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Soccer Hotlines 3 Galanos quits Heart board Latin Scene 4 issue and Australia’s chances of hosting Euro Scene 5 By Craig MacKenzie the World Cup fi nals. Blast From The Past 7 MANNY Galanos has stepped “At the time the TV rights were sold London Calling 12 down from the board of A-League I don’t think that there were too many FFV Results 16 newcomer Melbourne Heart but options (other than giving Foxtel exclu- sivity). I think you’ll fi nd that when the Tasmania 20 remains firmly convinced that the franchise will prove to be an un- rights next come up for negotiation that NSW 21 qualified success. there will be a part free-to-air component Sth Aust 22 The former Victorian Soccer Federa- and a part-cable component and my ex- West Aust 23 tion chairman, inaugural president of pectation is that the rights will have ap- VPL 26 Football Federation Victoria and Heart preciated considerably. co-founder cited business reasons for his “I think the World Cup will be the differ- recent decision. ence. I am absolutely convinced that we “I run a small boutique commercial real will get the World Cup here for 2022. I estate business and I simply don’t have think the UK will get the 2018 rights but the capacity to spend time in my busi- if you look at FIFA’s policy in allocating ness and time with Melbourne Heart,” he host countries then Australia surely will Goal! Weekly is available every told Goal! Weekly. be the winner. Monday from all good newsagents “I made the decision about six weeks “We have a safe environment, terrifi c fa- across Australia. ago but I agonised over it for some time. cilities, strong government backing and (Tuesday in some territories) During my 10 years with FFV I had a Frank Lowy heading the bid. That’s a Front cover: HAL Grand Final winners business partner but he left a few years Former VSF/FFV Chairman Manny Galanos (left) seen here chairing the formula for success.” ago and I took over his equity in the Galanos also thinks that Heart has hit Publisher: historic motion of dissolving the VSF and forming the FFV with George on a formula for success with a strong Alimental Enterprises Pty Ltd business so the demands on my time in- PO Box 142 Port Melbourne VIC 3207 creased greatly.” Wallace (VSF President) and Tony Pignata (VSF CEO) back in 2005. administration and the most celebrated Ph: 03 9551 7538 Galanos, Heart chairman Peter Sidwell head coach in the A-League, Canadian- Fax: 03 9551 7538 born Dutch international and former and the late John Ilhan were the origina- are that Heart will soon announce board besetting some A-League franchises but Dutch national team assistant coach tors of the second Melbourne franchise additions and there’s a strong rumour remains optimistic that the league will Printer: John Van’t Schip. The Age Print Centre which has evolved greatly since the trio that the club has been in talks with a not only survive but fl ourish. “Setting-up costs do represent a heavy 31 - 69 Western Avenue fi rst committed themselves to the project high-profi le South African businessman. “I think that FFA has shown a very posi- fi nancial burden but the individuals in- Tullamarine Vic 3043 nearly three years ago. “I can’t really comment on that because tive and mature approach in stepping in volved on the board are very successful “From the outset we fi rmly believed in I really don’t know,” said Galanos. “But to help out these clubs,” he said. Distribution: businessmen with the capacity to put the concept of a second club in Mel- my expectation is that there will be more “My understanding is that within the their hands in their pockets for start-up bourne. It’s the sports-mad capital of equity shareholders involved in time.” next week or so someone will step into capital. Fairfax Media Publication Solutions Australia isn’t it? In fact, some would Heart CEO Scott Munn also wouldn’t the Adelaide fold which is very pleas- Tel: 13 23 01 “It can be scary at times but you have to have you believe that it’s the sports capi- comment on the South African rumour ing.” understand that these people are not go- tal of the universe,” said Galanos. but was full of praise for the contribu- Galanos also saw the increasing attrac- News Room: 03 9551 7538 ing to throw good money after bad. They Advertising: 03 9551 7538 His departure follows that of recently re- tion Galanos has made to the evolving tion of our clubs to Asian business con- believe very strongly in the concept of tired business administrator and former franchise. cerns as a positive sign. a second Melbourne team, they believe Email: [email protected] player and coach Michael Lynn, a close “Manny’s contribution has been signifi - “It’s a global game. Look at the EPL Letters: [email protected] in the A-League and they believe very personal friend of Galanos and principal cant,” said Munn. “I spoke to him the and see how many clubs are owned by Web: www.goalweekly.com strongly that Melbourne Heart will be a advisor to the board. other day and he remains a strong sup- overseas interests. It’s a mark of just success. Editor: Costa Koutropoulos The current Heart board consists of porter of the club. how much the game here is maturing “I have great expectations of the team, Art Director: Carlos Ibarra Sidwell, David Kobritz, Patrick Pren- “The board is always looking to add to that Asian businesspeople are showing both on the fi eld and off. I think that it Design: Ivan Andreevski dergast, Michael Catalano and Joe Mira- its core competencies and we are in con- an interest in becoming involved.” is a legitimate expectation that we can bella. tinuing discussions to build the club at Two other factors infl uencing Galanos’s Goal! Weekly endeavours to be as accurate be up and challenging for honours in the as possible with everything it publishes. Given that city rival Melbourne Victory all levels,” he added. upbeat view of the A-League’s future are not-too-distant future.” has a nine-member board expectations Galanos is acutely aware of the problems his take on the controversial TV rights The Fair Trading Act 1999 requires Goal! Weekly to disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of information which is supplied to it and which is published in other than editorial content. Life ban for VPL fans Greens versus Heidelberg Last Thursday night the Foot- Federation Victoria takes a zero-toler- GW Hall of Fame - Contributors postponed due to rain Aritro Adebin, Nat Adamopoulos, Mark ball Federation Victoria’s Tribunal ance approach to inappropriate behav- Boric, Bruce Darnell, Lee Galiardi, Russ handed down its determination for iour at all FFV fi xtures. The safety of the Friday night’s match between referee it was deemed the unsafe Gibbs, Andrew Fisher, Roy Hay, Markian the incident/s involving the Round players, offi cials and other supporters is Bentleigh Greens and Heidelberg for the players to take the field Jaworsky, George Katsamboukas, Eddie 6 Victorian Premier League fixture paramount, and any behaviour that con- United was posponed due to heavy and the match will now be played Krncevic, Jarrod Ellis, Francis Fields, between South Melbourne FC and tradicts this will not be tolerated. rain and a waterlogged pitch. sometime inJune or July on one of John Fotinos, Matt Galea, Russ Gibbs, Heidelberg United FC at Bob Jane After a pitch inspection by the the cath-up round weekends. Bart Hulley, Adam Husseini, Peter Katho- los, Jacob Kagi, John Kyrou, Sebastian Stadium. Kipman,George Kouroumalis, Michael The match was abandoned in the sec- Lilikakis, Josip Loncaric, Craig MacKen- ond half after spectators entered the fi eld zie, Alex Milic, Ashley Morrison, Adam of play. SFC and Nepean link North, Jeremy O’Neil, Teo Pellizzeri, South Melbourne FC were charged Hyundai A-League 2010 Champi- Kamasz and Nepean Operations Manag- Kieran Pender, Walter Pless, Tony Perso- with four misconduct offences.The Tri- glia, Leroy Robinson, Julius Ross, Roger ons Sydney FC and the Nepean er Linda Cerone and Football Manager bunal found them guilty of two of the of- Sleeman, Mike Salter, Luke Sheehan, District Soccer Football Associa- James Rankine were at Nepean’s York fences, and have fi ned South Melbourne Con Stamocostas, George Stogiannou, tion (NDSFA) have signed a Mem- Road offi ces to formalise the landmark FC $3,500.00, and a life ban was handed Reuben Schembri, Lachlan Taylor, Elias orandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement that will providing each with Simopoulos, Michal Skrodsky, Addy down to three South Melbourne FC as- that will see the two bodies estab- a raft of new and far reaching benefi ts. Wetzler, Bruno Zovko. sociates. lish formal links and foster grass- The agreement will allow Sydney FC Heidelberg United FC were charged roots participation in the area. to engage with the thousands of junior Photographers with two offences, and were found guilty Adam Butler, Therese Duffy, Daniel registered players in the Nepean District of one. They have been fi ned $2,000.00 The centrepiece of the three-year agree- Flis, Dean Grant, Carlos Furtado, Geoff Heidelberg keeper Steve Tilovski through clinics, player appearances and and a life ban given to a Heidelberg ment is that Sydney FC will provide ev- Jones, Peter Kakalias, Darryl Ken- picks up a missile thrown on to ery child aged 12 years and under regis- match day experiences while also offer- nedy, Paul Lau, Lee McCormick, Mark United FC club associate. tered with the Nepean association with a ing discounted ticketing and club mer- McGeady, Brett McDonald, Anita Milas, The Tribunal awarded the fi xture to the pitch at Bob Jane recently. chandise. Peter Psarros, John Punshon, Brett Rob- Heidelberg United FC, 3-0. Football FREE Bronze membership to the club. son, Steve Starek, George Stogiannou. PHOTO: ANITA MILAS Sydney FC’s Head of Football Stefan

2 Monday 26th April 2010 SOCCER HOTLINES goalweekly.com Heart hopefuls to face Zebras By Craig MacKenzie and take Heart’s confi rmed signings II Tillburg. to 13. Other members of the fi rst team Zois joined Souths from Richmond for SIX Victorian Premier League play- squad are Kristian Sarkies, Dean Hef- the start of the current VPL season and ers have trained with Melbourne fernan, Matt Thompson, Jason Hoffman, his appointment at Heart has fuelled Heart and are expected to take Kamal Ibrahim, Simon Colosimo, Clint speculation that the club will register part in Wednesday night’s trial Bolton, John Aloisi, Rutger Worm and him as a back-up keeper. game with Whittlesea Zebras at Wayne Srhoj. “Peter is not at the club to be a goalkeep- 7pm at Epping Stadium. Babalj, 18, is a 189cm striker whose nine er. He’s at the club to be a coach,” said The six are 24-year-old Serbian-born goals made him the leading AIS scorer Didulica. goalkeeper Nikola Roganovic and Green in the recently completed national youth Heart’s plan to host a free open training Gully teammate, midfi elder Josh Groe- league. session at AAMI Stadium this Friday newald; attacking Richmond duo Daniel Hamill, 17, is the youngest player on the night had been put on hold as we went Visevic and Jesse Krncevic; Oakleigh Heart playing roster. The Young Soc- to press. The club intended to give all midfi elder Cameron Watson and Mel- ceroo defender shunned overtures from football fans the chance to watch the bourne Knights attacking midfi elder English Premier League clubs opting to team train and meet with the players and Adrian Zahra. have his development fast-tracked at the coaching staff after the session. “The co-operation we’ve received from new Melbourne franchise. Free tours of the new stadium also were the VPL clubs has been fantastic and Former Socceroo midfi eld ace Josip planned for the occasion to allow fans to we’re very appreciative of that,” said Skoko, whose career kicked off with get a feel for what is sure to be one of the Heart General Manager of Football Op- North Geelong, remains fi rmly on premier football venues in the country. erations, John Didulica. Heart’s radar and prizing him away from Heart remains in negotiations with the Last Friday the club formally announced Croatian giant Hajduk Split would be a stadium management over a tenancy Melbourne Knights’ Heart hopeful Adrian Zahra in action against that it had sealed deals with Altona massive coup. deal but is confi dent that they will be Dandenong Thunder earlier this season. PHOTO:STEVE STAREK Magic’s Kliment Taseski, and Austra- Heart also has secured the services of completed shortly. lian Institute of Sport duo Eli Babalj and South Melbourne custodian Peter Zois “Negotiations are ongoing but we hope to and interim administrative base at the The football pitches and surrounding ad- Brendan Hamill. as goalkeeping coach. Zois is an ex- sign off on them in the next few weeks,” campus in the northern Melbourne sub- ministrative facilities will be upgraded Taseski’s anticipated signing was one South junior who joined Cardiff City said Heart CEO Scott Munn. urb of Bundoora. to FIFA standard and once completed of the worst kept secrets of the past few for the 1997–98 season before embark- The club is delighted with the partner- The deal gives Heart access to the uni- will house 30 full-time club employees months after the teenager left Melbourne ing on a 10-year stint as a professional ship deal struck a fortnight ago with versity’s playing fi elds and sports and including coaches, medical and support Victory’s youth squad before Christmas. in Holland with NAC Breda and Willem Latrobe University, setting up a training medical centre for two years. staff. All three have signed multi-year deals Vidmar’s Helping Han? Socceroos drawn in Group C for The Football Federation of Austra- and would no doubt welcome a longer lia are believed to be about to an- contract back in his hometown. nounce that two A league coaches Mitchell is currently in Sydney on AFC Asian Cup 2011 will be accompanying Pim Verbeek holiday and is believed to be selling his The Qantas Socceroos have been the 2010 Asian Zone World Cup quali- stage and twice during the AFC Asian to South Africa to increase their house, which has fanned the fl ames of a placed alongside Bahrain, India fi cation and it was never easy. They too Cup 2007 Qualifi ers. exposure to coaching at the high- possible move to Adelaide. and the Korea Republic in Group will raise a strong challenge. The Qantas Socceroos have faced the est level. One of these coaches is -GORDON BENNETT C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 “India are newcomers. Frankly speak- Korea Republic in 23 fi xtures including believed to be Adelaide United’s following Sarurday’s draw at the ing, we don’t know much about them. their most recent friendly match in Seoul Aurelio Vidmar. Aspire Dome in Doha. But they’ve qualifi ed for the tournament last year where the hosts won 3-1. Following the World Cup, the FFA The Qantas Socceroos were seeded in by winning the 2008 AFC Challenge Host Nation Qatar will face Uzbekistan are expected to announce that Technical the second tier of teams for the tourna- Cup and that shows that they too are ca- in the opening match of the tournament Director Han Berger will be the coach ment and were placed in the C3 position pable of playing at this level. We look on the 7th January. of the Socceroos at the Asia Cup and of the groups. forward to the fi nals in Qatar and want dependent on the teams performance at FFA National Technical Director Han to better our record this time around,” the tournament in the immediate future Berger, who was in Doha for the draw, concluded Berger. thereafter. described the Qantas Socceroos draw as The Qantas Socceroos will face India Aurelio Vidmar who has been ear- “interesting”. in their opening match, followed by the marked a possible future Socceroos’ “It’s an interesting group. But then, all Korea Republic with their fi nal group coach for a while now, is tipped to leave groups are interesting. Nobody will have match against Bahrain. Adelaide United to become his assis- it easy at the Finals. Australia will have The Qantas Socceroos have played tant. to deliver consistently to excel in the India at senior men’s international level This would leave the position at Ad- tournament,” said Berger. on seven occasions and last played each elaide vacant, and as much as Phil Stub- “Korea Republic are one of the stron- other back in 1956 in a friendly match in bins, Vidmar’s assistant would want the gest sides in the continent and have been Sydney following the Melbourne Olym- job along with Joe Mullen it is believed regularly featuring in the World Cup fi - pic Games. that Adelaide raised Perth Glory coach nals since 1986. They’ll be a strong op- The Qantas Socceroos are undefeated Dave Mitchell is being lined up by the ponent. against Bahrain having beaten the Gulf new owners to take over. Mitchell is Aurelio Vidmar “Then there’s Bahrain. We played a Nation twice during the recent 2010 only on a one-year deal at Perth Glory, few times against the Gulf nation during FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifi cation

Monday 26th April 2010 3 Latin American Scene with Francis Fields goalweekly.com Botafogo clinches Rio state title Botafogo won the Rio de Janeiro burg, Napoli and Sporting Lis- state title on Sunday after beat- bon—attempted a clearance of a ing Flamengo 2-1 with goals by cross by Enzo Perez but it looped Argentine striker German Herrera over the goalkeeper and into the and Uruguay forward Sebastian net. The victory improved Estudi- “El Loco” Abreu. In the Sao Paulo antes to 33 points, two ahead of state tournament, Neymar scored Godoy Cruz and Independiente. twice to help Santos beat Sao Pau- Argentinos Juniors is four points lo 3-0 and advance to the final of back but had a game in hand. It the traditional competition. was Estudiantes’ fourth straight Botafogo had already won the Guana- victory with three rounds remain- bara Cup, the fi rst stage of the Rio com- ing. petition, and automatically clinched the Independiente drew 0-0 at Hurucan overall title by winning the Rio Cup, the and Godoy Cruz defeated Chacarita 1-0 second stage. on Friday. In Friday’s other result, Velez The victory in front of more than Sarsfi eld defeated Tigre 1-0. In other 50,000 fans at Maracana stadium gave Saturday matches, Lanus downed Arse- Botafogo—led by former South Africa nal 4-1 and Newell’s Old Boys trounced coach Joel Santana—its fi rst state title Colon 5-0. Defender Santiago Hoyos, since 2006, and ended a streak of three Paraguayan striker Santiago Salcedo, consecutive runner-up fi nishes to Fla- Leonardo Diaz and Javier Carrasco mengo in the Rio championship. scored in Lanus’ 4-1 rout of Arsenal. Lu- “The party is on, it’s time to celebrate,” ciano Leguizamon scored for Arsenal, Santana said. “Enough was enough. which fi nished with 10 men. Newell’s These players will go down in history had a goal feast with two from Joaquin after this victory.” Boghossian and others from Mauricio Herrera converted a penalty in the 23rd Sperdutti, Mauro Formica and Jorge minute after a Botafogo player had been Botafogo players get into the party mood after winning their rst Rio state title since 2006. Achucarro. pulled down inside the area from a cor- In last week’s action, Marco Perez ner. Flamengo equalized through striker Caldas of Colombia vs. Libertad of Par- titans from neighbours Brazil and Uru- the club fell 2-1 to Botafogo, a vic- scored with an amazing overhead kick to Vagner Love just before halftime from a aguay. Corinthians will face Flamengo guay while the other southern Brazilian tory that gave Botafogo the Rio give relegation-threatened Gimnasia La cross into the box. Adriano—returning in the fi rst knockout round of the Lib- side Internacional of Porto Alegre with state title. Club president Patricia Plata a 1-0 home win over Boca Juniors to action after missing four matches be- ertadores Cup after their fellow Brazil- Argentine Andrés D’Alessandro leading Amorim announced the move on in the Argentine Clausura tournament on cause of a back muscle injury—headed ians scraped in as one of the best group in attack clash with Argentine cham- Friday. She said Maros Braz, the Sunday. San Lorenzo had a 3-0 win over the ball toward the goal and Love tapped runners-up. pions Banfi eld. The matches will be vice president of football, and club local rivals Huracan, while the match be- it into the open net from close range. Flamengo, who fi nished second to played over the next two weeks with the director Eduardo Manhaes were tween Rosario Central and Newell’s Old Abreu scored the winner for Botafogo Universidad de Chile in Group Eight quarter-fi nals scheduled in May before also leaving. An early front-runner Boys fi nished 1-1. Racing Club came in the 73rd with another penalty after on Wednesday, had to wait 24 hours to the competition goes into recess for the to take the job is Botafogo coach from behind to beat Velez Sarsfi eld 3-1 Herrera had been pushed by Chilean fi nd out if they were amoing the six best World Cup in South Africa. Joel Santana, the former coach in the day’s fi nal match. Estudiantes La midfi elder Claudio Maldonado inside runners-up in the eight groups. Another Juan Sebastián Verón scored in stop- of the South Africa national team. Plata and Independiente lead the stand- the area. Maldonado received his second Brazilian side, Internacional of Porto page time to give defending champion Fans may not like the move how- ings with 30 points from 15 matches, yellow card in the play and was sent off. Alegre, beat Deportivo Quito 3-0 at home Estudiantes de La Plata of Argentina a ever. though Argentinos Juniors can go to the Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno dived to his in Porto Alegre on Thursday to reach the 1-0 win over Alianza Lima to take top In the Sao Paulo tournament, the 18- top if they win at Arsenal de Sarandi on left and Abreu’s shot hit the crossbar— knockout phase as Group Five winners. spot in Group 3 of the Copa Libertado- year-old Neymar extended his streak Monday. before falling just across the line. Fla- Midfi elder Andrezinho opened the scor- res. Alianza and Estudiantes had already of impressive performances by helping Boca, enduring one of the worst sea- mengo had a chance to equalize again ing in the fourth minute from a corner, qualifi ed for the knockout round as the Santos defeat Sao Paulo 3-0 in the sec- sons in its history, is still without an when it received a penalty in the 79th, defender Bolivar added a second after an top two teams in their group. Bolivar of ond leg of the semifi nals at Vila Belmiro away win in the Clausura tournament but Adriano’s low shot from the spot was hour and Giuliano completed the win in Bolivia beat Juan Aurich of Peru 2-0 the stadium in Santos. Neymar opened the after Perez volleyed the winning goal for saved by goalkeeper Jefferson. “I have to stoppage time. Inter substitute Edu was other Group 3 match. Neither had any scoring from close range in the 59th and Gimnasia in the 59th minute. Another keep my head up, there is nothing else I sent off two minutes from time. chance of qualifying. added a penalty in the 83rd. Playmaker turbulent week for Boca started with a can do right now,” Adriano said. Herrera Corinthians, who secured top place in Verón scored the winning goal for Paulo Henrique Ganso sealed the vic- 4-0 victory over Arsenal on Monday in was sent off after the penalty for com- Group One last week, beat Colombian Estudiantes with almost the fi nal touch tory with an 87th-minute goal. Santos Roberto Pompei’s fi rst match as man- plaining with the referee. champions Independiente Medellin 1-0 of the match after Hector Vidal Sosa is trying to win its fi rst state title since ager since replacing the sacked Abel Al- Flamengo had to beat Botafogo in in Sao Paulo with a Juan Valencia own committed a handball in the box. Alian- 2007, while Sao Paulo hasn’t won the ves. Further evidence of the rift between Sunday’s Rio Cup fi nal to earn the right goal to amass 16 points from their six za goalkeeper George Forsyth saved tournament since 2005. Corinthians, the star players Juan Roman Riquelme and to face Botafogo again in a two-legged matches, the best record in the group Veron’s penalty, but the ball rebounded defending champion and the most suc- Martin Palermo surfaced later in the state fi nal. The winners of each stage in phase. With former Brazil World Cup to the former Manchester United mid- cessful team in the competition, failed to week, souring the preparations for the Rio face off for the overall title, unless a winners Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos in fi elder and he tapped into the empty net. reach the semifi nals despite having strik- match with Gimnasia. Palermo played, team wins both stages. No team had won their squad, they hope to mark the club’s Alianza fi nished with 10 men after Wal- er Ronaldo and veteran left back Roberto but Riquelme missed the match with a both the Guanabara and the Rio Cups centenary year with their fi rst South ter Vilchez was sent off just before the Carlos in the team. knee injury and Boca’s attack looked since Vasco da Gama in 1998. Flamen- American crown. goal. The team made famous by Pele in the limp without the playmaker’s prompt- go, the defending Brazilian champion, Two more Brazilian sides, last-year’s The ten clubs now assured of places 1960s had already beaten Sao Paulo 3-2 ings. The win for Gimnasia helped move won the previous three Rio titles in fi - runners-up Cruzeiro and three times in the last 16 stage are; Corinthians in the fi rst leg last week at Morumbi sta- the club away from the automatic drop nals against Botafogo, which clinched its champions Sao Paulo, also reached the and Cruzeiro of Brazil, Universidad de dium in Sao Paulo and could have ad- zone in the table of average points used 19th state title on Sunday. Flamengo is last 16 among the six best second-placed Chile, Colombia’s Once Caldas, Para- vanced to the fi nal even if it had lost by to decide relegation. the most successful Rio champion with teams to take the country’s total to fi ve guay’s Libertad, Alianza Lima of Peru, one goal. With Neymar in great form and Elsewhere, Alejandro Gomez opened 31 titles. qualifi ers. Two spots were reserved for Argentine clubs Velez Sarsfi eld and with the help of Brazil striker Robinho, the scoring for San Lorenzo against Hu- Mexico’s Guadalajara and San Luis, who Estudiantes plus Mexico’s San Luis and Santos has scored 93 goals in 27 match- racan with a right-footed shot in the 22nd COPA LIBERTA- were given a bye into this year’s knock- Chivas of Guadalajara. es this season, including 56 goals in its minute. Fabian Bordagaray rounded the DORES out phase having had to pull out in 2009 San Luis and Guadalajara skipped the last 11 games. Santos will play the fi nal keeper to score the second in the 70th Defending cham- due to the H1N1 epidemic. They have group stage and were given places direct- against Santo Andre, which advanced minute and Cristian Leiva fi nished the pion Estudiantes been pitted against Argentine opponents ly in the last 16 after being forced to pull despite a 2-1 loss to Gremio Prudente in scoring with a lob in the 73rd. of Argentina will with San Luis facing holders and Group out at the same stage last year because Santo Andre. The team from the suburbs In the Rosario derby played last week play at Mexican Three winners Estudiantes and Guadala- of the swine fl u outbreak in Mexico. The of Sao Paulo had won the fi rst match by between Central and Newell’s, both club San Luis in jara meeting Velez Sarsfi eld, who topped remaining berths in the last 16 will be 2-1 but advanced because it had a better teams ended the match with nine play- the round of 16 of Group Seven. decided Wednesday and Thursday. The campaign in the fi rst stage. ers. Diego Braghieri gave Central the the Copa Libertadores. The gov- In other ties, Universidad de Chile face knockout round begins next month. This In the Rio Grande do Sul state cham- lead from close range following a corner erning body of South American Alianza Lima in the week after drawing year, the Libertadores will take a break pionship, Argentine midfi elder Andres in the third minute, but Nahuel Valentini football released the first-leg pair- goalless with rival Universidad Católica after the quarterfi nals to make way for D’Alessandro scored a late goal to give fouled Cristian Nunez in the box and ings on Friday. The dates of the in Santiago and whom face fi erce arch- the World Cup. The semifi nals and fi nal Internacional a 3-2 win over Pelotas Rolando Schiavi equalized for Newell’s second-leg matches are expected rival Colo-Colo on Sunday in the domes- will conclude in July and August. and the title of the competition’s second from the 17th-minute penalty. Central’s to be announced next week. tic front whom have signed new coach stage. Inter, led by Uruguay coach Jorge Mario Paglialunga and Valentini were On Tuesday it’s: San Luis vs. Estudi- Diego Cagna, another Argentine from Ti- BRAZIL Fossati, will play in the state fi nal against sent off, as were Lucas Bernardi and antes and Mexican club Chivas vs. Velez gre. The former Boca Juniors midfi elder Brazilian club rival Gremio, the fi rst stage’s winner. Nunez of Newell’s, but neither side Sarsfi eld of Argentina. Three matches will take the reign over former under-20 Flamengo has could use the extra space to fi nd a win- are set are set for Wednesday: Univer- Argentine national team youth maestro dismissed coach ARGENTINA ning goal. sitario of Peru vs. Sao Paulo of Brazil; Hugo Tocalli after a disappointing fi rst Jorge Luis An- Estudiantes went Therefore the results for last week Flamengo of Brazil vs. Corinthians of half to the season as defending champi- drade after a disap- back to the top of were: Chacarita Juniors 1, Atletico Brazil; Banfi eld of Argentina vs. Inter- ons and early elimination from the group pointing run in the Rio de Janeiro the standings in Tucuman 2; Tigre 1, Estudiantes 2; Ban- nacional of Brazil. stage in the Copa Libertadores. state championship and the Copa Argentina’s Clau- fi eld 1, Independiente 3; River Plate 2, On Thursday, it’s: Cruzeiro of Brazil Sao Paulo meet Peruvian champions Libertadores. Flamengo reached sura tournament, with Facundo Godoy Cruz 1. vs. Nacional of Uruguay; Alianza Lima Universitario, Paraguay’s Libertad face the final 16 of the Copa Liberta- Quiroga’s 21st minute own goal of Peru vs. Universidad of Chile; Once Once Caldas of Colombia, Uruguay’s dores, but only as one of the best enough for a 1-0 win over River Nacional play Cruzeiro in a clash of second-place teams as mentioned, Plate. Quiroga—formerly of Wolfs- 4 Monday 26th April 2010 European Scene with Alex Luttrell goalweekly.com Late goals fire United to the summit ENGLAND: EPL A Ryan Giggs penalty double P GD PTS 1 Man Utd 36 53 79 has helped Man- 2 Chelsea 35 54 77 chester United to overcome Tot- 3 Arsenal 36 39 72 4 Tottenham 35 26 64 tenham Hotspur 3-1 at Old Traf- 5 Man City 35 27 63 ford on Saturday, despite the late 6 Aston Villa 35 15 61 withdrawal of star striker Wayne 7 Liverpool 35 24 59 8 Everton 35 9 54 Rooney due to a groin injury. The 9 Birmingham 35 -8 47 win resulted in the 18-time cham- 10 Sunderland 36 -6 44 11 Blackburn 36 -16 44 pions taking the summit of the 12 Fulham 34 -2 43 Premier League from Chelsea for 13 Stoke 34 -4 43 14 Bolton 36 -25 36 24-hours yet again in a frantic title 15 Wolves 36 -23 35 race. 16 Wigan 36 -34 35 Ryan Giggs opened the scoring in the 17 West Ham 36 -18 34 18 Hull 36 -41 28 58th minute when Benoit Assou-Ekotto 19 Burnley 35 -37 27 brought down Patrice Evra in the box. 20 Portsmouth 36 -33 16 Despite a slight touch from Gomes, the Arsenal 0-0 Man City Bolton 2-2 Portsmouth United legend put his team ahead as he Hull 0-1 Sunderland Man Utd 3-1 Tottenham West Ham 3-2 Wigan calmly slotted the penalty into the bot- Wolves 1-1 Blackburn tom left corner. However, the game was far from over as a Gareth Bale corner with twenty SPL minutes to play was met on the head by Spurs captain Ledley King. The much P GD PTS 1 Rangers 34 53 80 needed goal put the teams level. 2 Celtic 34 28 69 With eleven minutes remaining, Fed- Ryan Giggs scores his first EPL penalty and helps put the Red Devils on top of the standings 3 Dundee Utd 34 13 62 erico Marcheda came on and in the 80th 4 Motherwell 35 2 51 for another 24 hours. The leadership in England has changed no less than 20 times this year. 5 Hibernian 34 3 50 minute, the super-sub put through a su- 6 Hearts 35 -11 44 perb through ball to Portuguese winger 7 St Johnstone 35 -4 43 8 Hamilton 35 -10 42 Nani who met it and crisply chipped the fi xture. Valencia’s Baraja saw two yellow cards Nancy saw out a nil-all draw with 9 Aberdeen 35 -14 38 ball over the head of an incoming Gomes 10 St Mirren 35 -12 32 in stoppage time and was given his Montpellier, Nice defeated Grenoble 2-1 11 Kilmarnock 35 -22 29 to put United ahead. SPAIN: marching orders. The win keeps Va- at home, Boulogne smashed Sochaux 12 Falkirk 35 -26 28 United sealed the win in the 86th with Barcelona and lencia in third spot, fi ve points clear of 3-0 at away and Paris Saint-Germain the second penalty of the match as Wil- Falkirk 0-1 Hamilton Hearts 0-2 Motherwell Real Madrid both Mallorca and in high contention for the drew 1-1 with Rennes. St Johnstone 1-1 Aberdeen son Palacios brought down Nani in the produced com- Champions League next season. St Mirren 1-0 Kilmarnock box. Subsequently, Ryan Giggs once fortable wins to again stepped up to the spot and coolly reinforce their dominance over ITALY slotted the ball into the bottom right other La Liga sides, but the title Inter Milan saw SERIE A corner past Gomes to seal the win for race continues between the El another solid win, P GD PTS United. Classico rivals. with a 3-1 triumph 1 Inter Milan 35 37 73 West Ham United moved six points 2 Roma 34 24 71 Barcelona got back to winning ways over Atalanta at 3 AC Milan 35 18 64 clear of the relegation zone, beating despite a 3-1 away defeat to Inter Milan the San Siro last night, but the 4 Palermo 35 10 58 Wigan Athletic 3-2 at Upton Park thanks only other game last night saw AC 5 Sampdoria 34 4 57 in the Champions League mid-week with 6 Napoli 34 5 52 to a Scott Parker late winner. Wigan a 3-1 over Xerez at the Nou Camp. First- Milan go down to Palermo away 7 Juventus 34 0 51 scored the opener four minutes in thanks half goals from Suarez in the 14th and 3-1. 8 Genoa 34 0 48 to an own goal from Johnathan Spector 9 Parma 34 -7 46 Henry in the 24th saw Barca dominant, A goal to Tribocchi in the fi rst fi ve 10 Fiorentina 34 6 46 off a Ben Watson corner. However, two but in the 25th Xerez hit back through for Atalanta stunned the home side but 11 Bari 34 -2 43 goals for West Ham from Illan and Ko- 12 Chievo 34 -3 41 Bermejo, seeing them into half time with Diego Milito equalised in the 24th to si- 13 Cagliari 34 -1 41 vac in the last fourteen minutes of the all to play. Zlatan Ibrahimovic put the lence the away crowd. 14 Catania 34 0 40 fi rst half put them ahead at the break. match beyond doubt in the 56th as the Ten before the break, Mariga put last 15 Udinese 34 -6 39 Rodallega brought Wigan back into con- 16 Lazio 34 -6 37 woes for Xerez continue. year’s champions ahead and follow- 17 Bologna 34 -14 36 tention with a 52nd minute equaliser off Two stoppage time red cards for the ing a goalless half hour; Chivu scored 18 Atalanta 35 -13 34 yet another Watson corner, but nothing 19 Siena 34 -22 30 visitors for Orellana and Alustiza made the sealer for Inter thirteen from time, 20 Livorno 34 -30 26 could stop the Hammers at their home the loss all the more sour. Xerez remain helping them two points clear of Roma Inter Milan´s midfielder Dejan ground as Scott Parker netted a long Inter Milan 3-1 Atalanta at the bottom of La Liga, two points be- atop the table, who still have to play this Stankovic (R) challenges Atal- Palermo 3-1 AC Milan range winner in the 77th minute. hind Valladolid in their fi ght to avoid week. anta ´s midfielder Cristiano Doni. In other overnight matches Sunderland relegation. Barcelona’s win keeps them Palermo’s upset over AC Milan put overcame Hull City away 1-0, with a bi- a point clear of Real Madrid atop the them three points closer to the third zarre double red card incident involving table. placed side. Goals from Bovo, Hernan- BUNDESLIGA LA LIGA Altidore for Hull and Hutton for Sunder- Real Madrid saw out a hard fought 2-1 dez and Miccoli helped them see the land. Darren bent netted the solitary win- P GD PTS P GD PTS win away to Zaragoza, despite a goalless possibility of a third placed fi nish from 1 Bayern Munich 32 37 64 1 Barcelona 34 63 87 ner seven minutes in; his 25th goal of the fi rst half. Raul scored fi ve minutes in to Milan with three games to play. Clar- 2 Schalke 04 32 24 64 2 Real Madrid 34 59 86 season. Jimmy Bullard had the chance to the second half which was followed by a ence Seedorf scored the solitary goal for 3 Werder Bremen 32 29 57 3 Valencia 34 16 62 level, but hit the post in the 41st minute. 4 Bayer Leverkusen 32 24 57 4 Mallorca 33 15 55 straight red card for Zaragoza’s Contini Milan. 5 Borussia Dortmund 32 14 56 5 Sevilla 33 11 54 Both sides went into half-time win ten two minutes later. 6 VfB Stuttgart 32 10 53 6 Villarreal 33 3 49 men as an off the ball incident between 7 Hamburg 31 15 48 7 Athletic Bilbao 33 1 49 Real failed to utilise the man advantage FRANCE 8 Wolfsburg 31 5 46 8 Getafe 33 5 47 Jozy Altidore and Alan Hutton resulted in to the full, and Colunga equalised for the A 1-0 loss for last 9 Eintracht Frankfurt 32 -4 46 9 Deportivo 34 -10 44 the double red. Arsenal and Manchester home side in the 61st minute. The game year’s champions 10 Mainz 32 -6 45 10 Atletico Madrid 33 -3 40 City saw out a 0-0 draw at Emirates 11 Borussia M’gladbach 32 -12 38 11 Osasuna 33 -9 38 looked set to see a draw, but a Kaka goal Bordeaux to Lori- 12 Cologne 32 -8 37 12 Almeria 33 -11 38 Stadium in an uneventful match which in the 82nd saw the visitors take all three ent saw them lose 13 TSG Hoffenheim 31 -3 35 13 Espanyol 33 -14 38 saw Shay Given came off the park with 14 Nuremberg 32 -23 28 14 Sporting Gijon 33 -11 37 points and stay in contention for the La even more touch with the Cham- 15 VfL Bochum 32 -26 28 15 Racing 33 -12 36 a suspected shoulder injury in the 73rd. Liga title, one point adrift of Barcelona pions League spot as they sit in 16 SC Freiburg 31 -27 28 16 Real Zaragoza 34 -19 34 City see themselves one point behind 17 Hannover 96 32 -32 27 17 Malaga 33 -5 33 in second. sixth position. 18 Hertha Berlin 32 -20 23 18 Tenerife 33 -29 32 fourth placed Spurs. The Gunners hold In the third and fi nal match overnight, A solitary goal from Gameiro put the 19 Valladolid 33 -22 29 third spot, eight clear of Spurs. Bolton Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Hannover 96 20 Xerez 34 -28 27 Valencia saw out a 1-0 home win over home side within four points of Bor- Borussia M’gladbach 1-1 Bayern Munich and Portsmouth saw out a 2-2 draw, as Mainz 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt Barcelona 3-1 Xerez Deportivo la Corona thanks to a David deaux. In other matches, Lille were too Nuremberg 2-3 Borussia Dortmund did Wolves and Blackburn see out a 1-1 Villa penalty. In an uneventful match, good away for Le Mans, winning 2-1, Werder Bremen 1-0 Cologne Real Zaragoza 1-2 Real Madrid VfL Bochum 0-2 VfB Stuttgart Valencia 1-0 Deportivo La Coruna

