In a season where the AFL regular season has come to an end, we will see FC Sydney host FC MacArthur in a knockout game in the first leg of the playoffs.
FC Sydney beat Perth 7-1 at home but they are on the highs and lows of the season and I believe team consistency will be a very key factor in the playoffs.
Because of this, I think it will be difficult for Football Club Sydney to win a playoff title, but Zuruli is a player who can lead his team to a higher level. He scored twice against Perth's Pride and took part in 18 goals this season.
The England wingers will shoot Fabio Gomes and Robert Marks to form a formidable attacking combination. This season, they were joined by Adelaide United as the team that scored the most goals in the regular season, so they are strongest in attack.
For the other side, I was happy to see FC MacArthur make it to the playoffs last season in the final game of the regular season. During the season, they were often able to build on their goals and achieve what they needed to, so they deserve a spot in the playoffs.
In my opinion, the Uskoll defense needs to be more disciplined. Although they beat Wellington Phoenix 0-3, they beat FC Sydney 1-0 in the previous regular season. In that victory, Jaizulu scored the game-winning goal. The youngster has had a great year and has the ability to cut into the wing positions and score goals with his right and left foot, and everyone will be watching his performances.
It's going to be a tight knockout round this year, but with FC MacArthur's recent win over FC Sydney and some psychological advantage, I expect FC MacArthur to end up winning this game and finishing in the top four.
