes did have the advantage over their neighbors in 2014 but it will be interesting how Unley react after their heavy defeat in the FFA cup last week.
My Tip - Unley
Pulteney v Grads Blue
Very early in the season but this is a big game for the two promoted clubs. Pulteney have started well with 2 draws away from home. Grads Blue need to win this game to get their season going. If Pulteney win this game then I would expect them not be be relegated in 2015.
Results in 2A in 2014
Grads Blue 2 - Pulteney 1
Pulteney 3 - Grads Blue 1
My Tip - Pulteney
Grads Red v Sacred Heart
Grads Red have got off to a good start and many have them as favourites along with Rostrevor. After a big win last week I expect them to win again at home.
Results from 2014
Grads Red 4 - Sacred Heart 3
Sacred Heart 3 - Grads Red 1
My Tip - Grads Red
Mt Barker v Uni White
Both clubs coming off a lose and Mt Barker yet to pick up their 1st point. They need this win to kick start their season if they are going to challenge for the championship. Both clubs had players out last week so hopefully all are back for the big match. Uni White need to bounce back from their heavy derby defeat. I think Uni White should hire a bus and take their international students to Hanhdorf for a beer and show them the sights of the Adelaide Hills if they win. That should get all their players there. We will see which Uni White team turns up.
My Tip - Mt Barker
Rostrevor v Pembroke
These are the last 18 meetings between these teams in the league:
2014
Pemb 0 - Rost 2
Rost 1 - Pemb 1
2013
Pemb 0 - Rost 0
Rost 0 - Pemb 1
2012
Pemb 0 - Rost 0
Rost 0 - Pemb 1
2011
Rost 0 - Pemb 0
Pemb 1 - Rost 1
2010
Rost 2 - Pemb 3
Pemb 3 - Rost 1
2009
Pemb 0 - Rost 2
Rost 0 - Pemb 1
2008
Pemb 2 - Rost 7
Rost 1 - Pemb 1
2007
Pemb 0 - Rost 0
Rost 1 - Pemb 2
2006
Pemb 0 - Rost 1
Rost 1 - Pemb 0
As you can see there have been many close and low scoring games.
The last time Rostrevor won at home was in 2006 in a league game. That year Rostrevor were champions.
They did beat Pembroke in a cup game in 2012 at home only to loose their league game at home to them the following week.
Record from the 18 games
Pembroke - 6 Wins / 7 Draws / Rostrevor 5 Wins
During the same period the teams also met twice in the cup. 1 win to each club but Pembroke did get the big one in 2006 when they won the final 2-0.
Its time for Rostrevor to win at home against Pembroke. Its been way too long.
My Tip - Rostrevor
I have gone with the 5 home teams this week.
Good luck to all - Look forward to the results.
The best outcome for me will be if the POWERROCS the weekend.