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Unfortunately for the visiting team, Wellington have found the going tough this season and sit bottom of the ladder after last week’s 1-0 loss to the Central Coast Mariners. It’s been a tumultuous week for the Nix after coach Darije Kalezic announced he would not be continuing with the club next season. With a finals spot seemingly out of reach, Wellington’s focus will now be on aiming to restore some pride as the season draws to a close. This evening’s fixture will mark the third league meeting between the pair this season, following the Wanderers’ 4-0 win at ANZ Stadium last month and the 1-1 draw at Westpac Stadium at the beginning of the year. These two sides also met in the Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 last year, where a last-gasp extra-time header from Oriol Riera secured a 1-0 win for the Red & Black. The omens suggest that the Wanderers may well continue their winning ways – they are unbeaten in their last seven fixtures here at Spotless and are without a loss against this Nix in the last six league meetings.

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JANJETOVIC KEEPING THE FAITH VEDRAN JANJETOVIC IS CONTINUING TO SHOW WHY HE’S ONE OF THE LEAGUE’S PREMIER SHOT-STOPPERS

It’s an unforgiving In a period where the landscape where only the Wanderers have perhaps been toughest, the smartest and the below the lofty standards now most persistent survive. expected of them, Janjetovic And in the case of Vedran has been a constant performer Janjetovic, you don’t need ever since he made his debut to do too much reflecting for the club. to understand just why the Janjetovic’s quality was Wanderers gloveman fits into no secret when he made the this category. switch from cross-town rivals he Hyundai After six seasons in Sydney FC in December 2016 A-League is a tougher the ostensibly cut-throat but the Cecil Hills local seems slog than most think. world of goalkeeping in to have found another level in TPretenders are found out the Hyundai A-League, Red & Black colours. pretty quickly and those Janjetovic has not only He’s deservedly emerged as who do succeed know that survived every obstacle that one of the competition’s most any hint of inconsistency has come his way but has respected and lauded keepers, could see them pushed aside also seemingly gone from and he has given every quicker than when they strength to strength season indication that his best football entered the limelight. after season. is still yet to be played.

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It’s a just reward for a man where he’d end as the club’s In this, his first full season that is 22 saves ahead of his who had to play a patient game undisputed first-choice keeper. with the club, Janjetovic has nearest competitor. to get to where he is today. Three more seasons at grown into one of the squad’s He also leads the league A Sydney United and the Sky Blues would follow, leaders on and off the pitch, in the ‘big chances saved’ Sydney FC junior, Janjetovic including a trip to the Grand and is one of only five players category with 21 – nine clear got his first taste of the Final in 2015. in the Hyundai A-League of the next goalkeeper. Hyundai A-League with Though the allure of to have played every single It would be no stretching brief loan stints at Brisbane playing for his hometown club minute of the season so far. of the truth to say that without Roar in 2009 and Melbourne and working with long-time Under current goalkeeper Janjetovic, the Wanderers Heart in 2012 though he goalkeeper coach Zeljko Kalac coach Davide Del Giovine, would be in a far worse position didn’t make any competitive proved too strong and Janjetovic Janjetovic seems to have than they currently are. appearances for either. made the fabled move to the tightened the technical At 30 years of age, it can Janjetovic’s big break Wanderers in December 2016. aspects of his game, be argued that Janjetovic is came at 25-years-old when he It wasn’t long until something that becomes now very much entering his was offered a two-year deal Janjetovic established himself apparent when you look at golden period as a goalkeeper. with Sydney FC back in 2012. as the starting keeper, brining his statistics for the season. And Wanderers fans will He showed promise right a much-needed stability to the It’s no coincidence that no doubt be hoping that it’s a from the start, keeping a clean Wanderers defence and leading Janjetovic leads the league period in which Janjetovic will sheet in his debut against the side to a finals appearance with an impressive 93 saves be wearing Red & Black for Melbourne Heart in a season in his debut season. so far this season – a figure many more years to come.

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1. DEBUT MATCH 4. JANJETOVIC DENIES Janjetovic made his debut for the McCORMICK club in Round 14 of Season Janjetovic made a fantastic save from 2016/17 against Melbourne City at Ross McCormack's penalty to help the AAMI Park, putting in a memorable Wanderers to a crucial New Year's Day first performance. win against the club.

