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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK BOYS IN BLUE! GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 2 Reds On Tour Painting the town red, Liverpool’s week in . doubted a highlight only tells part of the This Anfield sign adorned The next night it was off to the strengthening of lifelong friend- pool Football Club. By Joshua Hercus of the story with their being many one side of the building. Imperial Hotel for a once in a ships which has continued out on The second half so the introduc- more experiences of Liverpool FC My first night was truly about hav- lifetime chance to have a Q and A facebook and twitter as the season tion of the maverick and star painting the town red. ing a real sense of the Liverpool with club legends Robbie Fowler progressed. player Luis Suarez resulted in One of the giants of English and My journey starts from a couple culture with the Portland Hotel and Ian Rush which was set up by The highlight of the Tuesday night the second goal to Iago Aspas to world football arrived in Mel- of hours north of Melbourne in a providing a live session of cult the club in conjunction with the was the training session at Etihad round of a regulation 2 nil win and bourne on July 21st to an unbeliev- town of Bendigo where I reside podcast The Anfield Wrap. MLSA who both have to be con- Stadium where over 20,000 turned provide hopes for many Liverpool able welcome in preparation for which on Sunday July 21st I made In a room full of over 200 Liver- gratulated on a wonderful night. up and sang providing a match like supporters that this could certainly their friendly against Melbourne my way done to Melbourne. pool fanatics we were greeted by Apart from the chance to see my atmosphere. be a season to remember. Victory on Wednesday July 24th. Even at the train station wearing being engaged with football in- idol growing up Robbie Fowler the Then the big day came where over The Thursday was spent recapping The trip however was much more my Liverpool jersey, for the first sights and the famous Scouse wit. night also highlighted the commit- 95,000 supporters witnessed Liver- the highlights of the trip and see- then just the one off match but was time in this country town I was Red Touch Media who made the ment from Liverpool to embrace pool play in the flesh for the first ing the players off for their rest of rather a symbol of the growth of being asked if I was going to the event possible were even able the Melbourne community by time for many of those. their Asian tour while one lucky the Australian sporting public’s match and details on players from to bring on along the famous using the chance to help promote The start to the night was the MLSA member received an extra embracing of and those who were much more famil- Liverpool sound with Silent Sleep local charities and assist them. rousing rendition of You’ll Never special memory for the trip in all it has to offer. iar with the oval ball code I could playing an amazing acoustic set. It was also the chance to have over Walk Alone which would rival any Nikki Velksoka meeting her hero Liverpool like fellow premier certainly see their was something The combination of Scouse and seven long years hard work by of the big nights Liverpool has Daniel Agger who signed her ribs league rival Manchester United different in the air that day. Australian culture melting together the MLSA committee including played in. which has now been permanently who had previously done so Arriving at the Windsor in was highlighted by the extremely Tony Papa, Anthony Dinoto, Adam A strong Liverpool performance tattooed as a reminder of trip when shortly before hand in Melbourne my hotel for this intelligent and former Liverpool McVeigh, Jai Rankine and Luke was highlighted in the first half by we catch at the Imperial to watch provide a once in a lifetime fan magnificent week I passed the Im- player Craig Johnston reflecting on Cassetta having the supporters a fantastic Steven Gerrard strike the games and reminisce of the experience. perial Hotel which is the home of his time a the club as well as his club officially recognized by the with the captain and leader of Livepool Football Club painted the The truth is only after thinking Melbourne Liverpool Supporters views on the club going forward club. the club celebrating the goal in a town red. back on it now a few months down Association where a huge This Is with the hope of returning to The Tuesday was spent back at the manner befitting how the city of the road the match while an un- Melbourne recreated in the image former glory. Imperial with plenty of banter and Melbourne had embraced Liver- Photos ROMEL AMERIKHAS

Reds on Tour

Liverpool FC and Melbourne Victory take centre stage at the MCG.

Reds captain Steven Gerard with a Melbourne momento.

LFC manager with Victorian Premier denis PNapthine and Victory CEO An- thony Di Petrio.

The Kop make themselves at home at the ‘G. www.goalweekly.com Friday 11TH OCTOBER 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY Soccer Hotlines 3 Mulching Let the fun and games begin! Every Hyundai in A-League match live Melbourne Zee Ko on ABC Radio It’s started with a flurry, begin- Football Federation ning with the well-attended (FFA) has announced that every A-League launch at AAMI Park Hyundai A-League match in on Tuesday, the first of many the 2013/14 Season will have scheduled media opportunities live coverage on ABC Radio this week. platforms. A sheepish Connor Pain failed to THE BIG KICK-OFF Under the historic four-year get the better of the Old Xaver- agreement, all 127 Regular Season begins, from the fans in the stands ians State League Div. 5 Reserves matches and five Finals Series to a former marquee player turned goalkeeper and finished dead last matches this season will have opposition skipper. The row over in the strange penalty shootout that start-to-finish, uninterrupted live supporter active areas and security had been arranged for the cameras. commentary. measures threaten to overshadow gave a Gallic FFA CEO David Gallop hailed ’s return as the new shrug and then glanced sheepishly the new agreement as another sign Melbourne Heart captain, as the at his young teammate, as Ad- of football’s breakthrough into the Red and Whites promise to do bet- elaide clinched the first trophy of mainstream of Australian society. ter in coach ’s second the season – one that Simon Hill “Live sports on ABC Radio have season. long been a staple of Australian gleefully announced was made of from the previous management. Retre and Hernan Espindola. Vic- turn this season from Sweden, but What else could go wrong? Plenty life and I’m delighted that hun- pure solid plastic gold. Postecoglou’s tenure began with tory have yet to announce their fans could be cheered up by news already has, as marquee man dreds of hours of A-League action Well, at least they didn’t finish a disheartening (pun unintended) own provisional squad, but like at that New Zealand international Orlando Engelaar broke his leg will be on the radio this season,” below Melbourne Heart. loss to his crosstown rivals last Heart, there’ll be plenty of interest defender Rebekah Stott is on her in his first friendly appearance said Gallop. Oh wait they did, as a gleeful year, and although it proved a blip from fans. Who’s going to be the way back from a playing stint in against Roar, such a “The national radio broadcaster was happy to in the end, you get the feeling that next and Connor . With new coach David massive blow that Heart immedi- adds significantly to our reach remind them repeatedly. a repeat will not be tolerated. Pain, or Jeremy Walker and Sam Edmonson at the helm, the team ately wrapped Kewell and fellow at a time when audiences for the But of course the real contest It’s been interesting on the youth Mitchinson? The next A-League will hope to replicate the form signing Michael Mifsud in cotton A-League are booming and there’s is this Saturday when the two side of things too, as Heart have superstar could be right there in that saw them make their first ever wool. The two would not see any a massive surge in interest in Melbourne teams clash yet again stolen a march on their rivals by those team lists, you never know. Grand Final last season. action before the season started football. in a battle of the titanic A-League announcing their preliminary Moving on, another team yet to But enough talk already, the proper, as their team continued its “The ABC is a great supporter clubs, drawing a capacity crowd to National Youth League team, and announce a squad is the Mel- weekend’s on us and if you’re sorry record of losing to A-League of the game, including the live the Etihad Stadium as the world’s including last year’s Victory youth bourne Victory Women’s team reading this you’ll probably be on opposition in preseason for a TV coverage of the Westfield premier football competition gets captain Luke O’Dea in it. The at the time of going to press, but your way to your seat now before fourth year running. W-League, and I know the new underway again. It’s not exactly youngster made his debut for the with the W-League season only the game. Whether you’re decked Things are a bit better at Mel- partnership will be a major boost accurate but you get my drift as A- Victory senior team last season beginning in November there’s in navy blue or red and white (or bourne Victory, as Ange Posteco- to our growth story.” League fans in Melbourne dust off as part of Postecoglou’s youth no reason to panic. With any luck, even in sky blue god forbid), it’s glou begins his own second year ABC Radio has broadcast Soc- their replica jerseys and supporter revolution, and will no doubt be the contracts should be sorted by time to buckle your seatbelts and in charge. The deadwood’s been ceroos FIFA World Cup qualifiers scarves and prepare for the biggest seen as a coup by fans. He’s not this weekend though there have prepare for an exhilarating ride cleared out, and the new signings and major internationals over the event in their football calendar. the only player to cross battle lines already been several interesting into the unknown. looked to have been handpicked past 30 years and coverage of the There’ve been plenty of talking though, as he’s joined by former developments. Victory Medal win- Welcome back football, we’ve this time rather than inherited Hyundai A-League has grown points even before the action Victory youth teammates Paulo ner Petra Larsson is unlikely to re- missed you. steadily since the league’s incep- tion in 2005. “The ABC looks forward to tak- A-LEAGUE GLOBAL BROADCAST RIGHTS DEAL EXTENDED ing our partnership with the FFA Football Federation Australia but also new fans turning their atten- a broad international audience is million. Broadcasters who aired the to a whole new level,” said Kate (FFA) has extended World Sport tion to the league. essential to our development as a na- matches included Mediaset Premium Dundas, Director ABC Radio. Group’s (WSG) agreement to rep- “Last year’s arrival of Alessandro tion and solidifying our prominence Calcio in Italy, BSkyB in the United “Under a new four year agree- resent the worldwide (excluding Del Piero, and Emile in Asia.” Kingdom, and One ment we have committed to call Australia and Oceania) broadcast Heskey has already seen the vis- Based out of Singapore, WSG has World Sports in the USA, TV Asahi Contents each game of A-League football rights for the Hyundai A-League, ibility of our game grow at an inter- been an FFA sales partner since and NHK in , i-Cable in Hong live via the ABC Radio mobile Soccer Hotlines 3 for a further four years, until the national level – with this new agree- 2005. Kong, Astro in Malaysia, Starhub Scoreboard 4 end of the 2016/17 season. ment in place the Hyundai A-League “We are pleased to extend our in Singapore and Guangdong TV App and online streaming via the Grandstand website. Club Previews 5-10 The new agreement also coincides now has a potential audience in the partnership with Football Federation in China. with the news that, WSG has signed tens of millions internationally.” Australia for a further four years,” “In the new cycle we’re looking “After such a stellar 2012 season, Rd 1 Previews 11 agreements with BT Vision (replac- In addition to the Hyundai A- said James Clarke, Senior Vice to extend the platform further to we’re confident this significant Souvenir Poster 14 ing BSkyB) to show at least two League, the FFA has also extended President, Content at World Sport more broadcasters in Asia, where investment will help grow the matches each week in the Australian football A-League and deliver a great VPL Preview 16 UK and extended their Hyundai A-league International Broadcasters: is increasingly game to new audiences across the TV Heaven 18 agreement with Mediaset Territory Broadcaster Live Matches Highlights Show important, and also country.” to show all Sydney FC to broadcasters in Fixtures 19 Global Broadband Perform Yes (5) No ABC Radio will also broadcast matches in Italy for I-Cable Yes (2) Yes English-speaking matches on ABC Local Radio and Overseas 23 the Hyundai A-League Singapore Starhub Yes (4) Yes countries which on Grandstand Digital Radio. 2013/14 season. have an affinity with Malaysia Astro No Yes ROUND ONE ON ABC RADIO Follow FFA CEO David Gallop Australia,” Clarke Myanmar STLM Yes (1) Yes Sydney FC V Newcastle Jets us on: said continuing the rela- said. “We are also USA fox Sports 2 / Fox Soccer Plus Yes (1) Yes 702 ABC Sydney/ 1233 ABC Newcastle tionship with WSG to sell looking to grow the Advertising: 03 9551 7538 the international broadcast USA One World Sport Yes (up to 4) Yes league’s distribu- Email: [email protected] rights will greatly increase Italy Mediaset Yes (1) Yes tion in southern Central Coast V Western Sydney Letters: [email protected] UK BT Yes (2) Yes ABC Central Coast 92.5/702 ABC Sydney Web: www.goalweekly.com the exposure to Australian and eastern Europe; football and will benefit regions with large Publisher: both the league and the migrant and expatri- Melb Victory V Melb Heart Alimental Enterprises Pty Ltd national team. WSG’s agreement to sell the broad- Group. ate populations in Australia. 774 ABC Melbourne PO Box 142 Port Melb VIC 3207 “We have had a long and produc- cast rights to the Australian senior “The Hyundai A-League is one of Additionally, in partnership with Ph: 03 9551 7538 tive history working with WSG and men’s national team matches. Asia’s leading leagues and together Perform, the digital rights group, Wellington Phoenix V Bris Roar Distribution: we look forward to continuing this “Following qualification for our with FFA, we have been able to WSG will also stream every match NZ/612 ABC Brisbane All Day Distribution relationship and developing further third successive FIFA World Cup the build a strong broadcast platform played in the Hyundai A-League Tel: (03) 9482 1145 broadcast opportunities internation- Socceroos prominence on the inter- for the competition across Asia and worldwide (subject to geoblock- United V Glory Goal! 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www.goalweekly.com GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 4 A-League | The Big Kick-Off Finals TOP GOAL Series SCORERS Elimination Finals 17 - Daniel McBREEN SCOREBOARD Melbourne Victory 2 (Mariners) Perth Glory 1 (aet) 16 - 2012/13 Final Standings P W D L F A GD Pts (Phoenix) Adelaide United 1 15 1 West Sydney Wanderers 27 18 3 6 41 21 20 57 Brisbane Roar 2 - (Victory) 14 - (Roar) Semi Finals 2 Central Coast Mariners 27 16 6 5 48 22 26 54 Western Sydney Wanderers 2 (SFC) Brisbane Roar 0 9 - (Jets) 3 Melbourne Victory 27 13 5 9 48 45 3 44 (Jets) Central Coast Mariners 1 (Wanderers) 4 Adelaide United 27 12 5 10 38 37 1 41 Melbourne Victory 0 Dario VIDOSIC (Adelaide) 8 - (Victory) 5 Brisbane Roar 27 10 5 12 33 29 4 35 Grand Final Western Sydney Wanderers 0 Archie Thompson (Victory) 6 Perth Glory 27 9 5 13 29 31 -2 32 Central Coast Mariners 2 Champions 7 Sydney FC 27 9 5 13 41 51 -10 32 Central Coast Mariners

8 Newcastle Jets 27 8 7 12 30 45 -15 31 Premiers Plate Winners Western Sydney Wanderers 9 Melbourne Heart 27 8 3 16 31 40 -9 27 Johnny Warren Medal 10 Wellington Phoenix 27 7 6 14 31 49 -18 27 Marco Rojas, Melb Victory

NAB Young Footballer of the Round 1 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Year Fri Oct 11 Sydney FC - Newcastle Jets Allianz Stadium 4:30 PM 5:00 PM Marco Rojas, Melb Victory Sat Oct 12 CC Mariners v West Sydney Wanderers Bluetongue Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Oct 12 Melbourne Victory v Melbourne Heart Etihad Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Oct 13 Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar Westpac Stadium 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Nike Golden Boot Award

THIS Sun Oct 13 Adelaide United v Perth Glory Coopers stadium 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Daniel McBreen, Central Coast WEEK Mariners, 17 Goals Round 2 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Goalkeeper of the Year Fri Oct 18 Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Daniel McBreen had a blinding , Western Sydney Sat Oct 19 Melbourne Heart v Central Coast Mariners AAMI Park 5:30 PM 5:30 PM season in front of goals and Sat Oct 19 Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC Suncorp Stadium 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Wanderers secured the 2012/13 Golden Sun Oct 20 Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory Hunter Stadium 3:00 PM 3:00 PM Boot with total of 17 goals. Sun Oct 20 West Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix Parramatta Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

NEXT Manager of the Year WEEK , Western Sydney

Compiled by A-LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON 2012/13 Steven Talevski After 125 league games and five finals in season crucial member in the Mariners Championship winning squad. eight of the Hyundai A-League, over 100 players RAM: Dario Vidosic – Adelaide’s number 10 was there top goal earned at least one spot in Goal! Weekly’s series of scorer this season finding the back of the net 10 times. Vidosic had a fantastic season and was one of the particular team of the weeks. reasons why Adelaide was near the top of the table early in the That number has been dramatically cut down to 11 season before consolidating fourth spot. to make our team of the season managed by the CAM: Alessandro Del Piero – He came here to win titles, but ulti- coach who earned the most coach of the weeks. mately failed to make finals. However it was nowhere near a failure Marcos Rojas of a season for the marquee man who took Sydney FC within a GK: Ante Covic – Only named three times in Goal! Weekly’s team game of the final series. of the week, Covic was the pick of the bunch in the goalkeep- set the league On a personal note Del Piero had a superb season scoring 14 ing department this season with players such as Mat Ryan and alight last season goals in 24 games along with bringing in fans across every corner also being named multiple times. before heading of the nation through the turnstiles. Covic played all 29 games this season for the Wanderers, keeping to Europe. A second season awaits for ‘El Capitano’ in the A-League with 11 clean sheets as the Wanderers conceded an A-League low of Sydney FC fans hoping that his team mates can lift there game so 21 goals during the regular season. that we see him in the finals series next season.

RB: Jerome Polenz – The former German youth international LAM: Marco Rojas – The Johnny Warren Medallist was a clear came to the Wanderers at the beginning of the season and took his standout this season winning the award by doubling the votes of spot in the first eleven over the clubs vice-captain . runner up Alessandro Del Piero. Polenz was an instrumental part of the Western Sydney defence Rojas had a breakout season scoring 15 goals after only scoring which was arguably the A-Leagues best. two during his stint at Wellington. Rojas was also the only man to On an individual basis Polenz earned four spots in our team of the be named Goal! Weekly star man of the week more than once this weeks and was named star man in round 21 when his side handed LB: Adama Traore – Despite his season being cut short due to season. Melbourne Victory their first defeat at AAMI Park for the season. injury, Traore was a standout in the Melbourne Victory defence that With Rojas announcing he was set to leave the Melbourne Victory, seemed to chop and change for most of the season. this may be the last time we see the #KiwiMessi in the A-League. CB: – With the departure of former club captain The Ivorian born defender had his best season in the A-League , Sainsbury earned an opportunity to fill the whole since moving from the Gold Coast and connected well with Victory ST: Daniel McBreen – Like a fine wine that gets better with age, in the Mariners defence. Sainsbury took the opportunity with attackers Archie Thompson and Marco Rojas. Daniel McBreen has had a standout season helping the Mariners both hands as the Central Coast kept the most clean sheets this With Traore set to receive Australian citizenship this calendar year, claim their first Championship after three losing Grand Finals. season. a Socceroos call up could be on the cards if Traore re-captures he’s However the accolades do not end there as McBreen was awarded Sainsbury was named the equal most of any player in our team form after he comes back from injury. the Joe Marston Medal for the man of the match award in the of the weeks and even earned himself the star man award for his Grand Final along with the Golden Boot for the A-Leagues top goal defensive display against Perth Glory in round 2. CDM: Mark Milligan – One of three Melbourne Victory players to scorer which he achieved with 17 goals. Playing the majority of the season in the centre of defence, Sains- make the team of the season, Milligan was by far the best number bury was able the catch the eye of many in the stands leaving him six in the competition this season. Coach: Tony Popovic – After the Grand Final victory of Graham with a potential move overseas as a real possibility. Milligan offered Melbourne an outlet in both attack and defence as Arnold, I was left perplexed with whom to name Goal! Weekly’s he’s solidity in front of an ever changing back four was a crucial coach of the year. CB: Nikolai Topor-Stanley – Now at his fourth club in the A- reason why the Victory were able to clinch a Asian Champions However with Tony Popovic claiming nine coach of the weeks, League, Topor-Stanley had his best season to date which saw League playoff spot. building a team off by scratch, claiming the Minor Premiership and pundits call for his inclusion in several Socceroos squads. Milligan was also not shy in front of goal, scoring eight goals, all be a spot in the Grand Final, there was no looking past Popovic’s Often regarded with great potential, Topor-Stanley finally fulfilled it including five penalties. achievements. them this season as the 27 year old partnered Michael Beau- Popovic was superb this season, building a team with a strong core champ in the centre of the Wanderers defence to create solid wall CDM: Michael McGlinchey – The only player to make the Goal! in defence and adding attacking flair to see the Wanderers capture in front of goalkeeper of the season, Ante Covic. Weekly Team of the Season in back to back seasons, McGlinchey the hearts of Western Sydney residents. On a personal note, Topor-Stanley was able to play in his first A- was one of the A-League best and most consistent performers this League Grand Final and also claimed his first Minor Premiership. season. Honourable mentions: Matt Ryan, , , Shinji His ability to play a number of roles in midfield be it out wide, in Ono, Youssouf Hersi and Jeremy Brockie. front of the defence or in the number 10 role, McGlinchey was a www.goalweekly.com Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY A-League | The Big Kick-Off 5

The Squad 1.Eugene Galekovic GK 3. D Spanish Inquisition arrives in SA 4.Jon McKain D 5. M book himself a seat on the plane to 6.Cassio D Adelaide United Brazil next June. 7.Jeronimo Neumann F The Reds have had a solid, un- 8.Isaias M beaten pre-season, brushing away 9. F their state counterparts, getting one 10. M up over Victory and holding mi- 11. F nors Western Sydney to a draw. But 12.Antony Golec D it doesn’t get any easier from here, 13.Steve Lustica M with a tricky start in the domestic 14. M league beckoning. The Reds face 15.Jacob Melling M Perth Glory this Sunday, followed 16. D by the small matter of the interstate 17. M derby with Victory then a tough trip 18. D By Matt Mays to to face the champions. 19.Jake Barker-Daish M 20. GK A new look Adelaide United After that they travel to Western 21.Tarek Elrich D hopes to celebrate their 10year Sydney in an attempt to revenge 22.Fabio Ferreira M birthday this A-League season the 6-1 horror show from last sea- 23. D with a bit of Spanish flavour as son. It’s a tough start for Josep and 24.Brent McGrath F ex Barcelona youth coach Josep the Red’s, but it will be a stern test Gombau comes to town. to see just how much the new man Teeboy Kamara is currently on Coach arrives in Ad- has imprinted on the team. It’s fair to say last season was one New arrivals: Isaias Sanchez and Tarek Elrich will hope to settle quickly at the long term injury list. elaide via Barcelona. Photo: ROMEL Predictions to forget if you are a Red. It was AMERIKHAS Coopers Stadium. a season of ups, but mostly downs. Project Gambou will be a slow and Ins: painful process. His philosophy is United started the year in red hot other way back to Western Sydney. summer has proven to be a con- Sergio Cirio (Hospitalet, Spain) the fold. a brand new model in this country form but the troubles behind the from Brisbane has structive one off. The club recently Tarek Elrich (Wanderers) Josep has previously worked in and the league, and will take time to scenes took its toll on John Kos- also been added for some much securing a permanent training fa- Jordan Elsey (AUFC Youth Team) Spain in the Barcelona Youth set- bed in to his players. It’s an excit- mina who walked out of the club, needed A League knowledge. cility deal at West Lakes, along Steven Lustica (Hajduk Split, up, and is slowly building a reputa- ing time to be an Adelaide United Croatia) leaving the Red’s slumping to 2 Looking at the squad this year and with a fresh new shirt sponsorship tion of wanting to play attractive, fan, no question, and who knows, Awer Mabil (AUFC Youth Team) wins in their last 10 games and a passing football. In pre-season you see a good balance of home deal with Veolia. The club has also Isaias Sanchez (Ponferradina, mediocre 4th placed finish. Soc- if Carrusca can maintain his form after Adelaide dismantled a state growth and continental. The real worked well to please fans with Spain) ceroo Vidosic then followed with last season, Djite can find the goals team 11-0, he stated his disappoint- test for the new boss is how he is tickets, offering special member- Michael Zullo (FC Utrecht, Hol- a return to Europe (FC Sion, Swit- again, and the new Spanish kids ment about the teams’ ball reten- going to get the team to integrate ships to kids, along with special land) zerland), Ian Ramsey (Melbourne can make an immediate impact, tion, which makes things clear he on the pitch. It’s a tough ask, espe- 7-game membership for adults. Brent McGrath (Brondby, Den- Heart), and (Mes Ker- then we could see a surprise finals is not just after goals. Josep brings cially with some language barriers, And with the A-League recording mark) – short term contract man, Iran). push for the Reds. But I see this as with him two fellow Catalans; Ser- but his recent record suggests that its biggest attendances to date, plus But the upcoming season is a fresh a long term project with long term gio Cirio and Isaias Sanchez, who Josep could be the man to make with the World Cup Qualification Outs: new start; new stadium ownership, results. Iain Fyfe (Mes Kerman, Iran), join an already stacked Latino line Adelaide United some stability it for the Socceroos, here’s hoping as the Adelaide Entertainment Cen- 4th place finish. Dario Vidosic (Sion, Switzerland), up including Ferreira, Cassio, Neu- has been lacking in recent seasons. more Reds will take their seats at tre hopes to revamp the facilities Fabian Barbiero, Evan Kosto- mann and Carrusca. Also coming Rumours of board fall outs and Cooper Stadium this summer. at Hindmarsh, which will be now poulos. into the fold is some much need- lack of organisation off the pitch Some more good news as cap- known as Coopers Stadium once ed experience, as Michael Zullo where confirmed after Aussie fa- tain and goalkeeping star Eugene again; new continental styled man- comes home from a decent spell in vourite resigned from Galekovic has decided to stay put agement team, with Josep Gambou the with FC Utrecht as the Reds management voting panel in Adelaide after reportedly been bringing in his assistant, Pau Marti, cover for the absent Ramsey. WSW back in April after “undertakings impressed with the new setup be- where they both performed excel- vice-captain Tarek Elrich also has that were given were, within days, hind the scenes. Galekovic will lently in Asia with Kitchee FC; and been snapped up by the Reds, not honoured.” have a big year ahead of him this new look experiences players into which sees Tomi Jurich going the But to be fair to Adelaide, this term as he hopes to impress and

