Corica to captain Sydney FC
In the wake of the departure of Tony Popovic, the logical choice was made when Steve Corica was handed the captaincy at Sydney FC.
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Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United
The Mariners versus the Reds completes Round 11 of the A-League competition.
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Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United
Saturday, November 15
Local kick off 7.30pm AEDT
Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
Referee: Matthew Breeze
Central Coast Mariners Squad: 1. 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, 16. Nigel BOOGAARD, 17. Matthew OSMAN, 18. Alex WILKINSON, 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 22. Sasho PETROVSKI, 23. Mile JEDINAK.
In. 16. Nigel BOOGAARD (Returns from Injury).
Out. 13. Paul O’GRADY (Groin - Indefinite).
Unavailable. 8. Dean HEFFERNAN (Ankle - Indefinite), 15. Andrew CLARK (Shoulder - Indefinite), 21. Ahmad ELRICH (Knee - Season).
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. Fabian BARBIERO (returns from injury), Eugene GALEKOVIC (returns from injury), Daniel MULLEN (returns from international duty), Paul REID (returns from injury), Jason SPAGNUOLO (promoted).
Out. Lucas ANDREUCCI (gk) (omitted).
Unavailable. Paul AGOSTINO (calf - 3 weeks), Daniel BELTRAME (knee - season), Isyan ERDOGAN (hamstring - indefinite).
Brave Adelaide go down to Gamba Osaka in 2nd Leg
ADELAIDE UTD have gone down 2-0 in the 2nd leg of their Asian Champions League final match played at Hindmarsh stadium earlier tonight.
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Van Egmond cops FFA sanction
Football Federation Australia has announced today that Newcastle Jets’ coach Gary van Egmond has been found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.
Van Egmond was found guilty of breaching clause 2.1 of the FFA National Code of Conduct and was issued a sanction for four matches and a fine of $2,000.
However two of the matches and the fine have been suspended until the end of the 2008-09 Finals series due to “van Egmond’s contrition, unreserved apology and previous exemplary record.”
Therefore the Jets’ coach will serve a two match suspension unless he re-offends this season, with the sanction applying to rounds 12 and 13 of the A-League.
Van Egmond will be restricted in his access to players, the field of play and media within a five hour period on match days.
Mariners D’Apuzzo signs on another year
Central Coast Mariners defender David D’Apuzzo has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club till the end of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Mariners to date and it’s great to have signed on for another season in the Hyundai A-League with a fantastic club that is represented by a top group of players and coaching staff,” he said.
“My first few months at the Mariners have been very enjoyable and it’s exciting to think of what lies ahead in terms of the business end of the current season and then an AFC Champions League campaign and I hope to play as significant role as I can in both competitions.”
Tony Popovic set to retire
Sydney FC captain Tony Popovic will today announce his retirement after a nearly 20-year career which saw him play in Japan, England and Qatar and make 59 appearances for the Socceroos.
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Card change for Coyne after Match Review
Perth Glory Captain Jamie Coyne is eligible to play in the club’s next match after successfully challenging the red card issued to him during the second half of Sunday’s draw against Newcastle.
Coyne was given a red card for serious foul play, an offence which carries a two match ban, however footage of the incident clearly showed the defender made contact with the ball.
Perth Glory made an application for an Obvious Error for consideration by the independent Match Review Panel, which upheld the application deciding that no red card or yellow card was warranted.
Coyne can now play in Perth’s next match against Queensland and the red card has been expunged from his record.
A-League Round 11 round-up and highlights package!
A-League results round-up for round 11 plus goals and highlights!
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Two more years for Mitchell
Perth Glory has extended Dave Mitchell’s term as Head Coach until the end of the 2010/11 A-League season.
Mitchell took control midway through last season and hopes he can help the club recapture its glory days.
Perth co-Chairman Tony Sage said the reappointment will bring stability and provide a solid base for a new and successful era.
“Dave has the vision and coaching nous to take Perth Glory back to the top of Australian football and we have enormous faith in his ability to achieve our lofty goals,” Mr Sage said.
“A key element that has been missing at our club since the establishment of the Hyundai A-League has been stability.
“Dave’s appointment for the next two seasons, coupled with our long term commitment as owners, ensures that Perth Glory now has the right mix to provide sustained success on and off the pitch,” said Mr Sage.
Cranky Kossie not over it
Sydney FC coach John Kosmina admits letting a 3-0 lead slip against the mariners has made him cranky.
In a game where Sydney had to settle for a draw after the mariners fired three quick goals to earn themselves a point.
“I still haven’t got over it, I just said that to them (the players) then I’ve been cranky all week,” Kosmina said on Thursday.
“That was worse than losing to give something away like that because you had it right in the palm of your hand.”
“But I think there were legitimate reasons why (it happened) and our inexperience was probably one of the more valid ones.”
“So I think there was a good lesson to be learned for everybody including myself about just how we went about things in the last 20 minutes of the game.”
Kosmina conceded complacency cost his side the three points against the Mariners but promised there would not be a repeat against the bottom-placed Phoenix.
