Central Coast continues A-League goal frenzy against the Roar
CENTRAL COAST MARINERS have recorded a fantastic 4-2 win away from home against the Queensland Roar which now takes round 3 of the A-League to 21 goals scored in just four games.
Mark Bosnich was lucky to stay on the field when he brought down Murdocca in the box to concede a penalty but he was all smiles at the full-time whistle when his side recorded their first win of the campaign.
Sergio Van Dijk and Charlie Miller got the goals for the roar while Matt Simon, Mile Jedinak and Dylan MacAllister (2) scored for the Mariners.
Sydney FC hammer Perth Glory 5-2
SYDNEY FC have joined Adelaide and Melbourne at the top of the table by taking apart a 10-man Perth Glory 5-2 at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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Adelaide cruise past the phoenix
Cristiano put away two second-half goals to help Adelaide Utd to an easy 3-0 win against the Wellington Phoenix at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Lucas Pantelis gave the reds an early lead in just the 15th-minute when he slotted away from just inside the penalty area thanks to cross from Brazilian Alemao.
Cristiano made the points safe for Adelaide when he scored in the 48th and 60th minutes which now puts Adelaide at the top of the league table alongside Melbourne.
Jets cop 5-0 Sha-lacking at the Dome
ARCHIE THOMPSON inspired the Melbourne Victory to a 5-0 drubbing against the awful Newcastle Jets last night at the Telstra Dome.
Thompson was playing his first game of the A-League season since being injured playing at the Beijing Olympics. He helped set up two goals and scored one himself to help the Victory to a 3-0 lead.
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A-League Round 3 preview
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Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets
Friday 29 August 29, Kick-Off 8pm AEST
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
Referee. Mark Shield
Melbourne Victory Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (gk), 2. Kevin Muscat (Captain), 3. Michael Thwaite, 4. Steven Pace, 7. Matthew Kemp, 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Danny Allsopp, 10. Archie Thompson, 11. Ney Fabiano, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16. Carlos Hernandez, 17. Jose Luis Lopez, 18. Leigh Broxham, 19. Evan Berger, 20. Mitchell Langerak (gk).
*Two to be omitted.
In. Michael Theoklitos, Archie Thompson.
Out. Tommi Tomich (omitted).
Unavailable. Daniel Vasilevski (hip – 1 week), Nick Ward (calf – 1 week), Nathan Elasi (National U/20 duties), Sebastian Ryall (National U/20 duties).
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante Covic, 2. Adam Griffiths, 3. Jade North, 5. James Holland, 6. Jesper Hakansson, 8. Matt Thompson, 9. Joel Griffiths, 10. Jin-Hyung Song, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse, 13. Adam Dapuzzo, 15. Jason Hoffman, 16. Ben Kantarovski, 18. Noel Spencer, 20. Ben Kennedy, 23. Edmundo Zura.
*one to be omitted.
In. 15 Jason Hoffman (returns from Qantas Young Socceroos duties), 6. Jesper Hakansson (returns from injury).
Out. 7. Kaz Patafta (not selected).
Unavailable. 14 Shaun Ontong (ankle – indefinite).
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Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix
Saturday August 30, Kick-Off 6.30pm (7pm AEST)
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Referee. Matthew Breeze
Adelaide United Squad: 20. Eugene Galekovic (gk), 2. Robert Cornthwaite, 3. Alemao, 5. Michael Valkanis, 4. Angelo Costanzo, 7. Lucas Pantelis, 9. Paul Agostino, 10. Cristiano, 13. Travis Dodd (capt.), 14. Scott Jamieson, 15. Jonas Salley, 16. Daniel Mullen, 18. Fabian Barbiero, 19. Sasa Ognenovski, 21. Jason Spagnuolo, 22. Diego, 24. Paul Reid, 25. Robert Younis, 30. Mark Birighitti (gk).
* 4 to be omitted.
In. Diego (returns from injury), Michael Valkanis (returns from injury), Paul Agostino (returns from injury, Daniel Mullen (returns from international duty), Mark Birighitti (gk) returns from international duty).
Out. Julian Torresan (gk) – 1 week loan expired).
Unavailable. Kristian Sarkies (knee 1 week), Cassio (calf – 1 week), Daniel Beltrame (knee season), Isyan Erdogan (hamstring indefinite).
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1. Mark Paston (gk), 2. Jeremy Christie, 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Jon Mckain, 5. Karl Dodd, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Shane Smeltz, 10. Michael Ferrante, 11. Daniel, 12. Richard Johnson, 13. Troy Hearfield, 15. Adam Kwasnik, 16. David Mulligan, 20. Glen Moss (gk), 21. Leilei Gao, 22. Andrew Durante (captain).