The Squad 1 (Gk) 2 Matt Smith © Roar seek return to days of old 3 Shane Stefanutto 5 Ivan Franjic is not a single recognised striker in 7 Besart Berisha Brisbane Roar the squad. The fiery Albanian has 9 Kofi Danning led the line with aplomb for two 10 Henrique seasons now and will need to do so 11 Liam Miller 12 Julius Doe once again if Brisbane is to consis- 13 tently find the back of the net. 14 Henrique was absent for much of 15 James Donachie last season due to injury and if he 17 Matt Mckay can stay fit should provide some 18 Luke Brattan added sharpness in the final third, 19 Jack Hingert but by no stretch of the imagina- 20 (Gk) tion is the diminutive Brazilian a 22 By Jarrod Ellis central striker. 23 Bravado and impressive early There has been talk of Kwame 25 George Lambadaridis Yeboah filling the role as main 26 results proved a false dawn backup to Berisha but despite an 29 Kwame Yeboah (Youth) in the post-Postecoglou era as 30 Ben Litfin (Youth) Brisbane Roar’s 2012-13 season impressive preseason and stint in turned out to be one of turmoil at the NYL the 19 year old is unprov- Ins: the club. The once trusted Rado en at A-League level. Matt McKay (Changchun Yatai) Vidosic was replaced mid-season Brisbane do have one remaining Former skipper Matt McKay makes Besart Berisha will once again lead Dimitrios Petratos returns to the A- Dimitri Petratos (Kelantan) by and a stuttering Visa spot and it’s been suggested a welcome return to Suncorp. the attack for the Queenslanders. League after a stint in Malaysia. Diogo Ferreira (Melbourne Vic- Roar side’s title defence petered that Mulvey would like to fill it tory) out at the semi-final stage. with English striker Antonio Mur- great strength this season. Along major role in midfield. The twenty- with a hip injury. This time around Liam Miller (Perth Glory) For some clubs that would have ray, currently playing his trade with the star names of last season, three year old’s passing ability is Smith is fit and ready to return to a Corey Brown (promoted from NYL made for a reasonable season, with NPL Queensland outfit Bris- squad) Liam Miller and Matt McKay have already well recognised and should defence that is largely unchanged but it’s an indicator of just how bane City. George Lambadaridis (promoted been added to the mix giving the he continue to adapt to his role as from the side that won consecutive much the Roar progressed under So far that hasn’t eventuated and from NYL squad) Roar arguably the strongest start- midfield anchor then Brisbane will Championships. Postecoglou that the club and its it may be the case that the final Kofi Danning (CS Vise) ing eleven in the league. be truly formidable in the centre of Smith is set to form a central de- fans were left with a feeling of op- Visa spot is kept open for a Janu- The arrival of Miller and the re- the park. fensive partnership with January portunity missed. ary signing. Stef Nijland arrived turn of former Roar skipper McK- New additions Dmitri Petratos and signing Jade North, a move that Outs: This time around Mulvey is set for on loan in the transfer window last ay are the only major additions for Diogo Ferreira will both be hoping will enable Brisbane to field an (Fortuna Dusseldorf, his first full-season in charge and season and it’s not difficult to en- Brisbane this season, effectively they can make the same progress entire back four with Socceroo ex- Germany), Steve Lustica (Ad- with the aid of an offseason and a visage a similar signing occurring replacing the departed Mitch Nich- Brattan has. Neither player yet perience. elaide United), retooling of the midfield, is hoping this season. ols and Massimo Murdocca. having delivered on the potential Shane Stefanutto and Ivan Franjic (Sydney FC), Massimo Murdocca to restore Brisbane to its glory days In considering Brisbane’s hopes The return of fan favourite McKay shown in their admittedly still remain first choice on either flank (Heart), Stefan Nijland. of “Roarcelona” when the men in this season it’s impossible to look was greeted with universal approv- young careers. but the latter may see time further orange swept all before them. past the depth issue. Despite pos- al and his energy and passing game Both George Lambadaridis and forward, Jack Hingert stepping in At first glance Brisbane certainly sessing an enviable collection should mesh seamlessly with his Kofi Danning are also listed in as a more than able replacement. have a squad capable of chal- of players, a couple of ill-timed old teammates. Miller, even at 32, the squad however neither is ex- Brisbane’s attack is where the one lenging for the title. With names knocks or a long-term injury to should provide an improvement pected to feature this season as great weakness of their 2013-14 A- like Theoklitos, Broich, Berisha, Berisha would likely leave the on the erratic Nichols whilst also both recover from long-term knee League campaign comes bursting Smith, Franjic, Stefanutto in the Roar’s finals, let alone title, hopes reducing the playmaking duties injuries. to the fore, lack of depth. Despite squad it’s clear that this is a team in tatters. heaped on Thomas Broich. Serious injuries proved a hin- being able to field a formidable that knows success, knows what it Luke Brattan returns and having drance to Brisbane last season first eleven Brisbane lack strength takes to win in the A-League. made the step-up to the first eleven as well with skipper Matt Smith in depth, especially upfront. 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The Squad 1. Justin Pasfield G 2. Daniel McBreen F Champs prepare to defend title 3. Joshua Rose D 4. Marcel Seip D 5. Zachary Anderson D Central Coast 6. Brent Griffiths D 7. John Hutchinson (C) M 8. M 9. Mitchell Duke F 10. M 11. Nick Fitzgerald M 12. G 13. D 14. Michael McGlinchey M 15. D 16. Trent Sainsbury D By Adrian Deans 17. M 18. Michael Neill D For the fourth year of the Arnold 19. F era, the Mariners commence the 21. F new season completely changed. 22. Tom Slater M The side that lifted the Cham- 23. Adam Kwasnik F pions Trophy in April has been ripped apart as, once again, Ins: higher profile or cashed up Marcel Seip (VVV Vento, Hol- leagues plunder the cream of the has worked wonders The Mariners take to the field before last season’s Grand Final and hold Matt Simon returns to the Coast land), Matt Simon (Chunnam, with a limited budget. hopes of succcessfully defending their title. after a stint in Korea. Korea), Morcos Flores (Victory), Mariners’ crop. Storm Roux (Glory), Tom Slater has retired. (Sydney), Michael Neil, hayden Rogic, Ryan, Ibini, Bozanic have two factors in their favour. The first plus the ability of the Mariners to to a higher plane (an A380 to Eng- with Liam Reddy hoping to put his Morton (NYL). all gone overseas while is Graham Arnold who has shown attract all the best young players in land, I’d reckon). Sydney FC nightmare behind him has moved closer to home. Also, that he is capable of setting up a the first place. In a sense, our re- Zac Anderson and Brent Griffiths and apply enough pressure to keep the fans will be awaiting nervous- side and system to suit the players volving door development system will be fighting with new Dutch Pasfield on his toes. Pasfield had a Outs: Pedj Bojic (Sydney FC), Pat- ly the return from loan of Danny he has available. I was worried last means that good young players will import Marcel Seip for the right to number of excellent games when rick Zwaanswijk (retired), Oliver McBreen, whose performances year when John Hutchinson was opt (where they can) for the Mari- partner Sainsbury at the back. Pedj Ryan was unavailable and I would Bozanic (Luzern, Switzerland), in the may named captain because I thought ners because they know they’ll be Bojic will be very hard to replace not be surprised to see him emerge Mat Ryan (Club Brugge, Belgium), well result in an offer to stay. he had performed poorly the year well coached, given a chance to but by all accounts, young kiwi this year as a quality A-League Bernie Ibini (Shanghai Dongya, These players aren’t easy to re- before as ’s or Ros- play, and will be in the shop win- Storm Roux is just the ticket. keeper. China). place, and they may not be the end tyn Griffith’s understudy in a nar- dow for overseas. The fans may be Anthony Caceres, Nick Fitzgerald, All in all, despite the many de- of it. Trent Sainsbury was seriously row diamond system. But Arnie constantly losing their favourites, Tom Slater (son of Robbie) and partures, Mariners fans can look courted by English and Swiss clubs changed the system for last year – but Arnie has a habit of finding new Mile Sterjovski will be fighting out forward to the new season with in the off-season and the fact he the Mariners mostly played with a crowd favourites fairly quickly. the available creative roles around confidence that Arnie’s system re- hasn’t yet gone is staggering. For screening pair in front of the back Speaking of which, I expect a huge Michael McGlinchey and marquee mains rock solid and that the new me he was the Mariners’ best play- four and Hutchinson, with Nick year for Mitchell Duke, who will signing Marcos Flores. Flores had players will fit well enough to keep er last campaign and (with Nikolai Montgomery alongside, was im- know that he is already in Holger a difficult year with Victory so fans the Mariners punching above their Topor-Stanley) one of the two best mense – one of the most effective Osieck’s good books. His pairing will be hoping he can rediscover weight for at least another year. central defenders in the league. His players in the league. with the prodigal Matt Simon will his form with Adelaide United continuing presence at Gosford is The other factor to give Mariners be interesting – at first glance they (when few in the league could get Adrian Deans is the author of Mr almost as astonishing as his ongo- fans confidence is the Youth team. are similar players but I believe near him). Cleansheets and more recently ing absence from the Socceroos. They have won (or been runner up) that Duke has the touch and vi- The goalkeeping situation will be Straight Jacket – published by So, at first glance it looks a hard every year for the last four, which sion to take him much further. In interesting. After serving as Mat High Horse Books and available in ask for the Mariners to repeat last is indicative of the excellent coach- any case, they should combine well Ryan’s understudy, Justin Pasfield all good book stores. www.adrian- year’s success, but they do have ing resources throughout the club, before Duke is inevitably raised up will get a chance as number 1, deans.com

The Squad 1 G 2 Jeremy Walker D Heart ready for massive attack 3 Robbie Wielaert D With a World Cup on the horizon, 4 Orlando Engelaar M Melbourne Heart 5 Sam Mitchinson M and a determined Kewell indicating 6 Patrick Gerhardt M his desire to be part of an unprec- 7 Iain Ramsay F edented third consecutive World 8 Massimo Murdocca M Cup appearance, the motivation 9 Dylan Macallister F appears to be genuine. 10 Harry Kewell F This can only bode well for the 11 Michael Mifsud F Red and White. 13 Jonatan Germano M Mate Dugandzic is virtually like a 14 Golgol Mebrahtu F new signing as the 23-year-old re- 15 David Williams F turns from a year off with a severe 16 D foot injury. 17 Jason Hoffman D By Adrian Houghtan He was a star performer in the 18 David Vrankovic D 2011-12 campaign, scoring seven 19 Benjamin Garuccio F Without a pre-season win against goals and providing seven assists 20 Gk A-League opposition over the in 21 appearances. 21 M 22 Nick Kalmar M break, one could be forgiven for If the highly-rated attacking mid- 23 Mate Dugandzic F believing that the Heart face a fielder can replicate his best form 24 Patrick Kisnorbo D torrid year ahead. it will go a long way to yielding a 25 Andrea Migliorini M However, they do possess a squad healthy term. that has been injected by quality in Harry Kewell returns to Melbourne and switches from the blue corner to the Striker Michael Mifsud will spear- It’s been a pre-season of optimism Ins: Orlando Engelaar (PSV, NETH) the off-season, and gaining good red corner. Photo: ZEE KO head the Heart attack Photo: ZEE KO for the Melbourne Heart after the Rob Wielaert (Roda JC, NETH) results early in the campaign will extremely disappointing campaign Harry Kewell (free) be imperative to breed confidence. is at a premium with the signings to the team. they endured in 2012-13. Massimo Murdocca (Brisbane The signature of Harry Kewell is of ex-Socceroo Patrick Kisnorbo Murdocca has over 160 games of cious on the road last season, An abysmal away record was a Roar) undoubtedly a lucrative marketing and experienced Dutch centre-back experience in the competition and claiming just a solitary point from major factor behind their capitula- Tando Velaphi (Melbourne Vic- coup for the modest identity of the Rob Wielaert the extremely consistent 29-year- a possible 36 – excluding the Mel- tion, with the club failing to assert tory) club. After spending a decade of his ca- old is a welcome acquisition. bourne derbies. themselves in their third-year of Iain Ramsay (Adelaide United) However, does the former Leeds reer in the UK, namely for Leices- As for Ramsay, he comes with ma- A team thin on quality eventually existence. Aziz Behich (Bursaspor, LOAN) United and Liverpool star still have ter City and Leeds United, Kisnor- turity beyond his years and is ca- Whether they have learned some Stefan Mauk (promoted from wilted, as the season entered it’s that natural ability to make a sig- bo makes a welcome return home pable of creating loads of chances. valuable lessons under the steward- youth team) final months, finishing in lowly to the A-League. Patrick Kisnorbo (Leeds United) nificant impact on the pitch? Aziz Behich returns to the club on ninth place. ship of coach John Aloisi remains The ex-South Melbourne junior, Michael Mifsud (Valletta) Marquee man Orlando Engelaar’s a season-long loan from Turkish Last term the side’s leaky defence to be seen. Andrea Migliorini (FC Koper) broken leg, which will force him 32, has declared that he’s desper- outfit Bursaspor, and will provide conceded 40 goals and a tame at- If the ninth placed finish repre- out until at least the New Year ate to find his best form for the Red some much needed defensive steel tack scored only 31 times, only two sented a transitional phase for the Outs: (retired), Josip could be lessened by the capture of and White. and width in the left-back post. shy of Perth Glory who had the di- club, then this upcoming term must Tadic (Rijeka, Croatia), Eli bablj Michael Mifsud. On the other hand, 34-year-old As for the departures, playmaker vision’s lowest tally. be one of consolidation, and re- (AZ Alkmaar, Holland), Simon The diminutive forward, just Wielaert is another player who has Fred left the club after a two-year What was most alarming was the demption. Colosimo (), , 165cm tall, is the captain of Malta a wealth of experience in the Eredi- stint, goalkeeper Clint Bolton re- team’s inability to pick up points Strong home form is always cru- Fred, Marcel Meeuwis, Jamie and has scored a 37 goals in 99 ap- visie, playing for the likes of PSV tired after an impressive career, or engineer a result in losing situ- cial, but away from home they will Coyne. pearances for his country. and Ajax. whereas the likes of Josip Tadic and ations, which is evident by their 16 be reliant on the experienced play- He’s an exciting playmaker and The arrival of the high-profile play- Eli Babalj have moved to European losses from a possible 27 matches ers to lead by example and help deadly finisher, with the 32-year- ers is overshadowing the introduc- clubs Rijeka and AZ Alkmaar. – the most in the division. pick up valuable results. old famously known for his brace tion of two experienced A-League , Matt Thompson, People will believe that if Kewell Kewell is one of those, and the for Coventry City that knocked players in Massimo Murdocca and Marce Meeuwis and Jamie Coyne can produce close to his best possi- football community will be waiting English giants Manchester United Iain Ramsay from Brisbane and were all released by the club at the ble form in his waning career, then to assert judgment about that man out of the 2007 League Cup Adelaide respectively. conclusion of the 2012-13 season. perhaps a finals appearance is well and team he now represents. Competition for places at the back They could be the finest additions The Heart were nothing but atro- within the club’s grasp. www.goalweekly.com Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY A-League | The Big Kick-Off 7

The Squad 1 (Gk) 2 Pablo Contreras Victory To Go One Step Beyond 3 Adama Traore 4 5 Mark Milligan Melbourne Victory Jonathan Bru, Francesco Stella and 6 Finkler will all provide competi- 7 Guilherme Finkler tion, a good thing to keep everyone 8 Jonathan Bru on their toes. 9 While Barbarouses will be expect- 10 Archie Thompson ed to fill the shoes left by Rojas. 11 Connor Pain The 23-year-old winger had a tor- 13 Andrew Nabbout rid goal-less drought overseas, but 14 back in similar surroundings, could 15 spark up the Victory attack. 16 Rashid Mahazi Success though, might come from 17 the quiet signing of James Troisi. 18 Francesco Stella By Andrew Bishara The young Socceroo has returned 20 (Gk) 22 Jesse Makarounas After finishing third last year, to the A-League on loan from At- 23 much will be expected from Ange lanta and gives Postecoglou more 24 Postecoglou’s second season at options, being able to play on the 25 Jason Geria the Melbourne Victory. wing and through the middle. 26 Jordan Brown This is year two of the Postecoglou Their arrivals also release the pres- 27 Christopher Cristaldo NYL era. Year one was all about transi- sure off Connor Pain and Andrew 28 John Buceto NYL Naboult to focus on improving tion and adaptation. Year Two is Socceroo Mark Milligan will wear Chilean international Pablo Contreras arrives at Victory with a high quality 29 Luc Jeggo NYL their own game, as well as the ag- about taking that next step. the captain’s armband this year. reputation having played in UEFA Champions League and the 2010 World Cup. 30 Dylan Murnane NYL When the biggest club in Australia ing Archie Thompson. Just like 31 Luke Radonich NYL last season, the goal-scoring bur- brought over one of the A-League’s struggled under pressure. So pre- the arrival of Chilean Pablo Con- Marco Rojas left for the Bundes- den will be put on the wingers, most successful coaches, it speaks season was all about fine adjust- treras. liga, while Billy Celeski joined up Ins: but Postecoglou will hope that it volumes about what it wants to ments and being prepared for the The 35-year-old central defender with Al Shaab in the UAE. Both Pablo Contreras is more spread than the Rojas-led- Kosta Barbarouses achieve. Fans didn’t expect success long season ahead. is exactly what the Victory need. are huge losses for the Victory, but goals of last year. James Troisi from kick-off, but they wanted im- Firstly the necessary cull: Tando Having played for 66 times, their replacements have been ef- On paper, the Victory has strength- Mitch Nichols provement. Velaphi, Diogo Ferreira, Sam Gal- as well as across a host of Europe- fective matched with Postecoglou ened: adding quality depth to the Rashid Mahazi Postecoglou and his men did that: lagher, Spase Divevski, Petar Fran- an clubs, the tough South American going back to his former club, the team. But there are plenty of issues third place and tough 1-0 semi- jic, Isaka Cernak and Marco Flores will bring that grit, experience and Brisbane Roar. that remain. How the new players Outs: Marco Rojas (Stuttgart, final loss to eventual champions were all dumped. leadership that the Victory missed Signing Mitch Nichols and for- settle in with each other and adapt Germany), Marcos Flores (Mari- Central Coast can be seen as prog- The Argentine didn’t have the best last season. mer Roar winger, Kosta Barba- ners), Billy Celeski (Al Shaab, to Postecoglou’s methods will af- ress, considering Postecoglou was season, playing in flashes, but his The Chilean will no doubt help rouses means the Victory are get- UAE), Diogo Ferreirra (Roar), fect their fluency at the start of the implementing his brand of posses- transfer was understandable. With Adrian Leijer and Nick Ansell, but ting young premiership winning Tando Velaphi (heart), Daniel season. So too, their lack of fire- sion football. Gui Finkler back in the fold, the it remains to be seen which one of players, who already know what it Mullen (Dalian Aerbin, China), power upfront: for all their fine ad- Throughout the season, Posteco- two play a similar role, and when the duo will be played next to Con- takes to go all the way. Spase Dilevski, Theo Markelis, ditions, a striker in the Besart Ber- glou chopped and changed a team they played together often clashed treras. Nichols is a transfer coup. He Matt Foschini. isha mould would have been very littered with veterans, bringing in on the field, meaning one had to go. The full backs positions are as- brings a killer pass to the team, welcomed. younger players, dealing with a It was also an opportunity to bring sured with Adama Traore, Jason hard work and an eye for goal, but Those are solvable issues though; parade of injuries and low pool of in a player to fix last season’s gripe: Geria and Scott Galloway battling more significantly, adds depth to a a spread of goals, and a tighter de- depth. the poor defence. it out; while Nathan Coe’s position thinly stretched midfield. fence might lead Victory one step But now with a year under his belt, Conceding 45 goals, showed that in ‘keeper is a lock in. With new captain Mark Milligan further this year. A finals place the expectations are higher. He un- Victory needed a stronger structure Postecoglou also had to the deal assured his position in deep mid- should be a lock in, but if things derstood that Victory lacked strong from top to bottom and an experi- with other departures, but none field, the battle for the duo that will fall into place, a title isn’t off the depth when key players went miss- enced figure to lead by his own accord. Last season’s play alongside him is now tougher. cards. ing and mentality at times, they it. The latter was addressed with Johnny Warren Medal winner Leigh Broxham, James Jeggo,