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Serbia scored the only goal in the clubs home win against Karlovac. Igor Stimac’s Za- SERBIA BOSNIA CROATIA Partizan has gone greb won against Medjimurje in a relega- P GD Pts P Pts P GD Pts tion battle thriller 2:1 whic puts Zagreb to the top of the 1. Partizan 26 51:14 66 1 FK Zeljeznicar 25 23 50 1 Dinamo 27 +51 60 one point ahead of their opponents and league after rivals 2. Crvena zvezda 25 46:13 62 2 Borac Banja Luka 24 12 47 2 Hajduk 27 +23 51 Red Star lost to Javor. The black closer the securing their First Division 3. OFK Beograd 26 36:28 46 3 NK Siroki Brijeg 24 12 39 3 Cibalia 27 +21 51 and whites are now four points status. 4. Spartak 26 31:22 45 4 NK Zrinjski 24 10 39 4 Karlovac 27 +11 45 in front of the red and whites In midweek cup action Ibricic gave 5. Vojvodina 26 41:26 40 5 FK Sarajevo 24 9 39 5 Šibenik 27 -2 44 who face Hajduk in the remaining Hajduk a slender lead over Sibenik after 6. Jagodina 26 32:30 36 6 FK Velez 24 14 37 6 Osijek 27 +12 43 game. scoring late on to give the Split side a 2:1 7. Javor 26 19:19 35 7 FK Leotar 25 -7 37 7 Slaven Belupo 27 0 41 Partizan didnt have much trouble get- lead going into the second leg. Ticinovic 8. Metalac 26 21:30 34 8 FK Olimpik Sarajevo 24 -7 32 8 Lokomotiva 27 -1 40 ting passed Metalac winning 3:1. Brazil- opened the scoring for the homeside but 9. Borac 26 19:31 31 9 FK Rudar Prijedor 25 -4 31 9 Rijeka 27 +5 36 ian Cleo scored a brace and Senegalese a Zec penalty levelled proceedings be- 10. Smederevo 25 21:26 29 10 NK Travnik 24 -4 30 10 Inter Zaprešic 27 -12 30 international Lamine Diarra added the fore Ibro gave the whites a 2:1 advantage 11. Rad 26 30:35 28 11 Zvijezda Gradacac 24 -12 30 11 Zadar 27 -14 30 12 FK Sloboda Tuzla 25 -12 30 third. Partizan have been given a breath with two minutes remaining. 12. Hajduk 25 23:35 25 12 Varteks 27 -9 29 13 NK Celik 25 -4 29 of fresh air by their new coach the young 13. Napredak 26 25:32 25 13 Istra 1961 27 -13 28 14. Cukaricki 25 20:41 24 14 Slavija Sarajevo 24 -6 29 14 Zagreb 27 -9 27 Aleksandar Stanojevic who promises the 15. BSK 26 20:35 23 15 FK Laktasi 24 -7 25 15 Medimurje 27 -23 26 club will take out the league for the third Bosnia 16. Mladi radnik 26 17:35 22 16 FK Modrica 25 -17 24 16 Croatia Sesvete 27 -40 14 time in three years. Javor couldn’t back up their win There was mas- against Red Star as they fell at home to sive crowd vio- OFK Beograd, Markovic scored early in lance in the mid- the game to give OFK the valuable three week clash between Sarajevo and points. Spartak defeated Rad with the Siroki Brijeg. same scoreline while Borac also won 1:0 Sarajevo supporters invaded their own overcoming Mladi Radnik. pitch and started demolishing everything The points where shared between rel- around them which sparked security egation strugellers BSK and Napredak. to intervene but with no luck. No one Vojvodina had an easy afternoon thrash- knows what sparked the pitch invasion ing Jagodina 4:1. Plech, Mrdja, Djurovs- which led to 40 injured people. The ki and Tadic all found themselves on the game ended 1:1. scoresheet for the Cup fi nalists. Zeljeznicar a three points ahead of Bo- After next week the country’s two best rac after an easy win against Modrica. teams will face off in what will be the Borac have a game in hand as they take title decider. The title race has not been on Travnik. this close in years.

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Dinamo Zagreb will have to wait to be crowned champions once more after they loss in Vinkovci against Cibalia by Right: Cleao netted a double. 2:0. Kresinger and Baraban gave the homeside the three points and dealt another blow to Dinamo. Inset: Dinamo staff will have to Hajduk will thank their Bosnian In- wait another week. ternational Senad Ibricic yet again as he

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NRL ROUND 7 the Gold Coast in round six, crashing Geelong 37+ 4.00 Manly Sea Eagles v Gold Coast Ti- 19-6 to the Dragons. Scores Level 31 tans To rub salt into the wound, dual Brookvale Oval international player Matt Rogers Last Played: Carlton 97 def. Gee- Monday, 7:00PM AEST hyper extended his left knee as the long 62 – 07/08/2009 contested a kick with Jamie Soward. Match odds Coach John Cartright must now de- Head to head – this ground: Eagles: 1.34 betfair cide how to fi ll the hole left on the Carlton 3 – Geelong 2 Titans: 3.80 betfair Titans’ left side. Manly back at home will be hard Last 10: Carlton 3 – Geelong 7 Half time / normal time double - to hold out, and the Titans are still a Sportingbet risk away from Skilled Park. Carlton last 10 played: W10, W35, Eagles / Eagles: 1.62 W54, W57, L72, L7, W56, L19, L20, Eagles / Titans: 9.90 Take Manly Sea Eagles to be in W48 Titans / Eagles: 7.50 front at half time and normal time - Titans / Titans: 5.50 1.62 Sportingbet – in a multi. Geelong last 10 played: W5, L14, Any other result: 9.90 W40, W14, W73, W12, W31, W9, L7, AFL ROUND 5 W95 Last played: Eagles 38 def. Titans Carlton v Geelong 4 – 05/09/2009 @ Brookvale Oval, MCG Carlton comfortably accounted for BET Sydney, NSW. Monday, 2:10PM AEST Adelaide last week with Chris Judd RESPONSIBLY dominating – 30 possessions and Head to Head – This ground: Eagles Match Odds nine tackles. Geelong had an even 3 – Titans 0 Carlton: 5.10 betfair easier time, smashing Port Adelaide Geelong: 1.23 betfair by 95 points. A betting combo of the Manly Sea Eagles and the Geelong cats could land you a nice Last 10 Games – Eagles: W4, W2, The should be an entertaining long weekend bonanza. W34, L28, L4, L4, W24, W8, W28, Half time / Normal time double – battle in the midfi eld as Judd, Marc W2 Sportingbet Murphy and Bryce Gibbs go head to Carlton / Carlton: 8.50 head with Gary Ablett, Jimmy Bartel Last 10 Games – Titans: W12, L34, Carlton / Geelong: 7.00 and Joel Selwood. Last time it was The Tip L8, L25, W6, W1, W20, L14, W4, Geelong / Carlton: 12 the Carlton midfi eld that got the job L13 Geelong / Geelong:1.33 done as the Blues ended a fi ve-game This week’s multi (boxed): Any other result: 21 losing streak against the Cats with a The Sea Eagles stamped themselves 35-point win late in the season. Manly Sea Eagles to be in front at half time and normal time as genuine premiership contenders First half margin – Sportingbet against the Gold Coast Titans – 1.62 Sportingbet when they held on for a gusty 18-16 Carlton 1-12 6.50 Geelong should be too strong win over the Mellbourne Storm at Eti- Carlton 13-24 12 here against Carton but the Blues Geelong to be ahead of Carlton at half time by 1-12 pts and 13- had Stadium last Monday night. The Carlton 25-36 26 will be in it for a long way. Take 24 points – 6.50 and 5.00 Sportingbet, respectively. win elevated Manly into a logjam of Carlton 37+ 51 Geelong to be in front at half time six teams on eight points, two behind Geelong 1-12 6.50 by 1-12 pts and 13-24 points. Manly into Geelong 1-12 pts pays a dividend of: 10.53 the dragons. Geelong 13-24 5.00 Manly into Geelong 13- 24 pts pays a dividend of: 8.10 The Titans got a reality check on Geelong 25-36 4.25

6 Monday 26th April 2010 Blast from the past With Roy Hay Biggest game ever in Australia? What’s the biggest attendance at an Association football match in Australia? I suspect that most people might plump for one of the big World Cup qualifiers at the MCG or the send-off match for Australia in 2006 when the Socceroos played Greece before leaving for Germany. However the two games which vie for the title of the biggest ever in Australia did not involve the Socceroos at all. There was the Olympic Games final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 30 Sep- tember 2000 when it is claimed that 104,098 people watched Cameroon beat Spain five-three on penalties after a two-all draw. There may be some rubber in that crowd figure, like others at the Sydney venue around that time, and I have seen another source that puts the attendance at 98,212. That was a cracking match between two teams of future stars including Samuel Eto’o, Lauren Etame Mayer, Patrick Mboma and Geremi Nitjap of Cameroon and Carlos Puyol, Albelda, and Xavi of Spain. Xavi scored in 76 seconds and substitute Gabri scored with the last kick of the fi rst half to Lev Yashin at full stretch in the 1956 Olympic Games semi- nal against Bulgaria at the MCG. Source: The Olympic Games Melbourne put Spain two-nil up. Spain also had a penalty saved. But in the second half, 1956, Herald and Weekly Times, Melbourne, 1956. Inset: Goaslscorer Anatoli Ilyine of the Soviet Union (right) is challenged by Mladen Amaya put through his own goal and Koskak of Yugoslavia in the Olympic Games nal at the MCG in 1956. Source: The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Herald and Eto’o equalized in 58 minutes to end the scoring in normal and extra-time. Weekly Times, Melbourne, 1956. Spain fi nished with nine men after Ga- bri and Jose Mari were sent off. Amaya of Spain missed a vital penalty in the shoot-out and Pierre Wome converted his to give the ‘Indomitable Lions’ their fi rst gold medals. But way back in 1956 it is estimated that 104,700 were at the MCG for the fi nal match of the Melbourne Olympic Games in which the Soviet Union de- feated Yugoslavia by a goal to nil. Now it has to be said that this was the day of the closing ceremony and so perhaps not everyone was there for the football. Also the MCG was not the ground manager for that event, and Trevor Ruddell notes that ‘the fi gure is an upper estimate that includes VIPs, offi cials, guests and ath- letes as well as ticket sales’. But again I have seen sources claiming a crowd of 120,000 that day. The Russians were desperate to win that tournament and put out a formidable team with the legendary Lev Yashin in goal, Igor Netto and Boris Kuznetzov. I also suspect that there may have been some nefarious pressure on the Hungar- ians not to take part, for it was the ab- sence of the football team that resulted in the attention being paid to the water polo where the two nations fought out the notorious ‘red water match’ in the Cameroon players celebrate their victory in the Olympic Games in Mark Bresciano glides past Sotiris Kyrgiakos during the Australia Olympic pool. In the fi nal, Ilyin scored for the Russians, but Zlatko Papec had Sydney in 2000. Photo: Allsport. v Greece World Cup send off game at the MCG in May 2006. the ball in the net for Yugoslavia with ten PHOTO: DANIEL FLIS minutes left for play, only for the Austra- gest attendance at a club match in this lian linesman and referee to rule it out 107,999 to see the Melbourne Storm Socceroos against Greece, when Josip Apology country. The Olympic Park record was for offside. When I talked to Papec in beat the St George Dragons in the 1999 Skoko scored the only goal of the game. set in 1966 when 35,856 packed into In a recent Blast From 1994, as he accompanied a Hajduk Split Grand Final, while union had 109,874 That remains the highest attendance for the ground for the visit of AS Roma, youth team to Australia, he still said it for the All Blacks 39-35 victory over the an international match involving Austra- The Past on Branko with many more outside, some of whom was not offside! Wallabies in 2000. Since then the capac- lia. The qualifi er against Uruguay at Sta- Buljevic we stated that watched from the top of the velodrome The other codes of football all have ity of the stadium at Homebush has been dium Australia in November 1995 might next door. That attendance is double the the great Socceroo larger crowds than the round ball game. reduced and these numbers are unlikely have run that close, but by then the ca- Olympic Park capacity today. For example the highest attendance at to be bettered. pacity crowd numbered 82,698. striker was also known Australian football was 121,696 at the Over the years the MCG has consis- Melbourne Victory’s 55,463 crowd as Branislav. That is MCG for the Collingwood versus Carlton tently attracted the biggest crowds for on 18 February 2007 for its grand fi nal Grand Final in 1970. Both rugby league football including 95,103 for the dou- victory over Adelaide United at what incorrect. We apologise and rugby union’s highest attendances ble header on 25 May 2006. The Mat- was then Telstra Dome is certainly an for the error and for any were at Stadium Australia. League drew ildas played Mexico, followed by the A-League record and probably the big- offence caused. Monday 26th April 2010 7 GAS BAGGING DEPT. goalweekly.com

Australian international with 25 caps, Australian Player of the Year, winner of 4 NSL championships, 3 NSL Cups, 557 fi rst KAT’S CORNER grade games, 97 goals from 1976-1996. Played for St George, Sydney Olympic, Apia, Marconi, Melita Eagles and Larissa (Greece). Rated as one of the most technically gifted players With Peter Katholos ever produced in Australia. Now involved with player develop- ment and player management. www.technikfootball.com

South Africa just around the stand. Unless, they are football fans too, cerned, my prediction is that Argentina general public, mate, and football people corner and then of course it’s a case of the more must be a real good chance to win the I don’t fancy his chances. OK, LET’S talk World Cup South the merrier. The schedule must accom- cup along with Brazil and Spain. I hope But then again, Pim Verbeek might Africa 2010 since we are only modate your sleep, your mood and the Australia will have a go and reach the have other ideas. Tommy Oar? He’s an about 50 days away from the big- general focus that is just football. They quarter fi nals or, dare to dream, even interesting one as is Joel Griffi th. And gest sporting tournament on the also must understand that you will be beyond, but that would be a massive Melbourne Heart’s Simon Colosimo – is planet. Are you listening fans of going out celebrating big time with your achievement. No doubt, the football will he a real chance? rugby league, rugby union and mates! As for the neighbours, well they be fast paced and fantastic, with precise As for Nick Carle that’s a diffi cult one AFL? must be prepared for the mega decibel passing and spectacular goals enjoyed to work out. But why not. By the way, Yes, that’s right. We’re talking the real “Yesssss!” during the early hours of the by massive crowds, and the unity of all assistant coach Graham Arnold will trav- football code; the one that you play with morning and the occasional cursing from nations in peace will be there for all to el to south London to check him out in your feet and the one played without us- time to time. see. Yes, expect to experience referee- person playing for Crystal Palace against ing your hands. Now, that is what I call Also, make sure to check the equip- ing decisions that are marginal and the West Brom on Tuesday morning. Let’s real football. And this particular football ment. Is the TV in perfect working or- debate will again resurface about utilis- hope Arnie has a change of heart about code is staging one of the biggest events der? Do we need to service it or update ing electronic equipment. Incidentally, I Nick’s abilities. the world has ever seen when it kicks off it in order to have that perfect picture? can’t believe in this day and age that we Another player to consider is Mile Je- on 11 June with the fi rst match between Have we installed the latest gadgets to don’t use high-tech equipment to help dinak. He left Australia in January 2008 host South Africa and Mexico. I’m al- record and slow down to see if it was with making decisions. Especially goal to seek fame and fortune in Europe, but ready looking forward to that, and I can’t actually offside, or has the ball crossed line decisions and whether it’s a goal after failing to hold down a regular spot wait for the 2022 World Cup in Australia the line for a goal? Have we the correct or not. Absolutely ridiculous! A simple at Genclerbirligi, he asked for and ob- also. Bring it on big time! gear to wear, to support our team as we electronic beam can determine that ev- tained a loan transfer to Antalyspor. He So, how do we prepare for such an watch so we can look the part? Then, we ery time. You know, sometimes we must has been a regular since day one and Nick Carle in action for Crys- event and all those sleepless nights? must study the guide and know the play- learn to move on with the times. even scored fi ve goals in what is shaping tal Palace. Socceroo assistant ers and all the stars, and all their form so The Aussie players on the fringe of se- up as a good season for the club. Well, preparation must start from now coach Graham Arnold will be in and slowly preparing your body for we can have a bet! This will also help us lection for the World Cup will be biting I’m sure there are many other fringe the long marathon month. The wife or with the expert commentator comments their nails and hanging on in anticipation players hoping for that call-up and I wish London on Tuesday to check out girlfriend must understand that when to identify that is being said is actually of hearing their names in that squad. you all well! NIck’s World Cup claims when this event is on you are out strictly of correct and makes sense! It will be interesting to see who will It’s every football player’s dream to bounds! It’s only a once-every-four- I’m sure the real football fans will be go and who will miss out. I was reading play in the World Cup. It must be a very his side take on West Bromwich years cycle, so hopefully they’ll under- prepared. that Brad Holman rates himself a chance special feeling indeed. Albion. Now, as far as the tournament is con- to be there, but from the reaction of the See you all next week!

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With George Katsamboukas

J WALKER SCOREBOARD 1-8 please take note, but then again, this type of activity does not occur in Soccer, Following on from last week’s story as everyone goes by the Book when it concerning the abandoned match comes to Pop Star’s payments. between South Melbourne and Pim Verbeek, will pack his bags af- 40th Anniversary Gala Ball Heidleberg United, the good Legal ter the World Cup Finals, with his next Folk from the FFV held Court dur- destination being Morocco. It is a move ing the week, and they were in fine that has surprised many, as he indicated company with some of the State’s that he wanted to get back into Club Saturday 3rd July, 2010 finest Legal Eagles representing Football. the individual club’s. The other surprising thing about this Congratulations go out to the so called move is that he will not be the Gaffer for San Remo Ballroom Nicholson St Carlton fans that caused the disruption to the the Senior National Team, but he will be match, and a few of them were rewarded taking on a Technical Role for the Youth Tickets: $60 Adults & $30 Children for their efforts with life bans from at- Team. tending any matches. Verbeek reckons that the Australian Na- And the ones from South Melbourne tional Coach Gig is one of the toughest achieved in a few minutes, what 11 of in world football, which involve plenty Featuring the band STROFES their players could not in 90, and that is of travel. In fact, he has clocked up over a 3-0 loss for their team. 1 million miles during his stint here. specializing in Moral of the story, if you invade and (1 Million Frequent fl yer points, Great disrupt, you’re a bloody idiot. Country Australia!) English, Latin and Greek music Breaking news for the week involved Another factor was his absence from a rival code, Rugby League, where the his family who are based in Holland. Special Guests & Awards Melbourne Storm was pinched for salary The hunt has now begun from Ben and cap breaches. Co from FFA to fi nd a replacement, stay They copped the Sad End to end all tuned for further developments. Sad Ends with removal of premierships, Until Next Week Contact: Events Coordinator points and a hefty fi ne. Seems that one of their Club Power- This is Katsa, just as you have known Helen Singarella 0439 203 933 brokers chose to have two sets of books him. and was busted. And remember, keep your friends close Club Powerborkers from our game, and your Club Powerbrokers closer. 8 Monday 26th April 2010 GAS BAGGING DEPT. goalweekly.com BOO’S WORLD With Mark Boric

MORE MONEY FOR FFV ally big winner. bombshell, stripping the Mel- CAP DOESN’T FIT ACL while the salary cap is in place chiefl y COFFERS In my opinion, however, it’s a poor re- bourne Storm of two Premierships THE FFA continues to tinker with because its clubs are vying for play- CRIME and punishment is one of sult for the image of the tribunal, which after uncovering serious salary the A-League salary cap, now al- ers who have the option of hundreds of the most topical issues in Victoria continues to be hounded by claims of cap breaches over the past five lowing for separate Australian and leagues around the world where wages right now. It began last Monday inconsistency. I don’t recall St Albans years. overseas marquee signings. are unrestricted. Our clubs go from hav- with notorious criminal Carl Wil- bringing about the abandonment of any There were fi nes as well, along with While the salary cap is probably ing a level playing fi eld in the A-League liams murdered while serving his games in State League Division One last stripping the Storm of all points for this still necessary to curb any Steve Ross/ to having to go into battle in the Asian punishment in prison. There are year though some of their supporters season. The last punishment is as ridicu- New York Cosmos-like excesses which Champions League with their hands tied some who would say his murder did get up to a bit of mischief. In deter- lous as anything the FFV could come up brought about the downfall of the NASL, was as fitting a punishment for his mining the punishment for their crimes, with. maybe the FFA needs to look at better crimes as the life sentence in jail however, it just so happened that the tri- When Sydney FC won the inaugural ways of ensuring the fi nancial survival issued by the courts. It’s all debat- bunal meted out a points deduction that A-League title they also breached a sal- of clubs. able. saw the club just missing out on getting ary cap. Their punishment was a fi ne. I The salary cap only works to best ef- On Wednesday, in a far less publicised promoted. I was at one of the Oakleigh v thought it would be an interesting exer- fect in leagues which are the pinnacle of matter but more relevant to the theme of Preston “riots”, having a chat with Danny cise to compare how much they exceeded their sport, like the various major Ameri- this publication, the FFV tribunal met to Gnijdic and Robert “Red” Marinkovic as the cap in percentage terms in relation to can sports and our own AFL. In competi- sort out the issue of the abandoned VPL a full can of beer was thrown back into the Storm’s misdemeanours, but I can’t tions which are the only show in town, game between South Melbourne and the ground, fl ying past our heads along work the google on the internet machine the cap can fi nancially regulate without Heidelberg United. Abandoned at 1–1 with other debris and objects. I counted as well as journalists giving Chazz Mi- affecting the standard of play. with no more than a couple of minutes over a dozen police vehicles parked on chael Michaels a grilling well enough to In the NRL it has been regularly remaining, the tribunal saw fi t to award the junior pitches of Jack Edwards Re- fi nd that fi gure. It seems to have been re- breached as clubs test the limits to retain the game 3–0 to Heidelberg, as well as serve in the aftermath. Don’t think any- ported as “undisclosed”. That is a lack of players under competition from the Brit- imposing some monetary penalties (ka- one lost any points though ... transparency which, when you consider ish Super League and rugby union codes If Carl was forced to face the ching!) for both parties. Great result for a certain wealthy and powerful gentle- which either have a higher cap or no cap FFV Tribunal, we could have the Bergers, and not a bad one for South SYDNEY’S SALARY SHENANI- man’s involvement in the FFA and Syd- at all. Melbourne either and, of course, the GANS ney FC at the time, raises more questions The A-League will continue to fi nd it stopped all this bloodshed a FFV (ka-ching! ka-ching!) was the re- ON Thursday the NRL issued a than it answers. diffi cult to improve in standard greatly long time ago...

