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A-League Round 10 squads
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Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
Friday, October 31
Local kick off 7.30pm (8pm AEDT)
Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee. Matthew Breeze
Adelaide United Squad: 30.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 2.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 3.ALEMAO, 4.Angelo COSTANZO, 5.Michael VALKANIS, 6.CASSIO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS, 8.Kristian SARKIES, 10.CRISTIANO, 13.Travis DODD (capt.), 14.Scott JAMIESON, 15.Jonas SALLEY, 19.Sasa OGNENOVSKI, 21.Jason SPAGNUOLO, 22.DIEGO, 25.Robert YOUNIS, 40.Lucas ANDREUCCI (gk).
*Two to be omitted.
In. Jason Spagnuolo (returns from illness), Angelo COSTANZO (promoted).
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. Daniel MULLEN (international duty), Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk) (groin – 1 week), Paul REID (groin – 1 week), Fabian BARBIERO (calf – 1 week), Paul AGOSTINO (calf – 4 weeks), Daniel BELTRAME (knee – season), Isyan ERDOGAN (hamstring – indefinite).
Melbourne Victory Squad: 1.Michael THEOKLITOS (gk), 2.Kevin MUSCAT (Captain), 3.Michael THWAITE, 7.Matthew KEMP, 8.Grant BREBNER, 9.Danny ALLSOPP, 12.Rodrigo VARGAS, 14.Billy CELESKI, 15.Tom PONDELJAK, 17.Jose Luis LOPEZ, 18.Leigh BROXHAM, 19.Evan BERGER, 20.Mitchell LANGERAK (gk), 22.Nick WARD, 24.Mathew THEODORE.
In. Mathew THEODORE (promoted from National Youth League).
Out. Carlos HERNANDEZ (quad – 3 weeks).
Unavailable. NEY FABIANO (suspended – 1 match), Nathan ELASI (international duty – 3 weeks), Sebastian RYALL (international duty – 3 weeks), Archie THOMPSON (suspended – 1 match).
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Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
Saturday, November 1
Local kick off 7pm AEDT
Sydney Football Stadium
Referee. Strebre Delovski
Sydney FC Squad: 5. Mitchell PRENTICE, 7. Rob MIDDLEBY, 8. Stuart MUSIALIK, 10. Steve CORICA (c), 12. Shannon COLE, 15. Terry MCFLYNN, 18. Adam CASEY, 19. Mark BRIDGE, 20. Ivan NECEVSKI (gk), 21. Adam BIDDLE, 23. John ALOISI, 28. Bobby PETTA, 29. Beau BUSCH, 30. John FILAN, 31. Anthony GOLEC.
In. Adam Biddle (promoted).
Out. Brendon Santalab (shoulder – 6 weeks).
Unavailable. Clint Bolton (neck – 1 week), Alex Brosque (hamstring – 1 week), Simon Colosimo (groin – 5 weeks), Mike Enfield (knee – indefinite), Iain Fyfe (suspended – 1 week), Jacob Timpano (ankle – 3 weeks), Nik Tsattalios (International Duty – Young Socceroos).
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 1. Matthew NASH (gk), 2. Andre GUMPRECHT, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 5. Bradley PORTER, 6. David D’APUZZO, 7. John HUTCHINSON, 9. Nik MRDJA, 10. Adrian CACERES, 11. Dylan MACALLISTER, 12. Greg OWENS, 13. Paul O’GRADY, 15. Andrew CLARK, 16. Nigel BOOGAARD, 17. Matthew OSMAN, 18. Alex WILKINSON, 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 22. Sasho PETROVSKI, 23. Mile JEDINAK, 24. Andrea MERENDA, 26. Chris TADROSSE.
*six to be omitted
In. 12. Greg OWENS (Promoted), 15. Andrew CLARK (Returns from Injury), 16. Nigel BOOGAARD (Returns from Injury), 23. Mile JEDINAK (Returns from Injury), 24. Andrea MERENDA (Promoted), 26. Chris TADROSSE (Promoted).
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. 8. Dean HEFFERNAN (Leg – Indefinite), 21. Ahmad ELRICH (Knee – Season), 30. Andrew REDMAYNE (International Duty – Qantas Young Socceroos).
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Newcastle Jets v Queensland Roar
Sunday, November 2
Local kick off 5pm AEDT
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Referee. Craig Zetter
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante COVIC (gk), 2. Adam GRIFFITHS, 3. Jade NORTH (c), 6. Jesper HAKANSSON, 7. Kaz PATAFTA, 8. Matt THOMPSON, 9. Joel GRIFFITHS, 10. Jin-Hyung SONG, 11. Tarek ELRICH, 12. Jobe WHEELHOUSE, 13. Adam D’APUZZO, 20. Ben KENNEDY (gk), 23. Edmundo ZURA, 25. Daniel PIORKOWSKI, 26. Mark MILLIGAN.