* one to be omitted.
In. 7. Leo Bertos (return from injury), 16. David Mulligan (promoted), 21. Leilei Gao (return from injury).
Out. 8. Vaughan Coveny, 25. Manny Muscat (omitted).
Unavailable. Vince Lia (knee season).
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Sydney FC vs Perth Glory
Sunday August 31, Kick-Off 3pm AEST
Sydney Football Stadium
Referee. Peter Green
Sydney FC Squad: 1. Clint Bolton (gk), 2. Iain Fyfe, 4. Simon Colosimo, 5. Mitchell Prentice, 7. Robbie Middleby, 10. Steve Corica, 12. Shannon Cole, 14. Alex Brosque, 15. Terry Mcflynn, 16. Chris Payne, 17. Jacob Timpano, 19. Mark Bridge, 20. Ivan Necevski, 25. Robert Mileski, 26. Dez Giraldi.
In. Mitchell Prentice (return suspension).
Out. Stuart Musialik (suspended – 1 week).
Unavailable. John Aloisi (foot – 1 week), Adam Biddle (ankle – 1 week), Adam Casey (groin – 1 week), Mike Enfield (knee – 6 weeks), Tony Popovic (hamstring – 1 week), Brendon Santalab (quadriceps – 2 weeks), Nik Tsattalios (rested).
Perth Glory Squad: 1. Jason Petkovic (gk), 2. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 4. Jamie Coyne (Captain), 6. Dino Djulbic, 7. Nick Rizzo, 9. Adrian Trinidad, 10. Amaral, 11. Scott Bulloch, 13. Nikita Rukavytsya, 14. Eugene Dadi, 15. Hayden Doyle, 16. Adriano Pellegrino, 17. James Downey, 20. Frank Juric (gk), 21. Mark Lee, 24. Anthony Skorich.
*One to be omitted.
In. 17.James Downey (promoted), 24.Anthony Skorich (promoted from Youth Team)
Out. 5.Jamie Harnwell (hip – 2 weeks).
Unavailable. James Robinson (stomach – 1 week), Josip Magdic (ankle – TBA), Hayden Foxe (foot – 1 week), Naum Sekulovski (hamstring – 1 week), David Tarka (quad – 1 week).
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Queensland Roar v Central Coast Mariners
Sunday August 31, Kick-Off 5pm AEST
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Referee. Peter O’Leary
Queensland Roar Squad: 1. Liam Reddy (gk), 2. Andrew Packer, 3. Luke Devere, 4. Craig Moore, 5. Josh Mccloughan, 6. Dave Dodd, 7. Michael Zullo, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Sergio Van Dijk, 10. Charlie Miller, 11. Reinaldo, 13. Chris Grossman, 14. Ben Griffin, 15. Matt Mckay, 16. Hyuk-Su Seo, 18. Danny Tiatto, 20. Griffin McMaster (gk), 22. Robbie Kruse, 23. Tim Smits.
*four to be omitted.
In. Andrew Packer (returns from injury), Luke Devere (returns from national team duty), Chris Grossman, Robbie Kruse.
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. 19 Isaka Cernak (injured).
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Bradley Porter, 6. David D’Apuzzo, 7. John Hutchinson, 9. Nik Mrdja, 10. Adrian Caceres, 11. Dylan Macallister, 13. Paul O’Grady, 15. Andrew Clark, 16. Nigel Boogaard, 17. Matthew Osman, 18. Alex Wilkinson, 19. Matt Simon, 21. Ahmad Elrich, 22. Sasho Petrovski, 23. Mile Jedinak, 30. Andrew Redmayne (gk), 40. Mark Bosnich (gk).
*three to be omitted.
In. 11. Dylan Macallister (Returns from Injury), 13. Paul O’Grady (Promoted), 23. Mile Jedinak (Returns from Injury), 30. Andrew Redmayne (Returns from International Duty).
Out. 20. Danny Vukovic (gk) (Suspended 5 weeks).
Unavailable. 2. Andre Gumprecht (Knee – Indefinite), 8. Dean Heffernan (Leg – Indefinite), 12. Greg Owens (Hamstring – Indefinite).
FFA confirms A-League entry for Gold Coast and North Queensland
The Board of Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed that teams from Gold Coast and Townsville will join the A-League in a ten team competition as of the 2009-10 season.
Speaking from Skilled Park on the Gold Coast, FFA CEO, Ben Buckley, said today it was fantastic news for the A-League.
“It is one of the fastest growing regions in the country with a population already over half a million and a strong level of participation and interest in the sport.” Buckley said.
