Very poor to have this as the main article on a classic Sydney Derby with the passions of both sets of fans lighting up the game before the match and the first half. The back and forth chanting creating a spectacle. 
And from what i understand, Sydney FC funded the trade-in of Ninkovic jerseys for lollies as well as the TIFO.

Then on the pitch, Sydney FC much vaunted attack unable to get through on goal through Cleur, Mrcela, Marcelo, Traore and Thomas. Marcelo also owned Wood who showed his frustration. How many shots on goal did Sydney FC have all game from the front 4 of Mak, Lolley, Caceres and Wood. Then there was Nieuwenhof and Amalfitano controlling the midfield and Nieuwenhof did it with an early yellow card. Then there was Yengi who put in his best shift this season and showing why Grant is not in the World Cup squad.

Plus Ninkovic was double or triple teamed all game yet was able to get through on goal, which brought the Cove back to life in the second half with the pass by Krpic to put him through. And the goal and reaction were absolutely classic.

After rhe game, the press conference by Rudan was absolutely inflammatory.

I watched a few of YouTube clips by Sydney FC supporters and to those from other cities might explain the rivalry.
One of the chants goes "F**k off Western Sydney Scum..."

The Channel 9 media group has a vested interest in killing football. They have not said this publicly like the AFL but after multi-million dollar TV deal for the NRL, they see the numbers of kids playing football (soccer to thugby league and AFL) across the country so are trying desperately to disparage our sport. 

8 people were out of the Austrlia cup final btw

I see the ban hammer has come down. Shame that.

Didn't agree with a lot of what he said but we need dissenting voices here.

Wouldn't a couple of days off sufficed?

He has ben increasingly starting sentences with "the jews...*insertstereotypehere*...."
he knew what he was doing