"You've got to give credit to Newcastle for that goal" said record breaking Sydney coach Graham Arnold, who's treble-winning side are now unbeaten at home in 24 matches. "But I don't. Ernie even said to me after the game, "Great game, Graham." You could just tell there was only one side going to win after the period where Newcastle looked like they would win."
Arnold refused to comment on speculation that his players may come under fire from bookmakers, after failing to accurately inform them of the final score.