The Squad 1. GK 2. Scott Neville D Sky’s the limit for new-look Jets 3. Taylor Regan D 4. Kew Jaliens D Newcastle Jets 5. Ben Kantarovski M 6. Zenon Caravella M 7. D 8. Ruden Zadkovich M 9. Emile Heskey F 10. F 11. F 12. Connor Chapman D 13. F 14. Josh Mitchell D 15. M Former Dutch international Kew 16. M By Shaun Dyas Jaliens 17. James Virgili F returning Ben Kantarovski are all 18. James Brown M The Newcastle Jets head into the 19. Michael Bridges F new A-League season accompa- aspiring to make the two holding 20. Ben Kennedy GK nied by something they have not positions in Van Egmond’s 4-2-3-1 21. Sam Gallaway D had to deal with the last couple of their own. 22. F seasons, expectation. The man to really keep an eye on 24. Mitchell Oxborrow M In the last few editions of the A- this season will be midfielder James 25. Mitch Cooper M League, fans were hopeful rather Brown. He arrived under immense Nathan Burns arrives on loan until 30. John Solari GK than expectant as new faces seemed A pre-season injury means Emile Hesley will miss the start of the season, but pressure to perform last season and January 2014 to come in and out of the Jets squad, no doubt the former Englad striker will be big threat once fit. Photo: ZEE KO eventually returned from injury Ins: in what looked like some form of a prematurely and did not really get Kew Jaliens - Wisla Krakow revolving door recruitment policy. esting one. While the forward’s resenting Australia at the Under 20 and would press the moment they to show the Newcastle fans what Nathan Burns - Incheon United Things are completely different quality and ability cannot be ques- world cup. looked to play into midfield and he was about. (on loan) this year with only three new faces tioned, at this stage he is only on When you add this youthful mix more often than not they would With a more settled pre-season Joey Gibbs - Western Sydney loan at the club until early January, with veterans like towering Eng- win back possession of the ball. now under his belt, look for him Wanderers in the squad, in the form of Dutch meaning as things currently stand lishman Emile Heskey, compatriot If the Jets can rectify this then to add some creativity and spark John Solari - White City (South defender Kew Jaliens, former Ade- he will be ending his loan spell that the Jets so often lacked last Australian ) laide United prodigy Nathan Burns Michael Bridges and Jaliens, then they will be able to unleash one of and goal keeper John Solari. and returning to Korea’s Incheon the Novocastrian faithful have ev- their more dangerous weapons, the season. Outs: (Perth), Jaliens is a former Dutch interna- United at the business end of the ery right to expect a play-off ap- speed they have across the ground. James Virgili will also be one to Bernardo Ribeiro, Dominik Ritter, tional with experience playing in A-League season. pearance. Newcastle with players like Virgili, watch this season. Marko Jesic. the 2006 world cup and has come These new faces will be blended The Jets will have to fix two ma- Goodwin, Taggart and company He has been scoring goals for fun to fix the main problem area for with a squad that, while youthful jor areas in order for this to occur, possess enough speed to seriously in pre-season and if he can con- the Jets that dates back to the last in age, is not short on footballing their set piece defending and their threaten sides in behind and on the tinue this when the real stuff starts time they won the championship, experience. ability to play the ball out from the counter attack. then he may well become a new defence. Several of the younger members back into midfield. If they can ally this with the power favourite at Hunter Stadium. Last season the Jets shipped a of this squad, the likes of Craig Too often last season the Jets were of Heskey and the guile of Bridges Just how this squad will go is any- massive 45 goals on their way to an Goodwin, James Virgili and Sam- simply poor in dealing with de- and Burns in the front third, then one’s guess. 8th placed finish and an early finish uel Gallaway now have a year of liveries from set piece situations, they should score more than enough The feeling is that the bare mini- to their season. A-League experience in their kit- leading to simple goals from their goals to propel themselves into the mum for this squad is a top 6 po- Jaliens has been brought in to help bag and will be expected to push opponents. upper echelon of the league. sition, but there is no reason why shore up this defence and provide on heavily this season. Conversely, the Jets defence was Newcastle will also go into this they should not aim higher. the side with a base in which they This coupled with players like just as bad when it came to playing season with a massive amount of Newcastle has to make the top 4 in can mount a sustained and serious Connor Chapman, Adam Taggart, their way out from the back. Op- depth in the central midfield area. my opinion and if they do so, it is top 4 assault. Andrew Hoole and Josh Brillante position teams would let the cen- Captain Ruben Zadkovich, Ze- highly likely that the under pres- The signing of Burns is an inter- all having gone to Turkey and rep- tre backs of the Jets have the ball non Caravella, Brillante and the sure Van Egmond will be rewarded with a new contract. www.goalweekly.com GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 8 A-League | The Big Kick-Off

The Squad petes with the competition’s highly fancied sides. M The veterans can help lead the way Isaka CERNAK M Young-guns to fire Glory to aid and rouse their young team- Jack CLISBY D Matthew DAVIES M mates for a competitive season M Perth Glory ahead. F Success won’t be instant, but the Jack DUNCAN GK club is building a strong nucleus Cameron EDWARDS M that can lead them towards a mem- Ryan EDWARDS M orable season, and lay the founda- Dean EVANS M tions for potential title success in Chris HAROLD F the future. D Prolific striker will F again be pivotal to the club’s for- Ndumba MAKECHE F tunes this season. Steven McGARRY M The New Zealand international Ryo NAGAI M is rejuvenated after a distressing Harry O’BRIEN M By Adrian Houghton 2012-13 saw the leading forward Brandon O’NEILL M diagnosed with Melanoma, and Steven PANTELIDIS D A team that seems to be flying D under the radar is the Perth Glo- suffer from a series of injuries. Sidnei SCIOLA MORAES M ry, and they could surprise with The A-League’s record top-scorer Shane SMELTZ F their blend of youth and experi- still remains the most deadly striker D ence. in the division when in form. Daniel VUKOVIC G Glory secured a finals berth in the With the injection of youth in Riley WOODCOCK D final match of last season, after a Jamie Mclaren joins Glory from Travis Dodd. Sharp-shooter Shane Smeltz the ranks, the 32-year-old will be Adrian ZAHRA F draw against Adelaide United was Blackburn Rovers Photo: ADAM BUTLER buoyed by the new optimism that enough to see them finish sixth. Edwards has brought to the club. Ins: Isaka CERNAK (Phoenix), Hip surgery means that Smeltz A dramatic elimination finals loss staff, but it’s hard not to be excited ship. Jack CLISBY (NYL), Matthew Thwaite, which now poses un- will be sideline for the start of the to Melbourne Victory ended an in- by the young starlet’s capabilities, Miller in particular will be big loss, DAVIES (NYL Contracted Player), wanted structural issues for the campaign, but once he returns he’ll consistent campaign for the West especially when the likes of Eng- but it’s not out of the question to Jack DUNCAN (Jets), Cameron coaching staff. be determined to dispel last sea- Australian outfit. land heavyweights Manchester see an exuberant De Silva stepping EDWARDS (Melbourne Heart), Aside from those dramas, there son’s heartache and help propel the Ryan EDWARDS (Reading - loan), Alastair Edwards replaced Ian Fer- United reportedly are monitoring into his role and performing a cre- will be significant interest -sur Glory to a fruitful campaign. Dean EVANS (Injury Replacement guson in early February and did a his services. ative midfield role with aplomb. rounding Edwards’ decision to While there is a host of young Stirling Lions), Jamie MACLAREN credible job that saw him rewarded Another youngster who’s caught Edwards has spoken about his draft in sons Ryan on loan from players in the squad, Edwards will (Blackburn Rovers, UK), Harry with a permanent deal with the people’s attention during the pre- desire to play a possession-based Reading and Cameron from the be looking to captain Jacob Burns O’BRIEN (NYL), Sidnei SCIOLA club. season is striker Jamie Maclaren, style of football and has continued Melbourne Heart. to help galvanise the squad and MORAES (Alki, ), Riley The Glory lacked firepower last who returns after a spell with to evolve with the 4-3-3 formation, In the Glory’s final pre-season out- produce his typically high quality WOODCOCK (NYL) season, scoring the lowest amount Blackburn Rovers. which should endear itself to the ing they registered an emphatic 3-0 football, as well as 32-year-old Ste- of goals in the competition (29), He will be asked to take the burden fan base. Outs: Storm ROUX (Central result against Sydney FC, with Bra- ven McGarry. but did boast a relatively solid de- off the likes of Smeltz and Travis There will a strong emphasis on an Coast), Matias CORDOBA zilian recruit Sidnei Scoiola adding The pair along with Thwaite will fence. Dodd, and with a deadly eye for attacking impetus from the Glory in (Petrolero, Bolivia), Kearyn the third goal of the match. be vital to ensuring that the team Looking ahead to the upcoming goal, expect the 19-year-old to the wide areas, especially with ex- BACCUS (Blacktown City Amazingly, he paid for his own are focused and prepared for the campaign and there’s been a lot to make his mark. Melbourne Heart wide man Adrian Demons, NSWPL), trip to Perth for a trial and earned rigours of a full A-League season. like about Glory’s youthful squad. Agonisingly, former Socceroos Zahra rediscovering his fine form (Marconi Stallions , NSWPL), a contract for his efforts, it’s de- If the kids can hit their straps early Young Socceroos star Daniel De defender decided of a couple of seasons ago. (Wanderers), termination like this that looks set and Smeltz replicates his best form, Silva has courted much media to part company with the club just From the defence right through Lewis ITALIANO (Phoenix), Jesse to turn a few heads this upcoming then the Glory can look towards MAKAROUNAS (Victory), Billy focus for his exploits at the U/20 a week before the beginning of the to the forwards there’s a host of campaign. the immediate future with genuine MEHMET (Dempo SC, IPL), Liam World Cup in the off-season. season. talented players, and if the team The departures of influential mid- promise. MILLER (Roar), Nicholas WARD The 16-year-old is a hugely prom- By all reports the 32-year-old fielder Liam Miller and defender quickly adapt to Edwards’ vision (released), Neil YOUNG (retired) ising talent and must be nurtured was forming a strong partnership Dean Heffernan will hurt the club then there’s no reason to suggest properly by the Perth coaching with fellow centre-back Michael in terms of maturity and leader- why they can’t be a team that com-

ren and Pedj Bojic. The Squad These new faces, along with names such as Pascal Bosschaart, Seb Ry- 1 GK all and Tiago, should add quality 2 SFC to turn on the bling and depth along the backline. 3 There is also added class in mid- 4 Pascal Bosschaart Sydney FC field, with Nicky Carle returning 5 Matthew Jurman from a season long loan in the 6 Nikola Petkovic UAE, and signing 7 8 Predrag Bojic from Melbourne Heart. 9 Corey Gameiro Garcia was arguably the best play- 10 Alessandro Del Piero er at the Heart last year and will 11 Richard Garcia fit nicely into Farina’s possession 12 Blake Powell based, passing style. 13 Tiago Calvano He will also add the extra creativ- 14 ity needed to create chances for 15 Terry Mcflynn those venturing forward. 16 By Bryson Ferreira Garcia and Carle can also chip in 17 with goals at times, which might 18 Peter Triantis The Sky Blues will be looking to take some pressure off Del Piero 19 put a rollercoaster 2012-13 be- up front. 20 Vedran Janjetovic hind them when they take on the Promising youngster Corey 21 Yairo Yau Newcastle Jets in round one of Gameiro also signs for the Blues 22 the new A-League season. from Fulham, and will add further 23 The blue half of Sydney will be depth to the forward line. 24 looking for nothing less than finals 25 Richard Garcia will add stability to Can Alessandro Del Piero deliver finals football this year? Young players like Blake Powell, after being outshone by their West- 26 Joshua Macdonald the SFC line-up. Photo: GREG SEATON Mitch Mallia, Joel Chianese, Terry ern neighbours in their inaugural Antonis, Peter Triantis and Rhyan Ins: Richard Garcia (Melbourne season. Awful defending was at the fore- Sydney FC in some time. or two more pre-season wins, it’s Grant will also be looking to im- Heart), Nick Carle (Baniyas), There’s a host of talented new fac- front of Sydney FC’s problems for So far, the Sky Blues pre-season safe to say they will be quietly con- prove after all showing glimpses of Corey Gameiro (Fulham), Marc es at Moore Park who are looking the remainder of the season, con- has been anything but consistent, fident given their recruitment in the what they are capable of in 2012- Warren (Airdrieonians), Matthew to impress . ceding a whopping 51 goals, the but coach Frank Farina still de- off-season. 13. Jurman (Brisbane), Pedj Bojic The Sky Blues coach will expect worst defence in the league. scribed their trip to Italy as an ‘as- Last years players, as well the new The biggest test for Sydney FC this (Central Coast), Nikola Petkovic considerable improvement after a Poor away form and an overall tounding success’. recruits will be looking to play a season will be the implementation (Red Star Belgrade). forgetful campaign last year. lack of consistency and quality was The team were put through a vig- possession based, pressing style of their new possession based style, 2012-13 can only be described as accentuated by a horrible run of in- orous and intense training camp implemented by Frank Farina’s and will certainly be a weakness Outs: (Qingdong inconsistent for Sydney FC, both juries, which saw utility player and that included six games in three new number two and former Bris- for them in the first few rounds. Jonoon, China), Kruno Lovrek, on and off the pitch. work-horse Ryhan Grant cover al- This was clear last year when Fabio, Nathan Sherlock, Adam weeks. bane Roar coach; Rado Vidisic. In fact, inconsistent is probably an most every position on the pitch. An unprecedented amount of sup- The players who have been brought Ange Postecoglu took over Mel- Griffiths, Paul reid, Trent McLe- understatement. nahan. Thankfully there was one shining port thanks to Del Piero saw over in, as well as those who remain bourne Victory. There were certainly plenty of light, and if last year was anything 30,000 Italian fans watch the six from last year, should be more than The Victory started off shaky, par- highs; signing the one and only to go by, Sydney FC fans will be friendly matches, something that capable of taking to this new style ticularly in defence, but eventually Alessandro Del Piero, a 35,000 hoping Alessandro Del Piero will surely added to an already tre- that should hopefully gain admirers finished third. strong crowd at the season opener, be shining throughout 2013-14 as mendous experience for the whole around the league and impress sup- There is no doubt the Sky Blues a run of 5 consecutive home wins, well. squad. porters in the Cove. have enough quality on paper, but and the signings of Socceroo’s Joel The biggest name to ever grace Pre-season results in Australia In a season where the only direc- after some disappointing results Griffiths and Lucas Neil. our footballing shores lived up to have not been great however, with tion expected is forward, the Sky during pre-season, it remains to Unfortunately, the lows out- all expectations, even if his team- five losses in a row, including a 1-0 Blues have made some excellent be seen whether Frank Farina and weighed the highs. carrying performances didn’t lead defeat to the Newcastle Jets, who signings. Rado Vidisic can get their quality resigned after just 6 to any silverware. they play in Friday nights season The worst defence in the league players to gel and get Sydney FC matches, which included an embar- Already a club legend, ADP has opener. last year will have four new faces back to where they should be, at rassing 7-2 loss to eventual cham- been announced captain in one As much as Sydney FC would at the back, after recruiting Nicola the top. pions Central Coast. of the most important seasons for have gained confidence out of one Petkovic, Matt Jurman, Marc War- www.goalweekly.com Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY A-League | The Big Kick-Off 9

The Squad 1 GK 2 Merrick to fan Phoenix fortunes 3 Reece Caira jury, suspension and international 4 Luke Adsms Wellington Phoenix duty is a certainty to cripple the 5 6 Josh Brindell-South side at least once this season – Lou- 7 is Fenton, and Cunning- 8 Paul Ifill ham have already popped up with 9 Kenny Cunningham injuries and the club could lose 10 Stein Huysegems over half a dozen first team regu- 11 Jeremy Brockie lars – including goalkeeper Glen 12 Tyler Boyd Moss, captain , 14 two-time player of the year Ben 16 Sigmund and last season’s golden 17 Vince Lia boot Jeremy Brockie – during in- 18 By Joe Gallagher in NZ ternational windows. 20 Lewis Italiano For that reason alone Wellington Twelve months ago the A-League 21 Carlos Hernandez Phoenix might be forgiven a slow 22 Andrew Durante season was greeted by roar of an- start to the league. Additionally, ticipation on this side of the Tas- they will only play one game at Outs: Isaka Cernak (Perth), Mark man. As far as Kiwi pundits were their Westpac Stadium home in the Paston (retired), Tony Lochhead, concerned, it was going to be a opening eight weeks of the season. Alex Smith, Dani Sanchez, Jimmy Phoenix season to remember. If they are to stay in touch with Downey, Lucas Pantelis. And while many involved with the Carlos Hernandez returns to the Costa Rican international Kenny Two-time championship winning the league throughout this period, club will find it difficult to forget A-League after a stint in India. Cunningham. coach . Merrick simply must turn around the 2012/13 and its unenviable the club’s dire record in away fix- prize – a wooden spoon – they will In May it was announced that the by compatriate Kenny Cunning- off-season meant that an already tures that has seen them win just 16 be desperate to do so. Scotsman, Ernie Merrick, would ham, a pacy winger, and Alex thin backline was set to be exposed in 79 games away from home in the No surprise then that Wellington be the man to take over from Her- Rufer, a 17-year-old product of even further. league. supporters have been a touch more bert. The former A-League winner, Wellington’s apparent focus on The club added Reece Caira and Like all of Wellington’s past woes, subdued this winter. On paper the emerging from a shortlist that at youth and energy. The latter’s sur- Josh Brindell-South to play in the it will be hoped that a change in squad has scarcely improved. Then times swung between absurd and name alone is enough to excite fans wing-back positions, and if Mer- mentality might do the trick. And again, last season’s squad was sup- ambitious, was immediately well on this side of the ditch. rick’s selections in pre-season are to that point, what could be more posed to be of championship pedi- received by the fans. Similarly when the signing of anything to go by, he’s likely to invigorating than a new manager gree. Merrick is capable, confident, Spanish midfielder Albert Riera give Michael Boxall more of a and a handful of fresh faces at But there will be one distinct dif- pragmatic and – perhaps most im- was announced earlier this week, a spell in the first eleven this term. training. ference between this year’s Phoe- portantly – proven at this level. few had to double check that Wel- That is probably something that Phoenix fans have long become nix and the Phoenix of the past. For Merrick took the job with the nix hadn’t attracted the services of would be welcomed by fans. As accustomed to the fact that their the first time Wellington enters a knowledge that he would link up the former Liverpool defender with much as they might hate to admit side’s fortunes will likely depend season without Ricki Herbert at the with one of his former charges in whom he shares a name. it, a lack of competition had bred on whether they can maintain con- helm. Herbert, a magnet for criti- the Costa Rican Carlos Hernandez. They might have hoped for the an unhealthy culture of compla- sistency in their starting eleven and cism, has undoubtedly left a lasting Like his manager, the once Johnny former Premier League pro. The cency amongst Wellington’s back do the business away from home. legacy on the club. Warren Medal winner has proven midfield has long been one of the four. Will 2013/14 be any different? The search for his replacement had pedigree in the A-League and – if club’s weaknesses; its defence is But the flip side is that their back- begun before even the final whistle he can stay fit - there is more than another. The Phoenix had the sec- line is now lacking experience and blew on last season. The new coach enough evidence to suggest that the ond-most porous backline last year could be exposed by the inevitable Alex Rufer hopes to follow in his was the owners’ first point of busi- Wellingtonians might finally have (conceding 49 goals in 27 games), unavailability of key players. father Wynton’s footsteps. ness. A fresh way of thinking. Few recruited the creative midfielder and kept only a handful of clean That could end up a major concern were under any illusions that this they have craved, almost since sheets. The return of Leo Bertos to this term. Beneath what appears to wouldn’t be the club’s most impor- their inception in 2007. midfield and the departure of foun- be a clear starting eleven the squad tant signing of the winter. Hernandez was joined soon after dation player Tony Lochhead in the has a glaring shallowness to it. In-

The Squad City Lions with relative ease. In their Asia tour, they got first hand 1 Ante Covic GK experience of what it will be like 2 D Wanderers on the warpath 3 Adam D’apuzzo D to compete in the ACL in 2014, 4 Nikolai Topor-Stanley D striker, like we had last season? Or playing against Shimizu S-Pulse, 5 Michael Beauchamp D Western Sydney a nimble striker? You have to as- Guangzhou and Tokyo Verdy. 6 Jerome Polenz D sess how the addition of a certain Their first game was a 2-2 draw, in 7 Labinot Haliti F type of player might affect the the second game they won with a 8 Mateo Poljak M way you play, and whether that’s huge margin of 5-0 and their last 9 F the way you want to go. It’s a case was a 2-1 loss, bringing their pre 10 M of how you are going to fit it into season games a total of five wins, 11 Brendon Santalab F the puzzle… We’ll look here and two draws and two losses out of 12 Tahj Minniecon F overseas for players, but we’re nine games. Reflecting on the Asia 13 D not in any rush to do anything. It tour Popvic commented “This was 14 F was patience that allowed us to a very valuable trip both on and 15 Yianni Perkatis M off the pitch. The new boys got to 16 Joshua Barresi M form the squad that we did in the know everyone and we were able 17 Youssouf Hersi M By Saman Ziaei first place. It depends what sort of players become available.” As ex- to test ourselves in some tough 18 D With a dream start to their first pected Popovic added two new for- conditions in preparation for the 19 Mark Bridge F season, minor premier champi- 20 Jerrad Tyson GK wards, Tommy Juric at the age of Hyundai A-League and the AFC ons, the Western Sydney Wan- 21 Shinji Ono M 22 coming from Adelaide United Champions League. We put our- derers hope to defend their 22 Dean Heffernan M and Brendon Santalab from Chi- selves through some tough travel, title for the 2013/14 season, with 23 Jason Trifiro M nese League one team Chongqing played in difficult conditions with many asking are they just one hit Lifan F.C. The others joining the high temperatures and strong oppo- wonders? A busy pre season gave Ins: team were two young midfielders nents which will stand us in good Western Sydney’s admired coach Coach Tony Popovic exceeded all expectations last season and even won the Dean Heffernan (from Perth coming up from the youth squad, stead for the season ahead.” Tony Popovic many opportuni- Premiers Plate in fine style. More to come this season? Photo: ALI ERHAN Glory) Yianni Perkatis and Joshua Baressi So how will the FFA’s newest ad- ties to analyse the strengths and Tomi Juric (from Adelaide United) and two defenders Dean Heffernan dition do in the A-League and the Brendon Santalab (from Chongq- areas of improvement for his most obvious being Dino Kresinger D’Apuzzo, Nikolai Topor-Stanley, from Perth Glory and Matthew Spi- AFC Champions League? Hav- ing Lifan, China) team, making the necessary ad- and the shock, one who fans grew Michael Beauchamp and Lacopo ranovic from Qatari club Al-Arabi. ing won 12 of their 18 wins last Josh Barresi (elevated from justments for further strength- great admiration for, Western Syd- La Rocca, and their possession Although none of the new players season by a one goal margin (ap- youth side) ening. ney raised right back, Tarek Elrich. in midfield was noticeable with were from or anywhere in proximately 67%), 3 of them by Yianni Perkatis (elevated from The head coach, who only just The Wanderers began their first the likes of Ono, Mooy and Hersi Europe as some had been hoping two goals, one by 3 goals and one youth side) missed out as being voted to lead season without scoring any goals standing out, but something or a for, they are nonetheless very capa- by 5, will the new season see them Matthew Spiranovic (Al Alrabi, the A-League all stars, wasted no and conceding two in their first few things were missing upfront. Qatar) ble players who have a lot to prove defend their title, given the changes time in preparing himself to guide three games, leaving many to ques- Signs of improvement, however, to one of Australia’s most passion- the other 9 teams have made in the the Wanderers to another premier- tion, where will they end up at the were shown in week four away Outs: ate spectators of the game. A-League? Will they be the third ship title and to prove himself on end of the season? Many fans were from home in their first win against Tarek Elrich (to Adelaide United) Building on from last season where A-League team to pass the group a larger scale in the AFC Cham- commenting on their lack of con- Brisbane Roar and they eventu- Joey Gibbs (to Newcastle Jets) they set a new A-League record of stages of the AFC Champions pions League. Almost immedi- fidence in shooting, particularly ally became the team with the Reece Caira (to Wellington ten consecutive wins, the Wander- League since joining in 2007? With ately after the season had ended, when they had so many oppor- most shots and least goals so the Phoenix) ers entered their pre season with new signings, an expected 20 mil- Popovic flew to some English and tunities to do so in their first few pendulum had definitely swung. Rocky Visconte (to Suphanburi, friendlies here in Australia and lion dollar upgrade which will see European clubs to study the latest games. I remember attending their Having the strongest defence in the Thailand) abroad in Japan and China with the 4000 extra seats available at Parra- Dino Kresinger (to Zavrc, Slo- training techniques, improve him- first game with so much excite- 2012/13 A-League season, conced- assistance of Shinji Ono. Against matta stadium thanks to the Federal venia) self as a coach and keep an eye out ment, waiting to see how strong ing the lowest on the table only 21 the A-League teams, the Wander- Government, sold out membership, for potential players to bring to this new and long awaited team goals, who could be the necessary ers drew with Adelaide united 1-1, which only means a louder Red the A-League. With only 18 play- would be, only to leave thinking, additions to the team? suffered a 3-0 loss to Melbourne and Black Block and stronger at- ers signed at the time in May, the why wouldn’t anyone shoot con- Earlier in the year commenting on Victory in Tasmania and beat Wel- mosphere, a coach having travelled Wanderers had space for 5 players fidently? Their defence was no new strikers Popivic stated “You lington Phoenix 2-1 and beat all abroad to gain insights and a strong in the team after four had been re- doubt very strong, with a keeper don’t categorise this sort of player lower tear teams, Macarthur Rams, pre season tour, how will the Wan- leased, some coming as a surprise like Ante Covic and defenders, Je- simply as a ‘striker. It’s got to be Olympic and Bankstown derers go? and others expected from fans, the rome Polenz, Shannon Cole, Adam the right fit for the club. Is it a tall www.goalweekly.com GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 10 Hot Shots | Grand Final 2012/13 Photos: ALI ERHAN