2. DERBY DAY 3. MAN OF THE MATCH 5. JANJETOVIC SAVES Janjetovic silenced his critics and An impressive shift against FORNAROLI’S PENALTY ensured that the Wanderers kept a clean Melbourne City in Round 6 this Another game against City, another sheet in his very first Sydney Derby for season saw Janjetovic voted the penalty save as a Janjetovic denied Bruno the Red & Black, making a number of Wanderers Man of the Match by the Fornaroli in a 3-1 win for the Wanderers. fantastic saves. club’s Members.

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RIERA THE RECORD- BREAKER?

For history tells us that for MARQUEE MAN ORIOL RIERA IS ON THE VERGE every successful leading man, OF ETCHING HIS NAME INTO THE WANDERERS there’s usually more than a couple who fail to meet the mark. RECORD BOOKS And while there’s still plenty of football left to play this season, it n the Hyundai A-League, would be fair to say that Wanderers the arrival of a foreign striker Oriol Riera’s debut tilt in striker usually brings Australia has been a fruitful one. Iabout a high degree of caution Should he find the net among fans. tonight against Wellington for

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Before Santalab’s heroics, it was against UEFA Champions Round 1 here at Spotless. a record that had stood untouched League holders Real Madrid. Since then, it’s been for five seasons and as such it’ll be After immediately showing business as usual for the no small achievement if Riera can glimpses of his quality in industrious number 9, who is reach the milestone tonight. pre-season, Riera’s career in showing his best form at just what would be his 17th goal Arriving in the off season Australia got off to the best the right time, having scored of the season, Riera will break from Spanish La Liga side possible start when he scored a six goals in his last six matches. the Wanderers record for the Deportivo La Coruña, there last-gasp extra-time winner on Riera also opened the most goals scored in a single were big expectations of Riera, debut in the Westfield FFA Cup scoring the last time the season across all competitions. a Barcelona youth-product against Wellington Phoenix. Wanderers met the Phoenix in It’s a record Riera currently who played alongside the likes He’d go on to score a 4-0 win last month. holds alongside Wanderers of Messi, Cesc Fabregas and three further goals in the If the Wanderers are to kick- all-time top scorer Brendon Pique growing up. competition before again on this season and make a play Santalab who also netted The striker was also coming finding the net in his Hyundai for silverware, they’ll certainly 16 goals in a memorable off the back of a La Liga A-League debut in the 2-1 need their marquee man to campaign last season. season where had netted twice win over Perth Glory back in continue firing on all cylinders.

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16 THE WANDERER ROUND 22 TODAY'S MATCH WELLINGTON PHOENIX SQUAD S B # NAME POSITION ¨ ¨ 1 Lewis ITALIANO Goalkeeper TODAY'S ¨ ¨ 2 Daniel MULLEN Defender ¨ ¨ 3 Scott GALLOWAY Defender ¨ ¨ 4 Goran PARACKI Midfielder SCORE ¨ ¨ 5 Ryan LOWRY Defender ¨ ¨ 6 Dylan FOX Defender MATCH ¨ ¨ 7 Nathan BURNS Forward GRAB A PEN AND WRITE DOWN YOUR OWN RECORD OF THE GAME ¨ ¨ 8 Matija LJUJIC Midfielder SUBSTITUTES ¨ ¨ 9 Andrija KALUDEROVIC Forward OFF ¨ ¨ 10 Michael McGLINCHEY Midfielder Ladder correct as of Round 22/23 CLUB P W D L F A GD PTS ¨ ¨ 12 Adam PARKHOUSE Forward ON 1 SYDNEY FC 22 16 4 2 54 17 37 52 ¨ ¨ 13 Marco ROSSI Defender