Australian soccer legend, Eddie Krncevic represented the Socceroos 35 times and Krncevic’s crunchlines scored 17 goals. He played professionally in Europe for Dimano Zagreb (Croatia), MSV Duisberg (Germany), Mulhouse (France) and With Eddie Krncevic Anderlecht, FC Liege, Aalst and Charleroi in Belgium.

STORM BOYS of turnover of staff experienced by fed- It’s like having waiters in a restaurant The St Albans incident on the other Taking nothing away from Inter’s per- The Melbourne Storm have domi- erations on a national and state level to who do not know their food or wine. hand occurred outside the stadium and formance, but isn’t it funny how some- nated the headlines this week and prove the point. was essentially an incident involving times the factors seem to go all one been exposed as rorting the sys- Why aren’t people with a genuine DECISIONS, DECISIONS rival fans. The Saints were deducted 9 way? tem. Can’t help but to think that football background consulted and their Interesting decision handed down points which ultimately cost it the State Barca took to the fi eld a shodow of the punishment does not exactly views considered? It’s a crying shame by the FFV tribunal during the One championship and promotion to the their normal selves, and even looked fit the crime, and once again it that their expertise is lying dormant and week in regards to the disturbanc- VPL. tired after having undergone a 14 hour will be the players and fans who lost, while people who might well have es which occurred at the recent We cannot condone any of the inci- bus trip to get to the San Siro due to are the innocent ones that will ul- impressive qualifi cations of sorts in oth- South Melbourne versus Heidel- dents, but I would like to know what fl ights being grounded because of the timately be made to cop the brunt er areas, but lack a basic understanding berg United match. differentiates the differences in penal- Icelandic volcano eruption. There’s no of the repercussions. of the football perspective, are implod- No doubt, the inconsistency of the rul- ties handed down between one and the disputing that Inter striker Milito had a From a soccer perspective, rugby’s ing within our game. ing would have raised quite a few eye- other. On the surface of it, it seems that standout game, but there’s no doubt in misfortune is actually a prime situation There are many Socceroos out there brows in the Victorian football circles. once again there is a lack of balance in my mind that his goal that was the icing to take advantage of. However, it re- who should be invited to get involved. Apart from the fi nes, I imagine the de- the ruling. on the cake on the night was defi nitely mains to be seen if soccer has the nous Alan Davidson, to give you one exam- cision of the amount of points deducted offside. The linesman was out of step and administrative clout to make the ple, is probably one of our greatest play- by South Melbourne, would have been SPECIAL, INDEED with the play and not in line with the last most of the situation with effective ac- ers who actually played as a professional met by a touch of disdain down St Al- Inter Milan manager Jose Mourin- Barca defender. tion. Somehow I doubt it. with England’s Nottingham Forest under bans way. ho proved once again that he is Furthermore, I felt Barca were also Unfortunately, over the last few years brian Clough during the 80s. Alan may This has got nothing to do with me hav- an astute tactician in the world of hard done by when not awarded a penal- the personnel running the soccer show well sit on the A-league match tribunal ing a Croatian background. Far from it. football when he orchestrated his ty after Sneijder, who also had a brilliant in this country has changed so much panel, but of course this is actually of a For those of you who need reminding, I troops to a resounding 3-1 victory game, tackled Alves from behind when that we no longer have people in prime voluntary nature. Why then is he not, am also a former coach of South Mel- over Barcelona. The game is far the Brazilian made his way into the pen- positions that have a genuine interest in along with so many others, considered bourne when they were in the NSL and from over, but no doubt Inter ap- alty box. If you look at the replays Snei- the running of affairs of the round ball worthy to be utilised for his football still have many great friends at Bob Jane pears to have the upper hand in jder never made contact with the ball, code. In my opinion, too many people knowledge and expertise by the powers Stadium. this tantalising tie. even though Alves made a meal of it and are now involved that have basically that be? My gripe has got nothing to do with I once heard someone say that when also received a yellow card for his trou- come along and joined the bandwagon In all due respect, I would not be at the what colours one is aligned to nor am I the 19th century Emperor of France, bles when he hit the deck. If those de- since the wave of enthusiasm gripped the least bit surprised if you asked many of trying to justify either incident. Rather, Napoleon Bonaparte, would appoint a cisions had gone the other way, it could nation after World Cup qualifi cation to today’s administrators if they actually the real issue here is of the lack of con- General to spearhead his French Em- easily have been 2-2. And the away goals Germany 2006, and are probably more know who Alan Davidson is and what sistency with the handing down of the pire, he would often ask if the candidate would have been a mountain to climb for interested in being associated with a ‘fl a- he achieved. Can they tell you who Mar- decisions when you compare the two. was “lucky”. I think the same applies to Inter in the return at Camp Nou. vour of the month’ type of enterprise shall Soper is? Steve Blair? Kimon Tali- The South incident happened inside the football and managers. Some somehow Anyway, it was a still tremendous than anything else. adoros? I truly doubt it. It’s all well and stadium, with intrusions on the pitch get the rub of the green and some just game. I suppose it’s incidents like these No sooner have they joined the ranks good to have the paperwork behind you, which forced a game to be abandoned. don’t. Mourinho’s got it. Guus Hiddink that have us forever enthralled in the dis- then do they leave to pursue ventures but if you don’t really understand your The 1-1 result was handed as a 0-3 to has it. Graham Taylor didn’t, if you get cussions that determine the outcomes of anew. One just has to look at the amount product, then what chance do we have? Heidelberg United. my drift. football games. Vive la football! AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY SPECIAL OFFER!! THREE FREE TRAINING SESSIONS CALL FREEPHONE 1800 308 817 Talent Identifi cation & Trials Junior Development Coaching conducted by EX-SOCCEROO EDDIE KRNCEVIC, ANDY Academy Trips Advanced Training BOZIKAS & VLADO VANIS. Goalkeeper training by STEVEN TILOVSKI. Elite Training Program Improve Technique & Tactics, Development training by GREG STOKES (ex Chelsea JDC). Centre of Excellence Skill, Touch, Shooting, Monday 26th April 2010 9 GAS BAGGING DEPT. goalweekly.com MacKenzie At Large An Occasional Offering from Craig MacKenzie Three pies and an Apple Danish, ta SCOTT Webster’s matchday diet currently vacant – assistant coach and answer my call if I didn’t mind waiting. came back to bite him big-time goalkeeping coach among them – won’t I didn’t mind at all knowing how busy two Fridays back forcing him to be fi lled until the Chinese sponsorship these lines can be especially on Fridays. pull out of Oakleigh’s home clash money comes through. A couple of minutes went by then Anna with Melbourne Knights. Head coach Miron Bleiberg doesn’t cut in again to tell me that Natalie said I am reliably informed by unnamed have to worry about player turnover that I had to contact media and commu- sources close to the Webster family that though as 22 of last year’s list remain nications coordinator Mia Hayes but un- Scott’s penchant for a Four’N Twenty contracted. fortunately Mia wasn’t in the offi ce. got the better of him round about lunch- If Bleiberg remains at the helm his head- No problem I said. I’ll phone Mia on time on the fateful day in question. ache emerges at the end of the 2010–11 her mobile. I did and after outlining my Now I myself, being slightly obese, can season when many of those contracts are query the ever helpful Mia told me that well understand the ability of the great up. she had to phone Natalie to get an an- Aussie pie for satisfying even the most No doubt he’s hoping that the club’s swer. ravenous of gourmands and yes, I vague- revenue base is much more expansive by Some time later Mia got back to me with ly recall a time many, many years ago then. Or that some of Palmer’s extensive the information I sought and I thanked when I ate a couple of Four’N Twenties business contacts have jumped on the her for her assistance. in the one day but I cannot for the life of sponsorship wagon. I couldn’t help but thinking that this me ever recall eating three at lunchtime. was a convoluted and entirely ineffi cient Yet that was the digestive height hit by Has peace broken out? way of doing business but then my jour- Scott Webster who then proceeded to I SPENT most of Friday waiting nalistic paranoia set in and I started won- gulp down an apple Danish almost as a next to the phone for the anticipat- dering if I was deliberately being denied sweet afterthought. ed call from one of the FFV rebel contact with FFV staff other than Mia. In the Jack Edwards dressing rooms a stakeholders but it never materia- I hope not. Because if that is the case few hours later he suddenly took ill. He lised. then it sets off an alarm bell in my head became ashen faced and started to shake Another game, another pre-match routine for Oakleigh Can- Let me state unequivocally that we which makes me want to know why any- before rushing into a toilet and vomiting. one serving the football public would nons’ midfielder Scott Webster. Photo: BILLY BUNTER. have not actively pursued the lead sto- The club doctor was called for and from ries we’ve run for the past fortnight over shun an accredited media representative. all reports was gobsmacked at Webster’s disharmony within the FFV board and Especially given that my query seemed answer to the obvious question: “What entirely innocuous. among other stakeholders. Or the refer- have you had to eat today?” week and he understood. I’m not leaving It’s not like I was asking if three mem- If so that would ease the slight tug on the ees for that matter. As yet we have received no further the club on bad terms it’s just that I’m 27 bers of the audit committee had been billionaire’s funds as it’s rumoured that We haven’t needed to. Our phone lines leaked info from Oakleigh so we are un- now and I spent seven weeks straight in sacked some time ago or whether FFV $6 million of Palmer’s considerable for- and email have run hot on these issues able to verify rumours that the product the under-21s,” he said. CEO Mark Rendell’s contract was up for tune went down the gurgler in United’s which prompted an investigation and the in question was from the new Four’N The defender/midfi elder is likely to join renewal. fi rst A-League foray last season. need to pose some diffi cult questions to Twenty Traveller range but we can veri- a State Two club and revert to amateur Apparently recent rumours that Palmer old friends. fy that Webster wasn’t travelling all that status. Transfer regulations only allow was in negotiations to sell a 49% hold- But judging by the runaround I received Courage under fi re well prior to kick-off. him to switch to another State One club ing in his club to Chinese interests were on Friday on another matter it may well SNIPER’S Den paintball complex We also can verify that dad Stan and when the next transfer window opens on misplaced. be the case that the cone of silence has in Melbourne has had recent suc- Scott’s twin brother Simon share the Monday 7 June whereas a switch to State “Clive doesn’t go into partnerships eas- descended. cess dealing with footy clubs and same wicked sense of humour. They Two would entail a 30-day enforced lay- ily. Rich people like to do things on their I phoned FFV to gain an insight into wants to involve soccer clubs in could barely contain their laughter as off from the date of his last Oakleigh own,” said a club insider. transfer rules and specifi cally how they what it sees as a great cross-train- they related Scott’s sorry story. game (in the Under-21s against Hume “What he is doing is negotiating a busi- pertain right now to any player wishing ing, team building activity and an A contrite Scott Webster assured GW City). ness deal with a Chinese coalmining to move from a Premier League club to a enjoyable club fundraiser. that he has learned his lesson: “I’m stick- He’s been tapped by Cranbourne, Mor- company and one of the spin-offs from State One or State Two outfi t. Based at 455 Centre Dandenong Road, ing to fruit and pasta on gameday from well Pegasus and Southern Stars so far. that deal could be that the Chinese com- Anna Ruffolo, as welcoming and Moorabbin, the company’s four mas- now on.” pany becomes Gold Coast United’s ma- professional as ever, greeted my phone sive fi elds are located close to Boundary But Scott won’t have his twin brother Gold turns to coal jor sponsor.” query. I outlined the issue and she trans- Road near Capital Golf Club (a few hun- to help him recover from his eating dis- I’M TOLD that Gold Coast United Already the axe is out and the club’s ferred me to Natalie Dimovski, FFV’s dred metres east of Bentleigh Greens’ order as Simon Webster has left Oakleigh owner and mining magnate Clive budget is the target. Some jobs that registrations coordinator. Kingston Heath complex). citing a lack of fi rst team opportunity as Palmer is hopeful that a Chinese were full-time have become part-time The line was engaged so I was put on Go to www.wearepaintball.com.au for a primary reason. coalmining company will become and we’ve been told that some positions hold. Anna broke in shortly after to say more information. You can phone 9568 “I told John (Anastasiadis) the other the club’s major sponsor. that Natalie was busy but that she would 3969 or fax 9568 3906 for bookings.

10 Monday 26th April 2010 Q&A | Matlida Sally Shipard goalweekly.com Sally gets her mojo back By Con Stamocostas Certainly stronger for it...the body had a good few months to train so Sally Jean Shipard was born Octo- looking back as frustrating as it was, ber 20, 1987 in Tumut, New South it was good in relation to my body, Wales. She is an Australian inter- considering I hadn’t kicked a ball for national midfielder who became so long. the youngest footballer, male or female, to represent at the Olym- How does it feel to be back train- pic Games (Athens 2004). ing/playing with the Matildas Shipard is currently playing for the again? Like a family reunion of ACT Australian Institute of Sport sorts? and captains the Young Matildas. It feels unusual...I know I have ex- A midfielder with great endurance, perienced it all before...but for some Shipard acknowledges that her reason this time if feels much more weakness is ‘heading, never been raw...I’m much healthier, older and a fan’. have acquired a greater balance Shipard grew up in Wagga Wagga with my life...I love being back in the and played her junior football with environment of the national team... Wagga PCYC. and it is a very exciting time for foot- Sally chose to take a break from ball in Australia. Only in sport have I football, rather than joining up to ever felt such a natural high after a play in the Australian W-League. big win or a hard session. Nothing Half Time Heroes’ Con Stamocos- beats it. tas caught up with Sally recently and posed a few questions. Tell us your thoughts on the W- League and what do you think of the quality? So Sally, you left the Matilda’s at Having been a spectator the previ- the age 20-21 to do what a lot of ous 2 years of the W-League...apart young Australia’s do and that is from my levels of frustration last year, go and spend time travelling over- I have enjoyed myself immensely. seas. That was almost straight Obviously with the league being so after the amazing World Cup ex- fresh, the first couple of years will perience where the Matildas made provide a foundation for us all to history by making the next round build on. Our girls who play over- and were then narrowly defeated seas have managed to convince by Brazil in an amazing game. The several internationals strengthening whole country was behind you the league. The younger girls com- at the time, a documentary was ing through the ranks are fast, skillful made. It seemed that everything and good to watch. Small steps, but was going to plan. Why the deci- I can see it being most successful. sion to take a break? We must be successful at the in- All that aside I needed my break. I ternational level for it to continue to had always said to myself if I wasn’t blossom. And for that to happen we enjoying football and life with foot- need a strong competitive league... ball then I would step away. I was so it all goes hand in hand really. happy with the team’s progress and obviously thrilled with the World Cup Finally, looking forward with the efforts and direction women’s foot- Matildas you have some crucial ball was taking. But it wasn’t enough qualifying games coming up in to keep me here training once, if not Asia. The Matildas’ recent two twice a day...I lost the passion for it game series where you drew one I suppose...I was no longer that little game and won the other against girl who I remember so fondly ‘fall- North Korea must give the team ing in love with the game’... I was confidence for the upcoming unhappy and unhealthy. matches? We have a tough group this May in I read that during your travels you China. It sounds quite silly but in a spent time in Spain and you were week and a half our fate for the World contracted to a Futsal team in Cup next year will be decided. We Barcelona and like a lot of young have qualified before, so for us older Aussie footballers you had some players we know the feeling...we dramas. Care to elaborate on your are training well at the moment and experience over there? obviously our strong performances Spain was incredible and yes, I had over the past couple of months have some trouble with the club ‘releas- boosted our confidence. There’s a ing’ me upon my return. I had inten- lot of hard work to do in the mean- tions to play over there...I could feel time but I can’t see why we won’t be the passion building again...who playing in Germany next year at the wouldn’t be influenced by the foot- 2011 FIFA women’s World Cup. ball culture in Barcelona of all plac- es... in turn I didn’t want to be away from Australia for another 8 months... Major Honours Achieved having already back-packed for 8 months...there were ‘verbal’ agree- 2004 FIFA U19 Women’s World ments for the contract made, howev- Championship (Thailand) er no contract was signed. They took 2004 Olympic Games (Athens) the case to one of the head judges 2006 AFC Asian Women’s Cup at FIFA, and his ruling was that there 2006 FIFA U20 Women’s World was no contract. Too late though as Championship (Russia - cap- I’d already missed out on playing tain) with Canberra United...trained with 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup them week in week out anticipating Matilda star Sally Shipard has rediscovered her zest for the game and will be travelling to Chengdu, (China) I’d be cleared. But never was. That China for the Women’s Asian Cup next month.. PHOTO COURTESY FFA/GettyImages was certainly a testing few months.

Monday 26th April 2010 11 LONDON CALLING With Leroy Robinson The Curious Case of Joe Cole By Leroy Robinson loyalty deserves. An Apology of a Defender Yet from Chelsea’s viewpoint here is An apology to all GW readers. I was Available after July 1st: One Eng- a player who hasn’t been the same since wrong about John Terry in an article land international. Only two pre- a cruciate ligament injury sidelined him earlier in the season. I had complete vious owners. Has more than 10 for the best part of 2009. Prior to this faith that he would up his performance years on the clock but still a good season Cole averaged 20 appearances (no pun intended!) and put the whole runner. May, fingers crosses, have (starts and sub appearances) in the last sex scandal thing behind him. Well, the another 4 -5 years remaining be- 3 EPL seasons whereas before that he fans haven’t allowed him to and though fore bodywork gives out. On aver- averaged 32 a season, a huge drop-off. I don’t have a hotline to his thoughts I’d age has featured in over 26 premier Now some of this was down to being in- suggest JT has been affected by the ani- league games per season over the jured but therein is my point; how can mosity of the fans. His “performances”, last 9 years and has scored 10 they give such a player a 4 or 5 year for want of a better word, have been lam- goals in 53 England games. deal, given: 1 – his injury problems and entable. He’s mistimed tackles, cost his Joe Cole’s contract is up this sum- 2 – his career production over the last 6 team goals with his mistakes and gener- mer and you’d think with a CV like that years (28 goals and 19 assists in 157 ap- ally performed like a blind newsreader. they’d be rumour after rumour regard- pearances). Stats are of course an inexact ing his future. In fact there’s been very science and don’t take into account the His lack of pace has always been supple- little mention (other than the obligatory actual time on the pitch but bear in mind mented by great timing but take away interest from cash-rich Man City) of his this guy allegedly wants pay parity with the timing and you have a defender who future in the newspapers. Much of it is two stalwarts of the team, stalwarts who isn’t an international standard player because of Cole refusing to talk about it are rarely injured. He isn’t as important a and gets shown up by players running at in the media, the other is due to the deli- player and his performances this season him. It doesn’t help that Chelsea’s centre cate stage of the season - he doesn’t want and over the last few years haven’t been back parings have as much pace as an to be a distraction. Of course, none of it of a player fi shing for a new contract. anaesthetised turtle. Terry is a good old would have been a distraction had Chel- Why is that? Cole, like his Brazilian fashioned stopper who needs a quicker sea sorted this out last year. Then again counterpart Ronaldihno, is a confi dence centre back alongside him to cover for maybe they did and I am doing them a player. Most times dribblers lose the his lack of speed. When Carvahlo was in disservice. ball, so it takes a tremendous amount of Joe Cole is up for grabs come summer. Will it be a case of a his prime the partnership was the best in Yet, as the season, and Cole’s contract, confi dence to do something different and Stamford Bridge too far? the premier league but since Ricardo’s draw to a close there’s been no indica- risk not only giving away possession but injuries he is now as slow as Alex and tion (other than Ancelotti saying he is incurring the wrath of the crowd. Under that has shown up Terry. confi dent Cole will sign a new deal) or Jose Mourinho Cole struggled at fi rst but always leaves clubs open to being held Anyway where does Cole fi t into their encouragement that the sides are close once the Portuguese tactician displayed to ransom because everything is weight- system? Mancini plays 4-5-1 away and I still think he should have remained to an agreement. The two sides could confi dence in him Cole thrived. It may ed in the player’s favour. The club for not 4-3-3. At home he plays 4-4-2 with England’s captain but if he exports his be hard at work thrashing out a deal not be a coincidence that when Chelsea their part have to balance the cost of his Johnson and Bellamy on the wings. With abysmal performances to South Africa, and therefore too busy to speak to the changed coaches after Mourinho Cole’s contract with other factors like the cost Wright-Phillips in reserve as well as and Rio Ferdinand stays injured, then press or they could be waiting until the numbers dropped off. of fi nding a replacement. In my view Petrov, would he get many games? And England have zero chance of winning end of the season so Cole and Chelsea He may be 28 but he needs coaches Cole’s best days are behind him and as what of Chelsea? If I’m Chelsea I use the the World Cup. can concentrate on winning the league. to be confi dent in him or he loses faith players get older they get more injury Cole situation to subliminally tell play- Whatever the reasons spare a thought for in himself. Carlo Ancelotti and Fabio prone, not less, so I have to say if I were ers like Ballack and co that if they think the fans. From what I’ve read on forums Capello aren’t sold on him and it shows. Chelsea and he wanted parity with the Chelsea is the home of football pension- Sources: Daily Mail most want Joe Cole to stay and are frus- He dribbles less and takes the easy op- top earners I would say arrivederci and ers they need to think again. “We won’t ESPN Soccer Net trated by the lack of news coming from tion of laying the ball off instead of hav- wish him all the best. be held to ransom”, should be the mes- the discussions one way or the other. ing a go at his full-back. It hasn’t helped So where are these other suitors? They sage. Considering Cole can leave on a free that this season he’s been injured and seem conspicuous by their absence. I may be proved wrong, Cole could transfer this summer, the Chelsea hi- has come back into the side sporadically. Mention has been made of Manchester sign on at Chelsea and have a stormer of Joe Cole Fact File erarchy are playing a dangerous game. The bottom line is Chelsea have a deci- United being interested but I doubt the a world Cup, but I doubt it because his Age: 28 One could read this as confi dence on sion to make. Mancunians would pay what Cole is ru- best moments of late have been few for Place of birth: Paddington, Chelsea’s part that Cole, who has stated Is he worth it? Past performance isn’t moured to be asking. It wouldn’t surprise both club and country. Yes, he scored a London, England he wants to stay and “loves the fans”, an indicator of future performance but me if the Man City rumours were started beauty against Sweden in Cologne in the Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) will remain at Stamford Bridge. In their in Cole’s case that is all we have to go by his agent to inject some life into the 2006 World Cup and an excellent goal Playing position: Attacking favour may be that he has lived in the by. Before I answer if Cole is worth it discussions. The talk was of him being against United this term but over the past Midfi elder, Winger/Striker London area all his life and has been at let me say I’m a huge fan. He’s an ex- offered £180,000 a week but I like to few years he’s either been injured or in- Chelsea for 7 years. cellent dribbler and commits defenders, think that City are not going to become effective. Chelsea may also argue that Current club: Chelsea something we don’t have enough of in So what are the sticking points? With- the new Chelsea and sign players past it isn’t what you’ve done in the past for Youth career out being privy to the talks I can only the English game. He works hard for the their prime who are after a retirement your club that counts when signing a new 1994–1998 West Ham speculate that like most contract negotia- team, doesn’t complain if left out and home, but then again they signed Patrick contract; it’s what they think you can do United tions this one is about money and length has in the last few years kept out of the Vieira didn’t they? for them in future. Ironically, that’s what of contract. The newspapers have specu- headlines, mainly due to the birth of his Wisdom dictates that with no transfer Cole is probably asking of Chelsea with Senior career Years Team Apps (Gls) lated that Cole wants parity with top child. He can use his left foot and right fee Cole could command such wages but his wage demands - and that’s why I ex- 1998–2003 West Ham earners Frank Lampard and John Terry. I foot and would defi nitely be in my Eng- where does that leave the better play- pect Cole to pack up his impressive CV United 126 (10) can understand his view. It’s his last ma- land squad for the World Cup if fi t. ers at City and where does it leave their and on his way. 2003– Chelsea 180 (28) jor contract and will take him up to age Yet all that said in my view here is a wage structure – if there is one? Don’t 33. Cole is a skill player, a mazy drib- player too full of his own self worth, or underestimate the problems such a sign- National team England U21 2 (0) bler- I call him England’s Ronaldihno – maybe his representatives are the true ing creates for team harmony as players 2001– England 53 (10) and as such is an endangered species and culprits. Allowing player’s contracts to DO compare wage slips, especially with wants the money he feels his talent and get into their fi nal year without renewal a year to go until contract renewal time. IN OFF THE POST Got something to say? 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Dear GW, thing for his future career by not Dear GW, I am a western suburbs resident and playing this fi ne skilled soccer player I tend to agree with the letter sent am a soccer fan. after he recovered from his injury as in by MJ from Port Melbourne last I noticed your story and photo cov- he rightly deserved. They just kept week. I too enjoy all the football erage on Matthew Theodore over him on the bench until his contract stuff, but after seing your front the weekend game against Heidel- expired this year! pages the last two week’s there berg and want to thank you for hav- He is a fi ne skilled player – give doesn’t seem to be too much love ing positive remarks to say about this him the media that he deserves! It is going around Victorian football hardworking young player. guys like you that help support play- at present. Therefore, in order to Get some real balls. This boy certainly knows his stuff ers for their future. chill everyone out, can you please and I was disappointed to see that Thank you! make the Wag of the Week picture Get some Goal! Weekly when he played for Melbourne Vic- bigger?? tory the coach did not do the right Angela Merlino, Melbourne Dennis, Hoppers Crossing every Monday.