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Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets Fri Oct 11 Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM

The Odds Head-to-Head A-League $1.91 Sydney FC Played 26 $3.50 Draw SFC 13 $3.75 Jets Jets 6 Sydney FC Line Up prepares for Drawn 7 Jets Line Up Referee: Jarred Gillett season 1. Mark BIRIGHITTI (GK) 1. Ivan NECEVSKI (GK) 2. Scott NEVILLE 2. Seb RYALL Radio Broadcast: 7.30pm (AEDT): 4. Kew JALIENS Live coverage on 702 ABC Sydney 3. Mark WARREN, opener 6. Zenon CARAVELLA and 1233 ABC Newcastle ABC 5. Matt JURMAN, 7. Andrew HOOLE Radio 6. Nikola PETKOVIC, Bryson Ferreira 8. Ruben ZADKOVICH 8. Predrag BOJIC Join the conversation on 10. Nathan BURNS 10. Alessandro DEL PIERO Sydney FC takes on the New- Twitter using the hash-tag 11. Craig GOODWIN 11. Richard GARCIA castle Jets on Friday night to #SYDvNEW 12. Connor CHAPMAN 13. Tiago CALVANO kick off the most anticipated A-League season since its incep- 15. Josh BRILLANTE 14. Mitchell MALLIA season. Kiss of Death tion. The Jets welcome Nathan Burns Brillante and Craig Goodwin 16. Jacob PEPPER 16. Joel CHIANESE After the most successful A- on loan from Korea, who will should go a long towards supply- Sydney FC 1-1Jets 17. James VIRGILI 19. Nicky CARLE League season in history, fans have a point to prove after such ing scoring opportunities against 18. James BROWN 20. Vedran JANJETOVIC (GK) from around the league have been a promising start to his career at Sydney FC on Friday night and possession based, pressing style looking forward to Friday 11th 20. Ben KENNEDY (GK) 22. Ali ABBAS Adelaide. throughout the season. of play. October since the Mariners lifted The 25 year old will be vital if Gary Van Egmond and his Jets 21. Sam GALLAWAY, 23. Rhyan GRANT They might not be at their fluent the trophy back in April. the Jets are going to get off to a will be looking to expose the Sky best in round one, but if the coach- 22. Adam TAGGART. 24. Hagi GLIGOR Despite the absence of Jets mar- positive start, with Emile Heskey Blues early, who have plenty of ing staff at Sydney can implement quee man Emile Heskey, it’s likely 27. Chris NAUMOFF. likely to miss the first three weeks new faces across the backline that this new style expect the likes of Unavailable: Emile HESKEY (knee to be another bumper crowd that are adapting to a new style of play. *one to be omitted of the campaign. Carle, Emerton, Garcia and Del – 3 to 4 weeks), Joey GIBBS (ill- will no doubt create a caldron- Newcastle has also recruited Kew Similarly, Frank Farina and his Piero to be playing some beautiful like atmosphere inside Allianz Jaliens, who played for the Neth- Sydney FC team will know how football in the coming months. ness – 1 week), Michael BRIDGES Unavailable: Brett EMERTON Stadium. erlands at the 2006 World Cup in crucial it is to get off to a flying For this reason, the season opener (groin – 1 week), Mitch COOPER (back – 1 week), Terry MCFLYNN Both teams will be looking to Germany. start early in the campaign, par- might not live up to all of our (knee – indefinite). (Groin – 4 weeks), Peter TRIANTIS greatly improve after disappoint- The experienced centre-half will ticularly at home in front of their expectations, as Sydney FC and ing 2012-13 campaigns. (groin - long term), Terry ANTONIS be vital if the Jets are going to home fans. the Newcastle Jets become ac- Last seasons 7th and 8th placed not only combat the likes of Del The corresponding fixture last (thigh – long term), Pascal custom to new styles and different teams clash in a game that Piero on Friday night, but also re- year set the tone for a rollercoaster approaches. BOSSCHAART (ankle – long matches up one of last seasons organise a defense that leaked 35 year for the Sky Blues, going Expect nothing less than an term), Corey GAMEIRO (knee – 4 worst defences [Sydney FC], with goals last season. down 2-3 in an entertaining, yet electric atmosphere however, gen- weeks), Yairo YAU (international one of the leagues worst attacks The Jets will be looking to play a disappointing start to the season erated by the travelling Squadron [Newcastle Jets]. duty), more expansive style this year in for the home fans. and of course, the famous Cove. Both teams however, have made an attempt to give their talented Expect to see a lot more passing significant improvements to their strikers more opportunities. from Farina’s men on Friday squads after underachieving last The retention of youngsters Josh night, as they try to implement a

CC Mariners v West Syd Wanderers Sat Oct 12 Bluetongue Stdm 5:30 PM

The Odds Head-to-Head A Dish Best $2.20 Mariners Played 4 $3.30 Draw Mariners 2 Served $3.10 Wanderers Wanderers 1 Mariners Line Up Drawn 1 Wanderers Line Up Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones 1. Justin PASFIELD (GK) Cold…But 1. Ante COVIC (GK) 3. Joshua ROSE 2. Shannon COLE Radio Broadcast: 5.30pm (AEDT): 4. Marcel SEIP 3. Adam D’APUZZO For Whom? Live coverage on ABC Central 5. Zachary ANDERSON 4. Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY Coast 92.5, 702 ABC Sydney and 6. Brent GRIFFITHS Adrian Deans Coast FM 5. Michael BEAUCHAMP 7. John HUTCHINSON (C) 6. Jerome POLENZ 8. Nick MONTGOMERY The two best teams of Season 8 are facing off in Round One, and Join the conversation on 7. Labinot HALITI 9. Mitchell DUKE both want revenge. Twitter using the hash-tag 8. Mateo POLJAK 10. Marcos FLORES The Wanderers thirst for ven- #CCMvWSW 9. Tomi JURIC 11. Nick FITZGERALD geance is fairly obvious – they lost 10. Aaron MOOY 12. Liam REDDY (GK) the Grand Final and wish to set the Kiss of Death 11. Brendon SANTALAB record straight in the Mariners’ 13. Hayden MORTON rampant Mitchell Duke – desper- back (with Bojic having decamped Mariners 1-2 Wanderers 12. Tahj MINNECON back yard. ate to impress before next year’s to Sydney FC) but the central two 15. Storm ROUX 13. Matthew SPIRANOVIC The Mariners’ desire for retribu- World Cup finals – and the return- will be Sainsbury plus either Zac their defence. Topor-Stanley and 16. Trent SAINSBURY tion is less obvious, but just as ing local hero, Matt Simon. Some Anderson or new old Dutchman, Beauchamp were outstanding in 17.Youssouf HERSI 17. Anthony CACERES earnestly felt. The last time the believe them too similar to play Marcel Seip. The keeper will be Season 8 and in the absence of 18. Iacopo LA ROCCA Wanderers (with the RBB in tow) 19. Matt SIMON well together, but I believe Duke long-term understudy, Justin Pas- McGlinchey and McBreen it’s hard 19. Mark BRIDGE came to Bluetongue, the Mariners to see where the guile to get past 21. Mile STERJOVSKI has grown beyond the rawness of field, and of course, Hutchinson 20. Jerrad TYSON (GK) played them off the park but suc- youth and has become a subtler and Montgomery will reprise their them will come from. The Wan- 22. Tom SLATER cumbed to a sucker punch at the player with the vision to pick out screening roles which were so criti- derers must go into this game as 21. Shinji ONO *two to be omitted* end of the game, giving the Wan- the runs of team mates. He can play cal to the Mariners’ success last favourites, but you never write off 22. Dean HEFFERNAN derers and the raucous RBB unde- with anyone. season. Arnie and the Mariners. 23. Jason TRIFIRO served gloating rights. It was a bad It may well be the Yellow Army Unavailable: 2. Daniel MCBREEN Trickier for the Mariners will be In contrast, the Wanderers have *Four to be Omitted* night for the Yellow Army and they singing after 90 minutes on Satur- (On loan at Shanghai SIPG the replacement of McGlinchey, changed little. would love nothing better than the with Nick Fitzgerald being favou- They’ve added Tomi Juric and day night. until October 31), 14. Michael chance to send the RBB pointless rite, having impressed hugely in Matthew Spiranovic – both excel- Unavailable: 15. Yianni Perkatis MCGLINCHEY (International Duty, back to Parramatta. the pre-season. He is likely to start lent players – to an already excel- Adrian Deans is the author of Mr (knee – 2 weeks), 16. Josh Bar- Well, they’ll do it tough. The New Zealand All Whites), 18. Mi- with Marcos Flores who will be lent squad. They had a strong pre- Cleansheets and more recently resi (leg – 2 weeks), 14. Kwabena Mariners are without Michael Straight Jacket – published by chael NEILL (Ankle – 1 week), 23. desperate to restore his A-League season tour of China and Japan, Appiah (leg – 3 weeks) McGlinchey (last year’s most cre- reputation with a strong game in but looked ordinary in their trial High Horse Books and available Adam KWASNIK (Groin – 1 week) ative player) and Daniel McBreen front of his new home crowd. against Melbourne Victory a cou- in all good book stores. www.adri- (last year’s Golden Boot winner). Twenty year old Kiwi, Storm ple of weeks ago. andeans.com They will be served up front by the Roux, should be a shoe-in at right The Wanderer’s great strength is

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The Odds Head-to-Head Derby Day $1.83 Victory Played 9 $3.40 Draw Victory 3 Fireworks in $4.00 Heart Heart 3 Victory Line Up Drawn 3 Heart Line Up 1. Nathan COE (GK) Melbourne Referee: Peter Green 1. Andrew REDMAYNE (GK) 2. Pablo CONTRERAS 2. Jeremy WALKER 3. Adama TRAORE Andrew Bishara Radio Broadcast: 7.45pm 3. Robbie WIELAERT 4.Nick ANSELL (AEDT) Live coverage on 774 5. Sam MITCHINSON It’s become the traditional round ABC Melbourne and SEN Radio 6. Leigh BROXHAM (c) 6. Patrick GERHARDT 7. Gui FINKLER one opener: the Melbourne Der- (Melbourne) by. Last year, the Heart took the 7. Iain RAMSAY 10. Archie THOMPSON points with a tight 2-1 win, but 8. Massimo MURDOCCA Join the conversation on 11. Connor PAIN this is a new season, with new ex- 10. Harry KEWELL (Captain) 13. Andrew NABBOUT pectations and both teams will be Twitter using the hash-tag #MelbDerby 14. Golgol MEBRAHTU 14. James TROISI looking to start their season with a win over their bitter rivals. 15. David WILLIAMS 15. Mitch NICHOLS Based on pre-season, both sides Kiss of Death 16. Aziz BEHICH 16. Rashid MAHAZI have been irregular, displaying Victory 1-1 Heart 17. Jason HOFFMAN 17. Jimmy JEGGO comprehensive victories over low- 18. David VRANKOVIC ly state teams, but struggled against game will be who can take control 20. Lawrence THOMAS the pitch as a result,” said Posteco- 20. Tando VELAPHI (GK) fellow A-League teams. and Dylan Macallister; both who of midfield,’’ Didulica said. 22. Jesse MAKAROUNAS glou at the start of the week. Nevertheless, the game will be fi- are injured. ‘’Both teams have got … a wealth 22. Nick KALMAR 23. Adrian LEIJER “Broxy [Leigh Broxham] will be ery. The return of Harry Kewell to Concerns though about experi- of riches in attack and if you look 23. Mate DUGANDZIC one of two in the centre. Jeggo is 24, Scott GALLOWAY the fixture; this time for the Heart, enced Dutch defender Rob Wielaert across the back fours they almost an option, but we could drop Mitch 24. Patrick KISNORBO 25, Jason GERIA will no doubt ruffle some feath- and midfielder Patrick Gerhardt are cancel each other out. Someone’s Nichols a bit deeper and get him 25. Andrea MIGLIORINI ***Two to ers. Heart coach, John Aloisi has abated with both set to overcome got to take control in midfield *two to be omitted to play there if we wanted. Maybe already confirmed that Kewell is a their injury worries. - that’s where the game will be be Omitted** even Scott Galloway could be con- “certain starter” for the game. Heart new boys, Patrick Kisnorbo won.’’ sidered.” Unavailable: 5. Mark MILLIGAN But the best eleven for both sides and Massimo Murdocca will make The loss of Milligan will no doubt Unavailable: 4. Orlando ENGE- That “front half” will also be af- (international duty), 9. Kosta BAR- probably won’t be decided right their starting debuts for the Heart. hurt the Victory, but currently the fected with new signing Kosta LAAR (Fractured tibia – long- till kick off; thanks to international Kisnorbo will most likely play Heart’s new defensive pairing and BAROUSES (international duty) Barbarouses away with the New term), 9. Dylan MACALLISTER fixtures and injury concerns, both alongside Wielaert in a new look lack of firepower, might see the Zealand national team. sides will be missing players. central defence, while Murdocca sides cancelling each other out. A (Hamstring – 4-6 weeks), 11. But the good news is that Archie The Victory will be without captain will play his usually midfield role. tough, tight draw is the call. Michael MIFSUD (International Thompson, Adama Traore and and defensive anchor Mark Milli- With both sides not at full strength, Brazilian Gui Finkler are back, and Duty), 13. Jonatan GERMANO gan, with coach the game will be evenly matched. pushing selection claims. (Hamstring – 3 weeks) admitting he has yet to decide who The battle, according to Heart’s The Heart will be missing new will replace the key midfielder. general manager, John Didulica striker Michael Mifsud, who has “It’s not just about replacing Mill- will come down to who controls been called up for his 100th cap for sy in the middle of the park, but the midfield. Malta, but also Jonatan Germano how we set up in the front half of ‘’The fundamental battle for the

Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar Sun Oct 13 Westpac Stadium 3:00 PM

The Odds Head-to-Head Depleted Phoenix mark Merricks return $2.90 Phoenix Played 18 Joe Gallagher $3.30 Draw Phoenix 2 $2.30 Roar Roar 11 Phoenix Line Up It’s been a near-seven month hia- Drawn 5 Roar Line Up tus but the A-League has finally Referee: Tim McGilchrist 1. Michael THEO (gk) 2. Manny MUSCAT returned. Wellington Phoenix will be one club with plenty to 2. Matthew SMITH (c) 3. Reece CAIRA prove as they seek retribution for Radio Broadcast: 3.00pm (AEDT) 3. Shane STEFANUTTO 4. Luke ADAMS a disastrous 2012/13 which saw Live coverage on 612 ABC Brisbane 5. Ivan FRANJIC 5. Michael BOXALL them collect the dreaded wooden 7. Besart BERISHA 6. Josh BRINDELL-SOUTH spoon come season’s end. They might have asked for a more Join the conversation on 10. HENRIQUE 8. Paul IFILL agreeable opponent on day one than Twitter using the hash-tag 11. Liam MILLER 9. Kenny CUNNINGHAM Brisbane, however. The Queen- #WELvBRI isha. With 14 goals to his name last an uninspiring draw with a national 13. Jade NORTH 10. Stein HUYSEGEMS slanders are have an edge over the season, he was the club’s golden selection in Rotorua a fortnight hosts, who have beaten Mike Mul- Kiss of Death 14. Diogo FERREIRA 12. Tyler BOYD boot, and will more than likely be ago. vey’s club just twice in 18 attempts 15. James DONACHIE 13. Albert RIERA the club’s main source of goals Meanwhile, Brisbane were just Phoenix 1-1 Roar and have gone four games without 18. Luke BRATTAN again this term. The frontman has one goal short of a full dozen in 17. Vince LIA victory against the Roar. scored five goals in his six matches their latest kick-about. He will certainly be required to 19. Jack HINGERT 18. Ben SIGMUND But if there’s anything Welling- against the Phoenix and will need Mind, the Roar will not necessar- perform in his first official run for 29. Matthew ACTON (gk) ton will welcome this year it’s the 21. Carlos HERNANDEZ to be very carefully kept in check ily be at full strength themselves. the club, with Louis Fenton in- concept of a fresh start. A new-look 22. Thomas BROICH 24. Hamish WATSON by a Wellington backline already New signing Diogo Ferreira is in jured, Bertos serving his country team with more than its fair share 23. Dimitri PETRATOS hampered by international duty doubt due to injury, while returning and injury clouds hanging over two 25. Jason HICKS of youth, a new coach at the helm, and injury. talisman Matt McKay is also away Wellington playmakers; Paul Ifill, 26. Corey BROWN 30. Jacob SPOONLEY (GK) and the possibility of six club deb- On that note, four key starters – on international duty with the Soc- who will be keen to recapture his 28. 40. James McPEAKE (GK). utantes on Sunday afternoon means Glen Moss, Andrew Durante, Leo ceroos. old form, and new signing Kenny that if one thing’s for certain, his- 29. Kwame YEBOAH *One to be omitted. Bertos and Jeremy Brockie – are This and the departure of Mitch Cunningham, a compatriate of tory counts for little. *two to be omitted* away on All Whites duty this week, Nichols to Melbourne Victory in Hernandez. That’s certainly the message that almost tearing the spine out of the off-season will mean that the But Wellington will have to get Unavailable: 1. Glen MOSS (in- will be echoed by the club’s most Merrick’s first matchday team. Roar’s creative department will be used to this lack of stability, espe- Unavailable: Matt McKAY (Interna- ternational duty), 7. Leo BERTOS important off-season signing – The depth of his squad will be spearheaded by playmaker Thomas cially as they enter what will be a tional duty), George Lambadaridis though he won’t even take to the (international duty), 11 Jeremy tested right from the get-go, though Broich on Sunday. The German very testing opening few months pitch. Scotsman Ernie Merrick, the (knee - season) BROCKIE (international duty), 14. he could scarcely claim to be un- will be joined by Liam Miller, who of the campaign. The side are at first appointed Phoenix coach since prepared. many tip to flourish at Brisbane. Westpac Stadium just once before Alex RUFER (under-17 interna- foundation manager Ricki Herbert Fringe players have been lining But Wellington have made a key December, and during that time tional duty), 16. Louis FENTON in 2007, will be the man leading up for the Phoenix during a string engine room signing of their own. will be unlikely to maintain squad (shoulder injury 3-5 weeks), Wellington’s bid for vengeance. of pre-season trials, the results of The Yellow Fever’s have been pa- consistency with international duty He will be keen to avoid looking 20. Lewis ITALIANO (GK, ankle which could be considered little tiently awaiting the debut of 2010 beckoning for half a dozen play- too far ahead of his opening fixture, injury 4-6 weeks), 22. Andrew more than a ‘mixed bag’. Johnny Warren Medal winner ers. though that in itself is a daunting Sunday’s loss to a second-string Carlos Hernandez since his sign- They’ll certainly keen to start with DURANTE (international duty). enough task. side followed defeat at the hands ing was announced by the club in a bang. Leading the line for Brisbane will of the amateur Auckland City and February. Over to you then, Mr Merrick. be the prolific striker Besart - Ber

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Adelaide United v Perth Glory Sun Oct 13 Coopers Stadium 5:00 PM

The Odds Head-to-Head Reds host $2.20 Adelaide Played 24 $3.30 Draw Adelaide 11 $3.00 Glory Glory 8 Adelaide Utd Line Up youthful Drawn 5 Glory Line Up 1. Eugene GALEKOVIC (GK) (c) Referee: 1. Daniel VUKOVIC (GK) 3. Nigel BOOGAARD Glory 2. Jack CLISBY 4. Jon McKAIN 3. Brandon O’NEILL 5. Osama MALIK Luca Cettya Radio Broadcast: 5.00pm (AEDT) 4. Ryan EDWARDS 7. JERONIMO Live coverage on 720 ABC Perth The A League kicks off at the 5. Steve PANTELIDIS 8. ISAIAS newly named Coopers Stadium and 891 ABC Adelaide 6. Cameron EDWARDS 9. Sergio CIRIO on Sunday in Adelaide, with 7. Jacob BURNS 10. Marcelo CARRUSCA both Adelaide United making a clean slate, whilst Perth Glory Join the conversation on 8. Ryo NAGAI 13. Steven LUSTICA hoping to build on a good finish Twitter using the hash-tag 10. Jamie MACLAREN 14. Cameron WATSON of last term. #ADLvPER 11. Adrian ZAHRA 16. Daniel BOWLES It’s the Reds though that will be 14. Steven MCGARRY 17. Awer MABIL under the spotlight, with a new Kiss of Death Spanish management team and 16. Sidnei SCIOLA MORAES 18. Michael ZULLO Adelaide 2-2 Glory a flux of a new breed of football 17. Chris HAROLD 20. Paul IZZO (GK) that is new to the A League. Josep 19. Joshua RISDON 21. Tarek ELRICH Gambou, a former Barcelona will lead the team out on Sunday 20. Daniel DE SILVA 22. Fabio FERREIRA Youth coach, arrives to the Ad- elaide from a decent spell in Asia, with confidence, after bagging 21. Scott JAMIESON 23. Jordan ELSEY happens. It’s a massive year for grade. bringing with him a ticka-tacka all of his goals last season on 23. Michael THWAITE me and the club.” Sanchez and Currusca also took 24. Brent McGRATH possession game which has been Adelaide’s home turf. Burn’s has New Catalan boys Isaias Sanchez part in light training but should 30. Devon SPENCE (GK) *two to be omitted progressing well during pre-sea- strong links with SA with his wife and Sergio Cirio are expected to be fine to play. Although Bruce *two to be omitted son. But this will be the Reds first and family from the Cathedral city. make their full debuts on Sunday, Djite remains on the sideline still real test, with a few names making “We’ve got some spies in Adelaide Unavailable: CASSIO (quad – 4-5 with Sanchez taking a role out on recovering from injury. competitive debuts. and they’re working on every- Unavailable: Shane SMELTZ (hip weeks), Bruce DJITE (ankle – 4 the left wing in front of Cassio. Glory on the other hand will Galekovic though is urging the thing” Burns has recently joked. Jeronimo Neumann missed the hope to spoil the party on Sunday – 4 weeks), Travis DODD (knee weeks) fans and the Adelaide board to It will certainly be an excit- team’s training on Thursday after though with Alastair Edward’s side - on-going), Jack DUNCAN (quad give the new boss time. ing prospect for both parties on a reported hamstring problem but playing the same type of quick “We’ve had 5 coaches in the last Sunday. By all means Reds fans - 4 weeks) club officials have stated that it moving football. The Glory had an 4 years so it’s important for Josep should now expect the finished was just a precaution. However impressive end to the season last to stay here for the long haul and article so early but are keen to still on the treatment table is new year, and despite losing Milicevic, watch the club grow.” see the new Spanish effect on signing Michael Zullo, how Liam Miller and Dean Heffernan, And with it being a world cup the club take effect on the pitch. strained his knee ligaments two a young and energetic squad will year, the gloveman is hoping for a However Perth has a good record weeks ago in pre-season. Zullo have something to prove on the successful year with the Reds. in Adelaide, and will too be full of took part in a light training ses- opening day. “All I can do is play well for confidence. sion on Thursday but the club are Perth Glory captain Jacob Burns Matt Mays (@mattahoo87) Adelaide and then we’ll see what cautious whether he will make the Short Passes Round 1: ASK THE EXPERTS SBS has named Hyundai, McDon- THE VERDICT Sydney FC - 8 Jets 4 - Draw - 3 Mariners - 7 Wanderers - 3 Draw - 5 Victory - 11 Heart - 1 Draw - 3 Phoenix - 3 Roar - 10 Draw - 2 Adelaide - 4 Glory - 5 Draw - 6 ald’s, TAB.com.au, IAG and TAC (Victoria) as its broadcast partners Santo George George Eddie John for the 2013-14 season of the Hyundai A-League which kicks off Cilauro 00 Donikian 00 Calombaris 00 Krncevic 00 Perin 00 on 11 October on SBS 2. 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Winners are Grinners: Japan’s is awarded Best Player alongside heartbroken American pair of Abby Wambach (Top Scorer) and Hope Solo (Best Keeper) .