In. Nil.
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. 14. Shaun Ontong (ankle – indefinite), 15. Jason Hoffman (knee – season), 19. Jason Naidovski (Qantas Young Socceroos duties), 5. James Holland (Qantas Young Socceroos duties), 16. Ben Kantarovski (Qantas Young Socceroos duties), 24. Marko Jesic (Qantas Young Socceroos duties).
Queensland Roar Squad: 1. Liam REDDY (gk), 2. Andrew PACKER, 3. Josh McCLOUGHAN, 4.Craig MOORE, 6. David DODD, 7.Michael ZULLO, 8. Massimo MURDOCCA, 9. Sergio VAN DIJK, 10. Charlie MILLER, 13. Chris GROSSMAN, 15. Matt McKAY, 18. Danny TIATTO, 20. Griffin McMASTER (gk), 23. Tim SMITS, 24. Matt MUNDY , 25. Adam SAROTA.
In. 13. Chris GROSSMAN (promoted), 25. Adam SAROTA (short-term contract).
Out. 11. REINALDO (injured).
Unavailable. 3. Luke DEVERE (international duty), 9. REINALDO (injured), 12. Tahj MINNIECON (international duty), 14. Ben GRIFFIN (injured), 16. Hyuk-Su SEO (injured), 17. Mitch NICHOLS (international duty), 19. Isaka CERNAK (international duty), 21. Tommy OAR (international duty), 22. Robbie KRUSE (injured).
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Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix
Sunday, November 2
Local kick-off 5pm (7pm AEDT)
Members Equity Stadium
Referee. Chris Beath
Perth Glory Squad: 30.Tando VELAPHI (gk), 2.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY, 4.Jamie COYNE (c), 5.Jamie HARNWELL, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 7.Nick RIZZO, 9.Adrian TRINIDAD, 10.AMARAL, 11.Scott BULLOCH, 13.Nikita RUKAVYTSYA, 14.Eugene DADI, 16.Adriano PELLEGRINO, 17.James DOWNEY, 18.Hayden FOXE, 19.Naum SEKULOVSKI, 20.Frank JURIC (gk), 22.Wayne SRHOJ.
* two to be omitted.
In. 7.Nick RIZZO (promoted), 14.Eugene DADI (return from injury).
Out. Nil.
Unavailable. Josip MAGDIC (ankle – season), James ROBINSON (abdomen – 7 weeks), David TARKA (quad – 1 week).
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Jon McKAIN, 5. Karl DODD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Vaughan COVENY, 9.Shane SMELTZ, 10. Michael FERRANTE, 11. DANIEL, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 20. Glen MOSS (gk), 21. Leilei GAO, 22. Andrew DURANTE (captain), 23. Costa BARBAROUSES.
In. 23. Costa BARBAROUSES (promoted).
Out. 15. Adam KWASNIK (omitted).
Unavailable. 17. Vince LIA (knee – season).
A-League Round 9 round-up and highlights package!
A-League results round-up for round 9 plus goals and highlights!
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Harry Kewell wins it for Gala in UEFA cup – see the goal here!
HARRY Kewell scored with a glancing header in the 25th-minute to give Galatasaray a 1-0 win over Greek rivals Olympiakos in this morning’s UEFA Cup group match in Istanbul.
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A-League Round 9 squads
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Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets
Friday 24 October
Local kick off 8pm AEDT
Bluetongue Stadium
Referee. Matthew Breeze
Central Coast Mariners Squad: Matthew NASH (gk), 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, 17. Matthew OSMAN, 18. Alex WILKINSON, 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 22. Sasho PETROVSKI, 23. Mile JEDINAK.
In. 1. Matthew NASH (Promoted), 6. David D’APUZZO (Promoted), 9. Nik MRDJA (Promoted).
Out. 15. Andrew CLARK (Shoulder Indefinite), 16. Nigel BOOGAARD (Concussion Indefinite), 40. Mark BOSNICH (End of Guest Player Contract).
Unavailable. 8. Dean HEFFERNAN (Leg – Indefinite), 21. Ahmad ELRICH (Knee Season) 30. Andrew REDMAYNE (International Duty).
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante COVIC (gk), 2. Adam GRIFFITHS, 3. Jade NORTH (c), 6. Jesper HAKANSSON, 7. Kaz PATAFTA, 8. Matt THOMPSON, 9. Joel GRIFFITHS, 10. Jin-Hyung SONG, 11. Tarek ELRICH, 12. Jobe WHEELHOUSE, 13. Adam DAPUZZO, 17. Antun KOVACIC, 20. Ben KENNEDY (gk), 23. Edmundo ZURA, 25. Daniel PIORKOWSKI, 26. Mark MILLIGAN.