12 Monday 26th April 2010 LONDON CALLING With Adam North Is the English Premier League’s future bright or worryingly bleak? Without a doubt the top division of ducted for £30 million and upwards with English football has grown into be- growing regularity, and some players are ing the biggest and most watched being paid over one hundred thousand league around the globe, but will pounds a week. And at this moment in the next twenty or so years be as time there seems no halting the ever in- good as what we’ve seen so far? creasing amount players are being paid, It has indeed been a great near twenty or the money that clubs pay other clubs years of football in England. We have for their services. seen Manchester United dominate both For me, the Premier League is like an league and cup competitions, we’ve had ever infl ating balloon, getting bigger and some Champions League winners and fi - bigger every year. My worry is that at nalists, and we’ve even seen a team, Ar- some point the balloon will burst, and senal, go through a whole league season some teams may fall not only into lower- without losing a game. There has been leagues, as Leeds did, but into non-exis- controversy, humour, bust-ups and some tence. The FA, a body who’s true power brilliant football played. The league has often seems laughable when compared also attracted some of the greatest foot- with how television companies seem ballers to ever play the beautiful game. to dictate their wishes upon the league, Names like Cantona, Henry, Zola and seriously need to halt the ever rising Ronaldo have all graced football grounds fi nances, and the ever increasing debts around the country with their footballing that most clubs are operating with. brilliance. And of course who could ever For a start, the Premier League needs to forget Kevin Keegan’s mental explosion introduce a salary cap, something which aimed towards Sir Alex Ferguson and his is a success in American sports. There United team live on television. is simply no need for players to be paid And, at this moment in time, the Pre- so much, and clubs that have no inter- mier League is certainly the biggest The EPL precedent was set when Jack Walker’s millions brought the trophy to Blackburn Rovers nal salary caps are placing themselves in league in the world. Despite the fail- in 1995, but for how long will the money bubble continue before it bursts. serious trouble. Of course, a salary cap ure of English teams in the Champions may mean that some of Europe’s bright- League this season, the league can still est stars no longer want to play in Eng- Manchester City, Tottenham, Aston Villa during the season, and who are all able as Hull have just suggested that they are point to having at least three of Europe’s land, but that for me is nothing in com- and Everton have all had an eye of fi nish- to provide an upset or two against the on the brink of being in some serious top teams, and in many people’s opinions parison with having a club gamble with ing fourth throughout the season. Per- Premier League big boys. And let’s not fi nancial diffi culties. According to the the football played in this country is the their entire future. haps the best thing about these teams is forget one of the best stories of this sea- now Hull Chairman Adam Pearson, his most exciting to watch out of any league Something else the FA need to imple- how different their approach to success son, Fulham, who are on the brink of a predecessor’s business decisions were in Europe. So surely everything is going ment is a much better ‘fi t and proper has been, as some have spent big on well Europa League fi nal, as well as already ludicrous, as he had a wage bill of £40 swimmingly well in English league foot- persons test’ concerning prospective established players, some have put their holding victories over United and Liver- million whilst having a turnover of just ball then, right? Well, not so much, as if owners of clubs, as the league is now lit- faith, and a great deal of money, in hard pool, whilst working with a tight fi nan- £50 million, whist he also spent over £6 many stories surrounding several clubs tered with clubs whose foreign owners, working English talent, and some have cial structure and small football squad. million in agents’ fees over a two year in the league are to be believed, then the who in no way am I blaming just because relied upon a small nucleus of excellent Of course the rest of English league period. Premier League could be looking at go- they’re not English, have just taken the players to grind themselves towards top football has also benefi ted from a strong Perhaps most worrying is that it’s not ing through its toughest period so far. clubs for whatever they can and then left honours. top division, as the Championship is just the smaller, less successful teams Before we get to the pessimism, let’s without so much as a leaving party. It Having so many competitive teams now both hyper competitive and also that are landing themselves in major mention some of the more promising should be the FA’s job to make sure that can only be a good thing for English fairly exciting and attractive to watch. debt. Both Liverpool and Manchester things occurring in Premier League foot- those taking over clubs are actually look- league football, as more competition Some big names in English football, the United, certainly the two biggest clubs ball right now. In Manchester United, ing to do more than just turn a profi t for will always make teams and players bet- most obvious being Leeds United, ply in English football, have serious debts Chelsea and Arsenal, the league has themselves. ter, and hopefully this will mean more their trade out of the top division, which that if they were called in could cause three top European clubs, and that’s not Of course, these changes would only of Europe’s brighter stars see playing shows the depth of club football in the problems for the giant clubs. to mention Liverpool who should really be the start of a full shake-up of Premier for teams like Villa and Spurs as a good country. In a sense, the Premier League has be up in that bracket with the current League football. The FA, or even FIFA, alternative to sitting on the bench for And yet, with all that good being said, been a victim of its own success. It is league top three. All four clubs are con- need to be more involved in the control teams like Manchester United or Real these are worrying times for the Pre- constantly having more television mon- tinually setting themselves up for both of the top English division, because if Madrid. And what’s more, I genuinely mier League, and in the most part, like ey being pumped into it, and the ideal present and future success, and all four they don’t there will be more clubs just feel that teams like City and Villa aren’t pretty much everything in the world, it of being, and staying, in the league is so have the ability to beat any other team in like Portsmouth who put their whole too far away from seriously contending all comes down to money. This season tempted for clubs and their chairmen that world football. existence on the line just to play in the for the title in the Premier League, which the English Premier League has seen its they are risking their whole existence to And not only is their strength at the top Premier League. And if they don’t, I of course would be terrifi c for English fi rst member fall into administration. simply play football and turn a profi t in of the division, but also in the remaining seriously worry for not only the future football. And the true extent of Portsmouth’s debt the biggest league in the world. European places as well. This season of some Premier League teams, but also Further down the league table are is extremely worrying as they owe over Football is now bigger than ever, and has easily produced the most exciting for the future of the Premier League as teams like Birmingham, Sunderland and £120 million pounds to various sources. the money involved in the game certain- race for Champions League football that a whole. Stoke, who have all impressed at times It’s not only Pompey that are in trouble, ly shows this. Transfers are being con- the league has ever seen, as Liverpool,

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Monday 26th April 2010 13 SOCCER SIDESHOW | A Little Bit of This, That and The Other Dept. Fans bullish about the Socceroos in South Africa With just 48 days until the FIFA World Cup England is all too possible and that would be the in South Africa, Australian fans are putting most amazing sporting experience to see live.” themselves through their final paces for the Hence, given the GGArmy’s move to ‘bite-size’ journey across the Indian Ocean. packages for the remaining places on the Johan- The Green and Gold Army (GGArmy), Australia’s nesburg-based tour, of particular interest to fans is national football supporters network, will be taking likely to be the seven (7) night option which not a party of 400-plus to the tournament on its offi cial only comes with tickets and transfers to Australia’s ‘football safari’, with many more making the trip potentially cut-throat playoff with Serbia, but also a independently. Round of 16 game that’s guaranteed to be the Soc- Despite constant reports of the challenges of ceroos match should they advance. South Africa and the country’s readiness to host the With England tipped to top their group, that would event, fans have voted with their feet and booked equate to a winner takes all clash between the Green their passage to the Cup. and Gold and the Three Lions. “We’ve been buoyed by the response of our mem- For further information visit www.ggarmyontour. bers for our 15 & 19-day World Cup tour programs,” com says GGArmy founder John McGauran. “There are some remaining spaces and we’ve now broken parts of the tour down into shorter-run mod- ules to help out Australian fans who for various rea- sons can only make a short trip to the World Cup.” With Australian fans snapping up tickets on par with more populous and established football na- tions, there’s no doubt the South African event will have a signifi cant Australian presence. “I don’t know why Australia has been so promi- nent in relation to ticketing demand for the World Cup,” says McGauran, a man who has traveled to Uzbekistan, China and Japan during the Socceroos qualifi cation, but he has some theories. “It could be the Australian economy outstripping the world, the fact that, given our geography, long haul globe trotting is in our nature, the strong Auss- ie dollar or it could just be that Australians really understand what a truly fun and spectacular event the World Cup is.” Alena Seredova Age: 30 “Without wishing the fi rst three games away, and Significant Other: Juventus’ goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon. ignoring the fairly important point that we need to The Green and Gold Army will be out in qualify fi rst, a second-round elimination match with force once again, this time in South Africa.

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SPQR utes to go, and says, “heads up boys, as a tirade against the madness of colo- 9) LETTERS FROM IWO ian pizza with sundried tomato and qua- Anzac Day is upon us, and it’s the 2nd we’re still in this!” nial ties to the motherland. Viva le Re- JIMA?FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. druple olives, and by the time the pizza big day on the calendar out of 3 to spend public! There’s something about watching fi lms cometh, thy ways shalt be in great stead. in refl ection. It has always made me 3) THE DEER HUNTER. A war vet- in another language which sends me If not, the very least shalt be a tittilating wonder why pacifi sts don’t make more eran could watch this tale every day for 5) PLATOON. The cast is enough to straight to SBS heaven. dance on thy palate. Yea verily. of a grumble about a National Holiday therapy, and recover admirably after 30 warrant arrest. Charlie Sheen in his won- Be of use, but don’t get used. It is much being wrought out of bloodshed, as pa- years, providing a game of Russian Rou- der years along with Forest Whittaker, 10) SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. better to be silent and be thought a fool, gans do about Easter or Christmas. Sure, lette was provided with a pizza after the Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe and Oli- Can’t help but get nauseous watching the than to open your mouth and remove all people can romantisize war on occasion last guitar chord has been plucked. De ver Stone. If it wasn’t for the depressing fi rst 15 minutes of machine gun fi re and doubt. Speak quietly And seriously, why for all the right reasons or political pur- Niro and Walken rock the Saigon Kazbar nature of Albinoni’s Adagio, it would go limbs being blown everywhere. As far as is ABBREVIATION such a big word. poses, and there’s not way that anyone in this extraordinary culture clash. straight to number one. realism goes, this movie makes you go can justify killing in the name of a rage off BBQ meat lovers in a jiffy for life. By eucalyptus gum, as far as pride goes I against the machine. However, amidst 6) FULL METAL JACKET. “Well take the cake, nyum nyum. the cacophonic shredding of heavy gui- is this a dagger I see here before me?” I would’ve stuck 300 in there, but there’s I’m so clever, I don’t even understand a tar riffs, thumping bass, and scattermon- There more one hit wonders in this fl ick too much BS about 44 pack abs, immor- word I’m saying. gering drums, there is always a moment than Eddie Murphy’s Delirious...and also tal monsters, and an 8 foot tall bisexual Speak quietly and carry a gun, you’ll go of silent lucidity which transcends the with the same language shed in Techni- Persian king who sings bass....sigh. far. And what’s with sports these days, morning mist. I wonder how many dudes colour. What could be more impressive anyway? are serious about watching their 10 fa- than seeing a Drill Sargeant getting have WOMPING Sport doesn’t produce character, it re- vorite war fi lms over the break? his way with a group of try hards? Success is truly measured by how many veals it. Unless of course, you like taking hits we can take, and by moving from bribes, and who needs character when At the risk of sounding like Marga- 7) THE LAST SAMURAI. One could one failure to another with no loss of someone offers you 10k to throw a game ret Pomerancz bonking David Letter- only wish they were Japanese after see- enthusiasm. Indeed, the bottle of cheap anyway? Yeehar. man, here goes my top ten war fi lms... ing this tale of traditional heroism in de- wine and a three day growth is only in Go on, take the money and run rabbit, WOOOOOOOOOT! fi ance of industrial progress. 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Football Insight | Con Stamocostas goalweekly.com Doh! It’s the TV deal, Stupid! Don’t you like it when pretentious ceroos scored their fi rst ever World Cup * AFL $780m for 5 years, or $156m writers use some obscure foreign goal, before they won their fi rst ever per year reference to start a “This is what I World Cup game game and before they * Rugby League $500m for 6 years, or think about stuff” story that then qualifi ed for their fi rst ever World Cup $85m per year doesn’t really make sense to the Round of 16 match. * Football $120m for 7 years, or just point and theme of the story? Frank Lowy is Australia’s richest man over $17m per year I don’t like it I love it! So without and you don’t get that rich without be- any more waffl ing I present ‘esprit ing able to negotiate. However the truth Football can only spread $17m to its now d’escalier,’ which translates to the wit of regarding football’s TV deal is that it 11 clubs; dusting off the calculator that the staircase’, and usually refers to the pulled its pants down to early and left work s out to $1.5 million a club. Some perfect witty response you think up after them down for too long. reports have come out recently that it the conversation or argument is ended. When Harry Kewell scored that goal costs $8m a year to run an A League It’s the answer you cannot make, the pat- against Croatia to take the Socceroos club. Did anyone look at the expenses tern you cannot complete till afterwards into knockout stages of the World Cup and revenues columns and see a big red it suddenly comes to you when it is too Foxtel must have looked at the TV deal number at the bottom of the page? late.” with big smiles on their dials while the Some pundits have said that football So there you go you can impress your FFA suits must have been looking down needs to get a stronger foothold in the fi nds a Socceroos article, Tim hold’s up is football and this emotion and goodwill hipster friends with some French speak, at their ankles feeling the breeze. mainstream media. Don’t hold your his hand in defeat and says: “what do we then fl ows through to the A League. while you eat that slow cooked meal at I have said this before and I’ll say it breath. The mainstream media will not have to do? We hope that Australia wins the bid the the trendy Lesbian cafe which you ar- again that John O’Neill’s best work for give any favours to football. They have So the mainstream media doesn’t care, bid for the 2018/ 2022 World Cup and rived with on your single speed bicycle. Rugby came while he was working for other sports they need to peddle. A recent crowds are dropping off and the clubs wait for the decision by the 24 man FIFA What has suddenly come to late is that the Football Federation of Australia, hav- Tim Cahill documentary features Timmy are losing money; what can football do executive in December , then fi nally we after fi ve years football is not earning no- ing negotiated a deal that took the FFA’s on the way to a Socceroos World Cup to save itself and shut up the prophets of wait until the new TV deal comes up in where near enough what it is spending. biggest asset away from Free to Air and qualifi er against Uzbekistan last April. doom? a couple of years that will hopefully se- What must have been Frank Lowy, onto Pay TV, which has only a 25% take He is fl icking through the sport section All we can do is hope and wait. First cure the A League’s stability. John O’Neil and Matt Carool been up of the Australian population. of the Sydney paper the Daily Terror and we hope that the Socceroos do well at the Otherwise I’ll be looking for the French thinking when they fi rst negotiated the laments the lack of coverage of football. World Cup beginning in June and that re- phrase that translates to “we are fucked” TV deal fi ve years ago. Especially when Let’s look at the TV revenue num- After fl icking through pages of Rugby minds the Australian sporting public of (nous sommes baisés) the deal was negotiated before the Soc- bers: League, Netball and Sailing he fi nally the chaos, beauty and awesomeness that

Monday 26th April 2010 15 ROUND 4 FIXTURES RESULTS & LADDERS State & Provisional Leagues - Round 3 Victorian State League Division One goalweekly.com All matches to be played on Saturday 1st May with 3pm KO unless otherwise stated.

Seniors STATE NORTH WEST 2 Reserves Seniors STATE SOUTH EAST 2 Reserves State NW 2 Whittlesea Ranges 1 Moreland City 3, Altona City 0 Al- Whittlesea Ranges 4 Moreland City 2, Altona City 2 Frankston Pines 2 (E Southerington J Bowen) Diamond Frankston Pines 1 Diamond Valley Utd 5, Eastern Lions Port Melbourne v Brunswick City tona East Phoenix 3 (S Kul P Meletis B Lojanica), Bal- Altona East Phoenix 0, Ballarat Red Devils 2 Port Valley Utd 3 (M Ladnjak V Muratbegovic AJ Hammer), 4 Southern Stars 2, Dandenong City 4 Morwell Pegasus SS Anderson Reserve Fri 30 Apr KO 8:30PM larat Red Devils 1 Port Melbourne 2 (T Paton), Brunswick Melbourne 1, Brunswick City 3 Sydenham Park 0, Eastern Lions 0 Southern Stars 2 (B Sakaci AF Mulcahy), 3, Heatherton Utd 0 Berwick City 1, Knox City 2 Don- Altona East Phoenix v Ballarat Red Devils City 1 (B Gorcevski) Sydenham Park 0, Werribee City 0 Werribee City 6 Geelong Rangers 1, Williamstown 1 Dandenong City 2 (R Muriqi S Andrijasevic) Morwell Pe- caster Rovers 0, Southern Suburbs 1 Casey Comets 1 Paisley Park Geelong Rangers 1, Williamstown 0 Banyule City 0 Banyule City 0 gasus 0, Heatherton Utd 0 Berwick City 0, Knox City 2 (A Banyule City v Werribee City Edgar P Ajao) Doncaster Rovers 1 (AS Cooper), South- Yallambie Park Reserve ern Suburbs 3 (N Rossios S Patsias K Olabuntu) Casey Geelong Rangers v Altona City Comets 3 (N Henry 3) Myers Reserve Moreland City v Williamstown Traffic jam at top of SL1 Campbell Reserve P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT Sydenham Park v Whittlesea Ranges come at us and hit them on the break SL1 RESULTS Port Melbourne 3 3 0 0 8 2 9 Whittlesea Ranges 3 3 0 0 9 2 9 Southern Stars 3 2 1 0 7 3 7 Diamond Valley Utd 3 3 0 0 13 3 9 Keilor Lodge Reserve and the defence worked really hard, they Brunswick City 3 3 0 0 6 2 9 Altona City 3 3 0 0 6 1 9 Morwell Pegasus 3 2 0 1 8 6 6 Berwick City 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 By Aritro Abedin Moreland City 3 2 0 1 7 4 6 Brunswick City 3 2 1 0 9 3 7 Diamond Valley Utd 3 2 0 1 9 9 6 Eastern Lions 3 2 0 1 9 7 6 State SE 2 were a lot tighter than they were last Langwarrin 3 Whittlesea Ranges 3 2 0 1 7 6 6 Port Melbourne 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 Dandenong City 3 1 2 0 6 4 5 Knox City 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 Doncaster Rovers v Southern Suburbs Langwarrin 3 Clifton Hill 2 week. Pascoe Vale are a very hard work- (M Durand C Nicholes J Harris) Williamstown 3 1 2 0 2 1 5 Ballarat Red Devils 3 2 0 1 7 5 6 Casey Comets 3 1 2 0 6 4 5 Heatherton Utd 3 2 0 1 4 2 6 Anderson Park Fri 30 Apr KO 8:30PM Langwarrin took home the spoils Williamstown 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 Knox City 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 Dandenong City 3 2 0 1 7 7 6 ing side, but they’re not necessarily a FC Clifton Hill 2 Werribee City 3 1 1 1 4 3 4 Casey Comets v Heatherton Utd in a pulsating encounter against Altona East Phoenix 3 1 0 2 4 4 3 Werribee City 3 1 0 2 7 6 3 Heatherton Utd 3 0 3 0 3 3 3 Casey Comets 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 Comets Stadium great footballing side so we just wanted (S Manceski J Portillo) Geelong Rangers 3 1 0 2 2 3 3 Altona East Phoenix 3 1 0 2 3 4 3 Doncaster Rovers 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 Southern Stars 3 1 0 2 6 7 3 Berwick City v Eastern Lions Ivan Jolic’s visiting Clifton Hill that to sit back and then hit them.’ Altona City 3 0 2 1 2 5 2 Moreland City 3 1 0 2 6 10 3 Berwick City 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 Frankston Pines 3 1 0 2 6 8 3 Jack Thomas Reserve was loaded with incidents. Ballarat Red Devils 3 0 1 2 2 5 1 Banyule City 3 0 1 2 1 3 1 Southern Suburbs 2 0 1 1 4 6 1 Southern Suburbs 2 0 1 1 2 4 1 Diamond Valley Utd v Knox City The Blues fi nished last week’s encoun- Pascoe Vale 0 Banyule City 3 0 1 2 2 6 1 Geelong Rangers 3 0 1 2 2 11 1 Frankston Pines 3 0 1 2 2 4 1 Morwell Pegasus 3 0 0 3 6 12 0 Partington Flats The visitors’ decision to play three at ter with 6 teenagers on the pitch and Sydenham Park 3 0 1 2 2 7 1 Sydenham Park 3 0 0 3 3 10 0 Eastern Lions 3 0 1 2 4 8 1 Doncaster Rovers 3 0 0 3 2 9 0 Fawkner Blues 2 Southern Stars v Dandenong City the back in the fi rst half left them ex- Murphy was pleased with the effort from Ross Reserve (O Kara R Dolevski) Morwell Pegasus v Frankston Pines posed to Langwarrin’s potent threat from his young players on the night. ‘Sahin Seniors STATE NORTH WEST 3 Reserves Seniors STATE SOUTH EAST 3 Reserves Ronald Reserve the fl anks with Matt Durand and Caleb and Luka Anifaloyin are both 19 and Geelong 3 (T Hardy 2 M Nikolovski) Sunbury Utd 0, Geelong 0 Sunbury Utd 7, Keilor Park 4 (M Mohamed Croydon City Arrows 1 (DD McCandless) Kingston City Croydon City Arrows 2 Kingston City 0, Fitzroy City 2 Nicholes getting on the scoresheet as the Malvern City 0 Keilor Park 1 (M Xerri) Essendon Utd 0, La Trobe Uni- 2 M Sirgiovanni M Mazzarino) Essendon Utd 0, La 2 (P Sequeira 2), Fitzroy City 3 (N Mitrevski HF Woot- Peninsula Strikers 2, Nunawading City FC 6 Waverley State NW 3 they were among our best players, espe- versity 1 (D Mitric) Lalor 1 (D Christou), Maribyrnong Trobe University 3 Lalor 3, Maribyrnong Greens 2 ton) Peninsula Strikers 1 (T Papadopoulos), Nunawading Wanderers 1, Mornington 2 Noble Park Utd 2, Spring- Cairnlea v La Trobe University home side found themselves 2-0 up after cially Anifaloyin who had a super game. Whittlesea Zebras 2 Greens 0 Hume Utd 1 (E Ahmetovic), Melbourne Univer- Hume Utd 2, Melbourne University 3 Westgate 2, Yar- City FC 0 Waverley Wanderers 2 (C( Bandis D Petta), vale City 3 Brandon Park 1, South Springvale 5 North Cairnlea Park 30 minutes. (G Lombardo S Tolli) sity 2 (A Griffi th I Lehtonen) Westgate 3, Yarraville Glory raville Glory 2 Cairnlea 3 Mornington 2 (C Leopold AJ Skledar) Noble Park Utd 3 Caulfi eld 0 Hume Utd v Melb University Rangers He’s a Visa player and he’s really come 1 Cairnlea 0 (C Durand D Stojanovic CK Stemn Jnr), Springvale City Laura Douglas Reserve However, a switch to a conventional 3 (H Solomon) Brandon Park 3 (A Varteresian), South in and made a difference. We’ve had Lalor v Keilor Park Springvale 4 (S Catherine B Karaga L Karanicolas) North 4-4-2 formation saw the visitors create St Albans Saints 2 RGC Cook Reserve some fi nancial diffi culties so we’ve tried Caulfi eld 0 a number of excellent chances after the (J Loncaric G Jozeljic) P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT Sunbury Utd v Yarraville Glory to promote youth at the club and once P W D L F A PT Langama Park Geelong 3 2 1 0 7 3 7 Keilor Park 3 3 0 0 15 5 9 South Springvale 3 3 0 0 11 2 9 Noble Park Utd 3 2 1 0 10 6 7 break, and they managed to restore par- they get some consistency they’re going Western Suburbs 2 Sunbury Utd 3 3 0 0 12 3 9 Waverley Wanderers 3 2 1 0 5 2 7 Kingston City 3 2 0 1 14 4 6 Essendon Utd v Maribyrnong Greens Yarraville Glory 3 2 1 0 6 2 7 Aberfeldie Park ity by the 60th minute with Steve Man- to be a strong team.’ (A Khrapko 2) Hume Utd 3 2 0 1 4 3 6 La Trobe University 3 1 2 0 10 8 5 Kingston City 3 2 0 1 6 2 6 Nunawading City FC 3 2 0 1 12 8 6 Lalor 3 1 2 0 8 6 5 Noble Park Utd 3 2 0 1 8 6 6 Springvale City 3 2 0 1 7 10 6 Westgate v Geelong cheski and Jose Portillo making the most Keilor Park 3 2 0 1 3 2 6 Ardeer Reserve Sat 1 May KO 7:00PM La Trobe University 3 1 2 0 5 4 5 Maribyrnong Greens 3 2 1 0 6 4 4 Fitzroy City 3 2 0 1 6 5 6 Peninsula Strikers 3 1 2 0 5 2 5 of some high quality attacking play and Malvern City vs Whittlesea Zebras Under 21s: Westgate 3 1 2 0 4 3 5 Cairnlea 3 1 1 1 8 8 4 Croydon City Arrows 3 1 0 2 6 5 3 South Springvale 3 1 1 1 6 2 4 adding their names to the scoresheet. Langwarrin 2 FC Clifton Hill 0, Pascoe Melbourne University 3 1 0 2 6 10 3 Mornington 3 1 0 2 5 6 3 Fitzroy City 3 1 1 1 6 5 4 State SE 3 0-2 Sunbury Utd 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 Brandon Park v Nunawading City FC Vale 3 Fawkner Blues 1, Malvern City 2 Melbourne University 3 1 0 2 6 4 3 Essendon Utd 3 0 2 1 3 7 2 North Caulfi eld 3 1 0 2 4 8 3 Mornington 3 1 1 1 5 6 4 However indiscipline was to prove their Whittlesea Zebras opened their Geelong 3 0 2 1 4 11 2 Peninsula Strikers 3 1 0 2 4 8 3 Croydon City Arrows 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 Freeway Reserve Whittlesea Zebras 2, St Albans Saints 3 Lalor 3 0 3 0 5 5 3 Peninsula Strikers v Mornington downfall as a sending off late in the game account for the season with a 2-0 Yarraville Glory 3 0 1 2 5 8 1 Nunawading City FC 3 1 0 2 1 5 3 Brandon Park 3 1 0 2 6 10 3 Western Suburbs 3 Essendon Utd 3 0 1 2 2 6 1 Centenary Park allowed Joe Harris to seal the win for his Cairnlea 3 0 0 3 1 5 0 Hume Utd 3 0 1 2 10 14 1 Brandon Park 3 0 2 1 5 7 2 North Caulfi eld 3 0 1 2 3 11 1 win away at Malvern City in a wel- Westgate 3 0 0 3 2 5 0 Springvale City 3 0 1 2 4 9 1 Waverley Wanderers 3 0 0 3 3 12 0 Noble Park Utd v Springvale City Maribyrnong Greens 3 0 1 2 0 5 -2 Parkfi eld Reserve side with 10 minutes left to play. come result for the club after con- Waverley Wanderers v Croydon City Arrows Clifton Hill coach Ivan Jolic rued his secutive losses in the opening two Seniors Carlson Ave Reserve side’s indiscipline saying ‘it should have Seniors PROVI 1 NORTH WEST Reserves PROVI 1 SOUTH EAST Reserves North Caulfi eld v Fitzroy City weeks of the season. Melbourne City 2 North City Lions 0, North Sunshine Melbourne City 0 North City Lions 2, North Sunshine Warragul Utd 7 (P Cooper 4 M Griffi n 3) Old Camberwell Warragul Utd 0 Old Camberwell Grammar 1, Beaumaris Caulfi eld Park Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM been a draw on the balance of the match. Captain Greg Lombardo opened the Eagles 0 Avondale Heights 2 (J Saad M Principato), Eagles 2 Avondale Heights 1, Northern Falcons 1 El- Grammar 0, Beaumaris 0 Sandringham City 0, Boroond- 2 Sandringham City 3, Boroondara Eagles 2 Doveton Kingston City v South Springvale I’m really disappointed with the way Northern Falcons 1 Elwood City 1, South Yarra 1 (AD wood City 3, South Yarra 2 FC Strathmore 3, Westvale ara Eagles 1 Doveton 1 (J Rand), Monash University 1 2, Monash University 0 Old Melburnians 1, Monbulk 2 The Grange Reserve Mon 3 May KO 8:30PM scoring in the 25th minute as the Zebras SL1 NEXT ROUND Brown) FC Strathmore 1 (T Domjancic), Westvale 1 La- 0 Laverton Park 2, Whittlesea Utd 0 Corio 0 (R Nation) Old Melburnians 1 (E Meade), Monbulk 1 (J Dandenong Sparrows 4, Old Scotch 0 Mooroolbark 4 it ended, especially after the position surprised the home side with an excel- verton Park 2, Whittlesea Utd 3 Corio 2 Kennedy) Dandenong Sparrows 2 (T Ithier D Ithier), Old Round 4 Provi NW 1 we were in getting the two goals back. lent counter-attack from a defensive cor- Scotch 3 (J Choi 2 J Beamish) Mooroolbark 0 Avondale Heights v Northern Falcons Nh Geelong Warriors v Malvern City Doyle Street Reserve We’ve now cost ourselves two games ner that saw them bearing down on the Elcho Park Corio v Melbourne City P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT because of red cards and it’s not accept- Malvern goal with a three on two ad- Fri 30 Apr KO 8:30PM Hume Reserve, Geelong North P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT Old Scotch 3 2 0 1 6 2 6 Old Camberwell Grammar 3 3 0 0 7 2 9 able.’ However, he was upbeat about the vantage. Lombardo made no mistake Laverton Park 3 3 0 0 8 1 9 Whittlesea Utd 3 2 1 0 6 0 7 Old Camberwell Grammar 3 2 0 1 4 7 6 Old Melburnians 3 3 0 0 6 2 9 Elwood City v Whittlesea Utd Fawkner Blues v St Albans Saints Elwood Park team’s prospects for the season. ‘We’ve Whittlesea Utd 3 3 0 0 10 4 9 North Sunshine Eagles 3 2 1 0 8 4 7 Warragul Utd 3 1 2 0 11 4 5 Dandenong Sparrows 3 2 1 0 10 7 7 as he latched onto the through-ball and FC Strathmore v Westvale CB Smith Reserve Avondale Heights 3 3 0 0 6 0 9 North City Lions 3 2 0 1 6 2 6 Monbulk 3 1 1 1 6 6 4 Monash University 3 2 0 1 9 3 6 been playing beautiful football and we Strathnaver Reserve slid his shot past the despairing keeper Sat 1 May KO 3:00PM Corio 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 Avondale Heights 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 Mooroolbark 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 Mooroolbark 3 2 0 1 5 1 6 Laverton Park SC v North Sunshine Eagles have enough quality to score goals every FC Strathmore 3 1 1 1 5 4 4 FC Strathmore 3 2 0 1 5 6 6 Dandenong Sparrows 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 Doveton 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 to make it 1-0. Laverton Park Reserve North Sunshine Eagles 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 Corio 3 1 2 0 5 1 5 Beaumaris 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 Sandringham City 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 week. We just need to overcome these Whittlesea then sealed the match 10 FC Clifton Hill v Pascoe Vale North City Lions v South Yarra Melbourne City 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 Laverton Park 3 1 0 2 3 3 3 Doveton 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 Monbulk 3 1 0 2 4 6 3 problems with indiscipline because Kevin Bartlett Reserve Westvale 3 1 0 2 2 4 3 South Yarra 3 1 0 2 5 6 3 Wallace Reserve minutes before the end with a wonder- Old Melburnians 3 0 3 0 6 6 3 Old Scotch 3 1 0 2 2 7 3 we’re the highest scoring team in the Sat 1 May KO 3:00PM Northern Falcons 3 1 1 1 2 3 1 Elwood City 3 1 0 2 8 10 3 Sandringham City 3 0 2 1 3 5 2 Warragul Utd 3 0 1 2 3 6 1 fully fl uid attacking phase featuring sev- Provi SE 1 Elwood City 3 0 1 2 2 6 1 Westvale 3 1 0 2 4 8 3 Monash University 2 0 1 1 4 4 1 Boroondara Eagles 3 0 1 2 3 9 1 league and when you score at 2 goals a Melbourne City 3 1 0 2 4 10 3 Dandenong Sparrows v Monash University eral one-two passing exchanges before it Greg Lombardo (Whittlesea) gets the better of Richaes Swingkler (Malvern) Whittlesea Zebras v Langwarrin South Yarra 3 0 1 2 1 7 1 Boroondara Eagles 2 0 1 1 4 6 1 Beaumaris 3 0 0 3 7 11 0 game the way we have, you really should North City Lions 3 0 0 3 2 9 0 Northern Falcons 3 0 0 3 4 11 -3 Fotheringham Reserve fell in the path of 19 year old ace Simon in the air. PHOTO: JOHN PUNSHON Epping Soccer Stadium Doveton v Old Scotch be winning.’ Tolli who fi nished the move off beauti- Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM Seniors PROVI 2 SOUTH EAST Waratah Reserve Seniors PROVI 2 NORTH WEST Reserves Reserves Mooroolbark v Beaumaris fully with a diagonal shot past the out- Skye Utd 1 Caulfi eld Utd 4, Endeavour Utd 0 Uni. of Mel- Preston Lions v FC Bulleen Lions Bell Park 3 (RJ Antoine 2 N Hopper) Melbourne Tornado Bell Park 4 Melbourne Tornado 1, Collingwood City Skye Utd 3 (A Busuttil M Vella F Dimu) Caulfi eld Cobras Esther Park Reserve Pascoe Vale 0 Fawkner Blues 2 bourne 1, Whitehorse Utd 2 Berwick Kings 5, Old Carey stretched keeper. 1 (R Blazevic), Collingwood City 1 (F Papoutsis) Hop- 4 Hoppers Crossing 0, Lalor Utd 1 West Preston 2, 0, Endeavour Utd 1 (HS Garcha) Uni. of Melbourne 0, Old Camberwell Grammar v Monbulk BT Connor Reserve 4 Lyndale Utd 0, Old Brighton Grammarians 0 Rivers- The visiting Fawkner Blues fought pers Crossing 2 (K Smart), Lalor Utd 1 West Preston 0, Melton 4 Plenty Valley Lions 1, Moreland Utd 2 West- Whitehorse Utd 1 (L Marrone) Berwick Kings 1 (J Me- Deepdene Park Zebras coach Gianfranco Impellizzeri Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM dale 2, Bayside Argonauts 0 Ashburton 3 Melton 1 Plenty Valley Lions 0, Moreland Utd 2 (A Babo ern Eagles 0, Surf Coast 3 Epping City 0 lendez-Valdez), Old Carey 0 Lyndale Utd 1, Old Brighton Old Melburnians v Boroondara Eagles out a 2-0 win over Pascoe Vale at Grammarians 4 (J Salvage M Cameron) Riversdale 2 (R was relieved with the result. ‘After los- 2) Western Eagles 1 (R Chelchowski), Surf Coast 3 (MJ Robert Menzies Reserve Hosken Reserve with Rob Dolevs- Western Suburbs v Springvale White Roberts I Crane 2) Epping City 1 Halliday 2), Bayside Argonauts 1 Ashburton 2 ing two games in a row, we went in in- Sandringham City v Warragul Utd Eagles RJ Sillitoe Reserve ki making the most of a 5th minute tending to pick up the three points. We free-kick that rebounded off the Ralph Reserve Provi NW 2 were organized a little bit better this Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM Epping City v Bell Park Duffy post before Orhan Kara popped week and we took all our opportunities. P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT Street Reserve up in the 70th minute to head in Ashburton 3 2 1 0 8 2 7 Caulfi eld Utd 3 3 0 0 10 2 9 The boys did well to get the three points Western Eagles 3 2 0 1 8 4 6 West Preston 3 3 0 0 7 2 9 Hoppers Crossing v Surf Coast a well-taken corner to kill of the Plenty Valley Lions 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 Collingwood City 3 2 0 1 11 7 6 Skye Utd 3 2 0 1 8 4 6 Ashburton 3 3 0 0 7 1 9 Grange Reserve away and we can build from here. We’ve SL1 LADDER Surf Coast 3 2 0 1 5 3 6 Melton 3 2 0 1 9 7 6 Old Brighton Grammarians 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 Riversdale 3 3 0 0 6 2 9 Melbourne Tornado v Lalor Utd home side’s chances. got a young side and we’ll get better each Epping City 3 2 0 1 6 5 6 Surf Coast 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 Riversdale 3 2 0 1 9 8 6 Berwick Kings 3 2 0 1 11 6 6 Newmarket Reserve Fawkner coach Ken Murphy was P W D L F A Pts West Preston 3 2 0 1 3 2 6 Epping City 3 1 1 1 10 7 4 Bayside Argonauts 3 1 1 1 5 4 4 Lyndale Utd 3 2 0 1 10 5 6 Plenty Valley Lions v Collingwood City week.’ He also singled out young scorer FC Bulleen Lions 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 Berwick Kings 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 Old Carey 3 2 0 1 7 3 6 Hoppers Crossing 3 2 0 1 4 4 6 Bell Park 3 1 1 1 4 3 4 Sycamore Reserve happy with his team’s clinical fi nish- Simon Tolli for praise. ‘He’s a very nip- Langwarrin 3 2 0 1 6 3 6 Melton 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 Endeavour Utd 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 Endeavour Utd 3 1 0 2 3 4 3 West Preston v Moreland Utd Plenty Valley Lions 3 1 1 1 5 7 4 ing saying ‘it was an even game, but we Pascoe Vale 3 2 0 1 3 2 6 Moreland Utd 3 2 0 1 4 3 3 Hoppers Crossing 3 1 1 1 4 6 4 Whitehorse Utd 3 1 1 1 5 6 4 Uni. of Melbourne 3 1 0 2 3 6 3 Oulton Reserve py player, and he spent some time in the Bell Park 3 1 0 2 6 6 3 Lalor Utd 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 Old Carey 3 1 0 2 2 3 3 Old Brighton Grammarians 3 0 1 2 3 6 1 Western Eagles v Melton took our chances and they didn’t.’ Last Melbourne Victory youth program. He’s Fawkner Blues 3 2 0 1 4 4 6 Lalor Utd 3 1 0 2 3 8 3 Moreland Utd 3 1 1 1 5 4 1 Uni. of Melbourne 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 Skye Utd 3 0 1 2 4 8 1 Polish Sports & Recreation Centre week’s 3-0 reverse against Langwarrin Springvale White E 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 Lyndale Utd 3 1 0 2 1 6 3 Whitehorse Utd 3 0 0 3 4 12 0 defi nitely one to watch.’ Collingwood City 3 0 1 2 3 5 1 Western Eagles 3 0 1 2 0 3 1 forced a tactical reshuffl e with Kara be- Western Suburbs 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 Melbourne Tornado 3 0 0 3 3 7 0 Melbourne Tornado 3 0 0 3 4 14 0 Caulfi eld Cobras 3 0 1 2 2 7 1 Bayside Argonauts 3 0 0 3 0 13 0 Provi SE 2 FC Clifton Hill 3 1 0 2 6 5 3 Riversdale v Endeavour Utd ing brought in to shore up the defence, St.Albans and Western Suburbs also Whittlesea Zebras 3 1 0 2 2 4 3 Frog Hollow Reserve and the Blues certainly reaped the ben- St Albans Saints 3 1 2 0 7 5 2 Seniors PROVI 3 NORTH WEST Reserves Seniors PROVI 3 SOUTH EAST Reserves Ashburton v Old Carey fought out an entertaining local derby Ashburton Park efi ts of the change with an accomplished Nth Geelong Warriors 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 Mill Park 0 Northern Roosters 2 (DJ Quaglieri M Mill Park 2 Northern Roosters 2, Youth Utd 4 Brim- Essendon Royals 2 (D Costabile I Hussien) Glen Essendon Royals 1 Glen Waverley 6, Noble Park 4 encounter at Churchill Reserve with Jo- Berwick Kings v Bayside Argonauts Preston Lions 2 0 0 2 1 5 0 Kocaayon), Youth Utd 1 (I Ozdamar) Brimbank Stallions bank Stallions 2, Brunswick Zebras 0 Darebin Utd 0, Waverley 2 (P Kelly JA Reed), Noble Park 0 Brighton 2 (A Brighton 1, Old Trinity Grammarians 3 Manningham 3, defensive effort that kept Pascoe Vale at Betula Park sip Locaric and Jozeljic scoring for the 1, Brunswick Zebras 1 (P Montagna) Darebin Utd 3 (S Bundoora Utd 0 Watsonia Heights 1, Keilor Wolves 4 Greatorex), Old Trinity Grammarians 2 (TP Miller DJ Vis- Rowville Eagles 2 (D Pop L Miftode) East Bentleigh 0, Malvern City 3 0 0 3 0 8 0 saritis) Manningham 0, Rowville Eagles 1 (W Teles) East bay. ‘We tried to sit back and let them Nicolaidis C Tsalkos T Jones-Roberts), Bundoora Utd Meadow Park Eagles 3, Upfi eld 6 Balmoral 0 Seaford Utd 1 Eltham Redbacks 0, White Star Dande- Caulfi eld Cobras v Old Brighton Grammarians home side. 0 Watsonia Heights 2 (R Duerden 2), Keilor Wolves 2 Bentleigh 1 (D Ballan), Seaford Utd 0 Eltham Redbacks 5 nong 0 Keysborough 3 Victory Park Meadow Park Eagles 1, Upfi eld 2 (HE Kakos H Al Kaisi) (D Oehme BW Mulcahy 3 S Rakhra), White Star Dande- Lyndale Utd v Skye Utd Balmoral 1 (A Bogucanin) nong 3 (I Styczen 2) Keysborough 1 (H Tran) Lyndale Secondary College SL1 LADDER Uni. Of Melbourne Blues SC v Whitehorse Utd P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A PT Princes Park (Parkville) P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT P W D L F A PT Pascoe Vale 3 3 0 0 13 2 9 Darebin Utd 3 3 0 0 10 3 9 Watsonia Heights 3 3 0 0 10 1 9 Essendon Royals 3 2 1 0 8 4 7 Seaford Utd 3 3 0 0 10 2 9 Watsonia Heights 3 3 0 0 7 0 9 Upfield 3 2 1 0 19 4 7 Eltham Redbacks 3 2 0 1 8 3 6 Old Trinity Grammarians 3 2 1 0 15 4 7 Provi NW 3 FC Bulleen Lions 2 2 0 0 5 1 6 Upfi eld 3 3 0 0 9 3 9 Youth Utd 3 2 0 1 6 5 6 Keysborough 3 2 0 1 7 4 6 Noble Park 3 2 1 0 8 3 7 Balmoral v Keilor Wolves Nth Geelong Warriors 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 Arthur Beachley Reserve Northern Roosters 3 2 0 1 7 5 6 Balmoral 3 2 0 1 3 7 6 White Star Dandenong 3 2 0 1 7 4 6 Glen Waverley 3 2 0 1 12 3 6 Langwarrin 3 2 0 1 3 1 6 Youth Utd 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 Brunswick Zebras 3 1 2 0 7 1 5 Seaford Utd 3 2 0 1 8 6 6 Brighton 3 2 0 1 7 7 6 Brimbank Stallions v Bundoora Utd Club Italia Sporting Club Western Suburbs 3 1 1 1 4 9 4 Keilor Wolves 3 1 1 1 5 8 4 Darebin Utd 3 1 1 1 4 3 4 Brighton 3 2 0 1 4 4 6 Keysborough 3 1 1 1 7 6 4 Darebin Utd v Upfi eld Mayer Park Springvale White E 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 Mill Park 3 1 0 2 2 5 3 Brimbank Stallions 3 1 1 1 9 9 4 East Bentleigh 3 1 1 1 4 6 4 Rowville Eagles 3 2 0 1 6 6 3 Meadow Park Eagles v Youth Utd Fawkner Blues 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 Brimbank Stallions 3 0 2 1 6 10 2 Keilor Wolves 3 1 0 2 6 12 3 Old Trinity Grammarians 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 White Star Dandenong 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 Gladstone Park Reserve Meadow Park Eagles 3 0 1 2 2 4 1 Bundoora Utd 3 0 2 1 3 4 2 Noble Park 3 1 0 2 4 7 3 Eltham Redbacks 3 1 0 2 2 4 3 Whittlesea Zebras 3 0 2 1 2 3 2 Watsonia Heights v Mill Park Bundoora Utd 3 0 1 2 3 6 1 Northern Roosters 3 0 2 1 4 6 2 Rowville Eagles 3 1 1 1 5 5 1 Manningham 3 0 1 2 5 9 1 St Albans Saints 3 1 1 1 7 7 1 Gabonia Reserve Brunswick Zebras 3 0 1 2 1 4 1 Mill Park 3 0 1 2 3 11 1 Glen Waverley 3 0 1 2 3 6 1 East Bentleigh 3 0 0 3 1 11 0 FC Clifton Hill 3 0 1 2 1 5 1 Northern Roosters v Brunswick Zebras Balmoral 3 0 1 2 3 7 1 Meadow Park Eagles 3 0 0 3 3 14 0 Manningham 3 0 0 3 3 10 0 Essendon Royals 3 0 0 3 2 19 0 Gibb Reserve Malvern City 3 0 1 2 4 9 1 Preston Lions 2 0 0 2 3 8 0 Provi SE 3 Victorian State & Provisional League Scoreboard brought to you by East Bentleigh v Essendon Royals Bailey Reserve To complete the round in SL1, two Manningham v Rowville Eagles games will be played tonight (Mon- Timber Ridge Reserve Keysborough v Seaford Utd day 26th April). Coomoora Reserve Bulleen Lions has a chance to take Brighton v White Star Dandenong Dendy Park outright lead in the standings when it Glen Waverley FC v Noble Park takes on North Geelong at the Veneto Larpent Reserve Whittlesea keeper Robert Santilli seems to be having trouble getting hold Club, KO 8.30pm. Eltham Redbacks v Old Trinity Grammarians Eltham North Reserve Sat 1 May KO 7:00PM Jozeljic equalizes for the Saints. PHOTO: STEVE STAREK of the ball under pressure from Malvern’s Paul Madondo. While, Springvale White Eagles hosts Preston Lions at White Eagles PHOTO: JOHN PUNSHON Stadium, KO 8.30pm.