14 15 14 Goal! Weekly Football Newspaper - Friday 8th February 2013 Top row (from left to right): Iain Fyfe, Nigel Boogaard, Antony Golec, Daniel Bowles, Dario Vidosic, Osama Malik Middle row: Sean Tagg (High Performance Manager), Peter Blazincic (Goalkeeper Coach), Bruce Djite, Jon McKain, Cameron Watson, Paul Izzo, , Evan Kostopoulos, Marcelo Carrusca, Mi- chael Valkanis (Assistant Coach), (Head Coach) Front row: Cassio, Fabian Barbiero, Jeronimo Neumann, Fabio Ferreira, Eugene Galekovic, Jake Barker-Daish, Iain Ramsay, Zenon Caravella, Jacob Melling, Teeboy Kamara GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 16 Local News

What more could South Melbourne South To Play Northcote fans have asked for from Chris Tay- FFV Preliminary Finals lor this season? Having joined half way through For Spot In VPL Grand Final VPL the campaign from 2012 title win- Northcote City v South Melbourne ners Dandenong Thunder in the KO 3:00pm Sunday October 13 The most significant off field JL Murphy Reserve - SS Anderson midst of a player crisis which saw Victorian headline though came through Reserve, Plummer St Port Melbourne skipper Luke Byles, vice-captain what was described by many as Joe Keenan, Tom Matthews and Premier the ‘’largest match fixing scandal WPL eventually Marinos Gasparis shown in Australian sporting history’’ as Sandringham v Heidelberg United the door against the wishes of then League four players and the coach of the KO 12:00pm Sunday October 13 coach Gus Tsolakis prompting al- Brandon Galgano Southern Stars Football club were JL Murphy Reserve - SS Anderson most a full scale revolt in the dress- arrested by police for participating Reserve ing room eventually leading to the The 2013 Victorian Premier in a global match fixing ring which resignation of Tsolakis. League season really has had ev- emanated from Europe and have And despite a slow blending pro- erything this year. subsequently been charged with cess which included a 4-1 pounding On the field we have seen a fan- “facilitating conduct that corrupts at the hands of Bentleigh in Round tastic Northcote City side take out a betting outcome’’. 14 along with disappointing draws the minor premiership closely fol- It still remains to be seen what the South Melbourne celebrate against Richmond and Southern lowed by a Bentleigh Greens outfit full punishment of these perpetra- after Tyson Holmes grabbed a Stars, Taylor has instigated a reviv- who saved their best for the finals tors will include with prison a very stoppage-time winner in the al which has seen the club go from series. real possibility. 1-0 win over old-time rivals potentially missing out on the finals Whilst in the derby between South It is now time though to fully fo- Melbourne Knights last weekend. all together to playing in their first Melbourne and Melbourne Knights cus on the football and with just Photo: JIM WEBSTER preliminary final since 2006, the last weekend a crowd of 4750 saw two matches left to play this sea- last time the club won the Victorian Hellas advance into their first pre- son there are only three teams re- Premier League. liminary final since 2006. maining in the hunt for silverware just be their year. feated for the first fourteen match- of this side is speedy front man Crucial to that success has been a The Grand Final is now only two in 2013. Star man Luke Sherbon has been es of the season to losing at home Dean Piemonte who returned from number of key signings who have weeks away with Bentleigh already at it again this campaign with a against a Southern Stars side who injury last weekend all be it from all made a major contribution since having booked their place in the de- Bentleigh Greens number of simply sensational per- hadn’t won a match by round 18 the bench against Bentleigh and will Taylor’s arrival with towering de- cider and will now wait and watch formances having seen him come in (that match has since been award- most certainly be a welcomed addi- fender Bryan Bran having playing as South Melbourne and Northcote a close second to Milos Lujic in the ed as a zero for both sides) to fin- tion to the starting eleven should he a starring role since his mid-season City slug it out at JL Murphy Re- golden boot. ishing on top of the table to losing be fully fit come Sunday. transfer from Dandenong. The for- serve at 3pm this Sunday afternoon His hatrick hero performance in the first Prelim, it has been a real Regardless of the result though mer Thunder big man has formed a in a bid to join them. against Knights two weeks ago roller coaster for coach Goran Lo- 2013 has been Northcote City’s great partnership with Shaun Kelly Despite all of the on-field success only further enhanced the growing zanovski and his troops. best ever at the top level of Vic- at the heart of the Hellas defence this season it is what has happened Already qualified for GF reputation of the Welshman who If you had asked anyone who torian Football with Coach Goran over recent weeks with the team off the pitch which has seen the Final Position (Regular Season): will be looking to add to last year’s followed Victorian football at the Lozanovski having masterminded now having kept three clean sheets Victorian Premier League grab Na- 3rd 9W 9D 4L 34PTS league and cup double for which he half way mark of the season who the club to its first ever VPL minor in a row, something which the team tional and even International head- Last Match: 2-1 Win against won with the Dandenong Thunder. would be the eventual premiers premiership on the way so in many could rarely do over the year and a lines for all the wrong reasons. Northcote in first Preliminary come October then I’m sure 85- ways it has already been a season half of the Tsolakis reign in charge. First and foremost the ongoing Final Northcote City 90% of them would’ve said North- to remember for all Northcote City Another key performer has been saga relating to the FFV’s new elite Recent Form: WWDNPWW cote City, now that notion is seem- fans. goalkeeper Peter Gavalas who was competition known as the NPL-V Coach: John Anastasiadis ing less and less likely. Yes they recently awarded with the 2013 has been met by wide criticism Star Man: Luke Sherbon are still very much in the hunt for South Melbourne FC Theo Marmaras Medal for Most from the clubs with over 60 of the their first ever Victorian Premier Valuable Player of the year as his State’s most successful outfits in- What a season it’s been for Bentle- League crown and may well prove stunning performances especially cluding South Melbourne, North- igh. Not only have they qualified me wrong but of the three teams over the back half of the season cote City and Melbourne Knights for their first ever Victorian Pre- still remaining they are probably, having been crucial to the success not only boycotting the new league mier League grand final but they Preliminary final v SMFC this I’m my opinion, the least likely to of the four time national champi- but have since taken the state’s gov- have done it in style with coach Sunday win it. ons. erning body to court seeking a fed- John Anastasiadis employing a Final Position (Regular Season): This is not to say that they are by And with Trent Rixon finally be- eral injunction to halt these actions quick possession based game 1st 13W 7D 2L 44PTS any means going to go down with- Preliminary Final v Northcote ginning to bang in the goals fol- (which has since been approved as which has gone from strength to Last Match: 2-1 Loss against out a fight and will need key per- this Sunday lowing an injury and suspension of Monday the 7th of October). strength as the year has gone on. Bentleigh Greens in first Prelimi- sonnel such as 2013 VPL Golden Final Position (Regular Season): interrupted first year and a half at There is now every possibility that Having won all of their past four nary Final Boot winner Milos Lujic and fel- 4th 9W 6D 7L 31PTS the club, there is every possibility any plans to alter the current FFV matches including sensational vic- Recent Form: WWDWL low strike partner James Kalifatid- Last Match: 1-0 Win against Mel- that Hellas may upset the odds once system may be put off by another tories against Melbourne Knights Coach: Goran Lozanovski is firing on all cylinders if they are bourne Knights in Semi Final again this season and advance to the year meaning that the Victorian away in the qualifying final and an Star Player: Milos Lujic to topple a South Melbourne side Recent Form: LDWWW 2013 grand final. Premier League in its current state extra time victory over Northcote who have been in top form in the Coach: Chris Taylor May the best side win. will continue as the top level of City last weekend, you could be What a ride it has been for North- run in to the finals. Star Player: Bryan Bran football in Victoria come 2014. forgiven for thinking that this may cote this season. From going unde- Another very important member Brandon Galgano (@Bgalgano94)

Rio after a solid couple of games snigger. to SBS with the network picking Boo’s under his belt as well. In the Sydney scene it looks up the rights for Friday night Adelaide United are trying to like the Wanderers will remain A-League games. This in turn World play like Barcelona apparently. their leading light, with FC al- has set up an epic battle between We won’t get a real gauge on ready suffering a lengthy injury SBS and Fox as to who can boast how Central Coast Mariners will list before a ball has even been having the successor to Mel Mark Boric fare in defending their crown kicked in anger. Corey Gameiro Maclaughlin as Queen of the A- until the mid-season transfer couldn’t even film a simple Fox League as Lucy Zelic and Tara Sports promo without being Another long off-season for window, when we can see which Rushton go head to head (minds players they have been able to crocked. out of the gutter boys). Let the the A-League, but the wait for Of course in in Victoria, it action is finally over. It was so retain. Nathan Burns is back in games begin! the A-League, joining Newcastle was not a quiet off-season. The long Ljubo Milicevic had time to FFV was dragged into court by come back out of the wilderness, Jets who will be missing the injured Emile Heskey early in disgruntled clubs over its imple- revive his career with Melbourne mentation of the NPL. The first Knights in the VPL, get picked the season, and should get a good view of Ruben Zadkovich visit was to determine whether AGAINST ALL ODDS up by Perth Glory and then the matter would be heard in the leave spectacularly on the eve of spraying shots into Row Z’s at A-League Title 2013/14 grounds all over the country. Magistrate’s Court, the Supreme the season. $4.33 Central Coast All the letters in Michael Court or the International War Which reminds me of Glory players put in the pre-season hard yards with a pole dancing class. $4.50 Wanderers Theo’s name have survived this Crimes Tribunal at The Hague another often maligned pair, Photo: EDUARDO MORGAN $5.50 Melbourne Victory pre-season, the Brisbane Roar as a result of the perceived eth- Harry Kewell and David nic cleansing the governing body $6.50 Brisbane Roar over the world but mainly those keeper resisting the urge to drop Carney. It would have been Harry Kewell is not just back was being accused of. The saga $7.50 Sydney FC ending in “stan”, Carney signed the O and just have The #1 on inaccurate to refer to them as playing, but back in Melbourne, will continue, in the Supreme $11 Adelaide United for New York Red Bulls in the the back of his shirt. Over the professional footballers for the though this time at Heart not Court after Monday’s verdict $13 Perth Glory MLS. And lo and behold after ditch Wellington have Ernie last 18 months, as by definition Victory. Still looks sharp and from Chief Magistrate Mr. Peter $17 Melbourne Heart just a couple of games he was Merrick as their new gaffer, that requires you to be paid for has enough quality to suggest Lauristen $23 Wellington Phoenix back in Socceroos contention, to which makes many Victory fans playing football. Out of the blue, he could be booking a ticket to Live Aussie football returns $23 Newcastle Jets via rumoured trials at clubs all the bemusement of many. Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY Aussies Abroad 17 NPL process heads for the Supreme Court Aussie Abroad By Paul Mavroudis

James Meyer Pune FC (India) Last Monday, the group of clubs – now numbering 61 – opposed (born 28 May 1986) is a to Football Federation Victoria’s National Premier League model former Brisbane Roar striker who now model – at least in the form that had two significant wins in the the FFV had been proposing – will plays for Pune FC in the I-League. Magistrates’ Court. not be able to begin in 2014, with The clubs were successful in at least two candidates out of the having their injunction against the 15 license bidders, the Northern FFV advancing further with its Raiders and West Side Strikers, ap- NPL model upheld. Chief Magis- parently claiming that any delays trate Peter Lauritsen also granted to the NPL Victoria roll-out would the application for the matter to be prevent them from being ready for moved to the Supreme Court. a 2014 start. Prior to the dissenting clubs ap- Whether this latest development plying for the injunction, the FFV forces a situation in which the two had been set to announce the suc- sides can at last come together and cessful bidders for an NPL Victoria have meaningful dialogue – and licence on September 30th. The avoid the very expensive Supreme court ruling now means that the Court proceedings – remains to be FFV are “prevented from taking seen.. There are also those who are any further step towards establish- waiting and/or hoping for the FFA ing, organising or implementing to finally step in to mediate the the NPL in 2014 or beyond.” dispute. Among some Victorian It’s the latest development in a soccer constituents, the failure or dispute which has seen the two reluctance of the FFA to intervene sides become increasingly hostile has been a major failure, and one towards each other. Attempts at of the reasons that the dispute has mediation to resolve the dispute become so bitter and protracted. before it reached the courts were Apart from the chaos caused by an abject failure. Apart from the the Southern Stars betting scandal legal ramifications of the magis- – which has not been resolved as trate’s decision, the court win has yet either in the courts, nor in the also boosted the credibility of the FFV’s tribunal system – the pos- dissenting clubs and their reform sibility of no NPL Victoria going agenda. ahead in 2014 has sown further The dispute has escalated gradu- confusion about what Victorian ally over the past year. Initially soccer’s league pyramid will clubs were fiercely divided by the look like next year. There is also FFV’s proposed model. Some, the unresolved fate of Sunshine such as Melbourne Knights George Cross, who were punished and Green Gully, were opposed for an incident against Heidelberg almost from the start. Others, such with demotion from State League as South Melbourne, had been 1 down to State League 2. George prepared to work with the FFV, Cross – who are the backers of believing that they could achieve the West Side Strikers consortium 1. How did you end up at our preseason games have 9. What do you like most I’ll be concentrating my significant compromises to the mentioned earlier - are looking to model. Bulleen Lions, one of the your present club? mostly been played behind about your present city of efforts. appeal that decision. strongest junior clubs in the state, I got a call asking if I would closed doors, but the online residence? In addition to the uncertainty is still preparing to proceed with be interested in playing in reaction from them has Access to Rickshaws. Their 13. Earliest football created for clubs at the top of the its attempt to join the NPL. India. I said yes, and a few been positive. cheap and it’s fun hag- memory? Victorian league system, there are The dispute between the two sides also consequences for clubs further days later I had an offer. gling for a good price. Even Earliest football memory centres on several facets of the down the pyramid who had been 5. What’s the plan of at- though I still get overcharg- would be when i was 5 or FFV’s model. Among these are the using 2013 as preparation for the 2. How’s the season treat- tack for the immediate es because im quite clearly 6 and I was first introduced proposed zone system; the prohibi- 2014 NPL Victoria season. Among ing you so far? future? foreign. to football. I played for my tion of NPL licensees to operate these are prospective NPL Victoria small sided games components; We have a few weeks left Immediate future is to have local team and i remember candidates Ballarat Red Devils, the splitting of clubs into ‘elite’ before the season starts. a good start to the season, tripping over and falling who fielded a youthful line-up in and ‘community’ groupings; the Pre-season has been good. which will be difficult. Our 10. What do you like least onto the heel of my team- 2013 which saw them finish in the forced inclusion of women’s teams Coach has worked us hard first 3 games are away. It’s about your present city of mate, knocking myself out relegation zone. In addition, into a licence agreement; disagree- The failure to implement an NPL and set his expectations a 2 1/2 week round trip residence? and probably stopped him ment about what the actual cost of model of any sort in 2014 would high, which I think the team with a lot of travelling and The horn honking. It’s con- from scoring. running an NPL side will be; the see Victoria as the only state to has embraced and is striv- some of the best supported stant and a lot of the trucks lack of a marketing and sponsor- have not done so. While most ing to achieve. teams in India. have air-horns. If you’re 14. Favourite football ship plan by the FFV; the FFV’s states began implementing an apparent preference for consortia stuck in traffic it can be re- memory? NPL model in 2013, others, such over clubs; and the status of being 3. What’s the standard like 6. And the grand plan ally frustrating. Grand Final 2010/11 with as Western Australia and Victoria, a licensee rather than an affiliate over there? beyond? Roar. That was a special were due to begin their own NPL of the FFV. The standard is quite good Grand plan this season is to 11. Do you keep a track day and a great match. And implementation in 2014. After The relevant clubs and some zone a similarly fraught process in and it’s getting better. win at least 1 trophy of the A-League? How do the noise when Henrique representatives are also unhappy Western Australia, that state will Theres quite a lot of young you follow it? scored the last penalty was with the lack of ability to call an implement its NPL model in 2014, local players with a lot of 7. What do you miss most I follow by an app on my unforgettable. EGM at the FFV to remove the having gone through the process of potential, which is a good about Oz? phone and obviously I’m present board. The argument is announcing the successful bidders. that while constitutional changes sign for the future. Family/friends still in contact with some of 15. How can Australia win Unlike the continued unity shown made in the wake of the Crawford the boys I’ve played with. the World Cup? by the dissenting clubs in Victoria, Report allowed participants more 4. What are the home 8. What do you miss least If they beat the other 31 the failure of Western Australian rights at their own clubs, the same town fans like? Do they about Oz? 12. Is it on your radar to teams? clubs to maintain a sense of unity democratic principles have not been described by some observers know their football? How expensive it is. play there again one day? been rolled out to the the FFV as a key reason for the failure of We haven’t had much Maybe one day it would be 16. Advice to youngsters... itself. their opposition the NPL reforms interaction with the fans nice to return but for now Work harder than anyone The magistrate’s decision will in that state. in terms of game day yet, im in India and that’s where else and stay humble. likely mean that an NPL Victoria MELBOURNE SPORTS BOOKS Mon-Fri: 9.30am-5pm Sat: 10am-12noon 51 Brunswick Road, East Brunswick, VIC 3057 Phone:- (03) 9662 1085 www.melbournesportsbooks.com.au www.goldenbootfa.com.au Email:- [email protected] 1300 074 586 Connect with us on facebook Contact:- Santo 0421 793 833 GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 18 Soccer Sideshow

Couch Potato * ALL TIMES ARE AEDT A-League Finally Arrives on Free-To-Air TV Friday Night Football TV On SBS Heaven Round 1 Friday 11 October SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets SBS ONE World Cup Qualifier UEFA - Group A Friday October 11th Croatia v Belguim 2:50am LIVE Matthew Naqvi Round 2 Friday 18 October 7:00 pm A-League Live – Round 1: Sydney Adelaide Utd v Melbourne Victory FC V Newcastle Jets World Cup Qualifier UEFA - Group H Spring is here and that means that it is football time again! Round 3 Friday 25 October England v Montenegro 5:45am LIVE Saturday, 12 October The A-League opening round Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar 9:45 am World Cup 2014 Qualifier: begins this weekend, W- World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL V - Live League is around the corner Ecuador v Uruguay 7:55am LIVE Round 4 Friday 1 November and the international leagues Sunday October 13th Wanderers v Adelaide United are all up and running. We World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL 4:30 pm UEFA Champions League have all been waiting for the Colombia v Chile 10:00am 1st Airing Magazine Round 5 Friday 8 November round ball to take centre stage Melbourne Heart v Wanderers and it is time! World Cup Qualifier UEFA - Group G Monday October 14th The ninth season of A-League is Greece v Slovakia 11:50am 1st Airing 4:30 pm FIFA Futbol Mundial Round 6 Friday 15 November about to get underway and Octo- 11:00 pm The World Game Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC ber 11th sees Sydney FC vs New- World Cup Qualifier UEFA - Group castle Jets as the kick off game for C Germany v Republic of Ireland Thursday October 17th Round 7 Friday November 22 the season on Fox at 7.30 pm and 1:40pm 1st Airing 8:30 pm Thursday FC Brisbane Roar v Wanderers 11:00 pm UEFA Champions League SBS 2 at 7 pm. The fans will be Magazine eagerly watching Alessandro Del World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL Ven- Piero weave his magic against the Round 8 Friday November 29 ezuela v Paraguay 3:30pm 1st Airing Mariners v Melbourne Victory SBS TWO Jets defence; unfortunately Emile Monday October 14th Heskey won’t be out on the pitch World Cup Qualifier UEFA European 8:40 pm A-League Highlights Show too. Round 9 Friday December 6 Highlights Show 7:10pm 1st Airing October 12th sees the big rivalry Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar Tuesday October 15th between Melbourne Victory and A life-long sports buff, Lucy Zelic is already well known amongst football fans as the host Sky Bet League Two Round 11 5:00 pm A-League Highlights Show Melbourne Heart at 7.30 pm. Vic- Round 10 Friday 13 December v Portsmouth 10:15pm LIVE of the Official Hyundai A-League Podcast and is a seasoned radio presenter, appearing on tory will be looking to get off the the popular Balls n’ All football show on 106.3FM and commentating games for Canberra Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory on setantasportsplus.com best possible start with a big win United in the Westfield W-League. Lucy is also a former Miss Universe Australia finalist and over the ‘other’ Victorian side in hails from a sports loving family along with her brother, former Socceroo and SBS Football Round 11 Friday 20 December SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER the big derby. The game will be Analyst . Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets Sky Bet League Two Round 11 Plym- an intense and exciting battle as between Australia and is news, music and interviews. outh v Portsmouth 7:50am 1st Airing Victory takes on their former Round 12 Friday 27 December ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE on Saturday at 5.30 am on Fox 1. Thursday FC will be hosted by co- marquee signing and new Heart Melbourne Heart v Phoenix Times listed are 7 minutes prior to kick- has opted to play median Matt Okine and football Scottish League One Round 9 Dunfer- captain Harry Kewell. Hopefully offs. more of our younger player’s in presenters Lucy Zelic and David mline v Rangers 9:40am 1st Airing Victory take home the points and Round 13 Friday 3 January this game and it will be vital for Zdrillic. The show starts 10th Oc- WEEK 9 some of the new signings make a Adelaide United v Sydney FC their development and chances tober at 8.30 pm on SBS 2. MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER October 12-15. great impression. of game time in Brazil. Hopefully To wrap it all up, SBS is bring- Sky Bet League One Round 11 Cov- No matches scheduled due to international The grand final replay on Satur- Mitch Langerak and co can make ing a new show on Monday night Round 14 Friday 10 January entry v Sheff Utd 1:55am LIVE fixtures. day at 5.30 pm will be a fiercely an impressive showing and push at 8.30 pm called The A-League Newcastle Jets v Melb Victory contested battle with Western for selection in the World Cup. Highlights Show. Chief Football Skrill Premier Round 15 Barnet v WEEK 10 Sydney Wanderers out to get Setanta Sports has plenty of Analyst Craig Foster will deliver Round 15 Friday 17 January Wrexham 4:00am 1st Airing Sat Oct 19 Newcastle v Liverpool some revenge on reigning pre- World Cup Qualifiers on offer Sat- a comprehensive review of the Melbourne Heart v Newcastle Jets 10.35 pm Fox 1 miers Central Coast Mariners. urday 12th. Ecuador vs Uruguay opening weekend’s A-League ac- Primera Division Round 11 Teams Sunday 3 pm sees Wellington live at 7.55 am and Germany vs tion. Round 16 Friday 24 January TBC 8:05am LIVE Sun Oct 20 Chelsea v Cardiff Phoenix against Brisbane Roar, 12.50 am Fox 1 Republic of Ireland at 1.40 pm. As always, The World Game is Brisbane Roar v Phoenix while Perth Glory takes on Ad- SBS is also introducing a new on SBS at 11 pm, not the greatest Primera Division Round 11 Teams elaide United at 5 pm. Fox has Sun Oct 20 Arsenal v Norwich weekly entertainment program time slot for fans but at least it is Round 17 Friday 31 January TBC 11:10am LIVE coverage of all A-League games to 12.50 am Viewers Choice that will hopefully bring in lots of on TV. Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC give you your local football fix. football fans as well as a broader Until next week, stay tuned! WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER Sun Oct 20 Manchester United v South- The big international friendly audience with its mix of football Round 18 Friday 7 February World Cup Qualifier UEFA Teams TBC ampton 12.50 am Viewers Choice Wanderers v Brisbane Roar 2:50am LIVE Sun Oct 20 Everton v Hull For all the positives in the local scene Round 19 Friday 14 February World Cup Qualifier UEFA Teams TBC 12.50 am Viewers Choice however, the situation regarding Holger Adelaide United v Mariners 5:55am LIVE Hot or Not Osieck’s stewardship of the Socceroos Sun Oct 20 Swansea v Sunderland By Alvaro Rodriguz has reached breaking-point; sub-par Round 20 Friday 21 February World Cup Qualifier UEFA Teams TBC 12.50 am Viewers Choice As if it really needs to be said, but Mariners v Wellington Phoenix 8:00am 1st Airing the very fact the A-League is back performances(never mind losses!) Sun Oct 20 Stoke v West Brom of course!!! against France and Canada in the Round 21 Friday 28 February World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL 12.50 am Fox Sports News (TBC) I know it’s said almost every year, coming week are almost bound to see Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory Teams TBC 10:25am LIVE but rightfully this is being touted him booted from the national hot-seat. Sun Oct 20 West Ham v Manchester City as potentially the best season yet Whilst of course we are grateful for Round 22 Friday March 7 World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL 3.20 am Fox 1 in the league’s eight-year history: having gotten us to Brazil, his stubborn Melbourne Victory v Mariners Teams TBC 12:40pm 1st Airing almost all the clubs have recruited refusal to blood the national team’s Mon Oct 21 Aston Villa v Tottenham solidly in the off-season(Harry Generation Next is both perplexing and 1.50 am Fox 1 Round 23 Friday March 14 World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL Kewell’s return to Melbourne, albeit scandalous - as a result, Australia’s set Teams TBC 2:30pm 1st Airing in the colours of Heart is the spicy to boast the oldest-average squad of Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar Tue Oct 22 Crystal Palace v Fulham all 32 qualified nations next year. 5.50 am Fox 1 subplot to the Melbourne Derby) World Cup Qualifier CONMEBOL and it’s particularly encouraging to The other blights on the local front are Round 24 Friday March 21 the situation regarding court-action Adelaide United v Sydney FC Teams TBC 4:20pm 1st Airing HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE - ALL GAMES LIVE see clubs like Perth and Wellington pertaining to Football Federation Fri Oct 11 Sydney FC v Jets 7.30 pm giving more local-youth spots in Victoria and its handling of the state’s Round 25 Friday 28 March World Cup Qualifier UEFA Teams TBC Sat Oct 12 Mariners v Wanderers 5.30 pm their rosters. Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Heart 6:10pm 1st Airing Sat Oct 12 Victory v Heart 7.30 pm Add to this confirmation of the FFA mooted transition to a National Premier Sun Oct 13 Phoenix v Brisbane 3.00 pm Cup kicking off next year and the League ‘VIC branch’ to replace the World Cup Qualifier UEFA European Sun Oct 13 Perth v Adelaide 5.00 pm prospect of both Western Sydney existing VPL comp; and the decidedly Round 26 Friday 4 April Highlights Show 8:00pm 1st Airing Wanderers and Ange Posteco- heavy-handed approach mooted by Adelaide United v Melbourne Heart FOX SPORTS FC glou’s Victory side giving the Asian authorities to curb minority rogue- FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER Every Tuesday 8.30 pm Champions League a fair shake, elements within the Victory’s active- Round 27 Friday 11 April Skrill Premier Round 16 Macclesfield it’s fair to say the future looks rea- support base. 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Round 1 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 15 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Oct 11 Sydney FC - Newcastle Jets Allianz Stadium 4:30 PM 5:00 PM Fri Jan 17 Melbourne Heart v Newcastle Jets AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Oct 12 CC Mariners v West Sydney Wanderers Bluetongue Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Fri Jan 17 Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar TBC 6:45 PM 9:45 PM Sat Oct 12 Melbourne Victory v Melbourne Heart Etihad Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Jan 18 Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory Westpac Stadium 7:30 PM 5:30 PM Sun Oct 13 Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar Westpac Stadium 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Sat Jan 18 Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Oct 13 Adelaide United v Perth Glory Coopers stadium 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Jan 19 Adelaide United v West Sydney Wanderers Hindmarsh Stadium 4:30 PM 5:00 PM

