Roar silenced...at home.

Another big game in the A-League, a big home crowd 21,475 and the home team lose.

That's the story of the A-League this year. And that's the story of Queensland Roar v Melbourne Victory.


The Roar were missing key personnel in Craig Moore, Danny Tiatto and Liam Reddy and were not tight enough to keep out an increasingly confident Victory.

No surprise that Victory are looking more mobile more effective without the ageing Kevin Muscat and Grant Brebner in the midfield.

Everyone knew that bar yer man Ernie Merrick, but he does now. But it's too late for them you would think, but with Central Coast playing Newcastle next week and the Victory at home to Wellington it could yet go to the last day of the season.

The Roar blew it, although Frank Farina must have known what was coming with three key men out.

Carlos Hernandex created two wonderful goals for Archie Thompson and Danny Allsop. Marcinho scored a cracker for the Roar but the result was never really in doubt once the Victory scored.

Hernandez, the worst free-kick taker in the league, bar Cassio, blasted three wild and high, then lower, then almost. But his free-kicks are marginally better than his shooting. And he came with a reputation for free-kicks and shooting. He's crap at shooting. You know it, we all know it.

Spare a thought for Griffin McMaster the Roar keeper. He was composed, eloquent and used words not often heard from many footballers. All that in the interview after the game.

During it he looked nervous, conceded two good goals, ran into a post, but then made two absolutely sensational saves. Great to see another young Aussie making an impression in the A-League.

The Roar take on Sydney next week in a fight for a top two spot. Should be a cracker with another bumper crowd expected.

Away team to win? Maybe not. Maybe, just maybe Sydney's luck has run out! Although you wouldn't put it past the lads Tiatto and Moore to get sent-off on that night would you:)