nute, VU set up for its fifth corner of the evening. Lydia Simmons

Tony Popovic has a pre-Sydney derby message for Graham Arnold: you dont know what this Western Sydney squad can do, but you will after Saturday night.Sledges have been slung and flames fanned between the Wanderers and Sydney FC camps in the lead-up to one of the biggest clashes in A-League history - in front of an anticipated crowd of at least 60,000 at ANZ Stadium.Sky Blues captain Alex Brosque kicked off the war of words with his we hate every single one of them comment.Fiery Wanderers stalwart Brendon Santalab then had a dig, suggesting Brosques disappointing comments were made because some of his family members support the Wanderers.But the barbs werent restricted to the players.Coach Arnold was typically irreverent, declaring that the match venue of ANZ Stadium, one of the Wanderers new temporary home grounds, in fact belonged to Sydney on the basis theyd played more games there in the past.But it was Arnolds suggestion that his harbour-side glamour team have the edge over a less-experienced Western Sydney line-up that enticed the usually composed Popovic to take the bait.I dont think he knows too much about our side, so hes alluding to something he doesnt know much about, Popovic said.I hope once they watch us tomorrow theyll know us very well.Were confident, were optimistic.We wanted to challenge for honours in year one and we expect to do the same this year.Theres a high expectation tomorrow - we expect to win.We havent ever done that in round one, we havent done that against Sydney FC in a while.To be exact, 1001 days by the time the ball is in play.The Sky Blues are undefeated in their last seven games against the Wanderers.It is fact that Popovics new-look squad boasts less players with first-hand derby experience, taking into consideration his annual batch of new recruits and the suspension of skipper Nikolai Topor-Stanley.But fans are excited to see what Argentine marquee playmaker Nicolas Martinez can offer in combination with returned striker Kerem Bulut.The controversial Bulut became an instant fan favourite in February 2015 when, on A-League debut, he scored a brace in a 4-3 Sydney derby loss at Pirtek Stadium.Popovic would not confirm his squad but Robert Cornthwaite appears the obvious choice to replace Topor-Stanley in central defence.Theyll have their hands full with Sydneys new Brazilian marquee striker Bobo, whos already proven dangerous in a strengthened final third also featuring his former Besiktas teammate Filip Holosko, David Carney, Serbian playmaker Milos Ninkovic and fit-again captain Alex Brosque.Winger Bernie Ibini is an outside chance of being named on the bench despite having played no minutes since overcoming a bad leg break suffered at the start of last season.STATS THAT MATTER:* Sydney FC are undefeated against Western Sydney in the last two seasons, having won five of their last seven games* Sydney havent lost an opening-round game since 2012-13; the Wanderers have never won an opening match* Brendon Santalab has scored five goals in his last four appearances Cheap Soccer Jerseys China . 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The phone hearing is scheduled for 4:30pm et/1:30pm pt. Winchester, who was not penalized for the hit, appeared to make contact with Kellys head early in the first period of Thursdays game in Boston. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A pair of second half goals against No. 14 Texas A&M secured the Vanderbilt soccer team its second top-20 shutout victory under head coach Darren Ambrose.With their first SEC home win of the season, the Commodores improved to 6-4-0 overall and 2-1-0 in SEC play. Vanderbilt now owns three victories over TAMU, with their last win against the Aggies coming in 1992.Just two seasons ago the Dores fell at home to A&M, 6-2. Under Ambrose the squad nearly defeated the then-fifth ranked team in 2015 (L,1-0), and defeated the 14th-ranked Aggies on Thursday night in front of a packed Commodore crowd.After knocking on the Aggies door and holding the majority of the possession throughout the first half, both teams headed into the final 45 minutes of play scoreless. Just three minutes into the second half, Nia Dorseys first collegiate goal propelled Vanderbilt to a 1-0 lead.The VU advantage was achieved following a detrimental foul by TAMU just outside their 18-yard box. Lydia Simmons served a beautiful free kick into TAMU territory, which Grace Jackson managed to head down and keep in play. Through the scramble inside the goal box, Dorsey found the ball and netted the first goal of the evening.ddddddddddddBrooke Colangelo nearly gave VU an extended lead as she nailed the Aggie crossbar. In what could have been her first goal of the season, Colangelos opportunity was avenged just two minutes later.In the 81st minute, VU set up for its fifth corner of the evening. Lydia Simmons placed the ball just outside the goal box, with an Aggie on the receiving end. Texas A&M flicked the ball backwards, with the ball sailing towards Jackie Welch. In perfect position, the forwards headed the ball into the upper 90 to cement the Commodores first ranked win of the season.Down two goals and up a yellow card, the Aggie offense nearly tied the contest with back-to-back shots on goal. However, the Commodore defense was able to limit all other attempts by slowing TAMU attackers. Once their speed was limited, the Dores were then able to capitalize on offensive breakdowns and hold the Aggies off the board.Vanderbilt looks to build off Thursday nights victory on Sunday, as the team faces LSU on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm CT. ' ' '