Round 2 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 16 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Oct 18 Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory Hindmarsh Stadium 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Fri Jan 24 Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix Suncorp Stadium 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Sat Oct 19 Melbourne Heart v Central Coast Mariners AAMI Park 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Jan 25 Adelaide United v Melbourne Heart Hindmarsh Stadium 5:00 PM 5:30 PM Sat Oct 19 Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC Suncorp Stadium 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Jan 25 Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets Bluetongue Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Oct 20 Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory Hunter Stadium 3:00 PM 3:00 PM Sun Jan 26 Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC Etihad Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Oct 20 West Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix Parramatta Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Jan 26 West Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory Parramatta Stadium 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Round 3 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 17 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Oct 25 Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar Etihad Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Jan 31 Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Oct 26 Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United Bluetongue Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Fri Jan 31 Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory NIB stadium 6:45 PM 9:45 PM Sat Oct 26 Sydney FC v West Sydney Wanderers Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Feb 1 Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United Eden Park, Auckland 7:30 PM 5:30 PM Sun Oct 27 Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets McLean Park, Napier 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Sat Feb 1 Newcastle Jets v West Sydney Wanderers Hunter Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Oct 27 Perth Glory v Melbourne Heart NIB stadium 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Feb 2 Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners Suncorp Stadium 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 4 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 18 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Nov 1 West Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United Parramatta Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Feb 7 West Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar Parramatta Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Nov 2 Perth Glory v Sydney FC NIB stadium 2:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Feb 8 Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory Bluetongue Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Nov 2 Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners Hunter Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Feb 8 Sydney FC v Adelaide United Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Nov 3 Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Heart Suncorp Stadium 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Feb 9 Melbourne Heart v Perth Glory TBC 3:00 PM 3:00 PM Mon Nov 4 Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix Etihad Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Feb 9 Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix Hunter Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 5 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 19 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Nov 8 Melbourne Heart v West Sydney Wanderers AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Feb 14 Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners Hindmarsh Stadium 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Sat Nov 9 Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory AMI Stadium, Christchurch 5:30 PM 3:30 PM Sat Feb 15 Sydney FC v Perth Glory Allianz Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Nov 9 Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets Hindmarsh Stadium 5:00 PM 5:30 PM Sat Feb 15 Melbourne Victory v West Sydney Wanderers TBC 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Nov 9 Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Feb 16 Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Heart Westpac Stadium 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Sun Nov 10 Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar Bluetongue Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Feb 16 Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets Suncorp Stadium 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 6 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 20 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Nov 15 Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Feb 21 Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix Bluetongue Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Nov 16 Perth Glory v Adelaide United nib Stadium 2:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Feb 22 Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC Hunter Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Nov 16 West Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory Parramatta Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Feb 22 Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Nov 17 Newcastle Jets v Brisbane Roar Hunter Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sat Feb 22 Perth Glory v West Sydney Wanderers nib Stadium 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Thu Dec 19 Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix North Sydney Oval 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Feb 23 Melbourne Heart v Brisbane Roar AAMI Park 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 7 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 21 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Nov 22 Brisbane Roar v West Sydney Wanderers Suncorp Stadium 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Fri Feb 28 Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory Suncorp Stadium 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Sat Nov 23 Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Allianz Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Mar 1 Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC Bluetongue Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Nov 23 Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United Etihad Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Mar 1 Melbourne Heart v Melbourne Victory AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Nov 23 Perth Glory v Central Coast Mariners nib Stadium 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Sun Mar 2 Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix Hindmarsh Stadium 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Sun Nov 24 Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Heart Hunter Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Mar 2 West Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets Parramatta Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 8 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 22 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Nov 29 Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory Bluetongue Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Mar 7 Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Nov 30 Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory Suncorp Stadium 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Mar 8 Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Heart Hunter Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Nov 30 Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Mar 8 Sydney FC v West Sydney Wanderers Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Dec 1 Wellington Phoenix v West Sydney Wanderers Westpac Stadium 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Sun Mar 9 Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory Westpac Stadium 5:00 PM 3:00 PM Sun Dec 1 Melbourne Heart v Adelaide United AAMI Park 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Mar 9 Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United Suncorp Stadium 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 9 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 23 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Dec 6 Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar Hindmarsh Stadium 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Fri Mar 14 Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Dec 6 Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix NIB stadium 6:45 PM 9:45 PM Sat Mar 15 West Sydney v Wanderers Adelaide United Parramatta Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Dec 7 West Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Heart Parramatta Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Mar 15 Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets Bluetongue Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Dec 7 Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC Bluetongue Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Mar 15 Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory NIB stadium 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Sun Dec 8 Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets AAMI Park 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Mar 16 Melbourne Heart v Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 4:00 PM 4:00 PM

Round 10 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 24 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Dec 13 Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Mar 21 Adelaide United v Sydney FC Hindmarsh Stadium 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Sat Dec 14 Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar Westpac Stadium 5:30 PM 3:30 PM Sat Mar 22 Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix Hunter Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Dec 14 Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners Hindmarsh Stadium 5:00 PM 5:30 PM Sat Mar 22 Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory Suncorp Stadium 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Dec 14 Newcastle Jets v West Sydney Wanderers Hunter Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Mar 23 Melbourne Heart v Central Coast Mariners AAMI Park 3:00 PM 3:00 PM Sun Dec 15 Sydney FC v Melbourne Heart Allianz Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Mar 23 West Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory Parramatta Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 11 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 25 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Fri Dec 20 Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets TBC 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Fri Mar 28 Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Heart Suncorp Stadium 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Sat Dec 21 Melbourne Heart v Melbourne Victory AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Mar 29 Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United Westpac Stadium 5:30 PM 3:30 PM Sun Dec 22 Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC Westpac Stadium 7:00 PM 5:00 PM Sat Mar 29 Central Coast Mariners v West Sydney Wanderers Bluetongue Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sun Dec 22 Perth Glory v Adelaide United nib Stadium 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Sat Mar 29 Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Mon Dec 23 West Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners Parramatta Stadium 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Sun Mar 30 Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets NIB stadium 2:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 12 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 26 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Thu Dec 26 Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar Allianz Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Apr 4 Adelaide United v Melbourne Heart Hindmarsh Stadium 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Fri Dec 27 Melbourne Heart v Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Apr 5 Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory Hunter Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Dec 28 Melbourne Victory v West Sydney Wanderers AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Apr 5 West Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar Parramatta Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Dec 29 Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets Hindmarsh Stadium 4:30 PM 5:00 PM Sat Apr 5 Perth Glory v Central Coast Mariners NIB stadium 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Tue Dec 31 Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory Bluetongue Stadium 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Sun Apr 6 Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Allianz Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 13 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Round 27 Fixture Venue Local AEDT Wed Jan 1 West Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix Parramatta Stadium 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Fri Apr 11 Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United Hunter Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Jan 3 Adelaide United v Sydney FC Hindmarsh Stadium 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Sat Apr 12 Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory Westpac Stadium 5:30 PM 3:30 PM Sat Jan 4 Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory Hunter Stadium 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Apr 12 Melbourne Heart v West Sydney Wanderers AAMI Park 5:30 PM 5:30 PM Sat Jan 4 Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar AAMI Park 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sat Apr 12 Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners Suncorp Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Jan 5 Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Heart Bluetongue Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Sun Apr 13 Sydney FC v Perth Glory Allianz Stadium 5:00 PM 5:00 PM

Round 14 Fixture Venue Local AEDT HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE 2013 FINALS SERIES Fri Jan 10 Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory Hunter Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Fri Jan 10 Perth Glory v Melbourne Heart NIB stadium 6:45 PM 9:45 PM WEEK 1 (17-20 Apr) Sat Jan 11 Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United Suncorp Stadium 4:30 PM 5:30 PM ELIMINATION FINAL 1 (3rd v 6th) ELIMINATION FINAL 2 (4th v 5th) Sat Jan 11 West Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC Parramatta Stadium 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Sun Jan 12 Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners Westpac Stadium 7:00 PM 5:00 PM WEEK 2 (24–27 Apr) SEMI FINAL 1 1st v Lowest Ranked Week 1 Winner SEMI FINAL 2 2nd v Highest Ranked Week 1 Winner

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MELBOURNE VICTORY FC Photo: ANITA MILAS ANITA Photo: Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY V-League 21 Pascoe Vale FC leads the field after Round 3 Albert Park Club 3 - 7 Fitzroy Fut- sal Club AP: J. Vasquez, E. Mutabazi, T. Pham FTZ: M. Burton 3, I. Altuntas, A. Dunlop, A. Fusca, A. Granollers The first game to kick off the Round 3 action saw Albert Park look to claim their first points in the 2013/14 season against the fernando-less Fitzroy. After Friday night’s 11-2 thumping at the hands of the Vic Vipers, the Roy’s were looking to redeem themselves against the lowly Albert Park. With Fer- nando away on a training camp for the Futsalroos, it seemed that the Fitzroy lads were going to cruise to the three points as a hat trick from veteran de- fender Mark Burton gifted them a 3-0 lead at the break. Fitzroy’s fine first half form continued into the second period as Ilhan Altuntas further extended the lead. But three goals in quick succession for Albert Park from Jose Vasquez, Elisee Mutabazi and Thao Fitzroy’s Mark burton celebrates one of his Pham made sure that Fitzroy didn’t have first half goals with Jeremy Ortiz and Ange Standings everything their own way. Ashburton’s Ricky Castro can’t believe his luck after scoring the winner in the dying seconds NIKE V-LEAGUE Premiership With the game in the balance, emotion Fusca. of the game, albeit with a bicycle kick. P W L B D F A FD Pts got the better of Albert Park manager 1 Pascoe Vale FC 3 3 0 0 0 25 8 +17 9 Michael Lam as he seemed to abuse an Joao Da Silva, Robbie Armellini, Matteo 2 Vic Vipers FC 2 2 0 0 0 18 5 +13 6 official which saw him sent off the pitch. Rocca and Johnny Tabarkiewicz. Mick- 3 Metropolitan FC 2 2 0 0 0 17 7 +10 6 this worked heavily in Fitzroy’s favour leham had a better showing on the score- 4 Fitzroy FC 3 2 1 0 0 19 17 +2 6 as they reclaimed their stranglehold on board in the second period as midfield 5 Ashburton FC 3 1 1 0 1 16 17 - 1 4 the game to score three unanswered engine Iggy Filipovic bagged a hat trick, 6 Hume FC 3 0 2 0 1 13 17 - 4 1 goals from Alistair Dunlop, Ange Fusca but it was nowhere near good enough as 7 Albert Park FC 3 0 3 0 0 7 22 -15 0 and Alejandro Granollers to record a Pascoe took out the win by a comfortable 8 Mickleham FC 3 0 3 0 0 9 31 -22 0 well deserved 7-3 win. seven goal margin. Although Mickleham It was a good comeback by Fitzroy who are just a shadow of the side they were Pepsi Womens WV-LEAGUE did well to stem the momentum of Al- last season, Pascoe Vale put in a flaw- P W L B D F A FD Pts bert Park to get back to winning ways, less and effortless display to put them in 1 Pascoe Vale FC 2 2 0 0 0 22 3 +19 6 and to do it without Fernando will be a good stead for claiming their fourth title 2 Melbourne Uni FC 2 2 0 0 0 18 2 +16 6 massive boost for manager Todd Miles. in a row. There is a massive chance that 3 Ashburton FC 2 1 0 0 1 11 5 +6 4 Albert Park on the other hand seem to this side could make it through the entire 4 Fitzroy FC 2 1 1 0 0 2 13 -11 3 be in a major spot of bother three rounds season without dropping a point. Mick- 5 Vic Vipers FC 2 0 0 0 2 7 7 +0 2 into the season and with other teams leham on the other hand, well.... it looks 6 F.C Richmond 2 0 1 0 1 5 15 -10 1 around them making quality signings to to be a very, very, very long season for 7 Heidelberg FC 2 0 2 0 0 1 8 -7 0 improve their squads, something needs Vlado and the boys. 8 E.F.A Eagles 2 0 2 0 0 4 17 -13 0 to be done before it’s too late. Hume Futsal Club 6 - 6 Ashburton Futsal State League One Mickleham Futsal Club 4 - 11 Pascoe Club P W L B D F A FD Pts Vale Futsal Club HME: N. Sahin 2, R. Culculoglu, M. Vra- 1 FC Collingwood 4 4 0 0 0 23 8 +15 12 MICK: I. Filipovic 3, V. Zoric govski, J. Michaelis, R. Covarrubias (OG) 2 Brighton FC 4 3 1 0 0 24 10 +14 9 PV: S. Soufi 3, L. Kruel 2, A. Caro, J. Da ASH: R. Castro 4, J. Jiminez, R. Covarru- 3 CF South Melbourne 4 2 2 0 0 15 12 +3 6 Silva, R. Armellini, M. Rocca, J. Tabarkie- bias 4 FC Hawthorn 4 2 2 0 0 13 11 +2 6 wicz, S. Castvan The final game on the card for round 5 Coburg Athletic 4 2 2 0 0 15 14 +1 6 (OG) 3 saw last seasons third and fourth 6 FC Prahran 4 1 2 0 1 13 17 -4 4 The second game to take place for placed teams in Hume and Ashbur- 7 Toorak FC 4 1 2 0 1 14 21 -7 4 Round 3 was tipped to be a very one sid- ton take to the pitch. After two losses 8 F.C Footscray 4 0 4 0 0 17 41 -24 0 ed affair as top placed Pascoe Vale went to open their 2013/14 account, Hume Pascoe Vale’s Johnny Tabarkiewicz scores his side’s eleventh goal in style. up against bottom placed Mickleham. were desperate to keep pace with the State League Two Pascoe, boasting a quality, full strength top of the table, but standing in their P W L B D F A FD Pts bench made their opponents look like a goal to open up the action as Resit clock dwindled down squad way was a newlook 1 Doncaster FC 4 4 0 0 0 24 8 +16 12 mere social league side as Vlado Zoric’s Culcloglu and Ricky Castro converted to seconds, the ball was hoofed in the coming weeks to catch up to Ashburton side with quality additions 2 Mcleod FC 4 3 1 0 0 21 17 +4 9 men could only manage the one sub- for their respective sides. into the ‘D’ by Ashburton keeper the ladder leaders. There are posi- in Roddy Covarrubias and George 3 FC Preston 4 3 1 0 0 16 12 +4 9 stitute. The first half played out just as Midway through the half, Hume had Con Makris only for the redhot tive signs all around for Benny McHeileh. With both sides desperately 4 FC 4 2 2 0 0 32 13 +19 6 many had predicted, with Pascoe dictat- worked their way into the biggest Ricky Castro to score from an Geaboc and Ashburton who seem needing the win, it was no wonder they 5 FC Richmond 4 2 2 0 0 25 23 +2 6 ing terms to eventually earn a 4-1 half lead of the game as Jordan Michaelis unbelievable bicycle kick to level to have a new lease of life since couldn’t be separated at half time, draw- 6 Elsternwick FC 4 1 3 0 0 10 14 -4 3 time lead. A double from Sofiane Soufi and Sahin scored from close range to the scores at 6-6. It was an amaz- their opening round one loss, with ing level at 3 goals each. A double from 7 EFA Eagles 4 1 3 0 0 17 22 -5 3 set the pace for Pascoe, while Lucas make it a commanding 6-4 lead. ing finish to an amazing game, the signings of Covarrubias and Ricky Castro and a single from Joaquin 8 FC St KIlda 4 0 4 0 0 16 29 -13 0 Kruel and an own goal from Steve Cast- Jiminez comleted the scoring for the Refusing to give up, Ashburton con- a draw being a fair result in the McHeileh playing a big part in van made sure that Mickleham captain, green Machine while Hume’s contribu- tinued to play their attacking brand of end. One point after three games their change of Vlado Zoric’s solitary strike remained a tors included Nejdett Sahin, Matty Vra- futsal and they were soon rewarded as was probably not the ideal start fortune. The Futbol Town Show every consolation goal. The second half saw govski and an own goal from Covarru- Covarrubias scored with less than five to a season if you are planning Man of the Match: Ricky Castro Tuesday 6.30pm on C31 and C44Digital the title favourites really flex their mus- bias. The second half was played out in minutes on the clock to make up for to make a genuine run at the title, (Ashburton) cles as they boasted seven individual similar circumstances to the first half as his own goal in the first half. There so manager Amin Keddad will scorers in Soufi, Kruel, Andre Caro, both Hume and Ashburton went goal for was yet more drama to follow. As the have to revitalise and refocus his GOAL! WEEKLY Friday 11th October 2013 22 Planet Football