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LADDER P W D L For Ag GD Pts 1 Sunshine Coast 5 5 0 0 19 9 10 15 Coast keeps the fire burning 2 FNQ Bulls 5 4 0 1 16 11 5 12 3 NQ Razorbacks 5 3 1 1 8 4 4 10 By Jarrod Ellis the Striker’s defence in a race to a long ball 4 Brisbane Strikers 5 3 0 2 10 5 5 9 from deep in the Spirit’s half. 5 Capricorn Cougars 5 1 1 3 5 8 -3 4 Bundaberg Spirit have long been The Spirit continued to fi ght and the equa- 6 Qld AS 4 1 0 3 9 16 -7 3 viewed as the whipping boys of the liser did come six minutes before the half 7 Whitsunday Miners 4 0 1 3 1 8 -7 1 QSL competition and so far this sea- after a lapse in concentration from Bris- 8 Bundaberg Spirit 5 0 1 4 2 9 -7 1 son, despite much improved play on bane. their 2009 performances, once again Bundaberg midfi elder Mitchell Broom NEXT ROUND find themselves rooted to the bottom caught Michael Angus with the ball on the ROUND 6 the ladder. edge of the Brisbane area after the visi- Brisbane Strikers v FNQ Bulls Coach Richard Mitchell would have tors had failed a clearance, dispossessing Sat 1 May 7:00pm Whitsunday Miners v Bundaberg Spirit stressed to his side the importance of put- him with a strong challenge. From there Sat 1 May 7:30pm ting in a solid performance against compe- Broom dribbled into the penalty area and NQ Razorbacks v Sunshine Coast FC tition heavyweights Brisbane Strikers after dispatched a shot low into the corner of Sat 1 May 7:30pm suffering a humiliating 10-0 loss the last White’s goal as the Brisbane defence pro- Capricorn Cougars v QAS time the Spirit hosted the 2009 Premiers at tested vehemently to the referee that Angus Sun 2 May 2:00pm Martens Oval. had been fouled. The offi cials were having With goals so readily on offer last time nothing of it though and the two sides went RESULTS these sides met it was no real surprise that into the break on level footing with mo- Bundaberg Spirit 1 Brisbane Strikers FC 5 Brisbane Coach Stuart McLaren went with mentum having swung fi rmly back in the an attacking 4-3-3 formation that almost home sides favour. FNQ Bulls 3 saw results soon after the kick-off. Perhaps it was a sense of injustice about Capricorn Cougars 2 In a worrying sign for the home support the equaliser that spurred Brisbane on, but Sunshine Coast FC 4 Bundaberg keeper Ben Heidenrich had to as the second half kicked off it was clear Whitsunday Miners 1 be on his game early as Michael Angus that there was now an extra edge to the Queensland Academy of Sport 1 tested him from outside the area with a vi- Strikers’ play. NQ McDonald’s Razorbacks 4 cious shot. Only two minutes after the restart Sean Heidenrich would be unable to rise to the Burke restored the visitor’s lead, a lobbed occasion in the 13th minute though as Matt through ball once again proving the undo- David Ruiz (FNQ Bulls striker) scor- Thurtell opened the scoring for the visitors. ing of the Bundaberg defence. The goal Thurtell capitalised on a lobbed through was much the same as Brisbane’s fi rst, this er of the winning goal, does battle ball that caught the Bundaberg defence time Burke seizing on a slow defence and with David Thomas (Cap Cougar) napping, allowing the Brisbane forward to putting the ball low and to the left of a des- break onto the ball. Heidenrich seeing that perately advancing Heidenrich. PHOTO: JIM HATCHMAN his defence had been breached raced out of Bundaberg responded momentarily with a the box in an effort to get to the ball fi rst but thirty-yard drive from Laurie Stephenson somehow seemed to have never encoun- ing his side the lead with ten minutes to go, be fi nding some consistency, a trait many was slow off his line and Thurtell simply that forced White to dive to his left to make tered before for all the good they did in only two after Fergus McIntosh had man- of their fans will welcome. QAS have lobbed the ball over the helpless keeper. a save, but it was Brisbane that would score defending against. aged to pull the Cougars level. found a form of consistency of their own The Spirit responded quickly, with a next in the 50th minute after a calamitous The fi nal goal of the game came courtesy The win sees the Bulls remain in second as they let in all four goals over a period of ball played through the inside-right chan- piece of play from Bundaberg’s Tom Kim- of an excellent effort from Brisbane’s Brad place on the ladder, three points behind only nineteen minutes. nel for Corey Haack causing the Strikers’ ber. McDonald. After jinking run from deep competition leaders Sunshine Coast who This follows a week after a 7-4 loss at the defence some consternation. But Striker’s Kimber got his bearings hopelessly wrong McDonald exchanged a one-two with An- continued their unbeaten start to the season hands of FNQ Bulls where the youngsters keeper Brendan White was quicker to re- in trying to deal with a long ball from the gus, putting McDonald into the Bundaberg against Whitsunday Miners. somehow managed to concede six goals in act to danger than his counterpart had been Strikers’ right touchline. Kimber was not penalty area where he shielded the ball be- Demonstrating their attacking strength in nine minutes. The trend of bunches of goals and he got down in front of Haack’s feet to under any sort of challenge as the ball came fore turning and dribbling past another de- depth, the Fire had four different scorers as conceded by the QAS defence doesn’t stop smother his shot. across to the back post but, facing his own fender, holding off two further challengers they downed the Miners 4-1 at Stockland there as back in Round 2 despite leading The Brisbane wide men were causing goal, he stabbed out a foot and volleyed before poking the ball past the befuddled Park. Jai Cross, Sam Knight, Yuta Gonai 3-2 with only ten minutes to go against Bundaberg’s fullbacks all kind of problems the ball gently back across his penalty area Heidenreich. and Aaron Brazendale all got their names Sunshine Coast they went on to lose 5-3, but the home side defended resolutely, to where Thurtell was lurking. The blond Overall a much improved performance on the scoresheet, whilst Daniel Scotton Fire’s Japanese import Yuta Gonai scoring weathering a prolonged period or pressure striker could barely believe his luck, but from Bundaberg against Brisbane, with the scored what turned out to be a consolation a ten-minute hat-trick. from the Strikers. completed the formalities in tucking the 5-1 score line perhaps giving the Strikers goal for the visitors shortly after half time. Perhaps QAS coach David Abela should Bundaberg were unlucky not to fi nd ball past the exposed Heidenreich for a 3-1 too much credit for a hard fought match. The result leaves Whitsunday level bottom attempt to convince Brisbane Strikers to themselves on level terms at mid way scoreline. Elsewhere around the league FNQ Bulls of the ladder with Bundaberg Spirit, albeit loan him the services of their new recruit, through the fi rst half. Brisbane defender With Bundaberg’s self belief fading Thur- continued their thoroughly impressive start with a game in hand against QAS. Australian defender Craig Moore so he can Matija Simic was forced to clear the ball tell completed his hat-trick in 63rd min- to the season with a 3-2 home victory over QAS themselves had another week to for- impart some defensive advice to his young off the line after Bundaberg forward Aaron ute once again running onto a long ball to Capricorn Cougars. Substitute Josh De Nit- get as they were crushed 4-1 by a Razor- side. Bakker rounded the keeper after besting score, a tactic that Bundaberg’s defence tis proved the hero for the home side, giv- backs side that is looking as though it may Home and (very far) away... in all three seasons, and is aware pending on the game and how far we By Kane Frampton that considerable time and effort is have to travel.” Over the three-season history required by club staff to make such Despite the considerable time in- of the Hyundai Queensland trips a reality. vestment, Blackman still gets a thrill State League (QSL), the compe- “It is not cheap for the club to fi nd out of the Fire’s road trips. tition has been touted as a true the money to fl y the boys around the “I love it, because it gives you the state-wide enterprise. state, and a lot of work goes on before feeling that you are a professional The league comprises teams from the team takes the fi eld each week,” footballer, and the bond it forms as far north as Cairns (FNQ Bulls), Blackman said. between the team is something spe- and as far south as Brisbane (Bris- The amount of effort and organisa- cial.” bane Strikers and QAS), two cities tion required from players and staff For those QSL players who aspire with approximately 1700 kilometres alike cannot be underestimated. to play football professionally and of coastline in between. In Round 3 of 2009, The Fire made move on to bigger and better things, The QSL has proved a resounding a 1500km journey north to take on away trips can also be useful experi- success in allowing elite players the Far North Queensland Bulls, a ence. from regional areas the opportunity team based out of Mareeba. It took “I think they give everyone in- to demonstrate their ability to the approximately 12 hours for the team volved, player or coaching staff alike, entire state, where previously they to travel by bus to Brisbane Airport, the perfect opportunity to prepare for would have been consigned to local fl y north to Cairns, and then travel football at a higher level,” Blackman leagues. west by bus to Mareeba to arrive at said. However, this opportunity comes the ground two hours before kick- For the Sunshine Coast Fire, the fi rst as at a cost, as over the course of a off. Such a journey would be tiring serious road trip of the season takes season each team is required to travel enough on its own, but all the more place on the 1st of May, when the to a number of away games, often diffi cult with a football match at the team travels to Brolga Park in Towns- only a short bus trip away. However, end of it. ville to take on the North Queensland when far north meets far south, a sig- According to Blackman, the team McDonald’s Razorbacks. nifi cant time and fi nancial investment usually opts for a simple preparation When the teams last met in Towns- is required by club and players alike when on the road. ville, in Round 13 of 2009, the Sun- to make the trip. “Most times we get to the desti- shine Coast claimed a 3-0 victory. In the case of the Sunshine Coast nation on the morning of the game. And after winning their fi rst four Fire, current QSL league leader and Once we have settled in, we will go games of the 2010 season, the Sun- 2008 champions, the team is growing for a light run to loosen up, and just shine Coast have every right to be- accustomed to making long journeys play small sided games, and then lieve that they can return with three for away fi xtures. walk around for about 30 minutes. points in the bag. Current Fire club captain Shaun The games can vary in start time from The arduous journey north is unlikely Shaun Blackman in action for Sunshine Coast Fire. Blackman has played for the club 2pm through to 8pm. Generally, we to dent their confi dence. will stay for at least one night, de- PHOTO: ROBYN WOODALL 18 Monday 26th April 2010 New South Wales goalweekly.com

NSW LADDER P W L Pts Sydney United 9 6 1 20 Marconi Stallions 9 6 1 20 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 9 5 1 18 Sydney United go top Blacktown City FC 9 5 1 18 Rockdale City Suns 9 3 2 13 Sutherland Sharks 9 3 5 10 Sydney Olympic 9 3 5 10 Manly United FC 9 2 4 9 Bankstown City 9 2 5 8 South Coast Wolves 9 2 5 8 after blitzing Bankstown West Sydney Berries 9 2 5 8 By Mike Salter half-chance for Mileski on 45 minutes, APIA Leichhardt Tigers 9 2 6 7 and then an inconclusive fi rst half was A second-half flurry of goals at an end. against Bankstown City sent Syd- Although United had the fi rst chance ney United top of the NSW Premier of the second half, Pavlovic bullocking NSW RESULTS League, with Marconi joining them his way through the Bankstown back- line before forcing a good save from NSW PREMIER LEAGUE: ROUND 9: FIRST at the summit after a hard-fought GRADE: Rockdale City Suns 1 (Sam Awad 1-0 victory away to Manly United. Zlatko Joseski, Bankstown called the 53m) Bonnyrigg White Eagles 2 (Bradley Details of the former game can be tune for ten minutes thereafter. Hussein Boardman 38/58m), Manly United 0 Marconi Salameh broke through on the left and Stallions 1 (Jason Naidovski 70m), APIA Le- found below. ichhardt Tigers 4 (Hirofuni Moriyasu 31/75m Erstwhile leaders Blacktown suffered had a shot blocked on 54 minutes, and Nicola Rizzo 42m Robert Younis 53m) West George Nohra and Steve Liavas both Sydney Berries 0, Sydney Olympic 4 (Chris a surprise home loss at the hands of de- Triantis 8m Cedric Ramirez 16/72m Phillip fending champions Sutherland. A goal in sent powerful shots into United fl esh fol- Makrys 81m) South Coast Wolves 2 (Mark each half from Ben Vidaic was enough lowing the resultant corner. At the other Picciolini 30/40m), Blacktown City FC 0 end, a swift piece of control from United Sutherland Sharks 2 (Ben Vidaic 32/54m), to deal Blacktown their fi rst defeat of the Bankstown City Lions 0 Sydney United 3 season. player-coach David Zdrilic allowed him (Elsid Barkhousir 59/67m Mirjan Pavlovic 66m). Rock-bottom APIA-Leichhardt pulled to get a shot away just before the hour, themselves up by the bootstraps with a but Joseski was alert to the danger. GRADE 20: Rockdale City Suns 1 Bon- 4-0 win over the West Sydney Berries, The game ultimately turned on an in- nyrigg White Eagles 1, Manly United 1 jury to Tsekenis on the hour. Initially Marconi Stallions 2, APIA Leichhardt Tigers while Sydney Olympic continued their 5 West Sydney Berries 1, Sydney Olympic 2 move up the table with a heartening 4-2 the veteran attempted to continue, but South Coast Wolves 1, Blacktown City FC 2 eventually he needed to be taken off the Sutherland Sharks 1, Bankstown City Lions win at home to the South Coast Wolves. 2 Sydney United 1. French striker Cedric Ramirez, once of fi eld for treatment. In his absence, Bank- stown failed to plug the resultant gap in GRADE 18: Sydney Olympic 4 South Coast Lorient, scored his fi rst goal of the sea- Wolves 4, Blacktown City FC 0 Sutherland son for Olympic. defence: Tomic advanced down the left Sharks 2. In the weekend’s other game, Bon- and sent in an accurate cross, and Bark- housir, completely unmarked at the far NSW SUPER LEAGUE: ROUND 6: FIRST nyrigg ended Rockdale City’s inspired GRADE: Parramatta Eagles 4 (B Soane run, defeating the Macedonian-backed post, was able to nod the ball home with 13/24m P Gatt 50m D Fogarty 78m) Fraser ease. Park 0, Northern Tigers 5 (M Simmonds club 2-1 at Bicentennial park. The pre- 41/78/80m L Tomich 49m L Dawson 87m) season favourites are only two points off Bankstown were galvanised into life, Spirit FC 1 (S Meney 80m). the pace, as the league’s top four contin- and made a concerted assault on the United goal in the minutes following GRADE 20: Parramatta Eagles 4 Fraser ue to break away from the pack. Park 1, Northern Tigers 1 Spirit FC 1. the opener, but United responded with a killer punch in the 66th minute. A daz- STATE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: ROUND Bankstown City 0-3 Sydney Utd Rockdale City Suns players celebrate 6: FIRST GRADE: Inter Lions 3 (D Arcella After a scoreless first half, two de- zling, sustained run by Tomic along the 34m P Polistina 38/85m) Hurstville ZFC 1 right touchline saw him shimmy past two PHOTO: CARLOS FURTADO/FNSW (D Andrade 32m), Gladesville Ryde Magic fensive lapses and a moment of 3 (T Nastoulis 26m A McKie 30m A Kab- stunning individual brilliance pro- Bankstown defenders; Joseski fi nally bara 77m) Blacktown Spartans 3 (L Wright duced a 3-0 win for Sydney United, managed to halt his run, but only by de- 48/69m S Falanga 80m), Fairfi eld City Lions fl ecting the ball into the path of Pavlovic, 1 (C Maxwell 88m) Hills Brumbies 3 (P who thereby reamin on track for Down 54m T Pannowitz 57m pen D Savic another NSWPL premiership. who fi nished impressively from the edge 81m), Camden Tigers 0 Stanmore Hawks 2 (D James 78m W Hijazi 92m). After a period of cat-and-mouse in the of the box. opening minutes, the visitors had the A minute later, and it was three. Shan- GRADE 20: Inter Lions 0 Hurstville ZFC 1, fi rst chance when an Ante Tomic cor- non Burgin, who had recently arrived as Gladesville Ryde Magic 2 Blacktown Spar- a substitute for Tsekenis, clumsily gave tans 4, Fairfi eld City Lions 2 Hills Brumbies ner reached Elsid Barkhousir, whose 1, Camden Tigers 1 Stanmore Hawks 1. audacious overhead kick whistled over the ball away to Pavlovic, and the for- mer Newcastle Jets striker calmly played STATE LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: ROUND the Bankstown bar. Five minutes later, 5: FIRST GRADE: Fairfi eld Wanderers 1 United captain Joe Vrkic was somewhat in Barkhousir on the right. The winger (M Navarrete 34m) Belmore Hercules 2 (J made no mistake, notching his second Skufris 19m D Fernandes 54m), Fairfi eld lucky to stay on the fi eld when Bank- Bulls 0 Hakoah 0, Luddenham United 2 (S stown’s player-coach Peter Tsekenis goal of the night. Andrews 5m M Wood 80m) Gazy Lansvale 1 surged forward from defence and played The game was clearly over, and al- (M Amed 73m). though Bankstown created some chanc- a neat one-two with Robbie Mileski. GRADE 20: Fairfi eld Wanderers 4 Belmore Vrkic cynically upended Tsekenis just es at the minutes ticked away, United Hercules 1, Fairfi eld Bulls 8 Hakoah 3, Lud- denham United 1 Gazy Lansvale 0. outside the United box, and Bankstown never looked in any danger of surrender- failed to make an impact with the result- ing their lead. A cross-shot from Scott ing free kick. Vrkic received only a yel- Thomas drifted wide on 69 minutes, and low card. Hussein Akil had a free kick defl ected just over the United bar as Bankstown There were chances at either end as the NEXT ROUND fi rst period reached its half-way point. sought some consolation. Round 10 Miljan Pavlovic headed over the bar for It never came. It was, in fact, United NSW action between Sutherland Sharks and Blacktown City. who went closest to another goal, when 7pm Sat 1/May B’rigg White Eagles v Syd United, and Bankstown defender Rich- Olympic ard Luksic, up for a set-piece, did the Zdrilic touched a Pavlovic cross aside PHOTO: CARLOS FURTADO/FNSW Bonnyrigg Sports Club same at the other end on 22 minutes. for Tomic on 79 minutes. This time, the 7pm Sat 1/May S’land Sharks v Manly Utd teenager could not replicate his earlier Seymour Shaw Park Young Ante Tomic, intermittently ef- 7.30pm Sat 1/May Marconi Stallions v fective, had two decent chances for the brilliance, shanking his shot badly. Rockdale C Suns visitors in the succeeding minutes. A free Not that it made any difference. United Marconi Stadium 3pm Sun 2/May Bankstown City v APIA kick broke to him on 26 minutes, and he coasted home to secure the three points and equal top spot on the ladder. L’hardt Tigers fl ashed a left-footed shot just wide of the More action from Jensen Park goal; then United broke away following 3pm Sun 2/May West Syd Berries v Sth the NSW Premier Coast Wolves a Bankstown corner, Peter Markovic sent Sydney Olympic Athletic Centre a splendid ball over the top to Tomic on League. 3pm Sun 2/May Syd Utd v Blacktown City the left, but the youngster’s hasty volley PHOTO: CARLOS Sydney Utd Sports Centre fl ew over the bar. There was time for a FURTADO/FNSW

