Sydney Derby Ends In Draw (Sydney FC)

(Source: Sydney FC) Ten man Sydney FC ground out a battling 1-1 draw to edge a step closer to the Hyundai A-League Finals Series. The Sky Blues took the lead thanks to another solo effort from Italian striker Alessandro Del Piero but were pegged back by a Shannon Cole free kick, after captain Brett Emerton had been given a straight red card for a challenge on the former Sydney full back. Sydney made one change to the team that drew with Melbourne Victory last weekend with Socceroos captain Lucas Neill coming into the side and Adam Griffiths dropping to the bench. In an electrifying atmosphere the Sky Blues settled in quickly and produced the first chance in the tenth minute. A corner from...