goals, and at club level racking up Slovakia 120 games and 17 goals for Real Oviedo after leaving the Bernabeu, before his tragic death in 2000 whilst holidaying in Thailand aged 28. Defender Dušan Tittel was a contemporary of his, also a youth- product of Slovan Bratislava albeit without the illustrious club-career of the former, ending up playing for French minnow Nimes and Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus. By Alvaro Rodriguez Lubomír Moravčík was the go-to man of the era however, a crafty CAPITAL: Bratislava midfielder with the technique POPULATION: (2011 approx.) to match. Dually-capped by 5,445,324 Czechoslovakia and Slovakia, his CONFEDERATION: UEFA Slovak superstar Marek Hamšík chews the scenery in Napoli colours, Liverpool’s Martin Škrtel Lubomír Moravcík club career took him as far afield INTERNATIONAL HONOURS: (As ½ of as France, Germany, Czechoslovakia) World Cup runners- Czechs and Slovaks it had been logical that the Czechs would on goal-difference) to progress Czechoslovak league titles and Japan. In the last 10 years up 1934, 1962, Euro Championship seen as the sensible thing to continue being the flag-bearers of to the final play-offs for the first between 1949 and 1992, and 5 however, it is Miroslav Karhan winners 1976, third-place 1960, do(combine them into one nation- their former shared legacy. In any time. Alas, the dream died there Czechoslovak Cups between 1961 and Martin Škrtel who have been 1980; (as Slovakia) N/A state). case the Slovaks had gained their and then as their opponents were and 1982. Since independence flying the flag most prominently FIFA WORLD RANKING: 49th independence in the final year of none other than Spain; burying the they have won 6 Slovak Super for Slovak football by virtue of EURO FINALS APPEARANCES: (As ½ Czechoslovakia was initially USA ‘94 qualification, thus they Slovaks 6-2 on aggregate. To League titles, 4 Slovak Super Cups their long service and varied club of Czechoslovakia) 1960, 1976, 1980; a democratic republic, but its would have to wait till the qualify- further the blow, any kindled and 5 Slovak Cups in addition to careers, the latter now in his sixth (as Slovakia) N/A geographic location would bring it ing marathon for Euro ‘96 to make hopes of reaching Euro 2008 were their 7 ‘regional’ Cups won during year at Liverpool. WORLD CUP APPEARANCES: (As into conflict with her bigger neigh- their major-tournament qualifying dashed upon being grouped with the Czechoslovak era. ½ of Czechoslovakia) 1934, 1938, bours in time; not least in 1938 debut. Drawn in Group 1 of Euro Germany, the Czechs and the Re- However, the future(and present) 1954-62, 1970, 1982, 1990; (as when Hitler’s Germany ‘negoti- qualifying alongside Romania and public of Ireland, who predictably In the last decade MŠK Žilina of Slovak football is Napoli’s Slovakia) 2010 ated’ the Agreement with France, with Poland and Israel finished occupying the top 3 spots have seriously threatened Slovan’s mohawked wizard Marek Hamšík, British PM Neville Chamberlain, all providing stern tests for the on the Group D ladder. domestic dominance, having another Slovan old-boy who has WHO ARE YA? allowing the Nazi Reich to annex Slovaks; they did well to finish now won 6 Slovak titles in that spent nearly a full decade in the Situated in Central Europe, the the German-majority Sudeten- third behind joint-qualifiers/group But in the end, the Slovaks got time and qualified for the group cut-throat world of foot- Slovak Republic is bordered land province from the Czechs. favourites France and Romania their day in the sun by reaching stages of the last-ever UEFA ball, first with Brescia and since by five nations; most notably As we all know, the Nazis soon albeit six points behind; the high- South Africa 2010 - and topping Cup(2008-09) and the 2010-11 2007 with the sky-blue Neapoli- its fellow-half of now-defunct invaded Czechoslovakia itself and light of the campaign their group, thus via Slovenia’s Champions League. Another club tans, for whom he has amassed Czechoslovakia, the Czech Repub- established a de facto independent being two solid 4-1 wins over second placing denying the of note is FC Petržalka 1898 - a 224 games and 66 goals. At na- lic. The history of civilisation in Slovakia as a ‘puppet state’ of group easybeats Azerbaijan and Czechs a place at the big dance. crosstown rival of Slovan’s - who tional-team level he has played 67 the region stretches back some the Reich. This puppet-state was the respectable Poland. And so it was the Slovaks were as Artmedia Bratislava qualified times and scored 11 goals for his 270,000 years, but it was not until complicit in the Nazi atrocities of drawn in Group F alongside reign- for the group stage of the 2005-06 country, and that’s not counting his the era of 500 BC that Celtic tribes WWII, and at war’s end its sov- France ‘98 qualifiers saw the ing champs Italy, Paraguay and Champions League, becoming the international-youth career where settled in the area, who were sup- ereignty was revoked before then dream match-up against their New Zealand; this being the All second-ever Slovak club to do so. he was capped for Slovakia from planted by Slavic clans a millennia being absorbed into the reinstated Czech brethren in Group 6, which Whites’ return to the big-time after Under-17 right through to Olympic later(500 AD). It was at that time Czechoslovakia, now a Marxist- also boasted Yugoslavia and a 28-year absence. An opening REP YOUR COLORS level before stepping up to the too that the feared Huns, led by socialist puppet of the USSR and then-eternal underachievers Spain. 1-all draw with the Kiwis seemed Nicknamed Repre,(although seniors. All this already and yet the famed warlord Attila, finally its Warsaw Pact bloc. After double wins(2-1 and 3-0) a predictably-fair outcome(indeed, other nicknames have included he is still only 25 years old; many reneged on their centuries-long against the Faroe Islands and a the Kiwis would bow out un- ‘The Fighting Jondas’ and ‘The in global football circles believe campaign of would-be conquest, For 40 years Czechoslovakia 6-0 demolition of Malta, the signs beaten after 3 draws) if deflated by Valaškas’; meaning The Shep- his next club-move will maximise although other Eurasian peoples adhered to the fatalistic doctrine looked promising enough before the following 2-0 loss to Paraguay. herds’ Axes) the Slovak NT tradi- his potential, even if reaching would subsequently try to annex of communism versus capitalism, a 4-1 loss to Spain deflated them; It was the final group match which tionally wears all-blue with white the galactic heights of Messi and the region from its Slav inhabit- aside from the ‘Prague Spring’ they backed up with a 2-0 win threw up the biggest shock how- and red trims, with the away all- Cristiano Ronaldo already looks a ants. of 1968 - the failed counter- vs. Malta to preserve their perfect ever, with the Slovaks triumphing white with inverted trims. As for bridge too far for him. revolutionary people’s coup which record against the islanders, but 3-2 over the Azzurri and thus the clubs, Slovan Bratislava wears Influence from Germanic and had aimed to depose Communism, a 2-0 loss to Yugoslavia again progressing to a 2nd-round date a sky-blue kit with white trims, SO WHAT NOW? Frankish(French) circles eventu- but had ended just like Hungary’s knocked the wind out of their sails with destiny against the Dutch in with the away a rather impressive Sadly the Slovaks were recently ally led to the establishment of own attempt in 1956. In the - but again, only for the moment. another all-Euro affair. It was at navy-blue with metallic-amber eliminated from the Brazil 2014 Great Moravia, the first actual keystone year of 1989, the year of The biggest grudge match in the that point that the Slovaks’ WC pinstriped kit; MŠK Žilina wear quest, courtesy of Bosnia and nation-state on future Slovak soil. revolution in Eastern Europe, the country’s history was waiting in quest ended, courtesy of a 2-1 win canary-yellow shirts and socks Greece wrapping up European Despite patronage from both the Czechoslovaks had successfully the wings, a veritable ‘cometh the to the en route to the with green shorts(like Norwich Group G of WC qualifiers by snar- Roman Catholic and Byzantine pressured their tired, old Com- hour, cometh the man’ occasion. WC Final which they would lose City and the Lithuanian NT) with ing its top 2 spots. Nevertheless, churches as a sign of sovereign munist party-cadres to resign and to Spain. an all-green away, and finally FC considering the modest wealth of recognition, Moravia was eventu- allow free elections to decide the Thus the inaugural football Petržalka 1898 wear the time- prodigious talent Slovak football ally annexed by Hungary in the country’s future - however there showdown between former Thus the signs augured well for honoured black & white stripes now boasts it is surely only a mat- 11th Century AD - an arrangement was little in the way of pro-Slovak Czechoslovak-halves took place in the Slovaks’ Euro 2012 campaign, of Juventus, Newcastle Utd, Col- ter of time before Slovakia once that ended only with WWI in independence talk at this stage; Bratislava on August 24th 1997... with only Russia and Ireland as lingwood etc. again graces the finals of a major 1918 nearly a full millennia later. in fact Slovak independence was with the Slovaks defying the odds chief obstacles - alas it was to be international tournament - the real During this time of absorption into opposed by Václav Havel, the to edge out their ex-countrymen another gross underestimating of question is whether they will then Hungary the territory of Slovakia great hero of Czech transition to 2-1 in a result that bruised more the other opposition; proved most MATCHWINNERS be able to step up to the next level. comprised a great deal of Hun- democracy during this period. than a few egos back in Prague. evidently by Andorra’s higher Though there were always talented gary’s geography and the future Nonetheless, the groundswell was Sadly the wheels would fall off the finish on the group ladder than Slovak footballers during the Slovak capital Bratislava(then soon with Czechoslovakia splitting Slovak wagon, squandering a lead Slovakia. Czechoslovak era, independence known as Poszony in Magyar in two, which occured on New to Yugoslavia and failing to snatch in 1993 finally gave them the and Prespork in Slovak) actually Year’s Day 1993, known as the a point from Spain in the following BIG CLUBS platform they had craved most served as Hungary’s capital from ‘Velvet Divorce’ a riff on the pro- 2 games. The final qualifier would Slovan Bratislava is the country’s to showcase their gifts to the 1536 till 1848! democracy/anti-communist ‘Velvet again be against the Czechs, and undisputed super-club, a mainstay world. The first of these to emerge Revolution’ of 1989. with both countries now out of the even in the Czechoslovak era was striker Peter Dubovský, a The Austro-Hungarian Empire qualifying race it would be strictly during which they won the 1969 youth-product of Slovan who soon came into being in the 19th Cen- Since then Slovakia has gradually for pride/bragging rights. This UEFA Cup-Winners’ Cup and found his way to Real Madrid in tury and retained Slovakia, much become a respected member of the time the script went the Czechs’ 10 InterToto Cups between 1968 the mid-’90s, having already won to the dismay of pro-independence Central European sphere of influ- way triumphing 3-0, the two and 1994, in addition to their 8 several caps for Czechoslovakia. Slovaks who had hoped the Aus- ence, maintaining close relations countries finishing 3rd and 4th After independence he featured trian Emperor would cut Slovakia with its former Czech countrymen respectively. in 33 caps for 12 loose from the unwieldy confeder- and other neighbouring states; ation. When the Empire was dis- culminating in the country joining Euro 2000 qualifying saw Roma- integrated at WWI’s end as per the both NATO and the EU in 2004. nia and Portugal progress through Treaty of Versailles, virtually all of their group at the Slovaks’ expense its subordinates were annexed by SO WHAT YOU DONE? - a pity given the other nations in either the Kingdom of Yugoslavia Though Czechoslovakia(much the group were easily within the or the new state of Czechoslova- like the former Yugoslavia; eerie Slovak NT’s capabilities. That kia - given the close ethnic and consid- ering the two countries’ same year the Slovak U23 squad linguistic ties between similar fates) always qualified for the Sydney Olympics, punched above its where they finished last in Group weight in interna- D with a sole win against South tional competition Africa to their name. For Korea/ and was a losing Japan 2002 the Slovaks were again World Cup finalist slotted in a relatively-easy group twice in addition to with only Sweden and Turkey(who winning Euro ‘76, went on to qualify for their first the world football WC finals since 1954) as their community gave chief rivals; alas they conceded no serious thought defeat to them. Much the same to Slovakia’s pattern characterised their Euro prospects as 2004 campaign, but things turned a stand-alone a corner in their bid to reach Ger- footballing nation many ‘06; finishing 2nd in Group in 1993; it seemed 3 to Turkey(and edging out Russia Marek Hamsik in national Just in case the GPS isn’t working... colours with pennant and Slovakia team-mates. Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY The Americas 23 South Amrican Qualifiers Go Down to The Wire Latin WC Qualifiers Wrap P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Argentina 14 8 5 1 30 11 +19 29 2 Colombia 14 8 2 4 22 9 +13 26 Francis Fields 3 Chile 14 8 0 6 24 21 +3 24 4 Ecuador 14 6 4 4 18 14 +4 22 TWO ROUNDS TO GO 5 Uruguay 14 6 4 4 22 22 +0 22 It is down to the business 6 Venezuela 15 5 4 6 13 19 -6 19 end of what is a long road in 7 Peru 14 4 2 8 15 22 -7 14 the FIFA 2014 World Cup 8 Bolivia 15 2 5 8 16 29 -13 11 qualifiers in South America 9 Paraguay 14 3 2 9 15 28 -13 11 as the top four spots deter- mine automatic qualification whilst fifth place secures a play-off against Jordan. In news this past week Peru will play their World Cup quali- fier against Bolivia on October 15 behind closed doors after the country’s football association chose to withdrew an appeal against a FIFA sanction. World soccer’s ruling body confirmed the decision by the Peruvian FA on its website early Monday. The punishment was originally handed out last month by a FIFA disciplinary com- mittee following crowd distur- bances during the 2-1 qualifying defeat by Uruguay in Lima on September 6. Edinson Cavani will spearhead Uruguay’s World Cup hopes this week. Peru, who are out of the run- ning for a place at the 2014 finals part of Argentina’s potent attack- Chile have 24 points and Ec- 10 matches. in Brazil, were also fined 20,000 ing quartet. uador (22) are in the other two Boca, who weathered an Swiss francs ($22,100). “Before the match with Para- automatic qualifying places with early storm of River attacks, As for Argentina, midfield mae- guay we talked about wanting to Uruguay, also on 22, in the berth went ahead when Juan Román stro Lionel Messi will sit out for depend only on ourselves, feel for a playoff with Jordan. Uru- Riquelme still displaying his Argentina’s qualifiers against the responsibility of winning and guay visit the altitude of Quito slick skills as he sent a pass out Peru and neighbours Uruguay. being at the World Cup. We did for a key clash with the Ecuador- wide to the right, Juan Manuel Messi is still recovering from a it and it was a good feeling for eans on Friday. Martínez crossed low and thigh problem. The Barcelona all of us,” he told reporters after Still on Argentina, in the do- Gigliotti deflected the ball past superstar was initially named practice at the Ezeiza training mestic club scene, Emmanuel goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero in coach Alejandro Sabella’s complex on the outskirts of the Gigliotti scored his third goal in into the net. preliminary squad for the final capital. two matches to give giants Boca “We didn’t want Newell’s to two games of qualification. With Four years ago Maradona’s Juniors a 1-0 over River Plate in get away from us. We’re going the team’s progression already team went into the correspond- the ‘Superclásico’ - the match to fight for the title to the end,” confirmed, the 26-year-old at- ing two qualifiers against Peru that divides the nation. The win said playmaker Riquelme to re- tacker has been released from and Uruguay with qualification lifts Boca to third place in the porters. the squad to recover from his in the balance. ‘Inicial’ championship. River coach Ramon Díaz said: thigh injury. A dramatic victory in a down- The 23rd minute winner met an “Today the best team didn’t win Argentina will not hold back pour, secured with a late winner ice-cold and eerie reception as ... A fairer result would have despite having already qualified by substitute Martín Palermo the River Plate Monumental sta- been a draw. “The Argentine for the World Cup finals or lost and memorably celebrated by dium was silenced. This is due championship always gives you four top players including Lionel the overweight Maradona div- to new government regulations a chance for revenge. Next Sun- Messi to injury when they host ing onto the waterlogged Monu- determining a ban on away fans day we’re going to visit Newell’s Peru in a qualifier on Friday. mental pitch, eased the tension. to help minimize fan violence. in Rosario ... and if we can’t bring Coach Alejandro Sabella also Four days later, Argentina Boca have picked up from a Newell’s down, then who will?” will be without Gonzalo Higuain, sneaked into the South Africa rather dismal campaign start to Both sides hit the post, Marti- Fernando Gago and Javier tournament with a 1-0 win over go four matches without conced- nez towards the end of the first Mascherano, normal shoe-ins Uruguay at the Centenario in ing a goal and unbeaten pick- half and River substitute Rodrigo The tie between Colombia vs Chile has brought interesting to his first choice team, for the Montevideo and Maradona in- ing up ten points in the process Mora with a header in the dying tussles over the years match at the Monumental (2300 sulted Argentine reporters who leaving them on 19 points. This minutes as the visitors defended GMT) and their last qualifier had dared to doubt his abilities leaves only four points adrift their lead. River had more pos- qualifiers against Ecuador in away to Uruguay next Tuesday. get a play-off place,” the Liv- as national team coach. This from league leaders Newell’s session and created some good Quito for Saturday’s clash and Argentina’s goal is to win the erpool forward said. “Now we time round Sabella’s team, in Old Boys in the mid-way point of moves but were guilty of errors Argentina in Montevideo four South American group as a reac- only need one point to guarantee contrast, has worked very well the season. with the final ball against a gen- days later. tion to the difficulties they had that, but we want an automatic heading into the 2014 finals in Newell’s won 2-0 at Quilmes erally tight defence. After a poor start to the quali- to qualify under former coach qualification.” Brazil with a 5-2 victory over with San Lorenzo second on 20 fying campaign, Uruguay have Diego Maradona four years ago Suarez reiterated South Amer- Paraguay in Asuncion last month points after a 0-0 draw at home SUAREZ ADAMANT ON TOP won their past three matches to for the 2010 finals in South Af- ica’s qualification group is at and two matches to spare, tak- to Tigre. FOUR BERTH be fifth in the standings, three rica, winger Angel Di María said times grueling with a two-year ing the pressure off the visit of River dropped to seventh with Luis Suárez says Uruguay points ahead of sixth-placed on Tuesday. process that had taken its toll eliminated Peru and the trip to the ‘Superclásico’ loss leaving will not be content with any- Venezuela. The top four teams “That time no-one gave us any- on the players. “It’s just as well Uruguay. them nine points off the pace, thing less than direct qualifi- from the CONMEBOL region thing, we had to fight to the that the qualifiers are ending. Argentina have 29 points from 14 after Racing Club’s woeful sea- cation for next year’s World progress automatically to the bitter end. In this series we’re It’s been a long, tiring process,” matches, three points more than son worsened with a 1-0 home Cup in Brazil. World Cup while fifth will fight going to do the same and try to he said. Colombia, who need one point loss at ‘El Cilindro’ to Atletico The 26-year-old arrived in Mon- for a spot against the fifth best get the (remaining) six points to SBS will broadcast the qualifier from Friday’s match at home to Rafaela, who are now fifth. Rac- tevideo earlier in the week to join team from Asia. be champions of the qualifiers,” between Argentina vs Peru live Chile to secure their first ticket ing are bottom with two points his Celeste teammates ahead of “Three rounds ago people said said Di Maria, who with Messi, at 10am Saturday morning live. to the finals for 16 years. and have a 3-18 goals record in their final South America zone we needed a miracle to even Higuain and Sergio Agüero is Be sure not to miss it. Have you discovered Mr Cleansheets yet? If not, you’re missing out on the greatest rollicking football romp since Bert Trautmann put his neck on the line for Man City in the 1956 Cup Final. Vicious hooligans, Irish mafia, nymphomaniac pop stars and MENS MIXED WOMENS shedloads of football. 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shots, 4 corners, 542 passes, 29 being full-backs Luke Shaw and crosses and almost 60% of the Calum Chambers, as well as mid- Solid Saints shine under Pochettino ball, they couldn’t find a way past fielder James Ward-Prowse, all of Southampton’s outstanding num- whom are aged 18, and look the ber one: Arthur Boruc. “He was part. incredible,” Pochettino said of the So, how far can Southampton go? Polish international. The former Since March, only last season’s Samuel Collins Celtic keeper hasn’t conceded a top seven have won more points The jumbo screen above the goal in 382 minutes; 4 successive than Pochettino’s men. Could they Northam stand read: 89:54. clean sheets. In fact, on Sunday, finish in a Europa League place? Those who had attempted to Southampton became only the Well, that’s not enough; “I’m not depart St.Mary’s in the pre- 20th side in the history of the Eng- keen on that,” says ‘the sheriff’, ceding moments scrambled lish game to concede fewer than 3 a nickname Pochettino earned back in. Daniel Fox stood over goals in their first 7 league games. for his tough training methods in a free-kick, just short of the This time last season, Adkins’ side Spain, “I think we’re all attracted half-way line, intent on whip- had let in 20. to the Champions League.” Whilst ping the ball into the ‘mixer’; So why is Pochettino’s defence, that objective seems a touch ex- this was the last opportunity, a statistically ten times stronger travagant, at least for now, any- chance to net an equaliser. than Adkins’ back four? The addi- thing seems possible in the fu- The Scottish left-back delivered tion of Croatian centre-half Dejan ture. In 2011, the club were still in the most delicious of crosses Lovren has no doubt helped. The League one. Southampton’s abil- and Saints’ fans had their wish, talented 24-year old joined from ity to pull off the £15m signing of José Fonte nodded past Mark Lyon for £8.5m and has formed Roma’s Italian forward Pablo Os- Schwarzer. Southampton had an impressive partnership with valdo this summer represents the nicked a point, with four seconds Fonte. He even netted the win- club’s pulling power and growing remaining. “It’s obviously pleas- ner in the club’s outstanding 1-0 reputation across the continent. ing,” , somewhat victory at Anfield in September. A trip to Old Trafford to face stut- patently, admitted afterwards. His The Saints are alive and flourishing under manager Mauricio Pochettino. In front of the duo sit rocks Mor- tering champions Manchester side had just steered clear of the gan Schneiderlin and Wanyama, United awaits after the interna- relegation places. It was only the 41-year old Argentine, a highly- On Sunday, Swansea City came home side had the three points. workaholics who never stop has- tional break. Though, so strong second time Southampton had regarded, ambitious and modern to town. And, as ever, the Welsh Adam Lallana netted the first - a sling their opponents. No Pre- has been their start, even a defeat avoided defeat in their opening coach, left Espanyol for England side, brilliantly schooled by Mi- tremendous strike following a mier League team have conceded would keep the Saints a point seven fixtures. The 2-2 draw took in January. “He’s an impressive chael Laudrup, had their ball - miscued clearance from centre- fewer efforts (14) on goal than above David Moyes’ side. them up to 17th. guy,” says £12.5m summer sign- only three Premier League sides half Chico - after just 18 minutes, Southampton; their defensive re- “There’s a structure at this club Fast forward a year, and things ing Victor Wanyama, “he gets his average more possession than before substitute Jay Rodriguez cord isn’t a fluke. It’s a result of to help everyone improve, and have changed on the south coast. message across easily and under- Swansea (56.5%) per game - but wrapped up the victory when Chi- Pochettino’s tactics, training re- that goes from the Chairman Draws leaving Southampton just stands each player’s role.” This, not for the first time this season, it co’s defensive partner Jordi Amat gimes and intense pressing game. to the cleaning lady.” You sense above the bottom three have devel- despite Pochettino’s inability to mattered for little. Southampton, - standing in for captain Ashley And whilst that defensive quartet Pochettino is at the right place at oped into wins taking the club into yet master the language on these lining up in Pochettino’s usual Williams - comically failed to deal might all be foreign, the club have the right time. the top four. Mauricio Pochettino shores. Translators during press 4-2-3-1, saw only 42% of the ball, with a long ball. a well-renowned academy - Gareth Seventeenth place certainly feels is the Saints’ new manager; the conferences remain a regular yet once Mike Dean had blown Laudrup insisted his men de- Bale and Theo Walcott are famous longer than twelve months ago for sight. his whistle for the final time, the served more, but, despite 17 graduates - the latest products Southampton.