Monday 26th April 2010 19 Tasmania goalweekly.com Tilford Zebras stay third By Walter Pless Crosswell fi nished the scoring in the NORTH RESULTS SOUTH RESULTS fi nal minute with his second penalty, Tilford Zebras maintained third this time awarded for Rory McCal- Launceston Utd 1 Devonport City 9 Kingborough Lions 1 Clarence United 1 spot on the Forestry Tasmania lum’s foul on Kurt Engels. Northern Rangers 3 Burnie Utd 1 Southern Premier League ladder In the day’s other match, Kingbor- Tilford Zebras 5 Hobart Olympia 1 with two wins in a row. ough Lions United drew 1-1 with the Prospect Knights 3 Ulverstone 3 Last Sunday, a goal in injury time by visiting Clarence United at Lightwood South Hobart 3 New Town Eagles 1 Ben Crosswell gave Zebras a 3-2 away Park. Somerset 4 Launceston City 3 win over fi fth-placed New Town Eagles Marcus Bremner gave the Lions a at Clare Street, while this Saturday, 51st minute lead, but Ben Hamlett hit Zebras thumped bottom-side Olympia the equaliser nine minutes from the NORTH LADDER SOUTH LADDER Warriors 5-1 away at South Hobart, end. P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts with Crosswell netting a hat-trick. Devonport City became the outright Devonport City 4 4 0 0 20 3 12 South Hobart 7 6 1 0 17 3 19 Eagles should probably have won leader in the Forestry Tasmania North- Northern Rangers 4 3 1 0 16 6 10 Glenorchy Knights 6 5 0 1 21 9 15 against Zebras, but atrocious fi nishing ern Premier League after crushing bot- Burnie United 5 3 0 2 24 10 9 Tilford Zebras 7 4 2 1 17 12 14 and good goalkeeping by Troy Kaden tom-side Launceston United 9-1 away Ulverstone 4 2 1 1 13 6 7 Kingborough Lions 7 3 2 2 11 10 11 cost them dearly. at Birch Avenue. Riverside Olympic 4 2 1 1 8 5 7 Clarence United 7 1 3 3 8 14 6 Kaden saved at least four one-on-one Burnie United, who had been the Prospect Knights 5 2 1 2 12 15 7 New Town Eagles 7 1 2 4 13 16 5 situations, denying Adam McKeown leaders on goal-difference, suffered a Somerset 5 2 0 3 10 18 6 Taroona 6 1 1 4 9 17 4 and Shane Kent, while Alex Leszczyn- shock 3-1 loss away to reigning cham- Launceston City 4 0 0 4 5 11 0 Hobart Olympia 7 0 1 6 6 21 1 ski missed another easy chance. pions Northern Rangers at the NTCA Launceston United 5 0 0 5 4 37 0 Crosswell fi red Zebras ahead in the Ground. 12th minute, following a corner by Fifth-placed Ulverstone drew 3-3 Eagles’ Ben Whitehall (left) in a NEXT ROUND NEXT ROUND Jayden Welch, to give the visitors a 1-0 away with sixth-ranked Prospect Round 6 Round 8 lead at the break. Knights at Harley Parade, while sev- race for the ball with Zebras’ Saturday 1st May Saturday 1st May Eagles were level 15 seconds after the enth-placed Somerset just squeezed Ulverstone v Northern Rangers New Town Eagles v Kingborough Lions Clare Paul Cairns. Ulverstone Showgrounds 2.30pm Street 2.30pm resumption when a poor header back to home 4-3 against second-last Launces- Devonport City v Prospect Knights Valley South Hobart v Tilford Zebras his goalkeeper by Andrew Telega al- ton City at home at Cardigan Street. PHOTO: WALTER PLESS Road 2.30pm South Hobart 2.30pm lowed Leszczynski to nip in and lob the Launceston City went into this game Burnie United v Riverside Olympic Montello Clarence United v Glenorchy Knights Went- 2.30pm worth Park 2 6.30pm ball over the keeper and into the net. mourning the passing of club stalwart Launceston City v Launceston United Mit- Crosswell set up Dwayne Walsh for Tommy Strickland last week at the age subishi Park 6.30pm Sunday 2nd May Somerset - Bye Hobart Olympia v Taroona an easy goal in the 55th minute to re- of 65. South Hobart 2.30pm store Zebras’ lead, but a brave header by McKeown from Mark Page’s deep cross from the right in the 63rd minute made it 2-2. Four minutes into stoppage time, Crosswell scored the winner from the edge of the box with his weaker right- foot. In last Sunday’s other match, goals by Greg Freeman, Marcello Marchioli, with a penalty, and Ryan Bevan gave fourth-placed Kingborough Lions Unit- ed a 3-0 away win over second-last Ta- roona at Kelvedon Park. Crosswell was amongst the goals again on Saturday, scoring two penal- ties and one goal in open play as Zebras overwhelmed an Olympia side that has now earned just a point from the seven matches in the opening round of the league. Olympia started strongly and took the lead in the 16th minute through Chris Kumpulainen, who made the most of the service provided by Warren Wadawu. Ricky Self equalised in the 33rd min- ute through a simple move by Zebras. Andrew Telega swept the ball out of de- fence and to the left for Jayden Welch, whose low cross into the penalty area was struck home by Self. Crosswell made it 2-0 in the 45th minute with a penalty, awarded against Nick Meredith, who pulled Luke En- gels’s shirt as the youngster worked his way into the box. Luke Engels chipped goalkeeper Dmitri Nester in the 65th minute after a defensive error by Adam Hedge to make it 3-1, while Crosswell added Ze- bras’ fourth in the 77th minute after a chip by Walsh had unlocked the Olym- pia defence. Eagles’ Adam McKeown heads the equaliser despite the close attentions of Zebras’ keeper Troy Kaden.PHOTO: WALTER PLESS

South Hobart and Glenorchy Knights took a 2-point lead at the top the evening. the danger. Knights still lead the pack in the after downing Olympia Warriors 4-1 at Knights almost took the lead against In the 24th minute, Olympia’s resis- Forestry Tasmania Southern Pre- South Hobart in the afternoon, but South Olympia in the 19th minute when Ama- tance was broken. Daniel White’s corner mier League competition after Hobart regained their earlier 1-point du Koroma broke free on the left and from the left was fl icked on by Koroma both won their matches on Satur- lead when they accounted for Clarence played a tantalising ball across the goal- and goalkeeper Dmitri Nester could only day. United 2-0 away at Wentworth Park in mouth, but Ben Phillips had time to clear punch the ball wide of his goal. Alex

20 Monday 26th April 2010 SOUTH AUSTRALIA goalweekly.com Warriors send cup champions packing By Nat Adamopoulos of experienced striker Srdjan Jovanovic, proved rewarding, withstanding and put- quick refl ex saves to keep his side in the SA RESULTS his shot beating the young Cumberland ting their own pressure on to take the match and see the score checked at 2-0 Men’s League – Federation Cup keeper Luke Schoen. The Warriors con- Demons to extra time after a scoreless as they went in for break. As the heavens Historically all around the world, White City Woodville 2 (M.Vasilijevic, S.Jovanovic) Cup competitions whether played tinued to play hard ball, fl exing their 90 minutes. Unfortunately for Rostrevor opened up with the start of the second Cumberland United 1 (C.Bowman) (HT 0-1) Bst – White City (M.Keens, R.Saraceno, S.Jovanovic) locally, nationally or Internation- muscles with hard physical tackles to their inexperience prevailed and the De- half and the showers came down, so the Cumberland (D.Carter, Schoen, D.Puyenbroek)

ally, are renowned for the oppor- show that they were not done yet, pro- mons came out eventual winners, putting fl oodgates opened and the goals came Rostrevor 0 gressively pushing the reigning champi- away 3 goals past the valiant leeper care thick and fast for the Red Devils. Almost Northern Demons 3 (S.Gannon, J.Saler, M.Markovic) tunities they give to the underdog (HT 0-0) (FT 0-) (AET 0-3) teams to become the giant killers ons out of the match. Each time the Foxes of Scott Gannon, Adrian Leet and Dan- a goal being scored every 3 minutes, the Demons won 3-0 After Extra Time Best – Rostrevor (H.Ryan, F.Fantasia, M.Bosio) Demons and there were no exceptions with turned on their attacking play, the War- iel Cox. Although the result did not go Simba Heroes were getting a huge lesson (S.Gannon, A.Leet, D.Cox) the Federation Cup being played in riors defence were there to withstand the the way of Rostrevor College, they can in what top level football was all about, Para Hills 3 (R.Clayton, B.Selga, R.Townsend) Western Strikers 2 (F.DaSilva, J.Spadavecchia) (HT 1-0) South Australia on the Anzac Day charge, instead creating their own oppor- hold their heads up high with the strong but never did they waver or reduce their Best – Para Hills tunities to score. The match sealer came performance they put in both through in- intensity towards the match. Four indi- (R.Townsend, A.Mullen, R.Clayton) weekend. Although there were no Strikers (Y.Sudic, J.Spadavecchia, S.Stefanopoulos) fairy tale endings this time, there in the 84th minute from some clever play dividuals like Mark Bosio returning after vidual Campbelltown players scored Pirates 7 (A.Pemberton 2, N.Tattoli 2, J.Mavromatis, were some super performances in centre midfi eld, when Jovanovic ex- a lengthy 6 year absence from football, hatricks, Matthew Deegan and Jason J.Coley, C.Adcock) Regency Eagles 3 (L.Nikora 2, B.Niyongere) (HT 4-1) by the so-called minnows of local ecuted a quick back heel which placed their Captain Verricchio and courageous Trimboli each bagging four, Pat Bar- Best – Pirates (J.Coley, M.Markham, A.Pemberton) football. the ball perfectly for Vasilijevic to put keeper Ryan. The win to the Demons baro and Alor Bulabek with a triple, and Regency (F.Niyikiza. B.Niyongere, H.Harerimana) boot to ball and into the back of the net. sees them progress through to the next singles to Ali Toure, Michael Paleka and Toros 2 (R.Racciopi 2) Adelaide Blue Eagles 10 (S.Parissos 5, L.Sattin, F.Filleti, The biggest result and some may even The fi nal whistle brought with it disap- round. Stanko Zilic, the end result being te Red K.Harris, N.Bucco, E.Kounavelis) (HT 0-3) tout as the upset of the round, came from pointment for the 2009 Champions, but The main game at Newton saw a David Devils 17 Adelaide Simba Heroes 0. The Best – Toros (R.Racciopi, A.Violi, J.Mastropaolo) the only night match played where arch jubilation and hope for the White City and Goliath matchup with Super League most wonderful thing that came out of Blue Eagles (S.Parissos, F.Filleti, E.Kounavelis) faithful, who have had a dismal start to big guns Campbelltown City Red Devils this match was that eventhough the game N.A.B. 0 rivals Premier League club White City Adelaide Comets 3 (R.Mitchell 2, N.Fleetwood) (HT 0-2) Warriors hosted Cumberland United, the the season. against the collegiate club the Adelaide was a total mismatch in football levels, Best – N.A.B. (D.Renna, A.Fischetti, M.Saccardo) Comets (N.Fleetwood, D.Makridis, L.Paterson) Warriors ousting the reigning Champi- Simba Heroes, an all-african playing the Simba Heroes never gave up. They Adelaide Cobras 0 ons with a gallant 2-1 victory at Frank The Newton Village Sports Complex team. As would be expected the silky played with their hearts and their souls MetroStars 4 (S.Tunbridge 2, J.Groves, A.Ciarla) had a feast full of football, with a double skills and natural football fl air that one a pure, unadulterated game of football, (HT 0-1) Mitchell Park. The strong crowd were Best – Cobras (N.Green, O.Totani, M.Staltari) treated to a hard fought match by both header the order of the day matching up would expect to see from Africaan play- colourful and every smiling, relishing the MetroStars (S.Grelli, J.Groves, I.Karlovic) sides, a style that most football fans have Collegiate clubs with State League and ers was all there, the opening to the opportunity they had been given. Hope- Seaford 1 (M.Sheriff) Salisbury United 2 (A.Lindsay, M.Bekirovski) (HT 1-0) grown accustomed to when these two Super League Clubs. The curtain raiser match looking exciting, colourful antici- fully in just over a month’s time we will Best – Seaford (F.Machochi, M.Sheriff, D.Frayne) club match up against each other. The fi elded the Collegiate side Rostrevor pated spectacle to watch. The spectacle be seeing some of those qualities coming Salisbury (R.Deeley, S.Lindsay, S.Marron) taking up the challenge to State League unfortunately for the Adelaide Simbas out of the World Cup Competition. Adelaide City 9 (F.Agius 3, N.Orr, J.D’Arsie, Foxes were looking good early in the D.Spagnuolo, J.Cummins, D.Paladino, A.Marveggio) fi rst half, their side strengthened with club Northern Demons, and take on went the way of the Red Devils, who Other results from matches being played South Adelaide 1 (T.Foglia) (HT 3-0) Best – Adel City (N.Orr, D.Paladino, F.Agius) the return of Captain Danny Greystone the challenge they did. It was a fairly opened the game up with a goal in the around the grounds were Para Hills 3 South Adel (N.Dawes, B.Coombs, T.Foglia) nervy fi rst 20 minutes to the match, both 2nd minute of the match by Ali Toure. Western Strikers 2, Pirates 7 Regency to join tall timber Damien Puyenbroek Riverland 1 (S.Atkinson) sides taking their time to settle into the The Simba Heroes side showed signs Eagles 3, Western District Toros 2 Ade- West Adelaide 8 (S.Kezios 3, H.Skoumbros 2, and playing coach Neil Young at the D.Reynolds 2, TOG) (HT 0-4) back, warding off the advances made by game with Rostrevor having a chance of pure and natural football skills, their laide Blue Eagles 10, N.A.B. 0 Adelaide Best – Riverland (I.Altundag, T.Thiel, K.Collison) West the Warriors. The Foxes provided most to take the lead early, their opportunity speed and ball control, pin point accurate Comets 3, Adelaide Cobras 0 MetroStars Adel (D.Reynolds, P.Toumazos, D.Lambrinos)

of the attacking action for the fi rst half prevented due to the talented skills of passing and fl exibility at times an abso- 4, Seaford 1 Salisbury United 2, Ade- Apollo 0 Demons keeper Maurice Mezzino. The lute pleasure to watch. Their lack of be- laide City 9 South Adelaide 1, Riverland Modbury 4 (S.Pearce 3, R.Devlin) hour, successfully fi nding the back of (HT 0-0) the net in the 38th minute from a free Demons created several opportunities ing accustomed to sticking to a strict for- 1 West Adelaide 8, Apollo 0 Modbury 4, Best – Apollo (S.Wallis, B.Morris, T.Bytheway) Modbury (Not Provided) kick lobbed up from midfi eld for Charlie to open their goal tally but poor fi nish- mation, with structure and tactics as their Raiders 5 Noarlunga United 3, Adelaide Raiders 5 (R.Alagich 2, N.Kuzman, C.Goodwin, Bowman to run onto just outside the box, ing was their arch nemesis. As the game priority was however, the weakness that Hills 0 Adelaide Galaxy 1, Adelaide M.Muscroft) Noarlunga United 3 (M.Sefton, progressed, the collegians were match- the Red Devils were able to take advan- Olympic 0 Croydon 1, Enfi eld City 10 A.McArdle, B.Hibbs) (HT 2-3) catching it on the bounce and drilling a Best – Raiders (D.Barisic, R.Alagich, M.Muscroft) screamer past the Warriors keeper. ing up well, putting constant pressure on tage of. Campbelltown netted their sec- International 1. Round 2 of the Federa- Noarlunga (M.Sefton, S.Reed, F.Maclean) the Demons side led from the back by ond goal in the 22nd minute of the match tion Cup will be played the weekend of Adelaide Hills 0 Adelaide Galaxy 1 (S.McGreevy) It was a very different White City side their defender and Captain Peter Verric- from the boot of Michael Paleka who May 22nd. (HT 0-0) Best – Adel Hills(A.Kelly, L.Smith, N.Elliott) that came out after the break, striking chio and keeper Hayden Ryan. The true beat the keeper comprehensively. The Galaxy (C.Christopherson, M.Doyle, J.Wright) grit and hard endeavor of the underdogs Simbas keeper pulled off some lighting fast within 5 minutes of the kick off care Adelaide Olympic 0 Croydon 1 (Z.Malik) (HT 0-1) Best – Olympic (A.Iandorio, D.Nicholls, T.Mullen) Croydon (M.Papacharalambous, L.Klimek, R.Dingle)

Enfi eld City 10 (M.Cinco 5, T.Prescott 3, M.Graham, E.Hughes) International 1 (A.Morris) (HT 5-0) Best – Enfi eld (M.Cinco, T.Prescott, D.Martinez) Inter (C.Cella, A.Craig, D.Bonner)

Campbelltown City 17 (M.Deegan 4, J.Trimboli 4, P.Barbaro 3, A.Bulabek 3, A.Toure, M.Paleka, S.Zilic) Adelaide Simba Heroes 0 (HT 4-0) Best – Campbelltown (M.Deegan, S.Zilic, D.Signoriello) Heroes (L.Lomude, P.Mbuto, D.George)

NEXT ROUND Round 6 Sat 08/05/2010 Adelaide Blue Eagles vs Cum- berland Utd 3pm Marden Sports Complex Adelaide Cobras vs MetroStars 3pm Weigall Oval Western Strikers vs Adelaide City 3pm Carnegie Reserve Adelaide Galaxy vs Raiders 7pm Con Makris Park Para Hills vs Campbelltown 7pm The Paddocks

LADDER P W D L F A GD Pts MetroStars 4 3 1 0 13 5 8 10 Campbelltown City 4 3 0 1 7 7 0 9 Adelaide Galaxy 4 2 2 0 6 2 4 8 Adelaide City 4 2 1 1 6 7 -1 7 Adelaide Blue Eagles 4 2 0 2 11 8 3 6 Western Strikers 4 2 0 2 10 10 0 6 Adelaide Cobras 4 1 1 2 6 10 -4 4 Action from Round 1 Federation Cup: Raiders youngster Craig Goodwin evades Noarlunga defenders on his way to scoring a goal in Cumberland Utd 4 1 0 3 9 11 -2 3 the 5-3 win. Para Hills 4 0 2 2 4 9 -5 2 Raiders 4 0 1 3 4 7 -3 1 PHOTO: ADAM BUTLER