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oday’s Junior Wanderer of the week is Maiya! Maiya’s favourite Tplayer is Raúl Llorente because he never gives up and is fast and skilful. Maiya’s favourite Wanderers moment was recently getting to Answers from Issue 81: 1. The person in the background is missing; 2. The ‘A’ is missing of Steven Lustica’s meet Oriol Riera at a Wanderers jersey; 3. Part of the Aqualand logo is missing from the LED sign; 4. The Nike logo is missing off Chris clinic. Riera is her second favourite Ikonomidis’ shorts; 5. Part of the fencing is missing. Wanderers player so this was very exciting for her to meet and talk to him. Maiya is a passionate JUNIOR QUIZ Wanderers supporter who loves Answers to the quiz can be found in the next issue of The Wanderer the team and loves the game and 1. Which Wanderer recently won the 5. How many home games do she believes that women’s football Female Football Week role model award? the Wanderers have left after has a bright future. today’s match? 2. What round are we playing in today? 6. Who do the Wanderers play next? 3. Who is the Western Sydney Wanderers ARE YOU OUR NEXT Hyundai A-League assistant coach? 7. How many teams play in the JUNIOR WANDERER OF Finals Series? THE MATCH? 4. Name the other two Wanderers Take a photo and tag @wswanderersfc winners at the Female Football on the gram to feature in the next issue of The Wanderer. Don't forget to tell Week National Awards? us a little bit about yourself!  Answers from Issue 81: 1. Three times; 2. Oriol Riera; 3. Fifteen; 4. Brendan hamill; 5. Michael Thwaite; 6. Rachel Lowe.

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With Summer over and Autumn in full-swing, we’ve go the best tips to keep you healthy during the season. 1. Always buy food in season! Embrace the yummy foods autumn has to offer like pumpkins, parsnips, sweet potatoes and apples. 2. Eat your autumn colours! When t’s not long now until the football, the fact we get to meet lots you each food that are rich in grassroots football season begins! of new cool people. colour, you are absorbing great We’ve had a great summer Speaking of which, it was awesome vitamins and minerals. Ibreak training hard and learning a to be able to say have a kick around bunch of new skills that we can’t wait on the pitch with some of you after 3. Keep your vitamin D up! to put into practice once we start the match against Perth on Sunday. Make sure you spend some playing our games on the weekend. Everyone was super friendly and time outside in the sun to Our coach keeps telling us how we also saw some pretty talented kids boost your mood and look important it is to use both feet so that’s - there were definitely a few future after your immune system. one thing we’re really focusing on – we Wanderers out there! can feel the improvements already! Tonight is our last game of the season HAVE A HEALTH TIP? We’ve also made some great at Spotless Stadium but we can’t wait Send an email to friends already and that’s probably to see everyone at our next home game [email protected] our favourite thing about playing against Brisbane at ANZ Stadium! for it to be featured in the next issue 

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However, North Shore North Shore had their recovered and eventually secured chances in the first half, all three points after an 83rd minute as a couple of efforts from he Western Sydney winner from Marquin Smith. Mariners left back Chris Wanderers have North Shore had the first Lindsay went wide of the suffered defeat in shot of the game with Wanderers target while Axford made Ttheir opening game of the goalkeeper Daniel Axford another good save from a shot NSW NPL 2 season. making a comfortable save. by Daniel Saric. A double from Abraham Scott put the Red & Black Just after the half hour Majok, as well as an early in front in the 13th minute, mark, Majok doubled the strike from Lachlan Scott, saw slamming the ball home after Wanderers lead with a smart the Wanderers take a 3-1 lead getting on the end of a cross finish, with John Roberts once in the second half. from John Roberts. again providing the assist.

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WANDERERS GO DOWN TO NORTH

The Mariners then pulled a after Smith beat Axford from goal back just before half-time the edge of the penalty area. SHORE with Lee Jones finding the net With just under 15 minutes with a free kick. left, Mohamed Al Taay did The Red & Black came out brilliantly to beat a defender for the second half all guns on the right wing and pick out blazing and resorted their two- Majok, who was inches away goal cushion in the 49th minute. from grabbing a hat-trick. Some excellent defensive Wanderers substitute Marc work from Scott helped Majok Tokich then went even closer a take the ball and calmly finish few minutes later as his shot hit past the goalkeeper for this the cross bar, but it would be the second of the game. Mariners who prevailed in the end. North Shore responded with Seven minutes from full Axford called into action to make time, Smith grabbed the an excellent save to deny Smith. winner after a scramble in the Unfortunately, North Wanderers penalty area. Shore made it 3-2 from the The Wanderers NPL 2 first resulting corner after James grade team will now switch their Scott scored from close range. focus to Sunday’s match where The men from the North they will take on St George FC in Shore then struck again a their first home game of the season minute later to level the scores at Sydney United sports Centre.

