Match Report
Sydney Olympic held off a spirited second-half comeback from Marconi Stallions to claim a 3–2 victory in an entertaining Round 3 Australian Championship clash, with Michael Ruhs scoring twice in the opening 22 minutes to put the hosts in control.
Marconi started brightly, creating two quick opportunities inside the opening seven minutes, both of which required saves from Sydney goalkeeper Filip Kurto. There was also early off-the-ball drama, with Marconi’s Franco Maya Valiente involved in an altercation with Sydney’s Michael Ruhs.
Despite Marconi’s positive start, it was Sydney who struck first in the 14th minute. Kosta Petratos delivered a dangerous ball across the six-yard box, allowing Ruhs to arrive and turn home the opener with Olympic’s first shot of the game.