* one to be omitted.
In. 26. Mark Milligan (new signing), 7. Kaz Patafta (promoted), 25. Daniel Piorkowski (promoted), 17. Antun Kovacic (promoted).
Out. 5. James Holland (International Duty), 16. Ben Kantarovski (International Duty), 24. Marko Jesic (International Duty).
Unavailable. 14. Shaun Ontong (ankle indefinite), 15. Jason Hoffman (knee season), 19. Jason Naidovski (International Duty).
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Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC
Saturday 25 October
Local kick off 7pm AEDT
Telstra Dome
Referee. Ben Williams
Melbourne Victory Squad: 1.Michael THEOKLITOS (gk), 2.Kevin MUSCAT (Captain), 3.Michael THWAITE, 7.Matthew KEMP, 8.Grant BREBNER, 9.Danny ALLSOPP, 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), 22. Nick WARD.
In. Jose Luis LOPEZ (return from international duty)
Out. Archie THOMPSON (suspended 2 matches).
Unavailable. NEY FABIANO (suspended 2 matches), Nathan ELASI (International Duty 4 weeks), Sebastian RYALL (International Duty 4 weeks).
Sydney FC Squad: 1. Clint BOLTON, 5. Mitchell PRENTICE, 7. Rob MIDDLEBY, 8. Stuart MUSIALIK, 10. Steve CORICA (c), 11. Brendon SANTALAB, 12. Shannon COLE, 15. Terry MCFLYNN, 18. Adam CASEY, 19. Mark BRIDGE, 20. Ivan NECEVSKI, 21. Adam BIDDLE, 23. John ALOISI, 28. Bobby PETTA, 29. Beau BUSCH, 31. Anthony GOLEC.
*One to be omitted.
In. Clint Bolton, Adam Biddle (promoted), Beau Busch (injury replacement), Anthony Golec (promoted).
Out. Iain Fyfe (suspended), Tony Popovic (hamstring).
Unavailable. Alex Brosque (hamstring 1 week), Simon Colosimo (groin 6 weeks), Mike Enfield (knee – indefinite), Jacob Timpano (ankle 4 weeks), Nik Tsattalios (international duty).
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Wellington Phoenix v Queensland Roar
Sunday, October 26
Local kick off 5pm (3pm AEDT)
Westpac Stadium
Referee. Peter OLeary
Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1.Mark PASTON (gk), 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Jon McKAIN, 5. Karl DODD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Vaughan COVENY, 9.Shane SMELTZ, 10. Michael FERRANTE, 11. DANIEL, 15. Adam KWASNIK, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 20. Glen MOSS (gk), 21. Leilei GAO, 22. Andrew DURANTE (captain).
In. Nil
Out. Nil
Unavailable. 12. Richard JOHNSON (illness 1 week), 17. Vince LIA (knee season).
Queensland Roar Squad: 1. Liam REDDY (gk), 2. Andrew PACKER, 3. Josh McCLOUGHAN, 4.Craig MOORE, 6. David DODD, 7.Michael ZULLO, 8. Massimo MURDOCCA, 9. Sergio VAN DIJK, 10. Charlie MILLER, 11. REINALDO, 15. Matt McKAY, 18. Danny TIATTO, 20. Griffin McMASTER (gk), 23. Tim SMITS, 24. Matt MUNDY.
In. 6. David DODD (promoted), 9. Sergio VAN DIJK (return from injury), Matt MUNDY (short-term contract)
Out. 12. Tahj MINNIECON (international duty), 14. Ben GRIFFIN (injured), 16. Hyuk-Su SEO (injured)
Unavailable. 3. Luke DEVERE (international duty), 12. Tahj MINNIECON (international duty), 14. Ben GRIFFIN (injured), 16. Hyuk-Su SEO (injured), 17. Mitch NICHOLS (international duty), 19. Isaka CERNAK (international duty), 21. Tommy OAR (international duty), 22. Robbie KRUSE (injured).
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Adelaide United v Perth Glory
Sunday, October 26
Local kick-off 4.30pm (5pm AEDT)
Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee. Strebre Delovski
Adelaide United Squad: 20.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 2.Robert CORNTHWAITE, 3.ALEMAO, 4.Angelo COSTANZO, 5.Michael VALKANIS, 6.CASSIO, 7.Lucas PANTELIS, 8.Kristian SARKIES, 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)
*5 to be omitted.
In. Eugene GALEKOVIC (return from injury), DIEGO (returns from injury), Michael VALKANIS (promoted), Lucas PANTELIS (promoted), Kristian SARKIES (promoted), Daniel MULLEN (promoted), Robert YOUNIS (promoted).