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Monday 26th April 2010 21 Western Australia | Round 6 goalweekly.com Floreat’s Late Winner Sinks Stirling By Ashley Morrison ECU Joondalup’s Chris Wylie and Swan Unit- WA LADDER Three weeks ago Paul Lincoln P W D L F A GD Pts took over as coach of Stirling Li- ed’s Trent Wood in action in the 2-2 draw at 1 Western Knights 6 5 1 0 20 9 11 16 2 Perth SC 6 5 0 1 17 12 5 15 ons and celebrated with a win in Francis Street PHOTO: PETER SIMCOX 3 Floreat Athena 6 4 0 2 17 8 9 12 his first game. But two defeats in 4 Balcatta 6 3 1 2 11 11 0 10 the next two have put pressure 5 Armadale 6 2 3 1 11 7 4 9 back onto the role of coach of this 6 Sorrento 6 2 2 2 9 11 -2 8 7 Stirling Lions 6 2 1 3 6 8 -2 7 club, as some supporters were far 8 Cockburn City 6 1 2 3 5 6 -1 5 from happy about the defeat away 9 ECU Joondalup 6 1 2 3 13 16 -3 5 at Floreat Athena. 10 Swan United 6 1 2 3 5 10 -5 5 Stirling started the better, however 11 Mandurah City 6 1 1 4 8 15 -7 4 they frequently coughed up possession 12 Inglewood United 6 1 1 4 7 14 -7 4 cheaply, and in the opening ten minutes mistakes gave Floreat two scoring op- WA RESULTS portunities. In the 12th minute it was PREMIER DIVISION third time lucky as Floreat made them First Team pay. Floreat Athena 2 (Mikulic 12, 90) Stirling Lions 1 (De Abreu 83); ECU Joondalup 3 Clayton Arnez gave the ball away for (Bushby 4, O’Callaghan 52, Watt 77) Ar- Stirling, Vatistas slipped the ball for- madale 3 (Ramirez 13, J Robinson 39, Ord 62); Sorrento 0 Cockburn City 0; Inglewood ward to Neiderberger, and his fi rst time United 0 Swan United 0; Balcatta 0 Western pass to Mikulic saw him beat the offside Knights 2 (Campbell 50, David Micevski 90+2); Mandurah City 1 (Rhodes 9) Perth SC trap, and fi nish past an isolated Miller to 2 (Oliveira 29, De Felice 73) give Floreat the lead. The goal stung Stirling, and they Reserves Floreat Athena 1 Stirling Lions 5; ECU Joon- started to gain ascendancy especially dalup 0 Armadale 2; Sorrento 1 Cockburn down the fl anks through Boi and Lujan, City 3; Inglewood United 1 Swan United 2; Balcatta 1 Western Knights 2; Mandurah but the fi nal ball into the box from both City 2 Perth SC 2 players frequently undid the good work Under 18’s that preceded it. Floreat Athena 3 Stirling Lions 1; ECU Joon- In the 17th minute though they de- dalup 4 Armadale 3; Sorrento 1 Cockburn City 6; Inglewood United 2 Swan United 2; served to equalise. Lujan combined well Balcatta 0 Western Knights 2; Mandurah with Dickson and then Lujan unleashed City 2 Perth SC 3 a powerful drive from the edge of the penalty box that left Dunn, in goal for Inglewood striker Ryan Clarke and Swan United defender Robert Monterosso in action in the 0-0 DIVISION ONE Floreat, a mere spectator. Unfortunately First Team Bayswater City 3 (Tumoe 4, Marulanda 74P, for Stirling it smashed into the post and draw at the 6PR StadiumPHOTO: PETER SIMCOX Gooding 90) Gosnells City 1 (Chaiz 56); Fre- Floreat were able to clear. mantle Spirit 2 (Lovie 45, Shaw 90) Ashfi eld run across the box, and shot, the ball ing and Pavlovic stepped in to clear. Stirling, back to Smith. He moved away 2 (Greenwood 65P, McIlroy 80); Morley- Two minutes later it was Dunn that Windmills 1(Nelson 74) Wanneroo City 1 Floreat had to thank for keeping their struck Bachiller and ricocheted back to The best move of the game came in the from the Stirling goal and then curled a (Cairney 44P); Forrestfi eld United 5 (Burns Lujan, but his second attempt sailed over 83rd minute when Migas surged forward wonderful ball back into the box with 68, 79, 90, Barnes 77, Hart 87) Canning City lead in tact. Lujan did well down the left 2 (Garcia 6, Sheehaw 14); Bunbury Forum hand fl ank and crossed to the back post, the cross bar. for Floreat from midfi eld, he passed to his left foot, Mikulic rose above the Force 6 (Kavanagh 1, Stewart 53, Rodgers the ball fell to Stares who controlled it There was no doubt that Stirling had Mirco whose fi rst time return pass found static Stirling defence and headed down 72P, 88, Quinn 76, Chappell 82) Queens Park 0; Rockingham City 0 Dianella White Eagles before striking accurately for the bottom been the better side in the fi rst half, but Migas again, his fi rst time ball on the run to Miller’s right, leaving the ‘keeper no 6 (Steamer 39, Ryder 46, 90+2, Davies 50, left hand corner. Dunn was down sharply playing with just Marcinko up front on was played into the path of Mikulic, but chance. Helen 80, 90+1) his own never looked to be the answer. the ball bobbled at the vital second as he To compound Paul Lincoln’s bad day, and pushed the shot around the post. Reserves Dunn was again the saviour in the As tirelessly as he worked all afternoon looked to shoot and Stirling cleared. import Jason Gavin was shown a second Bayswater City 2 Gosnells City 2; Fremantle he lacked support, with Lujan and Boi on Two minutes later Stirling did equalise, yellow card for what can only be classed Spirit 3 Ashfi eld 4; Morley-Windmills 0 Wan- 22nd minute when new signing Mario neroo City 4; Forrestfi eld United 1 Canning Marcinko beat the offside trap to run the fl anks being too far away from him, albeit it fortuitously. The ball was played as callous tackle on Migas born out of City 3; Bunbury Forum Force 4 Queens and no midfi elder coming through to to substitute de Abreu on the right and frustration. Park 0; Rockingham City 3 Dianella White onto a ball from Dickson, he just had Eagles 6 Dunn to beat, but the Floreat keeper was support when he held the ball up. on the run he looked to whip the ball into In other games former Stirling Lions alert to the danger and came of his line It was a clever header by Marcinko that the box as quickly as he could, without player Jordan Rhodes made the perfect Under 18’s Bayswater City 3 Gosnells City 0; Fremantle quickly to smother the shot. played Boi in the 50th minute, he slipped any obvious attempt to pick out a man. start for Mandurah City scoring in the Spirit 3 Ashfi eld 0; Morley-Windmills 2 Wan- It was all Stirling at this point, and it the ball to substitute Frost, but he wasted The ball looped towards the goal, went 9th minute, but Perth came back through neroo City 7; Forrestfi eld United 4 Canning the opportunity hitting his shot straight well over the head of Dunn, struck the goals from Olivera and De Felice to win City 3; Bunbury Forum Force 12 Queens was the experience of player coach Ko- Park 1; Rockingham City 1 Dianella White vacevic and the goalkeeping of Dunn at Dunn. back post and ended up rolling across 2-1. The Western Knights maintained Eagles 3 that was preventing Stirling from getting As Stirling sought an equaliser Floreat the line on the far side of the goal. As their position at the top of the table, with back on equal terms. began to come more into the game, their happy as de Abreu was about the goal, a 2-0 win away at Balcatta. Boi curled an effort over the cross bar task helped after Robinson was sub- he looked as surprised as everyone else Once again Joondalup was the place NEXT ROUND when a Kovacevic clearance came to stituted, as suddenly they had far more in the ground that he had scored, as it did to be if you wanted goals, as they played him, and then Robinson delayed his shot freedom in midfi eld. Good openings not appear that this was his intention. out a 3-3 draw with Armadale. Joonda- Round 7 were created for Mikulic and Isaia, but Stirling obviously felt that they had lup started the scoring and then fell 2-1 Sat 1 May 3PM Armadale v Inglewood too long, and Smith was across to cover United and defl ect it out for a corner. Stirling stood fi rm at the back. done enough and deserved a share of the behind, pulled it back to 2-2 before go- Alfred Skeet Oval Floreat’s only clear chance came on In the 72nd minute Stirling upset Flo- spoils, but Floreat showed why they are ing down again and equalising in the Sat 1 May 3PM Sorrento v Balcatta the counter attack late in the fi rst half reat by playing on when Floreat’s Bar- one of the top sides in the competition, 77th minute thanks to Watt. Percy Doyle Reserve when Isaia made a good run and crossed rera was lying injured on the ground, as when they needed to fi nd that some- Sorrento and Cockburn, and Inglewood Sat 1 May 3PM Stirling Lions v ECU but as ruthless as this action may have thing extra, they were able to do so. and Swan played out 0-0 draws. Which Joondalup Macedonia Park for Bachiller in space but Kevin Miller Sat 1 May 3PM Swan United v Man- saved well. seemed, their play lacked the same mer- In the last minute a good run, by Smith means Inglewood remain bottom with durah City Lujan had another chance to pull cilessness. Minutes later Frost had a earned Floreat a corner. The ball was Mandurah on just 4 points. Swan Italian Club Stirling level soon after, he made a good great opportunity, but he delayed shoot- whipped in and only partially cleared by Sat 1 May 3PM Perth SC v Western Knights BGC Stadium - Dorrien Gardens Sat 1 May 3PM Cockburn City v Floreat Dingle inspires Balcatta to title Athena Dalmatinac Park Balcatta has won the Smarter than passed expectations with seven goals in the Smoking Women’s Night Series Final end. after a pulsating 4-3 win over North- Filicamo then unleashed an unstoppable ern Redbacks in the final minutes. rocket from all of 30-yards to inspire her DIVISION ONE LADDER A crowd of over 130 people made their side back into the lead before the half time P W D L F A GD Pts way to Coker Park to watch the best in interval. 1 Bunbury Forum Force`4 4 0 0 17 2 15 12 women’s football go at it in the pre-season Balcatta’s Clapham didn’t waste much 2 Dianella White Eagles`4 3 1 0 13 5 8 10 decider. time bringing her side level just seven min- 3 Bayswater City 4 3 0 1 14 5 9 9 Dingle was the star of the match, with the utes into the second half with an outside of 4 Gosnells City 4 3 0 1 10 5 5 9 5 Forrestfi eld United 4 2 0 2 10 10 0 6 striker completing her hat-trick in the 89th the foot effort which curled into the top cor- 6 Ashfi eld 4 1 1 2 10 11 -1 4 minute to seal Balcatta’s fate as the Night ner past Redbacks ‘keeper Jobling. 7 Wanneroo City 4 1 1 2 5 7 -2 4 Series winners. Only moments later Dingle bagged her 8 Canning City 4 1 1 2 4 10 -6 4 Northern Redbacks began the better of the second of the match to make it 3-2 as the 9 Fremantle Spirit 4 0 3 1 6 9 -3 3 two sides after Lara Filocamo opened the goals continued to fl ow. 10 Rockingham City 4 1 0 3 4 11 -7 3 scoring on 21 minutes. With half an hour to go in the decider, the 11 Queens Park 4 1 0 3 6 16 -10 3 Dingle equalised for Balcatta soon after, Redbacks’ Carroll positioned herself well at 12 Morley-Windmills 4 0 1 3 3 11 -8 1 in a very even contest between the northern the back post for a straightforward tap-in to rivals. draw the scores level again. in the Night Series Final. The crowd expected a tight clash follow- As the match seemed destined for a pen- The Smarter than Smoking Women’s Pre- ing the 2-2 draw in the group stage of the Balcatta enjoy their Smarter than Smoking Night Series Final win alty shootout, Dingle stole the match for mier League kicked off this Anzac Day pre-season competition and the match sur- Balcatta with a long drive for her third goal long weekend. 22 Monday 26th April 2010 ACT Premier League | Round 3 Preview goalweekly.com Head to head battles await in ACT By Russ Gibbs NEXT ROUND Round 3 Gatorade Premier League action Fri 30 Apr KO 8pm Monaro Panthers v took a hiatus on the weekend, but Canberra City actions returns this week with Hawker Football Centre high-flying Monaro Panthers and Champions Canberra FC look- Sat 1 May KO 6pm Belconnen Utd v Cooma Tigers ing to extend their 100% records McKellar Park whilst at the other end of the table Sun 2 May KO 3pm Woden Valley v Tug- Tuggeranong United and Woden geranong Utd Valley go head-to-head in a battle Woden Park Enclosed to claim their first points of the Sun 2 May KO 3pm Canberra FC v ANU season. FC Deakin Stadium (Deakin Oval) Friday 30th April 2010 Monaro Panthers v Canberra City Sun 2 May KO 5pm Canberra Olympic v Goulburn Strikers (Hawker Football Centre), kick off Hawker Football Centre 20:00 Surprise packets Monaro Panthers kick off the third round of Gatorade Premier League action when they face Canberra LADDER City in a home match at Hawker Foot- P W D L F A GD Pts ball Centre. The Panthers have, perhaps 1 Canberra FC 2 2 0 0 15 2 +13 6 surprisingly given their pre-season Fed- 2 Monaro Panthers 2 2 0 0 7 2 +5 6 3 Belconnen United 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 eration Cup form, won both their open- 4 Canberra Olympic 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 ing fi xtures in the 2010 Premier League 5 Goulburn Strikers 2 1 0 1 7 2 +5 3 to leave the Queanbeyan-based club rid- 6 Cooma Tigers 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 ing high near the top of the table. Indeed, 7 Canberra City 2 1 0 1 3 5 -2 3 had it not been for the form of goal- 8 ANU FC 2 0 0 2 1 3 -2 0 9 Woden Valley 2 0 0 2 2 9 -7 0 hungry Canberra FC, Monaro would be 10 Tuggeranong Utd 2 0 0 2 2 16 -14 0 leading the way, only trailing the cham- pions on goal difference. With six points under their belts the pressure is now on ANU FC striker Elyja Shah executes a bicycle kick. to continue that run with a tricky looking PHOTOS: PAUL LAU WPL LADDER fi xture against a competitive City outfi t P W D L F A GD Pts that can consider itself unfortunate not to 1 Belwest Foxes 2 2 0 0 13 1 +12 6 have gained some sort of tangible reward 2 Woden Valley 2 2 0 0 11 0 +11 6 from their trip to Deakin Stadium. City 3 Weston Creek 2 1 1 0 3 0 +3 4 know this ground well, using it for their 4 Canberra FC 2 1 0 1 4 12 -8 3 home matches in this season’s GPL and 5 Belconnen United 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 6 Tuggeranong United 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2 1 that factor may play into their hands in 7 ANU WFC 2 0 0 2 0 6 -6 0 what promises to be an excellent match. 8 Brindabella Blues 2 0 0 2 1 11 -10 0 The Panthers’ encouraging 5-1 win over Tuggeranong a fortnight ago saw pro- the champions is probably not the game lifi c striker Goran Veljanovski off the at the top of their most wanted list right mark for the season and if the Panthers now. By contrast Canberra FC has start- can supply the eagle-eyed hit man with ed the season very brightly. Fifteen goals enough opportunities they will be con- from pummeling Tuggeranong United fi dent of gaining a tangible reward from 11-1 and Canberra City 4-1 see the title this fi xture. holders in good heart. They should have learned from their mistakes in the cup Saturday 1st May 2010 semi-fi nal and will be out to make cer- Belconnen United v Cooma Ti- tain lightning doesn’t strike twice. gers (McKellar Park), kick off 18:00 Canberra Olympic v Goulburn The sole match on Saturday afternoon Strikers sees Cooma Tigers making the trek north (Hawker Football Centre), kick off to challenge Belconnen United at McK- 17:00 ellar Park. Despite gaining four points Canberra Olympic faces Goulburn Strik- so far this year, the Blue Devils haven’t ers at Hawker Football Centre in what yet found top gear and will be aiming looks to be an intriguing proposition. to do so against the dangerous Tigers. Whilst Olympics’ defensive woes seems Cooma recorded their fi rst win back in to have settled, with Belconnen unable the top fl ight last time out (2-0 against to breakthrough last time out, they face ANU FC) and will be gunning for their another serious test in this one as they big-name opposition. With the Blue look to contain the threat of Strikers’ Devils possessing striking talents such ace striker Brody Willis, the alert Daniel as Tai Smith, Danny Macor and David Tuggeranong United young striker Alex Weber. skips over a Monaro challlenge. Aliffi and fl yer Sam Taylor. With plenty of attacking thrust of their own it would Leet, scoring goals shouldn’t be an issue PHOTO: PAUL LAU for Scott Conlon’s men and yet there is be a major surprise should this fi xture go the same way as Olympics’ last outing, a some doubt as to whether all three can be Sunday 2nd May 2010Woden Val- los Salazar, recruited from the USA, and ANU FC at home on Sunday evening. 0-0 stalemate. After making the Federa- accommodated in the same line-up. This ley v Tuggeranong United the attacking midfi elder has settled into However, the champions are all too well tion Cup Final the Strikers were brought has seen Leet take a turn on the bench (Woden Park), kick off 15:00 life well under the tutelage of Pat Mc- aware of the threat posed by the students last week and whether conundrum can This is a match of huge importance at Cann. The fact that McCann is a former as it was ANU FC that came within thirty back down to earth with a resounding be solved to the mutual benefi t of all Woden Park. Both the hosts, Woden Tuggeranong United player, indeed it seconds of defeating Canberra FC in the thump in losing their opening GPL fi xture parties will be an interesting side note Valley, and their visitors, Tuggeranong was McCann who struck the Tuggera- federation Cup semi-fi nals. Will Can- to Monaro Panthers. That 1-0 loss was to Belconnen’s season. The creativity United, are winless after the fi rst two nong goal in their 1-4 Premier Pathway berra FC make the same mistake twice? a wake-up call for Carlo Aliffi ’s troops of Dustin Wells and Taylor Beaton will rounds of football and are champing at League defeat by Canberra FC last sea- ANU FC were in rampant form for most and they responded in some fashion the be required to break down a stubborn the bit to get off the mark. Defensive son, gives this match an added edge with of the semi-fi nal clash between the pair following week thrashing a below-par Cooma defence whereas going forward frailties in both teams have been brutally the Woden Coach sure to be the target of and, but for the brilliance of Ben Klug Woden Valley 6-0. If they can utilise the the Tigers may fancy their chances. With exposed to date with a combined total of some good-natured ribbing throughout in the Canberra FC goal, may well have speed of Sam Taylor and Willis to its the mercurial Marcial Munoz feeding 25 goals against (Woden 9, TUFC 16) the contest. It’s a critical game for Mc- built a lead from which there would have best effect then Goulburn could cause a the likes of Daniel Gecic and, possibly, hardly the ideal start to the year. Expect Cann and his United counterpart Darren been no recovery. However, Canberra number of problems for Olympic’s de- Goran Josifovski, the visitors should not plenty more goals in this one as well as Viskovich, The winner can look forward FC being Canberra FC they snatched an fensive line which is susceptible to pace. struggle for goal scoring opportunities. both team’s will go for the jugular sens- with renewed confi dence while for the improbable equaliser from the jaws of Olympic should shuffl e the pack again to Belconnen will be slightly favoured to ing that this could be the match that kick vanquished a long slog could be on the defeat before running over the top of the accommodate the return of Andrew Ross take the points but don’t be surprised if starts their faltering seasons. The teams cards. underdogs who had withdrawn leading with the classy playmaker likely to force the Tigers make them work hard for the seem fairly equal in terms of personnel strikers Daniel Sparrow and Tom Rogic his way back into central midfi eld. With Ross pulling the strings for the exciting honours. and a 3-3 draw in pre-season, the last Canberra FC v ANU FC prior to the match leveler. Since then attack that includes Yianni Karabalis and time these two faced each other, aug- (Deakin Stadium), kick off 15:00 John Mitchell’s ANU FC have lost both ments that fact. Since that draw Woden Canberra FC will be confi dent of making their opening league fi xtures, to Canber- Dominic Giampaolo goals should be a has been able to call on the skills of Car- it three wins from three when they play ra City and Cooma Tigers, and a visit to given in this one.

Monday 26th April 2010 23 Victorian Women’s Premier League goalweekly.com Three-way tussle at top of WPL By Niki Cook WPL RESULTS Three teams remain unbeaten in (L Bisby 2) the Victorian Women’s Premier Box Hill Inter 2 League, after Round 3 was played Ashburton 0 out over the weekend. Box Hill In- ter returned to the top of the ladder Bendigo Vipers 1 where it is joined by Sandringham, (S Richardson) with the other undefeated team, South Melbourne Womens 0 Casey Comets, a point further back in fourth, but with a game in Heidelberg Utd 1 (M Archer) hand. Sandwiched in between is Sandringham 2 Heidelberg United, which suffered (E Gleadell E Runnalls) its first loss of the campaign. Ben- digo won its first match of the sea- Casey Comets 2 son, while Altona City and South (C McEvoy MJ Atherton) Melbourne both lost once again. Altona City 0 Box Hill Inter returned to winning ways and propelled itself back to the top of the Reserves: Box Hill Inter 1 WPL ladder with a two goal victory over Ashburton 2, BASL 1 South Ashburton on Friday night at Wembley Melbourne 3, Heidelberg Utd 3 Park. Playing its fi rst home match of the Sandringham 2, Casey Comets season, Inter suggested that Wembley will continue to offer little welcome to 3 Altona City 1 visiting sides, as it chalked up its second victory of the year. Louia Bisby scored WPL NEXT ROUND both goals for the home side, continuing Inter’s recent dominance over Ashbur- Bye v Heidelberg Utd ton, which has not taken a point from the reigning premier since Round 14 2007. Altona City v Box Hill Inter HC Kim Reserve Sun 2 May KO 1:00PM Ashburton now has one win and one loss for the season to date, and it sits sixth on South Melbourne v Preston Lions the ladder. Ouch! ... Heidelberg keeper Katie Neville is mowed down by her tumbling captain, Rita Mankowska McIvor Reserve Sun 2 May KO 1:00PM Mixed emotions at Tom Flood Reserve on Sunday, as Bendigo Vipers picked who is rebounding off Emma Runnalls (Sandringham) PHOTO: JOHN PUNSHON Ashburton v Bendigo Vipers Ashburton Park Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM up its fi rst win of the season, but in the process compounded South Melbourne’s Sandringham v Casey Comets miserable start to the campaign, with a Kingston Heath Soccer Complex narrow 1-0 victory. In an arm wrestle of Mon 3 May KO 8:30PM a match, in which neither goalkeeper was really called into action, a Sarah Rich- WPL LADDER ardson free kick late in the fi rst half was P W D L F A Pts the difference between the two sides. For Box Hill Inter 3 2 1 0 6 0 7 Bendigo, the win builds on its surprise Sandringham 3 2 1 0 5 3 7 draw with Box Hill last weekend, and Heidelberg Utd 3 2 0 1 7 2 6 sets up the regional team’s season nicely, Casey Comets 2 2 0 0 3 0 6 as it ends the round fi fth on the ladder. Bendigo Vipers 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 Ashburton 2 1 0 1 4 4 3 With three rounds played, South has yet Preston Lions 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 to even trouble the scoreboard, and it re- Altona City 3 0 0 3 2 8 0 mains rooted to the foot of the ladder. South Melbourne 3 0 0 3 0 9 0 Sandringham was held to a 2-2 draw by Preston Lions on Monday night, giv- ing Preston its fi rst point of the season. WPL RESERVES It bounced back rapidly from that some- P W D L F A Pts what surprising result to post an upset of Heidelberg Utd 3 2 1 0 7 4 7 its own, defeating Heidelberg United 2-1 Ashburton 2 2 0 0 9 1 6 at Olympic Village. With the fi rst half Casey Comets 2 2 0 0 5 1 6 ending goalless, the action heated up Sandringham 3 2 0 1 5 3 6 after the interval, with the visiting side South Melbourne 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 Box Hill Inter 3 1 0 2 5 4 3 emerging on top. Emma Runnalls and BASL 3 1 0 2 3 6 3 Eliza Gleadell were on target for San- Preston Lions 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 dringham, with Meghan Archer scoring Altona City 3 0 0 3 2 13 0 for the home side. Sandringham ends the round with a share of top spot with seven points, while Heidelberg slips to third on on Sunday afternoon, with Altona City the ladder. facing another tough encounter when Casey Comets holds the only remain- it hosts Box Hill Inter, while Preston ing perfect record in the WPL, having Hannah Whittaker (Sandringham) denies Melanie Camilleri (Heidelberg) a shot at goal. Lions returns from a week off and trav- won both of its matches to date. The PHOTO: JOHN PUNSHON els to McIvor Reserve to take on South second of these victories came on Sun- Melbourne. Ashburton welcomes Ben- day afternoon at Comets Stadium, with side, with Caroline McEvoy and Melissa with a game in hand over the three sides three of its matches so far, and it remains digo Vipers to Ashburton Park, while a 2-0 triumph over Altona City. A goal Atherton both on target. The win lifts ahead of it. Altona is in a similar situa- eighth on the ladder. on Monday night Sandringham meets in each half proved enough for the home the Comets to fourth on the ladder, but tion to South Melbourne, having lost all Round 4 begins at HC Kim Reserve Casey Comets in a top four clash.

New store 5pm opening at Frankston at World of Soccer Plaza 24 Monday 26th April 2010 Asian Champions League goalweekly.com Top spot a simple equation for Reds Adelaide United FC has its Round out Round of 16, where they would take of 16 fate in its own hands heading on the runner-up of Group F, either Ja- into the final Match Day of the AFC pan’s Kashima Antlers or Korea’s Jeon- ACL Match Day 6 Champions League 2010 Group buk Motors (Group F standings to be Adelaide United FC v Stage. decided on April 28). Shandong Luneng (China) Equal on points with the Pohang Steel- While a spot in the Round of 16 is Tuesday 27 April 7.30pm (ACST) ers but on top of Group H courtesy of already secure, there is no shortage of Hindmarsh Stadium a one goal superior goal difference with incentives for United to fi nish top. A one match day to go, fi rst place and a slip up against Shandong and a second Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (Korea Republic) v home game in the Round of 16 is there placed fi nish in the group would see the Melbourne Victory for the Reds’ taking when they host Reds travel out to Kashima or face a gru- Wed April 28 8.00pm (AEST) China’s Shandong Luneng at Hindmarsh elling trip to the remote Korean city of Seongnam Stadium Stadium on Tuesday night. Jeonju to face Jeonbuk Motors. If United can repeat its Match Day 2 “We’d prefer that we’d play the (Round Both matches are broadcast on defeat of the Chinese Super League club of 16) game at home,” Coach Aurelio Fox Sports. with another three points at Hindmarsh, Vidmar said. the 2008 ACL fi nalists will cement top “It’s an added advantage playing at spot regardless of Pohang’s result against home and the big disadvantage going Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the other Group to Jeonbuk is a fl ight to Seoul and then Group E H match. going 300km on a bus because there are P W D L F A +/- Pts AFC regulations state that if two teams no fl ights out there, so that’s probably a SEONGNAM (KOR) 5 4 0 1 8 4 4 12 fi nish on the same points at the end of the good motivation for us to make sure we BEIJING GUOAN (CHN) 5 2 1 2 5 5 0 7 KAWASAKI (JPN) 5 2 0 3 8 6 2 6 Group Stage, top spot will be determined win this game on Tuesday.” MELB VICTORY (AUS) 5 1 1 3 1 7 -6 4 fi rstly by the teams’ head to head record Kick-Off for both Group H matches in their two Group Stage matches. With is at 7.30pm (ACST) but the Reds will United recording a 1-nil win and a draw be hoping not to have to depend on the Adelaide United hope to keep its Asian adventure brewing when it entertains China’s Seong- in their two matches against Pohang, the score in Hiroshima to decide their Round nam tomorrow night at Hindmarsh Stadium. PHOTO: ADAM BUTLER Group H Reds would fi nish top if both sides fi n- of 16 destiny. P W D L F A +/- Pts ished on the same points. Tickets for the match against Shandong Group H and play at home in the Round members from 9am Wednesday April ADELAIDE UTD (AUS) 5 3 1 1 6 3 3 10 To put it simply, United needs a similar are available through Ticketek (call 132 POHANG (KOR) 5 3 1 1 5 3 2 10 of 16 knockout match, tickets for that 28, before going on sale to the general SANFRECCE (JPN) 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 or better result as the Steelers in order to 849, online at www.ticketek.com.au). game to be played on Wednesday May public at 9am Friday, April 30. SHANDONG (CHN) 5 1 0 4 4 8 -4 3 have a home game in the one off knock- Should Adelaide United fi nish top of 12 will go on sale to Adelaide United

UEFA Champions League goalweekly.com Moment of truth arrives in European ties By Matt Galea Allianz Arena. The French stars private ing Lyon make their fi rst appearance in One would be foolish to completely life has come under public scrutiny after a Champions League fi nal. Whatever the count out Barcelona, but having watched It all comes to a head in the Cham- details of a prostitution scandal have be- result, Lyon will be extremely pleased them capitulate to the fi ne defending pions League next week. Four come known to the public. Despite their with their performances in the tourna- and lethal counter attack of Jose’s Inter, sides will compete in their re- French wingers off the fi eld problems, ment which has seen them knock out the two goal advantage Inter enjoy may spective second legs in the hope Munich remains in a good position in the sides such as Liverpool, Bordeaux and eventually prove too much. Pep Guardi- of booking a date in Madrid for a Bundesliga. They are still top of the table most impressively, Real Madrid. ola will look to a big improvement from chance to win the coveted Cham- with three games left, and with a fi xture Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who failed to shine pions League trophy. The two list that should represent plain sailing, FC Barcelona vs. Inter Milan in the relative absence of Lionel Messi, ties could still go either way, in Munich will be confi dent of reclaiming Camp Nou who was terrifi cally marked by both what should ensure two fantastic the Bundesliga title, which has alluded Wednesday April 28 Zannetti and Cambiasso. Guardiola will games of football which, whatever them in recent times. Their form in the KO 4.30am (AEST) be tasked with the tricky job of fi nding a the result, will surely set up a very Champions League has simultaneously Inter Milan certainly made a big state- way to break down a very stubborn and interesting prospect for the 22nd seen Bayern stamping their authority in ment last week when they defeated the capable Inter defense, whilst being care- of May in the Santiago Bernabeu. Europe again, lead admirably by manag- current Champions League holders ful not to concede an away goal. er Louis Van Gaal after several seasons Barcelona by three goals to one. Often Inter on the other hand will be more than Lyon vs. Bayern Munich – of underachievement. seen as continental pretenders, their very happy to see Barcelona come at them. Municipal De Gerland Lyon too will be delighted with their impressive performance against Barca They proved to be very dangerous on Thursday 29th April appearance in the semi fi nals of Euro- has forced Europe to take notice of Inter- the counter attack and will look to do the KO 4.30am (AEST) pean’s premier competition. They are by nazionale. Although Milito appeared to same in the Nou Camp. Any away goal After enjoying a hard fought win at the no means out of this tie, but will have to be offside when he scored Inter’s third, will surely be more than enough to fi n- Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich will head be especially careful in defense. Should and Barcelona were very unlucky not to ish Barcelona’s attempts to make it two Can Messi and Co. overturn a two to France knowing that one away goal Bayern score fi rst, Lyon will certainly be given a penalty, it is hard to say that Champions League titles in as many may well be all that is necessary to kill goal de cit against an in form Inter have a mountain to climb, however a Inter Milan don’t thoroughly deserve years. Mourinho, never short of con- this tie. Lyon will certainly be unhappy Milan side and stay on course to strong opening from Lyon could com- their advantage. Mourinho used every fi dence, would be delighted to end his that they didn’t score an away goal, and pletely change the dynamics of the tie. ounce of his experience against the com- Barcelona hoodoo if he were to pull off defend their European Champions it could very well prove the difference The loss of Toulalan will certainly hurt paratively inexperienced Pep Guardiola a fantastic triumph, and would look to between the two sides. League crown? Lyon, however alone, it shouldn’t break to steer his side to a fantastic result and a further enhance his reputation by bring- The Bavarian giants will be without star Lyon. Claude Puel will be insisting on a terrifi c chance to book a fi rst Champions ing the Champions League trophy back All will be revealed in the early hours Frank Ribery, who was sent off at the good performance in the hopes of see- League fi nal appearance since 1972. to the blue half of Milan. of this week, Australian time. Futsal Oz Social Leagues Teams and Individual Enquiries Welcome