*where Liverpool and Spurs have played Crystal Palace and Cardiff Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs: respectively, I have substituted last year’s results against comparable teams. Therefore Crystal Palace = The Great Pretenders or the Great Contenders? West Ham (both came up through the play-offs and Cardiff = Read- LEAGUE POSITIONS AT 6 OCTOBER 2013 actly the same as last year. ing (both were champions of POSITION P W L D F A PTS Defensively they have been Championship). 1 – ARSENAL 7 5 1 1 14 8 16 very solid but, as sometimes 2 – LIVERPOOL 7 5 1 1 11 5 16 happens, this solidity is at the Waiting to Lose 6 – TOTTENHAM 7 4 2 1 6 5 13 expense of goals – just a measly Anyone watching the Sunderland- six in seven PL games and two Man Utd match on Saturday would Leroy Robinson RESULTS AGAINST COMPARABLE OPPOSITION IN 2012-2013 of those were penalties. Without have been struck at how jaded P W L D F A PTS PTS DIFF+/- the explosiveness of Gareth Bale Sunderland looked in the first 20 No, it’s not an optical illusion. A ARSENAL 7 7 0 0 14 4 21 -5 they have looked incapable of minutes of the second half. The prolonged look at the Premier LIVERPOOL 7 2 1 4 5 4 10 +6 breaking a team down. Christian reason is simple. They played a League table sees a couple of un- TOTTENHAM 7 4 2 1 15 14 13 - Eriksen might be Denmark’s high tempo game for 35 minutes, familiar names at the top. With answer to Diego Maradona but pressuring United and getting a Chelsea and the two Manchester LEAGUE POSITIONS AFTER 7 GAMES IN 2012-13 he needs time to settle. He also reward of a goal in the first half. clubs changing their coaching POSITION P W L D F A PTS needs to find a way to keep in But come the second they looked staff over the summer, some 5 – TOTTENHAM 7 4 1 2 13 8 14 check his powers of invisibility, puffed out and when United scored have suggested that this could be 7 – ARSENAL 7 3 1 3 13 5 12 demonstrated against Chelsea they seemed to lose heart and were the season the likes of Arsenal 14 – LIVERPOOL 7 1 3 3 9 12 6 and West Ham, which seem to waiting for that killer second goal, and Liverpool – currently first come into play whenever a team in other words waiting to lose. and second respectively - chal- man-marks him. The tactics didn’t help much. Their lenge for the league title. Add a has been nothing short of superb. nagging feeling that Arsenal’s me- achieved by turning least season’s The fact they are not any better central defenders pumped the ball Spurs side that have also kept However, is it really that impres- diocrity over the last eight years defeat at home to Manchester off than last year suggest they towards Jose Altidore and all too their existing coaching set-up, as sive? Isn’t it true that all they’ve has eroded any confidence about United, and draws against Stoke will get about the same as they often he was second best to Vidic. well as spending a fortune, and really done is beat the teams they them becoming title winners. and Sunderland, into wins. did last year, a fifth place finish. When the full-backs pumped the there could be a shake-up at the should beat? There is another reason to be cir- The one glaring improvement Quite frankly, I reckon their lack ball into channels it was swal- very top of the league. A true indication of their start cumspect too. Last year Chelsea in Liverpool thus far is that they of creativity will cost them more lowed up by the back four as well. But are Arsenal, Liverpool and to the season is what I call The were sitting pretty at the top with have scored twice as many goals points because there is no match But it was their habit of giv- Spurs ready to challenge for the Robinson Index. The Index dic- 19 points and they finished third. this year against comparable winner in the team and they don’t ing away possession under the league title? Should they have tates that we get a more accurate So let’s be careful before putting opponents, whilst still keeping a have a consistent goal-scoring slightest pressure that nearly had more modest goals in mind? A indication of how well a team has red and white ribbons on the Pre- tight defence. Now does this mean threat. Gareth Bale was both. my remote control flying towards look at their respective starts fared by comparing their results mier League trophy. Put another they are potential title winners? To be fair, this is not all Roberto the TV screen. As much as some shows that, compared with this from the corresponding fixtures way, if Arsenal were a scientific Not quite. It proves that stats can Soldado’s fault. The midfield may not like the style of football time last year, Arsenal are four last season. experiment, we’d conclude that only get you so far, and then you just isn’t creative enough. Put of Barcelona, Arsenal and Bayern points better off, Liverpool are ten For example, on opening day this the sample size of fixtures is cur- have to rely on wisdom and com- Soldado in a Spain shirt and sur- Munich, it is effective. Keeping better off and Spurs are one point year Arsenal played Aston Villa at rently too small to judge whether mon sense. Teams don’t normally round him with Xavi and Iniesta the ball tires out the opposition worse off. So two out of the three home and lost 3-1, yet in the cor- they will win the league. come from outside the top six to and he becomes a goal-machine. and allows teams more space later are doing better than they did last responding fixture last year they What is certain is that we’ll know win the league. Plus, their mid- Spurs don’t have that world-class in the game. Once upon a time, year…or are they? won 2-1. In fact, a closer look at a whole lot more about how good field does not have the creativity midfield to put chances on a plate when teams played a kick and rush the teams Arsenal has played this they are when they play some of and balance that’s needed. Gerrard for him. Because of this Spurs style that was guaranteed to lose Arsenal year might make you view their the fixtures that gave them prob- is no longer an offensive force and will finish either sixth or seventh. possession as often as a basketball Most people would agree that, start rather differently. That is be- lems last year, such as Liverpool playing him and Lucas together Either way that will probably game, Sunderland’s ‘style’ was ac- despite the massive number of cause whilst 16 points from seven (h) and Manchester United (a) in (as well as Henderson) will not mean Andre Vilas Boas can say ceptable. These days teams cherish departures, Arsenal have a better games is very good, last year November. You could even argue unlock stingy defences in tight Adeus to another part of London. possession, especially in their own team than last year. But how are Arsenal won all seven correspond- that we will only know if they’re games. The return of Coutinho The good news for fans of half; the ball becomes a crown and they better? There are two ways a ing fixtures against the teams the real deal come December, cannot come quick enough. Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs is possession makes you king (most team can improve. The first is to they played this season. Had they which sees colossal games However, his absence highlights that comparing the correspond- of the time). acquire talent and the second is translated that into the 2013-14 against Everton (h), Napoli (a), the dearth of creative talent in the ing results from last year only Sunderland distinguished for the existing talent to improve. season the Gunners would actu- Manchester City (a) and Chelsea squad. offers an indication as to whether themselves by giving it away all Arsenal Football Club is in the ally have 21 points – five clear of (h). That should tell us if they’re However, if they continue this a team is improving. There is no over the field. The bottom line is excellent position of getting better Liverpool, a whopping eight clear just flat track bullies or have really trend of winning the games they doubt in my mind that Arsenal they were poor before Di Canio, in both ways. Mesut Özil has of Spurs and 11 ahead of United. improved from last year. drew last year, which I believe are better than last year. And during Di Canio and they’re poor undoubtedly improved Arsenal as Therefore, (aside from the Villa they will, a top six place is as- winning league championships now. Perhaps they really need the a whole. He is the true definition and West Brom games) in reality Liverpool sured. As for challenging for the and getting into the UCL spots abilities of Harry Potter rather than of a world-class player: one that Arsenal have performed slightly As for Liverpool, the turnaround league, only monumental implo- is sometimes dependent on the their chosen coach, Gus Poyet. makes the players around him bet- worse this season when compared in their fortunes was entirely sions by the top teams will see weaknesses and strengths of your Then again, it’s never too late to ter. Even before he arrived, Aaron to last season. predictable. They have ten more them get anywhere near a title tilt. opponents. If both Manchester appoint Potter as an assistant! Ramsey has been a revelation and And this is what makes it hard to points at this stage than they had clubs continue to be inconsistent Sources: premierleague.com/ Kieran Gibbs and Carl Jenkinson judge whether Arsenal are genuine last year, and, just as importantly, Tottenham then Arsenal, Liverpool and arsenal.com/liverpoolfc.com/tot- are very capable full-backs who title challengers or just heavy- they have six more points against Spurs, unfortunately, are the Great Spurs may well reach their goals tenhamhotspur.com have developed immensely. weight bullies playing against comparable opponents* than they Pretenders. Against comparable at the expense of the Mancuni- Facebook: And Arsenal’s start to the season welterweights. There is also that got last year. This has largely been opponents* they have fared ex- ans. Twitter: @leroyjrobinson Friday 11th October 2013 GOAL! WEEKLY The World Game 25

Barclays ENGLAND EPL Latest Results Next Match Manchester City 3 - 1 Everton Newcastle U v Liverpool Premier Last5games Cardiff City 1 - 2 Newcastle U Arsenal v Norwich City P W D L F A GD Pts Most recent first 1 Arsenal 7 5 1 1 14 8 +6 16 D W W W W Fulham 1 - 0 Stoke City Chelsea v Cardiff City League 2 Liverpool 7 5 1 1 11 5 +6 16 W W L D W Hull City 0 - 0 Aston Villa Everton v Hull City Andrew Bishara 3 Chelsea 7 4 2 1 10 4 +6 14 W D W L D Liverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace Man Utd v Southampton 4 Southampton 7 4 2 1 7 2 +5 14 W W W D L Sunderland 1 - 2 Man Utd Stoke City v WBA 5 Manchester City 7 4 1 2 17 8 +9 13 W L W D W 6 Tottenham Hotspur 7 4 1 2 6 5 +1 13 L D W W L Norwich City 1 - 3 Chelsea Swansea City v Sunderland New Wave Talent 7 Everton 7 3 3 1 10 9 +1 12 L W W W D Southampton 2 - 0 Swansea West Ham v Manchester City 8 Hull City 7 3 2 2 6 7 -1 11 D W W D L Tottenham 0 - 3 West Ham Aston Villa v Tottenham Excites EPL 9 Manchester United 7 3 1 3 10 9 +1 10 W L L W L WBA 1 - 1 Arsenal Crystal Palace v Fulham 10 Aston Villa 7 3 1 3 9 8 +1 10 D W W L L The Premier League season is 11 Newcastle United 7 3 1 3 9 12 -3 10 W L L W W still in the early stages (only 12 West Bromwich … 7 2 3 2 7 6 +1 9 D W W D L 13 West Ham United 7 2 2 3 7 5 +2 8 W L L D L One To Watch This Weekend... seven rounds in) but fans can’t 14 Cardiff City 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 L W L D D help but feel that this could be 15 Swansea City 7 2 1 4 8 11 -3 7 L L W D W If you get can a good view of the game, England the open in years. 16 Stoke City 7 2 1 4 4 7 -3 7 L L L D W taking on Montenegro will be a cracker. 17 Fulham 7 2 1 4 5 9 -4 7 W L L D L Firstly, look at the top two: both 18 Norwich City 7 2 1 4 5 9 -4 7 L W L L W on 16 points, Arsenal and Liver- 19 Crystal Palace 7 1 0 6 5 13 -8 3 L L L L W Mesut Ozil has made an immediate impact at Arsenal. 20 Sunderland 7 0 1 6 5 16 -11 1 L L L L L pool lead the way, with both hav- ing contrasting stories on their way to the top. attacking game, while trying to issues. International Break. minnows. England has to go for the win. Liverpool have rode a wave of please owner Roman Abramov- City lead the table with goals Well, the Premier League takes With both nations facing easy Draw, and a Ukraine win, and confidence; looking like they have ich’s love of guns-blazing football scored (17), yet their defense laps- another break for the week, as games, it all comes to the first they’ll be in the play-off position. adapted to Brendan Rodgers’ style at the same time. es at crucial times (against Aston World Cup qualification takes round of clashes. An English win That play-off round won’t be easy, of play. The return of Luis Suarez In fourth we have the surprise Villa and Cardiff City) have cost the centrepiece, as with only two should all but lock in their place with a host of major nations, such to the fold might have caused prob- packet of Southampton. Mauricio the team valuable points. New games left, who makes it and in Brazil, but if Ukraine do beat as Spain, France and Portugal, vy- lems, but Rodgers has managed to Pochettino has done a marvellous coach, Manuel Pelligrini will have who doesn’t is finally confirmed. Poland, and England drop points ing for that position. perfectly balance his side, playing job with the Saints. They hold the to fix that issue if there are to make The Premier League will be hit, it means matters fall out of their More so, the dangerous under- both Suarez and Daniel Sturridge, best defence of the league, conced- a serious title challenge. with most teams missing key play- hands. dogs such as Croatia, Belgium, while maintaining a solid defence. ing only four goals and keeping Tottenham have seven new play- ers over the break. Managers will Which makes the clash against Russia, Sweden, Greece, Bosnia Arsenal on the other hand, have five clean sheets. It’s early days ers in the team, spending the Ga- no doubt be sweating over injury Montenegro all that more impor- and Turkey are just a few of the risen from their shambolic open- yet, but if the Saints can maintain reth Bale money wisely. The issue concerns, and hoping that their tant. England has to win to play nations that England could face. ing day loss to Aston Villa with their solid defence and expand the for Andre Villas-Boas is how long players make it back in one piece. – something that manager Roy With a place in the World Cup up ten straight wins. That day, Gun- attacking range, a Europa League will it take the new boys to settle Fans on the other hand will have Hodgson has received been criti- for grabs, no nation will give it up ners fans were bathing for blood – place isn’t out of the question. in, but more worryingly is the lack their English eyes locked on their cism about. that easily. Arsene Wenger’s, the board’s, and of firepower up front. national team’s crucial games. Known for his defensive layout, So England will have to go out the owner’s – especially after the While Everton have had a stellar England has two massive games Hodgson likes to play a counter- guns blazing. Expect the big names club failed to make that “big sign- But how things have start to the season, with new man- ahead, but luckily they are both at attacking game. With two banks to start: Wayne Rooney, Frank ing” they promised all summer. changed thanks to the ager Roberto Martinez bringing his home. Currently, they sit first in of four in a very traditional Eng- Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Jack But how things have changed possession game to Merseyside. Group H with 16 points, followed lish formation 4-4-2, the idea is to Wilshere are the biggest names on thanks to the arrival Mesut Ozil. arrival Mesut Ozil. The The side look great in attack, but by Ukraine and Montenegro both withhold pressure before releasing the team sheet. The German playmaker has German playmaker has defensively (as usual with Marti- on 15 points and Poland on 13 the speedy players. Will England make it through? sparked the Gunners to life, lift- sparked the Gunners nez’s game) they let far too many points. The way things work in The decision to follow this ap- They have some of best firepower ing his teammates and the mood goals in. But Everton fans are glad Europe is: winners of the group go proach against Ukraine in the available, but it’s a matter of re- around the Emirates. Suddenly to life, lifting his team- with the change of style after a straight to Brazil next year, while previous round was heavily scru- leasing the shackles, and for the Arsenal fans are happy all over mates and the mood decade of David Moyes’ brand of runners-up get thrown into the tinised, especially by former Eng- first time in a while, they’ll have again; there is talk to title run and football. play-offs. land striker Gary Lineker, who too. Wenger might be offered an con- around the Emirates. Speaking of Moyes, he has the With England facing Montenegro, suggested England had gone back tract extension. Suddenly Arsenal fans toughest gig in the land, replacing and Ukraine playing Poland, the to the “dark ages”. Sitting third on 14 points is Jose Sir at Manchester two positions can change dramati- Lineker called the tactical move Mourinho’s Chelsea. The Special are happy all over again; United. United lack their usual cally in one day. Especially con- “predictable and dated” and that it One’s return has brought mixed spark and for all the talk of sign- sidering the last round of fixtures. was “a step back to the dark ages bag of results. They’ve played ing a new midfielder, bringing in England face Poland, while both of 2 lines of 4... it’s not about play- sparkling football at times, but Then from fifth to seventh we have a more reliable centre-back would Ukraine and Montenegro face ing in straight lines.” haven’t followed it up on a consis- a Manchester City, Tottenham and have helped more. Regardless this minnows San Marino and Mol- Hodgson defended his tactical Everton – all three having decent is natural: whoever replaced Sir dova respectively and given recent decision, saying that it was part of tent basis. Seems Mourinho is split Follow Andrew on Twitter campaigns, but all facing different Alex wasn’t going to have the best circumstances, the duo don’t look the plan to snatch a draw or a win between trying to play his counter- @_andrewbishara start. like dropping points against the in Kiev. The problem is that now

London Eye Moyes midfield short of spark campaigns and Ashley Young may at Old Trafford since . have played his last game for the It is just a question whether his Eddie Gray club after such a terrible start to technical attributes can match up to the season. The only shining light his physical ones but for a player With just ten points from their in the wide areas has been young- who cost close to £30 million there opening seven league games it’s ster Adnan Januzaj. Many fans of won’t be much patience afforded as been far from an ideal start to the Manchester club would have he looks to step up to the mark. life at Manchester United for Da- expected fellow prospect Wilfried Behind Carrick and Fellaini in the vid Moyes. Zaha to shine but it has been the pecking order currently sit Tom Defeats to fierce rivals Liverpool 18-year-old who has stood out with Cleverley and Anderson, highlight- and Manchester City along with a his balance and positive impetus ing the shortage the club has in home loss to West Brom have re- arguably making him United’s best central areas. Both have been given sulted in the Red Devils making midfielder this term, something chances but have not done enough their worst start to a season in 24 you would not have expected at the with their opportunities to cement a years. start of the year. place in the starting eleven. Despite The gap left by Sir Alex Ferguson There are also evident problems at both looking strong on the ball in looks to be as big, if not even big- the heart of the midfield. their own half and having the mo- ger than many first thought. Despite the £27 million signing of bility to hunt the ball high up the Moyes tenure at Old Trafford has Fellaini to partner Michael Carrick, pitch they often lacking the confi- failed to begin anywhere near as who was one of the best central dence in the final third to make a well as he would have hoped and midfielders in the Premier League defence splitting pass. The pair are the signs were there it could be a last season with his passing range both older and carry greater experi- difficult settling in period even be- and composure on the ball particu- ence than Aaron Ramsey at Arsenal fore a ball was kicked in anger. lar highlights, there still appears to but it is the Gunner who has set the After failing to land any of his Time will tell if David Moyes can get the combination right at Old Trafford. be a gap to fill. Premier League alight this year de- transfer targets early on in the win- The towering Belgian interna- spite having previous inconsisten- dow a sense of panic seemed to clear message to the current squad tional has so far looked short of the cies leaving the United duo miles ensue towards the end of July and severe shortage in attacking move- Robin Van Perise, Wayne Rooney that he felt there wasn’t enough mobility required to get forward off the standard the Welshman has the effects are now visible for all ment and fluidity from midfield. and co being left frustrated up top. world class talent amongst them. and support attacks and his pass- set. to see. Having elected to get rid of former The failure to open up defences as et wins over Wigan in the Com- ing speed has lacked the tempo to With a midfield bereft of confi- Despite pursing Cesc Fabregas ad- first team coach Rene Meulensteen easily as they did last year has led munity Shield and an emphatic 4-1 spring counter attacks, a big prob- dence, lacking flair and decisive- amantly, admiring Cristiano Ron- and bring in his own backroom to a lack of confidence in the mid- away triumph over Swansea hinted lem for a side who have previously ness in creative areas it could be a aldo and Gareth Bale from afar, staff, Moyes has found out the hard fielders available to Moyes and has United had masked over their short- relied so heavily on such distribu- long wait until January for David looking closely at Ander Herrera way how influential the Dutchman left him short of flair and imagina- comings in the transfer market but tion to get forward. Moyes. and making public bids for Leigh- was in developing and enhancing tion in the areas that are so crucial after drawing to Chelsea and poor But it is still early days for the for- In the mean time the former Ever- ton Baines and Marouane Fellaini the Old Trafford attack. to providing his star strike force results against Liverpool, Man City mer Everton man and once he has ton boss will have to hope he can it was only the latter who came Since his departure there has been with the service they thrive on. and West Brom it is clear Moyes become accustom to his new sur- galvanise his middle men into some through the doors at Carrington on a lack of creativity and tempo to the Shinji Kagawa has looked half the hasn’t got the side he wants at his roundings and adapts to a new style sort of form to support Rooney and deadline day. forward play at Old Trafford with player he was at Dortmund, Nani disposal. of play he may prove to be a good Van Persie and arrest their already This failure to get business done significantly fewer chances being has been extremely inconsistent, One of the main issues the man- signing for Moyes, with his im- faltering title challenge before it is put Moyes on the back foot imme- created from wide areas as well Antonio Valencia has not hit the ager has with the United side is the as through the middle, resulting in heights he has reached in previous pressive frame certainly providing too late. diately and at the same time sent a a physicality that hasn’t been seen www.goalweekly.com GOAL! 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Latest Results Next Match Serie ITALY Serie A Chievo 0 - 1 Atalanta Cagliari v Catania Last5games Internazionale 0 - 3 Roma Roma v Napoli P W D L F A GD Pts Most recent first A Parma 3 - 1 Sassuolo Milan v Udinese 1 Roma 7 7 0 0 20 1 +19 21 W W W W W Bologna 1 - 4 Verona James Szabo 2 Napoli 7 6 1 0 18 4 +14 19 W W D W W Atalanta v Lazio 3 Juventus 7 6 1 0 14 6 +8 19 W W W W D Catania 1 - 1 Genoa Fiorentina v Juventus 4 Internazionale 7 4 2 1 16 6 +10 14 L D W W D Napoli 4 - 0 Livorno Genoa v Chievo 5 Hellas Verona 7 4 1 2 13 10 +3 13 W W D L W Sampdoria 2 - 2 Torino Hellas Verona v Parma Juventus Bounce 6 Fiorentina 7 3 3 1 13 8 +5 12 D D L W D 7 Lazio 7 3 2 2 11 10 +1 11 D D W L W Udinese 2 - 0 Cagliari Livorno v Sampdoria Back 8 Udinese 7 3 1 3 9 8 +1 10 W L W L D Juventus 3 - 2 Milan Sassuolo v Bologna 9 Torino 7 2 3 2 10 10 +0 9 D L D W D Lazio 0 - 0 Fiorentina Torino v Internazionale Juventus answered the critics 10 Parma 7 2 3 2 11 12 -1 9 W D W D L in the best possible way after 11 Atalanta 7 3 0 4 9 10 -1 9 W W L L L a 3-2 victory in a thriller with 12 Milan 7 2 2 3 13 13 +0 8 L W D L D 13 Livorno 7 2 2 3 8 10 -2 8 L L D D W One To Watch This Weekend... AC Milan, while AS Roma 14 Cagliari 7 1 4 2 8 11 -3 7 L D D D D slotted 3 goals past Inter to 15 Genoa 7 1 2 4 6 11 -5 5 D L L D W Will Wigan continue their fantastic escape from the secure top spot. Napoli re- 16 Catania 7 1 2 4 5 11 -6 5 D W L D L 17 Chievo 7 1 1 5 5 13 -8 4 L L L W L drop? They take on QPR at Lotus Road, who sadly, mained in second place with 18 Sampdoria 7 0 3 4 6 13 -7 3 D L L D L look dead and buried for a stint in the Champion- a dominant 4-0 win over a 19 Bologna 7 0 3 4 8 20 -12 3 L L D L D ship. lacklustre Livorno. Mean- Carlos Tevez in action for Juve against Milan. 20 Sassuolo 7 0 2 5 5 21 -16 2 L D D L L while Hellas Verona’s good but, as veteran Francesco Totti first loss of the season as the Gi- set pieces was again evident in Sassuolo remained on the bottom ventus. Lazio will visit Atalanta in form continued at a rainy Sta- scored a trademark double in allorossi protected their 3-0 lead their 2-0 win over 14th placed of the table after Parma proved a must win game for the Bianco- dio Renato Dall’Ara, as they the 18th and 40th minutes. The to the final whistle. Cagliari. A free kick from An- too classy with a 3-1 win. celeste while Inter will be keen to recorded their fourth victory Nerazzurri started the game It was a day to forget for Livor- tonio Di Natale was expertly bounce back in what looks to be of the Campaign so far. confidently with the first chance no goalkeeper Francesco Bardi crossed in from outside the box Looking ahead a winnable game against Torino. Juventus was under harsh of the game from Saphire Taid- with a goalkeeping howler in and found the head of Danilo in AC Milan will need to bounce While Roma and Napoli fight for scrutiny during the week fol- er, but De Sanctis’ impressive the 26th minute, making the 4-0 the 33rd to put the boys from back against Udinese without top spot, Sassuolo and Bologna lowing the Bianconeri drawing record of clean sheets looked to defeat even worse. Napoli had Udine 1-0 up. Di Natale was up to the help of their loyal support- will be fighting to stay off the their first two Champions league stay intact as he dealt with the a relatively easy day at the of- his tricks again 20 minutes later, ers. The Serie A announced the bottom. Verona gets a chance to games. With the media heavily long shot from the edge of the fice and made light work of the with a magnificent free kick match will be closed to fans after continue their good form in front on the backs of last season’s Se- box comfortably. The chances Livorno defence with 2 goals in which beat Cagliari goalkeeper their insulting chants during the of a home crowd as Parma goes rie A champions, coach - Antonio for Inter were few and far be- each half from Goran Pandev, Michael Agazzi and added a 5th Juventus- Milan clash, making up against Hellas for the first Conte knew something had to be tween after the first few minutes Gokhan Inler, Jose Callejon and goal to the ‘Mr Udinese’ goal this the second time the club time since a Coppa Italia match done to prove a point against a and Totti’s goal from a similar Marek Hamsik. Pandev’s expert- tally for season 2013/14. has had to be punished from the in 2011. Cagliari will be looking struggling AC Milan. distance along with his penalty ly placed goal was the pick of the Lazio and Fiorentina played out league this season. AS Roma and to take the next step against Cat- Allegri went on record this week kick, that tested the strength of bunch, handing him the Man of a 0-0 draw and added extra pres- Napoli will play out a top of the ania after drawing four of their by dubbing the criticism from the the net, provided the main high- the Match. sure on both clubs who have not table blockbuster. Roma looks to last five Serie A games. Escaping media as being “unfair” and told lights of the first half. In the 44th A rainy Bologna day wasn’t lived up to expectations so far. be the favourite, especially with relegation will be a main goal for reporters he believes his boys minute Alessandro Florenzi took enough to dampen the spirits of Other drawn games included a the Napolitani having to play a Sampdoria this season, so this would be up to the task of over- the responsibility of breaking the Verona attackers as they con- 1-1 finish between Catania and Champions League game four week’s game against Livorno will coming Juventus. the hearts of Inter supporters tinued their impressive start to Genoa, where the own goal from days later meaning coach - Rafael provide an excellent opportunity AS Roma sit perched on the top with a counter attack goal that the season with a 4-1 victory over Legrottaglie cost the Sicilians 3 Benítez will need to make big de- for the team to jump out of the the table, 3 points clear after a was struck low and hard across a disappointing Bologna who points and Torino and Sampdoria cisions on which players he will deadly bottom three at the foot of dominant performance over In- Handanovic into the bottom cor- only managed a goal through unable to be separated at 2 goals send out on the pitch. Fiorentina the table. Finally Genoa will look ter. In a game that looked to be a ner, killing off any chance of a Diamanti from the penalty spot. apiece. have a chance to prove they can to start their push to the middle tight contest from both unbeaten comeback. Inter suffered their Udinese’s knack of scoring from Atalanta downed hosts Chievo still be an important team in this of the table as they take on Chie- sides, proved to be anything Verona with a first half goal and year’s campaign as they host Ju- vo Verona at Stadio Comunale

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