“We know that the people of the Gold Coast enjoy supporting local teams and I have no doubt Skilled Park will be one of the best home grounds in the country.”
Buckley said that a license has also been approved for the Townsville-based North Queensland consortium but final legal documentation is yet to be completed.
“North Queensland has met all the commercial criteria we set for them last month, including local community and business support which has been terrific.
“We know that there are many people in the city of Townsville, and beyond, who are looking forward to the Hyundai A-League being part of the North Queensland sporting landscape.
“North Queensland has a fine record of producing outstanding home grown players, and having a local Hyundai A-League team will be another impetus to encourage more talented young footballers.” Buckley said.
Buckley estimated it would be a few weeks before all legal requirements were finalised between North Queensland FC and FFA but stressed that this was the only matter outstanding.
He also confirmed that FFA is continuing discussions with a number of consortia with a view to entry in to the Hyundai A-League in 2010-11.
No surprises
The squad picked by Pim Verbeek for our friendly against Holland in Eindhoven and our crucial opening qualifier against Uzbekistan is a case of no surprises – in more ways than one.
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Verbeek names Socceroos squad for qualifier
Socceroos Coach Pim Verbeek has selected an extended 27-man squad for the upcoming international friendly game against the Netherlands and the World Cup Qualifier match against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Wednesday, September 10.
Michael Beauchamp, Jacob Burns, Ante Covic, Brett Emerton, Brad Jones, Harry Kewell, Jade North and Shane Stefanutto come into the squad, with North and Covic being the only A-League players included.
Australia squad: Michael Beauchamp (Aalborg BK, Denmark), Mark Bresciano (U.S. Citta di Palermo, Italy), Jacob Burns (FC Unirea Valahorum, Romania), David Carney (Sheffield United FC, England), Scott Chipperfield (FC Basel, Switzerland), Chris Coyne (Colchester United FC, England), Ante Covic (Newcastle Jets, Australia), Jason Culina (PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands), Bruce Djite (Genclerbirligi SK, Turkey), Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers, England), Richard Garcia (Hull City FC, England), Vincenzo Grella (Blackburn Rovers, England), Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands), Brad Jones (Middlesbrough FC, England), Josh Kennedy (Karlsruher SC, Germany), Harry Kewell (Galatasaray SK, Turkey), Scott McDonald (Celtic FC, Scotland), Mark Milligan (uncontracted), Lucas Neill (West Ham United FC, England), Jade North (Newcastle Jets, Australia), Michael Petkovic (Sivasspor, Turkey), Mark Schwarzer (Fulham FC, England), Matthew Spiranovic (FC Nurnberg, Germany), Shane Stefanutto (FC Lyn Oslo, Norway), Mile Sterjovski (Derby County FC, England), Carl Valeri (U.S. Grosseto FC, Italy) and Luke Wilkshire (Dynamo Moscow, Russia).
Adelaide announce squad for AFC Champions League quarter finals
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar has named his squad for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League, with Alemao being the unlucky player to miss out because only three foreign players are allowed by the Asian Football Confederation.
““We made the decision to take Alemao out unfortunately. It was a tough decision but we just thought that with Cassio and Diego, they’ve already been there and know what to expect, and Cristiano has got a fair bit of experience,” Vidmar said.
“We have also got cover if we have to on that side but it wasn’t an easy decision because I would have liked to have all of them in there.”
“All four of them want to play but unfortunately I can’t have all of them in there so that was the decision we made. You have to play within the rules and that’s the way we decided to go.”
Alemao’s only chance of playing in the AFC Champions League is if one of the other foreigners gets injured more than three days before the game.
Vidmar also announced that Adelaide United’s first four Youth League signings have been added to the AFC Champions League squad.
The first leg of Adelaide United’s Quarter Final against the Kashima Antlers is on Wednesday, September 17 in Japan before the return leg on Wednesday, September 24 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Adelaide United FC AFC Champions League Knockout Stage Squad: Paul Agostino, Joel Allwright*, Fabian Barbiero, Mark Birighitti, Cassio, Robert Cornthwaite, Angelo Costanzo, Cristiano, Diego, Travis Dodd, Eugene Galekovic, Scott Jamieson, Michael Marrone*, Daniel Mullen, Matthew Mullen*, Sasa Ognenovski, Lucas Pantelis, Paul Reid, Jonas Salley, Kristian Sarkies, Jason Spagnuolo, Alex Sunasky*, Michael Valkanis, Robert Younis.
* denotes AUFC Youth League Player
Perth Glory take it to the premiers
NEWCASTLE JETS avoided a loss with the last kick of the game when captain Jade North snuck through to score the sixth goal of the night in a 3-3 draw.
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