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FOLLOW RACHEL ON TWITTER TAKE FIVE  @RACHEL_LOWE_ 17-YEAR-OLD WANDERER RACHEL LOWE REFLECTS ON HER LATE CALL-UP TO THE WESTFIELD MATILDAS FOR THE 2018 ALGARVE CUP IN PORTUGAL

He told me that I am here (in Portugal) for a reason and to be confident. Since then Alen Stajcic has said to me that no one is judging me and has was driving to training encouraged me to train freely when my phone during the tournament. unexpectedly rang. And all the girls have IWhen I answered the been great, they’ve helped phone it was Alen Stajcic, the me to settle in. head coach of the Westfield It would be amazing to Matildas, he said ‘hello… debut here with such a great you’re coming to Portugal’. team --- seeing all the girls I I turned the car around and have idolised around the went home to get my things breakfast table still has me and tell my parents. They pinching myself a bit. were freaking out, but the But I am just seeing Matildas staff helped me with this as a learning everything and within an hour opportunity and not of receiving his (Stajcic’s) call thinking too much I was out the door and on the about if I will get way to the Airport. game time. Advice from Stajcic, as well I got called up late, so as assistant Gary van Egmond, this is first and foremost has really helped me find my feet a chance for me to get in the Westfield Matildas set-up. better. If it (debuting Proudly brought to you by When I got off the plane for the Westfield Gary (van Egmond) talked to Matildas) happens, me and said that I just needed it happens. I am just to be myself. grateful to be here.

Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and

fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers For everyone on our roads, slow down.

TTN0010 - PrintAd_A4 v2.indd 1 18/12/17 4:22 pm IN THE COMMUNITY Who do we slow for? Slow down for Wanderers. WANDERERS WIN AT FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK AWARDS THE WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS PLAYERS AND COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN CELEBRATED AT THE FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK NATIONAL AWARDS Having not only played in 11 Wally holds roles as a of her teams 14 matches in the volunteer with both the ada Whyman was Westfield W-League 2017/18 Westfield W-League and named the inaugural season, Jada was also a member Hyundai A-League teams and recipient of the Role of the Westfield Young Matildas has ensured that as the leader ModelJ Award which recognises that represented Australia at of the volunteer group that excellence on and off the pitch. the 2017 AFC U-19 Women’s they too share his passion for Jada’s influence on the Championship in Nanjing, China. growing female football. game extends beyond her Off the field Jada has been a Linda Cerone from the professional playing capacities, tireless ambassador for the Western Nepean Football Association with a focus on community. Sydney Wanderers FC conducting also took home some silverware She embodies what it takes over thirty community and media after being named the Female to be a professional footballer; appearances this season alone. Administrator of the Year at someone who is not only In addition to being the the Female Football National dedicated on the pitch, but face of the club’s marketing Week Awards. also supports and encourages campaign, Jada is a role model The scope of Linda's growth of the game at all and mentor for indigenous involvement has extended to levels within the community. footballers in her local area State and National involvement The winner was and around the country. in our game. Linda also selected based on good Along with Jada, Wanderer provides support to local club sportsmanship and attitude, Wally van Gool was crowned volunteers by conducting road and must have played for Male Champion of the Year shows and information nights a Westfield W-League club for displaying immense within their local areas. FIND OUT MORE during the 2017/18 season passion for ensuring that the On top of everything, Linda  playfootball.com.au/player/ and must be under 21 at the women’s game is given the also finds time to volunteer for womens-football start of the season. same respect as the men’s. the Wanderers.

WANDERCREW MEMBER OF THE MATCH: BALL KIDS COORDINATOR Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. VANESSA CARRETT Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, ongratulations to our volunteer Vanessa Carrett our Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and Ball Person Coordinator. Vanessa organises all our ball Ckids to come out on the field each home match. fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? Thank you Vanessa for volunteering for the club! Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers SIGN UP TODAY TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE CLUB For everyone on our roads, slow down. Visit wanderland.com.au/community/wandercrew  WATCH WSWTV  27

TTN0010 - PrintAd_A4 v2.indd 1 18/12/17 4:22 pm CORPORATE NEWS A PARTNERSHIP WITH MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

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