Sydney FC have claimed bragging rights in the eleventh Sydney derby, defeating the Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 at Pirtek Stadium.
While the Wanderers dominated possession in the opening section of the match it was the Sky Blues who got themselves on the scoreboard first.
Jacques Faty found the back of the net in the 22nd minute, heading it home after Seb Ryall knocked it back into the middle of the box, for his first goal of the season and only his second for Sydney FC.
Just before the hour mark the Wanderers were able to restore parity via a brilliant curling effort from Dario Vidosic. The home side’s marquee man was left all alone on the edge of the box and Vedran Janjetolvic could do nothing to stop it.
The match was not decided until the death with Shane Smeltz claiming all three points for the Sky Blues with a stinging strike on the half volley from 12 yards out in the 90th minute.
The victory sees Sydney rise to third on the ladder and extends their dominance in this derby fixture to six games unbeaten and three wins on the trot
Here’s some of the best reaction from Twitter.
This is what the fans live for. Derby days! #SydneyDerby pic.twitter.com/oP00equXXm
— Lucy Zelić (@LucyZelic) January 16, 2016
Tifo from RBB at the Sydney Derby. Picture credit @efcso pic.twitter.com/5vc29h0gpd
— Behind the Game (@behindthegamefc) January 16, 2016
Love or hate football, no one can deny the electric atmosphere of this special game #SydneyDerby #BeautifulGame
— Louis Gillett (@lou_gillett) January 16, 2016
Mitch Nichols’ agent, Andy Harper talking him up already. #SydneyDerby
— Chris Jack (@chrisjackis) January 16, 2016
Simon Hill: "I can tell you Graham Arnold has found something else to complain about"
What no Graham Arnold never complains 😂 #SydneyDerby
— Alex Kocovski (@alekoisawesome) January 16, 2016
Half hoping something super controversial happens as I want to see the WSW official Twitter account snap. #SydneyDerby
— Les Street (@official_lesdog) January 16, 2016
Faty putting Sydney FC in the lead! Surprising to see West Sydney done by a set-piece. #SydneyDerby
— Ahmed Yussuf (@ahmedyussuf10) January 16, 2016
Great finish by Vidosic. He doesn't always show his sublime talent but it was on display there #SydneyDerby
— Dave Blackmore (@theRealD15) January 16, 2016
Seb Ryall followed the run. Left Vidosic in miles of space #SydneyDerby
— Kieran L (@kieran_shaker) January 16, 2016
Well well well #Smeltz
— John Davidson (@johnnyddavidson) January 16, 2016
2 big concerns for WSW on top of losing derby streak – Poppa's subs & giving up two goals in very cheap/uncharacteristic ways. #SydneyDerby
— Shane Henry (@Hirald0) January 16, 2016
#SydneyDerby pic.twitter.com/xpFQP89WDz
— Dale Roots (@dale_roots) January 16, 2016
Keep calm and believe in @ShaneSmeltz ! Very well done and deserved. So happy for you! #herooftheday #SydneyDerby #SydneyIsSkyBlue
— Marc Janko (@JankoMarc) January 16, 2016
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