The Grand Final was the last event to be held at the Telstra Dome, the former name of Melbourne's Docklands Stadium. Due to a change in sponsorship, the stadium is now known as Etihad Stadium.
Australian football: Melbourne Victory win A-League grand final
With both teams down to ten men for the last 25 minutes, Adelaide were left scoreless with Melbourne taking their second A-League championship medal. Pondeljak's goal earned him the prestigious Joe Marston Medal.
A contentious early red card given to the lone Adelaide striker Cristiano by referee Matthew Breeze saw the Reds go down to ten men by the tenth minute.[2][3] However, Adelaide managed to hold back Melbourne from scoring until Tom Pondeljak scored 23 metres out from goal in the 60th minute to allow Melbourne to take the lead.
Five minutes later, Melbourne striker Daniel Allsopp was also sent off for allegedly headbutting Adelaide's Robert Cornthwaite in an incident in the Melbourne penalty box.[1]
The red card to Adelaide talisman Cristiano after just 10 minutes in the championship decider against Melbourne Victory created a lot of controversy post match.[6] The Brazilian starlet had been warned before that referee Matthew Breeze would send him off if he suspected anything untoward about his heading with flailing arms. He felt as though he was a marked man all season by referee Matthew Breeze[7] " I couldn't sleep after the game."[7]
Fox Sports analyst and Former Australia international Robbie Slater claimed the referee made the wrong call, "ruined" the Grand Final and argued that the A-League should hire an elite overseas official to handle its championship game.[7]
^ abO'Brien, Bren (28 February 2009). . A-League.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2009.
^O'Brien, Bren (28 February 2009). . A-League.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2009.
^Taylor, John (2 March 2009). "A-League grand final red card sparks referee import call". Fox Sports (Australia). Retrieved 3 March 2009.
^"Reds striker Cristiano's red card from A-League grand final has been revoked". Fox Sports (Australia). 3 March 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2009.
^. web.archive.org. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
^"Motorsport Video |Motorsport Highlights, Replays, News, Clips".
^ abcTaylor, John (2 March 2009). "A-League grand final red card sparks referee import call". Fox Sports. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
External links
Official A-League Website
January 28, 2023
2009, league, grand, final, took, place, telstra, dome, melbourne, australia, february, 2009, event2008, leaguemelbourne, victory, adelaide, united1, 0date28, february, 2009venuetelstra, dome, melbourne, victoria, australiaman, matchtom, pondeljak, melbourne, . The 2009 A League Grand Final took place at Telstra Dome in Melbourne Australia on 28 February 2009 2009 A League Grand FinalEvent2008 09 A LeagueMelbourne Victory Adelaide United1 0Date28 February 2009VenueTelstra Dome Melbourne Victoria AustraliaMan of the MatchTom Pondeljak Melbourne VictoryRefereeMatthew BreezeAttendance53 273 20082010 It was the final match in the A League 2008 09 season and was played between premiers Melbourne Victory and runners up Adelaide United Melbourne Victory won the match 1 0 and became the winners of the 2008 09 Championship thus becoming the first team to win the A League domestic treble after also claiming the 2008 Pre Season Challenge Cup and the 2008 09 Premiership 1 The Grand Final was the last event to be held at the Telstra Dome the former name of Melbourne s Docklands Stadium Due to a change in sponsorship the stadium is now known as Etihad Stadium Contents 1 Route to the finals 2 Match 2 1 Summary 2 2 Details 2 3 Statistics 3 Controversy 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksRoute to the finals EditSee also 2008 09 A League SemifinalsPreliminary finalFinal1Melbourne Victory24Melbourne Victory12Adelaide United00Adelaide United0Adelaide United1Queensland Roar03Queensland Roar224Central Coast Mariners01Match EditSummary Edit