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MENS METROPLOITAN LEAGUE NORTH-WEST: Oak WOMENS METROPLOITAN LEAGUE CENTRAL: Fawkner 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Eltham Redbacks 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 Park 3 (M Erdal) Ascot Vale 3 (E Gonzalez), Northern Sandringham 1 Albert Park 2, Elwood City 2 Bayside Mens Metropolitan League North-West Reserves Western Suburbs 2 1 0 1 4 7 3 Utd 1 Yarra Jets 2, Tullamarine Jets 4 (F Arik I Aygun Argonauts 4, Sydenham Park 5 Swinburne Univer- P W D L F A PT Darebin Falcons 2 0 0 2 3 5 0 Womens Metropolitan League Central A Koruklu M Al Kazimi) Light Utd 3 (M Durmaz SA Ci- sity WSC 0, Uni. of Melbourne 0 Monash University 2 Northern Utd 3 3 0 0 9 1 9 North Geelong Warriors 2 0 0 2 3 6 0 P W D L F A PT cek Own Goal), Moreland Wolves 0 Heidelberg Stars Light Utd 3 2 1 0 12 7 7 Whittlesea Ranges 2 0 0 2 2 10 0 Sydenham Park 2 2 0 0 7 0 6 2 (M Hassan H Hassan), Altona North 6 (J Bondin 3 MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 1: Monash Uni- Altona North 2 2 0 0 4 0 6 Melbourne Bears 2 0 0 2 0 8 0 Monash University 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 D Byrnes) Keon Park 1, Reserves: Oak Park 5 Ascot versity 0 South Yarra 6, Southern Suburbs 1 Ju- Heidelberg Stars 3 1 2 0 8 7 5 Port Melbourne 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Vale 0, Northern Utd 4 Yarra Jets 0, Tullamarine Jets ventus Old Boys 3, Doveton 1 Altona Lions 3, Tullamarine Jets 3 1 1 1 9 8 4 Womens State League Div 2 South-East Bayside Argonauts 2 1 0 1 4 4 3 2 (J Cheong KA Keane) Light Utd 5, Moreland Wolves Oak Park 3 1 0 2 6 3 3 P W D L F A PT Sandringham 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 2 Heidelberg Stars 3, Altona North 3 Keon Park 0 MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 2 NORTH-WEST: Moreland Wolves 3 1 0 2 8 7 3 Albert Park 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 Uni. of Melbourne 2 1 0 1 2 2 3 Brunswick City 3 Essendon Utd 0, Moreland City Yarra Jets 2 1 0 1 4 5 3 Sandringham 2 1 1 0 5 0 4 Albert Park 2 1 0 1 2 3 3 MENS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE SOUTH-EAST: En- 4 Keilor Park 2, La Trobe University 3 Upfi eld 0 Ascot Vale 3 0 0 3 2 12 0 North Caulfi eld 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 Whittlesea Zebras 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 deavour Hills 1 Middle Park FC 4 (M Roberts 3 J Alston), Keon Park 3 0 0 3 1 13 0 Southern Suburbs 2 1 0 1 5 5 3 Swinburne University WSC 2 0 1 1 1 6 1 Harrisfi eld Hurricanes 2 (A Pavlidis) Caulfi eld Gram- MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 2 SOUTH-EAST: Old Mornington 2 1 0 1 3 4 3 Elwood City 2 0 0 2 2 5 0 marians 2 (M Bagan), Parkmore 1 Dandenong Warriors Camberwell Grammar 1 South Yarra 3, Berwick City Mens Metropolitan League South-East Noble Park 2 1 0 1 2 6 3 2 (LL Friquin J Yong Yan Yin), Old Mentonians 4 Ring- 2 Bayside Argonauts 1, Caulfi eld Grammarians 3 P W D L F A PT Monash University 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 Mens Thirds League Div 1 wood City 1 (J Van Gulik), Reserves: Endeavour Hills Boroondara Eagles 2, Old Scotch 2 Old Melburnians 4 Dandenong Warriors 3 2 1 0 4 1 7 Mooroolbark 2 0 1 1 1 3 1 P W D L F A PT 0 Middle Park FC 2, Harrisfi eld Hurricanes 3 Caulfi eld Caulfi eld Grammarians 3 1 2 0 7 5 5 Ashburton 2 0 1 1 0 4 1 South Yarra 2 2 0 0 17 1 6 Grammarians 1, Parkmore 1 Dandenong Warriors 1, MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 3 NORTH-WEST: La- Middle Park FC 2 1 1 0 6 3 4 Berwick City 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 Altona Lions 2 2 0 0 5 2 6 lor 3 Northcote City 6, Plenty Valley Lions 2 La Trobe Old Mentonians 2 1 1 0 4 1 4 Cleeland Utd 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 WOMENS STATE LEAGUE DIV 1: Doncaster Rovers 6 University 1, Uni. of Melbourne 2 Werribee City 2, Ringwood City 3 1 1 1 4 6 4 Womens State League Div 3 North-West Juventus Old Boys 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 (E Kyrgios A Amore 4) South Yarra 1, Whitehorse Utd 0 Hoppers Crossing 1 Kyneton District 1 (J Davey) St Kevins 2 1 0 1 3 4 3 P W D L F A PT Doveton 2 1 0 1 4 4 3 Ballarat & District 3, Bayswater Strikers 1 (AE Mckillen) Harrisfi eld Hurricanes 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 Keilor Park 2 2 0 0 11 4 6 Kyneton District 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Uni. of Melbourne 4 (E Fenwick 3 G Karaiskos), Monbulk MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 3 SOUTH-EAST: Riversdale Parkmore 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 Sunshine Georgies 2 2 0 0 8 1 6 Southern Suburbs 2 0 1 1 3 5 1 1 South Springvale 0, Bundoora Utd 8 (D Petreska M Zilic 4 Old Melburnians 3, Melbourne University 1 RMIT Red- Endeavour Hills 3 0 0 3 2 8 0 Yarra Jets 2 2 0 0 7 3 6 Marcellin Old Collegians 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 S Oddo N Nicolaou K Smith) Brighton 0, Reserves: Don- backs 11, Monash University 2 (B De Ridder) Brandon Park 2 Eltham Redbacks 2 1 1 0 6 1 4 Monash University 2 0 0 2 1 9 0 caster Rovers 12 South Yarra 0, Whitehorse Utd 2 Ballarat Mens Metropolitan League South-East Reserves Kyneton District 2 1 0 1 6 5 3 La Trobe University 1 0 0 1 1 11 0 Lady Devils 1, Bayswater Strikers 0 Uni. of Melbourne 6, MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 4 NORTH-WEST: P W D L F A PT Brunswick Zebras 2 1 0 1 5 5 3 Monbulk 1 South Springvale 3, Bundoora Utd 6 Brighton 1 Eltham Redback FC 3 Kyneton District 7 (D Ben- Dandenong Warriors 3 2 1 0 10 4 7 Diamond Valley Utd 2 0 1 1 2 5 1 Mens Thirds League Div 2 North-West nett C Field D Herrera 3 S Kennedy J Davey), Brim- Middle Park FC 2 2 0 0 7 0 6 Old Carey 2 0 0 2 3 7 0 P W D L F A PT WOMENS STATE LEAGUE DIV 2 NORTH-WEST: bank Stallions 4 Williamstown 1, Uni. of Melbourne Ringwood City 2 2 0 0 6 2 6 Maribyrnong Utd 2 0 0 2 3 10 0 La Trobe University 2 2 0 0 5 1 6 Western Suburbs 3 (J Padic K Pantelidis EL Nou- 3 Cairnlea 5, Watsonia Heights 0 Altona City 7, St Kevins 2 1 1 0 3 2 4 Melton 2 0 0 2 1 11 0 Brunswick City 2 1 1 0 4 1 4 las) Melbourne Bears 0, North Geelong Warriors Harrisfi eld Hurricanes 2 1 0 1 5 4 3 Collingwood City 1 1 0 0 8 1 3 2 (NS Milinkovic D Marincic) Cairnlea 4 (K The- MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 4 SOUTH-EAST: Parkmore 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 Womens State League Div 3 South-East Moreland City 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 odorou K Cirav D Mutluel 2), Western Eagles 4 (C Monash University 0 South Yarra 4, Old Scotch 1 Old Mentonians 1 0 0 1 3 5 0 P W D L F A PT Glenroy 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Sliwinski 2 AM Felsztynski) Whittlesea Ranges 2, Beaumaris 3, Marcellin Eagles 3 RMIT Redbacks 0, Caulfi eld Grammarians 3 0 0 3 1 9 0 Langwarrin 2 2 0 0 16 3 6 Melbourne University 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Darebin Falcons 2 La Trobe University 3 (NE Garner), Endeavour Hills 3 0 0 3 0 9 0 Seaford Utd 2 2 0 0 6 2 6 Mitchell Rangers 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 5 NORTH-WEST: Heidel- Box Hill Inter 2 1 0 1 10 4 3 Upfi eld 2 0 1 1 2 5 1 WOMENS STATE LEAGUE DIV 2 SOUTH-EAST: berg Utd 1 Melbourne Bears 5, Mitchell Rangers 0 Womens State League Div 1 Ashburton 2 1 0 1 10 6 3 Keilor Park 2 0 0 2 3 6 0 Ashburton 0 Albert Park 4 (AF Tardif H Saur S Dillon T Kyneton District 1 (SC Dingle), Altona City 4 North Sun- P W D L F A PT Knox City 2 1 0 1 7 4 3 Essendon Utd 2 0 0 2 1 11 0 Kiddle), Mooroolbark 1 North Caulfi eld 1, Berwick City shine Eagles 1, Uni. of Melbourne 4 Moreland Wolves 9 Bundoora Utd 2 2 0 0 14 0 6 Endeavour Utd 2 1 0 1 7 6 3 1 (K Wilson) Noble Park 2 (S Davies A Partila), South- Doncaster Rovers 2 2 0 0 11 1 6 Croydon City Arrows 2 1 0 1 3 5 3 Mens Thirds League Div 2 South-East ern Suburbs 3 (K Finlay T Moutafi s 2) Mornington 1 MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIV 5 SOUTH- Ballarat & District 2 2 0 0 5 0 6 South Melbourne 2 1 0 1 4 10 3 P W D L F A PT (A Schuchardt), Sandringham 0 Monash University 0 EAST: Frankston Pines 6 RMIT Redbacks 0, Monbulk 2 2 0 0 5 0 6 East Bentleigh 2 0 0 2 2 13 0 South Yarra 2 2 0 0 8 2 6 South Springvale 2 1 0 1 2 1 3 Beaumaris 2 0 0 2 5 17 0 Old Melburnians 2 2 0 0 7 3 6 WOMENS STATE LEAGUE DIV 3 NORTH-WEST: Marib- MENS THIRDS LEAGUE DIVISION 6: Old Scotch 0 Uni. of Melbourne 2 1 0 1 4 6 3 Caulfi eld Grammarians 2 2 0 0 6 3 6 yrnong Utd 0 Eltham Redbacks 5 (KM Hodgson 2 M Parker Beaumaris 4, Sandringham City 1 8 Sandringham City 2 3, Bayswater Strikers 2 0 0 2 1 6 0 Womens Metropolitan League North-West Bayside Argonauts 2 1 0 1 5 3 3 H Lirosi), Melton 1 (T Abela) Keilor Park 7 (M Emond 2 H Whitehorse Utd 2 0 0 2 0 5 0 P W D L F A PT Boroondara Eagles 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 Hogarth 3 KH Nguyen), Yarra Jets 4 (E Garner H Conway MENS MASTERS NORTH-WEST: Whittlesea Zebras South Yarra 2 0 0 2 1 12 0 Brunswick City 2 2 0 0 19 2 6 Berwick City 2 1 0 1 3 4 3 a callaghan 2) Diamond Valley Utd 1 (S Gooney), Old Car- 1 Avondale Heights 1, Moreland City 1 Fitzroy City 2, Brighton 2 0 0 2 0 12 0 Plenty Valley Lions 2 2 0 0 8 4 6 Central Park AC Malvern 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 ey 1 Sunshine Georgies 4, Brunswick Zebras 2 (L John- Fitzroy City 2 1 1 0 6 0 4 Old Scotch 2 0 0 2 2 5 0 ston Y Mojica-Perez) Kyneton District 1 (SM Hooppell) MENS MASTERS SOUTH-EAST: South- Womens State League Div 1 Reserves Melbourne Knights 2 1 1 0 2 0 4 Nunawading City FC 1 0 0 1 1 5 0 ern Suburbs 1 White Star Dandenong 1, P W D L F A PT Tullamarine Jets 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 Old Camberwell Grammar 2 0 0 2 2 7 0 WOMENS STATE LEAGUE DIV 3 SOUTH-EAST: Doncaster Rovers 2 2 0 0 17 0 6 Mitchell Rangers 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 Ashburton 1 South Melbourne 2, Endeavour Utd 5 MENS MASTERS CENTRAL: Juventus Old Boys 4 Bundoora Utd 2 2 0 0 16 1 6 Brunswick Zebras 2 1 0 1 4 9 3 Mens Thirds League Div 3 North-West (K Fernandes L Mousaco 2 ML Elder) East Bentle- Middle Park FC 2, Eastern Lions 4 Ashburton 2, Beau- South Springvale 2 2 0 0 5 1 6 Northern Roosters 2 0 0 2 1 6 0 P W D L F A PT igh 0, Langwarrin 8 Beaumaris 1, Croydon City Ar- maris 1 South Yarra 2, Brighton 10 Caulfi eld Cobras 2 Uni. of Melbourne 2 1 0 1 6 5 3 Yarra Jets 2 0 0 2 3 12 0 Plenty Valley Lions 2 2 0 0 8 5 6 rows 2 Knox City 1, Box Hill Inter 1 Seaford Utd 2 Whitehorse Utd 2 1 0 1 2 3 3 Watsonia Heights 2 0 0 2 1 13 0 Werribee City 2 1 1 0 10 4 4 Mens Metropolitan League North-West Bayswater Strikers 2 1 0 1 3 7 3 Uni. of Melbourne 2 1 1 0 8 2 4 WOMENS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE NORTH-WEST: P W D L F A PT Monbulk 2 0 1 1 3 5 1 Womens Metropolitan League South-East Melbourne Lions 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 Fitzroy City 0 Melbourne Knights 0, Plenty Valley Lions Tullamarine Jets 3 2 1 0 8 4 7 Brighton 2 0 1 1 3 8 1 P W D L F A PT Northcote City 2 1 0 1 10 9 3 6 Yarra Jets 3, Brunswick Zebras 3 (E Cameron EK Heidelberg Stars 3 2 1 0 6 3 7 Ballarat Lady Devils 2 0 0 2 2 5 0 Berwick City 2 2 0 0 6 3 6 Lalor 2 1 0 1 5 7 3 Johns R Wheen) Mitchell Rangers 1, Watsonia Heights Moreland Wolves 3 2 0 1 9 3 6 South Yarra 2 0 0 2 0 22 0 Sandringham 2 1 1 0 4 2 4 Kyneton District 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 1 (GR Cerone) Brunswick City 11, Tullamarine Jets 4 Altona North 3 1 2 0 11 6 5 Mooroolbark 1 1 0 0 4 0 3 Hoppers Crossing 2 0 1 1 2 4 1 (M Upward 2 D Kocaoglu N Aksoy) Northern Roosters 0 Northern Utd 3 1 1 1 4 2 4 Womens State League Div 2 North-West Endeavour Hills 2 1 0 1 5 2 3 Melton 1 0 0 1 2 8 0 Yarra Jets 3 1 1 1 4 7 4 P W D L F A PT Kingston City 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 La Trobe University 2 0 0 2 1 8 0 WOMENS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE SOUTH-EAST: Oak Park 3 0 3 0 6 6 3 Cairnlea 2 2 0 0 11 3 6 Dandenong City 2 1 0 1 6 6 3 Berwick City 2 Endeavour Hills 0, Croydon City Ar- Light Utd 3 1 0 2 6 7 3 Western Eagles 2 2 0 0 9 2 6 Skye Utd 2 0 1 1 1 5 1 rows 2 Dandenong City 3, Sandringham 1 Skye Utd 1, Ascot Vale 3 0 1 2 3 7 1 La Trobe University 2 2 0 0 5 3 6 Monash University 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 Keon Park 3 0 0 3 2 14 0 FC Bulleen Lions 1 1 0 0 6 0 3 Croydon City Arrows 2 0 0 2 3 7 0 26 Monday 26th April 2010 VPL 2010 | Round 8 goalweekly.com

NORTHCOTE CITY 0 Debutante’s Goal lifts DANDENONG THUNDER Thunder and sinks City By George Stogiannou Thunder keeper Stuart Webster saved a ball snuck inside City keeper Chris The- important for the whole club really. Af- 1 fi ery Brad Norton free kick. odoridis- Petropoulos’s far post. with ter last week’s second half performance A glancing header to teenage After the break, the home team contin- Abazi claiming the goal from a glancing where we really just died a death and Thunder substitute Murat Abazi, ued to stretch the visitors, putting them header, much to the delight of the Thun- were absolutely terrible, to come out and secured three valuable points for onto the back foot. Thunder defender Lev der faithful. get a win, no matter how we got it was so Match Details: his struggling team in a keenly Osman was in the thick of it, providing a The goal gave Thunder the spur it important for the team. contested 1-0 away win over North- desperate last ditch tackle to foil Norton needed to hold off a fast fi nishing North- Our strikers haven’t been scoring all Northcote City cote City on Saturday. from close range. Osman was fortunate cote in the fi nal stages of the match. year. To throw on young Murat for his Theodoridis- Petropoulos, C., Both sides desperately needed the win, not to be penalised when he stopped a Afterwards, a disappointed Northcote fi rst game for the club and he scores a Chiappetta, A., Papadopouls, which made for an open attacking match. fl ying Kalifatidis from overtaking him coach Peter Tsolakis commented, “An- goal, that’s a little spark for us.” G.( Tzoulis, N. 81’) Kinigopo- The fi rst half produced a number of clear as the last man. The referee ignored the other 1-0 defeat to a really soft goal, “ There are players out there who have ulos, H., D’Agostino ( Jank- cut chances to both sides. The visitors Northcote players’ appeal for a foul. that’s three in a row for us. We created a lost confi dence, and will regain their ovski, A. 78’), H., Norton, B., settled fi rst with midfi elders Ryan David- With the visitors struggling to make few good chances which we should have confi dence at some point. And it’s going Soares, E., Savio, P., Curtis, son and Scott Bulloch narrowly missing any headway in attack against a solid put away. We had two pretty much, clear to take performances like that today for N., Kalifatidis, J.( Turer, A. 69’), one- on –one scoring opportunities with City defence, subs Abazi and Denis cut penalty decisions go against us, but it to happen. Roll their sleeves up, some- Voulgaris, J. the keeper, in the opening quarter of an Ukalovski entered the match to inject just one lapse of concentration and you times it’s not going to be pretty. We had a hour. The bug soon spread to the home some needed pace and movement up get punished at this level. Second half I little bit off luck today which we haven’t team with strikers James Kalifatidis and Cards: Norton ( Y) front. thought we were the better team. We dic- had in previous weeks.” Jonathan Voulgaris also missing excel- In the 73rd minute against the gen- tated terms, but you can’t concede soft lent chances with just the keeper to beat. eral run of play, Thunder’s Joe DiIorio goals like that. We’ve got players com- Dandenong Thunder: As the half progressed, the home team’s crossed from the right fl ank deep into the ing back will hopefully be able to con- Webster, S., Enes, S., Osman, pace advantage up front began to tell, box where the ball seemed to narrowly vert the chances we create.” L., Bahnsen, N., Bright, J, Da- with Voulgaris causing problems drift- clear young Abazi surrounded by taller A relieved Thunder coach Stuart Mu- vidson, R., Rexhepi, S., ing out wide. On the stroke of half time, defenders inside the six yard box. The nro said after the game, “ The win is very Bulloch, S., (Bourakis, A. 67’). DiIorio, J., Korcari, V. ( Abazi, M. 60’), Ibraimi, I. ( Ukalovski, D. 60’),

Scorer: Abazi ( 73’)

Man of the Match: S. Rexhepi (Thunder)

Dandenong Thunder keeper Stuart Webster comes out from his line to punch the danger clear from the threat of a Northcote City attack. PHOTO: PETER PSARROS

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ALTONA MAGIC 0 Knights surge with MELBOURNE KNIGHTS top five in sight 2 By Luke Sheehan fi rst half our passes came too late, in the second half our passes came a little bit MELBOURNE Knights secured its quicker. And when you open the game, second consecutive away win on you’ll have two or three fast players and Match Details: ANZAC Day with a 2-0 victory over that’s what happened with both goals. Altona Magic at Paisley Park Soc- It could have been more but I’m happy Melbourne Knights cer Complex. with two. “ 1. Antony Loncaric, 2. Ryan Fi- Kevin Townson scored a brace in a Altona captain Pece Siveski was dis- lipovic, 4. Ben Surey, 5. Bryan superb ten-minute streak, but the striker appointed with the Magic’s lacklustre Bran, 7. Liam Cannell, 8. Josip had been threatening all day prior to his performance. Magdic, 11. Kevin Townson, 12. 67th and 77th minute strikes. “The Melbourne Knights fully deserved Adrian Zahra (15. Anthony Co- Jean-Charles Dubois teed up Townson the points. They outplayed us, and we losimo 80’), 13. Thomas Skara, for his fi rst goal of the day, which turned were a little bit fl at today. Not sure why, 14. Jean-Charles Dubois (16. out to be an easy tap in for Townson after (whether it was) heavy ground, hard Jacob Colosimo 73’), 19. the Magic got caught on the break. work on the training track, but we were Gazmend Ajdini (10. Ivica Praiz Townson went alone for his second way below par and a couple of injuries in 85’). goal, dancing past three Magic defenders the fi rst half didn’t help. and the goalkeeper to send the traveling “We were battling, so two or three play- Goals: Townson (67’, 77’) Knights fans into raptures. ers were playing in the 11 that weren’t Yellow cards: Bran, Skara, Knights coach Ivan Duzel said he was 100 per cent fi t and as the game goes on, Dubois. satisfi ed by his side’s hunger to win after you feel that.” last week’s loss to South Melbourne. The Magic’s scoring fortunes have Altona “After the disappointing game last come in patches this season, with one 1.Tomislav Tomic, 4. Alex Kol- week against Hellas where we should goal in the opening four games, before tovski, 6. Kole Delev, 7. Dejan have got a draw, today was a special sec- breaking through and scoring six in the Radojicic, 10. Pece Siveski, 14. ond half to show we are a good team and next three. Pece Cergovski, 11. Mathew an attacking team. But Siveski said Sunday’s performance Theodore, 16. James Duvcevs- “We wanted to win, and brilliant goal lacked creativity in front of goal. ki (8. Jurica Siljanovski 46’), by Kevin, the second one excellent.” “If we knew the secret, we’d be scor- 18. Tony Saric (9. Koce Delev It rained from midway through the fi rst ing goals. I guess we didn’t create too 9’), 19. Slave Bozinovski, 21. Sime Kovacevic. half to the main break, creating slippery many opportunities, and we didn’t get a conditions and making slick passes a sniff today to be honest. I’m pretty dis- Yellow cards: Bozinovski. rare commodity. appointed.” But Duzel said his side switched on in This week, Altona take on Hume City the second stanza, lifting its pass rate and at Broadmeadows Valley Park on Sunday breaking the game open. at 3pm, while Melbourne host Bentleigh “First half, we wanted to play our system at Knights Stadium on Sunday at 3pm. but unfortunately they come too defen- sive. They had too many numbers in the 16-yard box, and we didn’t break to the wings. Kevin Townson gets the accolades after scoring a brace. “Second half we tried to open it. In the PHOTO: DANIEL FLIS

Altona’s Pece Siveski gets his foot on the ball amidst the mid reld battle. The Melbourne Knights are happy campers after securing consecutive away wins and their PHOTO: DANIEL FLIS eyes rmly xed on a top ve spot. PHOTO: ANITA MILAS

28 Monday 26th April 2010 VPL 2010 | Round 8 goalweekly.com

GREEN GULLY 0 A goal worthy to win SUNSHINE GEORGIES 1 any game

Match Details: By Gordon Bennett 32 minutes when Gary Wales sent in a opportunity. A pass to Steven Beck from Gully could not fi nd a way past the Sun- cross from the left that Joshua Groen- Christodoulou, saw the tiny Georgie shine George Cross defence who man- Green Gully line up: Nikola A sensational strike from 25 me- wald headed well over the bar. The Geor- midfi elder fouled some 25 metres from aged to hold on to record a fi ne win. Ragonovic, Daniel Jones, ters by Kyle Joryeff gave Sunshine gies response came quick with Andrew goal. Georgie coach Andy O’Dell after Steven Burton, Jeff Fleming, George Cross a much needed 3 Nabbout getting the better of Mile Med- It looked like Andrew Nabbout was match comments: Fantastic win in the Josh, Groenwald, Graham points over bitter rival Green Gully jedovic forcing Roganovic into making about to try his luck, but the youngster local derby, it’s all about results. It was Hockless, Ryan Ollerton (Matt at Tom Flood Reserve in Bendigo. another diving save. just played the ball one metre to his right a tremendous effort from the boys after Sanders 52), Mile Medjedovic, The all important and sensational goal Green Gully’s threats came from long and Joryeff with no run up, shot in to the a tough week. We have been questioned Andy Vargas, Jonathon Munoz scored in the 63rd minute gave the Geor- throw-ins by Graham Hockless and well roof of the net for one of the goals of the over the week whether we are going to (Michael Anderson 89). Subs: gies a much boost after last week’s de- taken free kicks by Andy Vargas, that season. stay in the League. Nicholas Robinson, Cameron feat at Richmond. Georgie keeper Martin John dealt with The Georgies were on top with Andrew Tonight it proved to me that we got a Drake, Kyriako Gerohristodou- The Georgies deserved the win as easily. Nabbout making a lot of room for him- powerful strong squad with lots of char- lou. they were the more adventurous team The Sunshine keeper was fi nally called self and forcing Ragonovic into a diving acter and lots of hunger. I am absolutely throughout the game against a fl at Green into action after 37 minutes when a save. At the other end Martin John made delighted today. Sunshine George Cross line Gully side. The red & whites were fi rst well fl ighted free kick by Andy Vargas a good save from a long range Gary Green Gully’s coach Paul Harris af- up: Martin John, Matthew Cini, to attack after a good run by Fidell Rich- defl ected of David Calleja’s head and Wales shot. ter match comments: Very disappointed David Calleja, Barry Devlin, ards who set up Evan Christodoulou Dougal Cameron, Fidell Rich- looked goal bound. The Georgies could have made the with the result from the club’s prospec- with the fi rst shot on goal that forced ards, Evan Christodoulou, Kyle Martin John acrobatically tipped the game safe at the 84th minute mark when tive. I know what it means in this local Gully keeper Nikola Roganovic into Joryeff, Andrew Nabbout (Ben ball over the cross-bar. Immediately after Kyle Joryeff waltzed past the Gully de- derby against Sunshine George Cross, a diving save. From a short corner by Cogger 82), James Blackburn the break Green Gully’s defence looked fence and cut the ball to the on rushing there’s not much to add it was a wonder Douglas Cameron, Kyle Joryeff saw his (George Papadopoulous 73), uneasy in dealing with a long defensive Christodoulou. The Georgie youngster strike that separated the two sides at the long range shot go just over the cross- Steve Beck. Subs: Tyrone clearance by Sunshine that went narrow- looked odds on to score from 3 metres end of the day. bar. Green Gully found it hard getting Demetriou, Daniel Sweney, ly past the upright for a corner kick. but he over stepped the ball, much to the The boy hit it from 30 yards to corner, any rhythm going forward and their long Cameron Salik. The Georgies sensed they could get the relief of Green Gully defenders. Gully you can’t ask for more than that. range kicks being dealt with easily by win from this game and increased their raised their game over the closing stages Georgies centre backs Barry Devlin and work rate. Fidell Richards and Evan and went all out in search of an equal- David Calleja. Christodoulou were winning plenty of iser. Gully’s fi rst attempt on goal came after possession and driving forward at every Despite seven minutes of injury time,

Green Gully and Sunshine georgies players observe a minutes silence for Anzac before their derby game yesterday in Bendigo. PHOTO: GREEN GULLY CAVALIERS

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HUME CITY 0 South hit Hume for six By John Kyrou slotted past the Hume custodian. De Nittis had his hat-trick shortly after South Melbourne FC has produced SOUTH MELBOURNE the halftime break, converting another its best performance of the sea- easy tap-in opportunity, after some ex- son by destroying fellow top four cellent lead-up play by Daniel Vasilevski side Hume City 6-0 in the ANZAC and De Moraes culminated in the ball Day clash at Broadmeadows Val- being played across the goal to the wait- ley Park. Gianni De Nittis scored ing striker. Vasilevski then scored a con- 6 four of South’s goals, joining an tender for VPL Goal of the Year with a elite list of only nine players to stunning free kick from outside the area have ever achieved that milestone that gave Acevski no chance. De Nittis Match Details: for the club. then scored his fourth and South’s sixth South travelled to Hume keen on putting with another tap-in following another Hume City: in a good performance to back up from ball played across the goal by De Mo- Lupce Acevski, Fabio Dilizia, the win over the Melbourne Knights and raes. Steven Pace, Isiyan Erdogan, with hard games against Richmond and After the match, captain Rama Tavsan- Alponso Opazo, Turhan Sum- Oakleigh to come. Hume were keen on cioglu accepted the ANZAC Day Cup as bul, Richard Cardozo, Goran preventing this following their 1-3 home De Nittis was awarded the Man of the Talevski, Tansel Baser, Dusko loss to Oakleigh last week. Match award. South has now won both Delic, Michael Bosevski Fernando De Moraes opened the scor- ANZAC Day Cup contests following the ing for the away side in the 35th minute, 2-1 triumph over Hume in 2009. Subs: Mehmet Karakilic, slotting the ball to the right of Hume South Melbourne FC faces another Serdar Pir, Marijo Roza, Ersin keeper Lupce Acevski after being put Kaya, Sam Dehaini tough assignment next week with a trip through. Just before halftime De Nittis to Kevin Bartlett Reserve for a meeting ended the match as a contest when he South Melbourne: with Richmond. Kick-off is at 8:30pm on scored twice in a minute to give South a Peter Zois, Steve O’Dor (Stiven Friday night. Hume hosts Altona Magic 3-0 lead at the break. His fi rst goal was Mrkela 85’), Daniel Vasilevaski, on Sunday at 3pm. a tap-in at the back post after a cut-back Eddie Cetkin, Carl Recchia (Joseph Youssef 75’), Sam by Keenan on the right side. From the re- Torrens, Rama Tavsancioglu, start, South gained possession and put De Fernando De Moraes, Sebas- Nittis one-on-one with Acevski. Despite tian Petrovic (Yusuf Yusuf 68’), having his shirt tugged by the Hume de- Gianni De Nittis, Joe Keenan fence, De Nittis kept his feet and coolly

Goals: Fernando De Moraes 35’, Gianni De Nittis 42’, 43’, 53’, 88’, Daniel Vasilevski 74’) Anzac Day tribute ... Gianni De Nittis salutes the crowd after Man of the Match: scoring his hat-trick. PHOTO: JOHN PUNSHON Gianni De Nittis (SMFC)

Venue: Broadmeadows Valley Park Date: Sunday 25th April 2010 Crowd: 700

South snuffs out the danger, with keeper Peter Zois and captain Ram Tavsancioglu (14) in starring roles. PHOTO: JOHN PUNSHON

30 Monday 26th April 2010 VPL 2010 | Round 8 | Tonight @ Jack Edwards Reserve KO 5.30pm OAKLEIGH CANNONS Top spot up for RICHMOND EAGLES grabs on Anzac Day By Mark Boric The Anzac Day Public Holiday VPL Tonight’s squads: fixture sees league leaders Oak- leigh Cannons host third-placed Oakleigh Richmond at Jack Edwards Re- 1. Sohail FORYABEE serve. Both sides enter the game 2. Jamie CUMMING coming off wins, Oakleigh defeat- 5. John FITZGERALD ing Hume City in a top of the table 6. Stelios DRAKOS clash, whilst the Eagles defeated 7. Ljuban PALINIC Sunshine Georgies 2-0. 8. Bonnell OBRADOVIC 10. Ricky DIACO Four in-form strikers could feature 13. Bill DAMIANOS in the game, with Richmond fi elding the 14. Jerry KARPEH league’s equal top goalscorer Daniel Vi- 16. Dean PANAGOPOULOS sevic (5 goals in 7 games) as well as Jes- 17. Cameron WATSON se Krncevic (4 goals in 5 games). Both 18. Michael CURCIJA have scored against Oakleigh in the past. 20. Aristidis DRAKOS For the Cannons Jerry Karpeh (4 goals in 21. Neven ANTIC 7 games) and Michael Curcija (3 goals in 23. Nick KALMAR 7 games) have led the line in 2010. 25. Scott WEBSTER An excellent disciplinary record, with 30. Griffin MCMASTER no player having picked up more than 35. Scott AGUSTIN two yellow cards for the season, leaves John Anastasiadis with all of his squad Richmond available to play, barring injuries. Rich- 1. Stjepan GAL mond will be without captain Dimitri 2. Andrew VIOLA Tsiaras after his sending-off last week 3. Erhan KARAHAN While Oakleigh have no players in 5. Stefan PIORKOWSKI their squad who have played for Rich- 6. Dimitri TSIARAS mond, the Eagles have three former Can- 7. Jesse KRNCEVIC nons in Antun Kovacic, Milos Lujic and 8. Alexander TABOR Peter Sawan. Richmond coach Michael 9. Milos LUJIC Chatzitrifonos is also a former Cannons 10. Daniel VISEVIC boss, having led them to the State League 11. David SCULLION Division One Championship in 2003. 12. Tomislav USKOK In 17 meetings since 1993, Oakleigh 13. Antun KOVACIC and Richmond have drawn 4 times, with 14. Michael CATALANO Richmond winning on 5 occasions and 15. Liam RYAN Oakleigh notching 7 wins. Oakleigh hold 16. Tomislav MILARDOVIC a 24-22 lead in goals. More recently this Oakleigh’s Bil Damianos scores in the equivalent xture last year against Richmond. 17. Peter SAWAN evening’s fi xture has ended in 1-1 draws 19. Davey VAN ‘T SCHIP PHOTO: PETER KAKALIAS in the last two outings. Interestingly all 4 22. Robert SIMEONI draws between the sides have been 1-1 24. Evan BATSIS they won 2-1. time has been ammended since the origi- The Under 21 game will kick off at affairs. The last Richmond win at Oak- Another close encounter should be nal fi xtures were issued, and the game 3.30pm. leigh was way back in April 1993, when on the cards. Please note that the kick-off will now commence at 5.30 p.m.

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VPL Standings Round 8 VPL Round 9

Oakleigh Cannons v Sunshine Georgies P W D L F A PT Jack Edwards Reserve 1 Fri 30 Apr KO 8:30PM

South Melbourne 8 4 3 1 16 9 15 Richmond v South Melbourne Hume City v Altona Magic Kevin Bartlett Reserve Broadmeadows Valley Park Oakleigh Cannons 7 4 2 1 12 8 14 Fri 30 Apr KO 8:30PM Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM

Hume City 8 5 1 2 15 14 13 Dandenong Thunder v Green Gully Heidelberg Utd v Northcote City George Andrews Reserve Olympic Village Richmond 7 4 1 2 12 9 13 Sat 1 May KO 7:00PM Sun 2 May KO 5:00PM

Bentleigh Greens 7 3 2 2 8 7 11 Melbourne Knights v Bentleigh Greens N.T.C v Richmond Knights Stadium Kevin Bartlett Reserve Sunshine Georgies 8 3 2 3 9 11 11 Sun 2 May KO 3:00PM Mon 3 May KO 8:30PM

Green Gully Cavaliers 8 3 0 5 11 12 9 VPL Under 21s

P W D L F A GD Pt Melbourne Knights 8 3 2 3 13 11 8 South Melbourne 9 6 2 1 19 13 20 Oakleigh Cannons 7 5 1 1 21 10 16 Bentleigh Greens Heidelberg Utd N.T.C 8 4 3 1 29 14 15 , Northcote City 4 Dandenong Richmond 7 5 0 2 19 11 15 Northcote City 8 2 1 5 8 10 7 Thunder 1, Green Gully Cavaliers 2 Bentleigh Greens 8 5 0 3 18 13 15 Northcote City 9 4 2 3 25 20 14 Sunshine Georgies 1, Altona Magic Altona Magic 8 1 4 3 7 9 7 Sunshine Georgies 8 3 1 4 14 14 10 0 Melbourne Knights 1, Hume City Green Gully Cavaliers 9 2 2 5 11 29 8 1 South Melbourne 2 Heidelberg Utd 7 3 1 3 12 12 7 Dandenong Thunder 8 2 1 5 5 15 7 Hume City 8 2 3 3 15 16 6 Dandenong Thunder 8 1 3 4 9 21 6 Melbourne Knights 7 1 2 4 7 11 2 Heidelberg Utd 7 1 3 3 13 14 3 Altona Magic 9 0 2 7 5 20 2

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