Out. Paul AGOSTINO (groin 4 weeks).
Unavailable. Daniel BELTRAME (knee season), Isyan ERDOGAN (hamstring indefinite).
Perth Glory Squad: 30.Tando VELAPHI (gk), 2.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY, 4.Jamie COYNE (c), 5.Jamie HARNWELL, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 7.Nick RIZZO, 9.Adrian TRINIDAD, 10.AMARAL, 11.Scott BULLOCH, 13.Nikita RUKAVYTSYA, , 16.Adriano PELLEGRINO, 17.James DOWNEY, 18.Hayden FOXE, 19.Naum SEKULOVSKI, 20.Frank JURIC (gk), 22.Wayne SRHOJ
* one to be omitted.
In. Dino DJULBIC (return from suspension)
Out. Nil
Unavailable. Eugene DADI (groin 1 week), Josip MAGDIC (ankle season), James ROBINSON (abdomen 8 weeks).
AFC Champions League final beckons for United
Adelaide United holds a 3-goal advantage going into its AFC Champions League Semi Final 2nd leg encounter against Bunyodkor/Kuruvchi in Tashkent tonight.
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Milligan lands with Jets
Former Sydney FC favourite Mark Milligan will join Newcastle Jets for seven weeks as a guest player from Round 11 of this A-League season and then permanently as of next season.
Milligan had trialled with several high-profile clubs in Europe, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Werder Bremen and was reported to be close to signing deals with FC Porto, Blackburn Rovers and more recently Greek club Iraklis.
However the Jets have secured his services for a seven week stint as a guest player from Round 11 and also as a squad member for the 2009/2010 A-League season.
The 23 year old can play anywhere across the defensive line or in the centre of midfield and Newcastle Head coach Gary van Egmond belives he will add great utility value to his squad.
“We’re delighted to have a player of Mark’s calibre joining our squad. I feel that he will add a significant amount to our playing group in regards to his ability and experience and he should slot straight into the team,” he said.
“It’s great to have Mark signed for now and next season also. It boosts our squad, not only in terms of personnel, but it gives a lift to those boys already here. I think it really shows our ambition as a club and that we’re serious about our title defence, and creating a strong squad into the future.”
“I’m looking forward to working with him for the duration of his time in Newcastle,” concluded van Egmond.
Milligan has been capped six times for the Socceroos and lead the Olyroos throughout their 2008 Beijing Olympics campaign.
Milligan will train with the team this afternoon and will be formally presented his playing jersey at a media conference tomorrow.
Matildas clinch ASEAN title
Australia have triumphed in the Final of the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championships held in Ho Chi Minh City, with a 1-nil defeat over host nation, Vietnam.
The only goal of the game came in the 80th minute with an own goal scored off a corner.
“I thought we were well in control for most of the game,” said Matildas coach, Tom Sermanni.
“But all credit to the Vietnam team. They had numbers behind the ball, defended well and were lively on the counter attack.
“We’re delighted to have the win in what is an important regional tournament.” Sermanni said.
Match Details
AFF Women’s Championship 2008 – FINAL
Vietnam v Australia
October 20
6pm local, 10.00pm AEDT
Thanh Long Sports Complex, Vietnam
VIETNAM 0-1 AUSTRALIA
Matilda’s starting line-up: Lydia Williams (gk), Kim Carroll (c), Brooke Spence, Lyndsay Glohe, Ashleigh Sykes, Christine Walters (Victoria Balomenos 46′), Ella Mastrantonio, Yesim Servet Uzunlar (Renee Rollason 80′ approx), Lauren Colthorpe, Tameka Butt, Jenna Tristram (Leena Khamis 56′)
SUBS NOT USED: Renee Rollason, Melissa Barbieri (gk)
UNAVAILABLE: Elise Kellond-Knight (injured), Clare Polkinghorne (suspended), Amy Chapman (suspended)
Roar set to switch base
Queensland Roar today announced that they are moving their administration and training base to Ballymore, which is also the home of Rugby Union’s Queensland Reds.
The Roar will abandon their current Richlands venue during the next fortnight and will base their operations at Ballymore from November 3.
“Ballymore provides not only a quality training venue, but also makes the club more centrally located for both our loyal fans and corporate partners.” said Roar chief executive Lawrence Oudendyk.
“We would like to thank Queensland Rugby Union for the opportunity to move to Ballymore and look forward to developing a strong relationship with such a professional organisation.
“People think because we are rival codes we should be competing, but we both represent Queensland in national competitions and we feel this can be a mutually beneficial relationship.”
Mr Oudendyk said the move did not signal a change of venue for match days, with the club continuing its current agreement with Suncorp Stadium for Hyundai A-League fixtures.
