Sydney United Vs South Melbourne - Report

Monday, 27 October 2003 12:00 AM

By Michael Tsoukalis

South Melbourne has continued its impressive defensive record away from home managing to come away from the Sydney United Sport’s Centre with a goalless draw.

In a game marred by referee Craig Zetter’s insistence on dishing out the yellow card – Zetter booked 11 men in total, 6 from Sydney United and 5 from South – both coaches were content with the result, however United coach Grant Lee voiced his displeasure at Zetter’s showing, Lee stated “The fans come to see the game, I've never played a game in my life where there are 11 yellow cards.”

Sydney United can count themselves slightly misfortunate after returning Young Socceroo Franco Parisi had crossed to midfielder Labinot Haliti, Haliti managed to head home but referee Zetter disallowed the goal after Haliti had strayed offside.

For the Lakesiders a 65th minute Con Boutsianis free kick produced a sharp save from Sydney United’s custodian Liam Reddy. Three minutes into injury time, returning Young Socceroo Massimo Murdocca – after combining with Con Boutsianis – almost managed to snatch South victory, however, the game would finish in a goalless stalemate.