Wikinews has related news Australian football Melbourne Victory win A League grand finalWith both teams down to ten men for the last 25 minutes Adelaide were left scoreless with Melbourne taking their second A League championship medal Pondeljak s goal earned him the prestigious Joe Marston Medal A contentious early red card given to the lone Adelaide striker Cristiano by referee Matthew Breeze saw the Reds go down to ten men by the tenth minute 2 3 However Adelaide managed to hold back Melbourne from scoring until Tom Pondeljak scored 23 metres out from goal in the 60th minute to allow Melbourne to take the lead Five minutes later Melbourne striker Daniel Allsopp was also sent off for allegedly headbutting Adelaide s Robert Cornthwaite in an incident in the Melbourne penalty box 1 Both Cristiano and Allsopp s red cards were revoked by the Football Federation Australia in a post match conference 4 Details Edit 28 February 200919 30 UTC 11Melbourne Victory1 0Adelaide UnitedPondeljak 60 Reports 5 Telstra Dome MelbourneAttendance 53 273Referee Matthew Breeze Melbourne Victory Adelaide UnitedGK 1 Michael TheoklitosRB 5 Sebastian RyallCB 2 Kevin Muscat c CB 12 Rodrigo VargasLB 7 Matthew KempDM 14 Billy CeleskiRM 15 Tom Pondeljak 61 83 LM 22 Nick Ward 56 AM 16 Carlos HernandezCF 9 Daniel Allsopp 65 CF 10 Archie ThompsonSubstitutes GK 20 Mitchell LangerakMF 8 Grant Brebner 83 FW 11 Ney FabianoMF 17 Jose Luis Lopez 89 MF 19 Evan Berger 56 89 Manager Ernie Merrick GK 20 Eugene GalekovicRB 16 Daniel MullenCB 19 Sasa Ognenovski 37 CB 2 Robert Cornthwaite 81 LB 14 Scott Jamieson 56 73 DM 15 Jonas SalleyDM 24 Paul ReidRW 13 Travis Dodd c 90 AM 18 Fabian Barbiero 64 LW 7 Lucas Pantelis 63 CF 10 Cristiano 10 Substitutes GK 30 Mark BirighittiFW 3 AlemaoDF 6 Cassio 73 FW 9 Paul Agostino 63 MF 28 Rostyn GriffithsManager Aurelio VidmarJoe Marston Medal Tom Pondeljak Melbourne Victory Assistant referees Matthew Cream Fourth official Peter Green Match rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary Penalty shoot out if scores still level A League2009 Champions Melbourne VictorySecond TitleStatistics Edit Melbourne AdelaideAttempts at goal 15 9Attempts on target 6 3Attempts off target 9 6Attempts Woodwork 0 0Keeper saves 2 4Ball possession 50 50 Corners 8 2Fouls committed 17 19Offsides 2 1Yellow cards 1 5Red cards 1 1Controversy EditThe red card to Adelaide talisman Cristiano after just 10 minutes in the championship decider against Melbourne Victory created a lot of controversy post match 6 The Brazilian starlet had been warned before that referee Matthew Breeze would send him off if he suspected anything untoward about his heading with flailing arms He felt as though he was a marked man all season by referee Matthew Breeze 7 I couldn t sleep after the game 7 Fox Sports analyst and Former Australia international Robbie Slater claimed the referee made the wrong call ruined the Grand Final and argued that the A League should hire an elite overseas official to handle its championship game 7 See also Edit2008 09 A League List of A League championsReferences Edit a b O Brien Bren 28 February 2009 Victory prevail in epic A League com au Archived from the original on 3 March 2011 Retrieved 3 March 2009 O Brien Bren 28 February 2009 Vidmar Red card killed us A League com au Archived from the original on 3 March 2011 Retrieved 1 March 2009 Taylor John 2 March 2009 A League grand final red card sparks referee import call Fox Sports Australia Retrieved 3 March 2009 Reds striker Cristiano s red card from A League grand final has been revoked Fox Sports Australia 3 March 2009 Retrieved 3 March 2009 2009 A League Grand Final web archive org 3 March 2011 Retrieved 30 December 2022 Motorsport Video Motorsport Highlights Replays News Clips a b c Taylor John 2 March 2009 A League grand final red card sparks referee import call Fox Sports Retrieved 23 April 2013 External links EditOfficial A League Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2009 A League Grand Final amp oldid 1130551231, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
