Blues close to win but chances stifled

The talented United 58 goalkeeper made save after save to stop a relentless Olympic attack in a thrilling match between the traditional rivals.
It was a tight first half for both sides as the game travelled from end to end with fans sitting at the edge of their seat hoping that one of their team’s opportunities would make an impact.
Olympic was unlucky not to be on the scoreboard after 55 minutes, coming out firing after the break to create an abundance of opportunities muffled out by some quality goalkeeping from Sydney United 58’s Manos.
Peter Simonoski’s 60th minute goal saw the home side take the lead early in the second half.
Simonoski used his pace to run in between Olympic’s central defence to collect a huge overhead ball from Tariq Maia and send it out of reach of Olympic custodian Paul Henderson.
Alex Sanchez looked to retaliate immediately for Olympic, sending a shot just outside the sticks moments later.
However, soon after Olympic Radovan Pavicevic equalised for the visitors in the 63rd minute to finish the game square.
A late flurry from the visitors threatened to pinch all three points but United 58 clung on to secure a hard earned point.
Olympic coach Abbas Saad was pleased with the opportunities his team created in the game.
“It was a tough game,” he explained.
“We had some good chances; their keeper was outstanding.
“Both teams played really well and had a go.
“It was a good game to watch.”