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Sydney FC’s new goalkeeper coach Qantas Socceroos-Wales 2-1 former Socceroo Zeljko Kalac he Qantas Socceroos at Zullo’s performance in shut- breaking the deadlock just be- have tuned up for the FI- ting down Bellamy in the first fore half time. Matt McKay and TFA 2014 World Cup Asian half and Bale in the second Neil Kilkenny exchanged pass- qualifiers with a slick 2-1 victory half. “I think it was a maximum es in the middle of the park be- over Wales in Cardiff. Tim C- test. He got an impression of fore releasing the ball to Wilk- ahill’s crisp volley in the 44th what was required on the stan- shire on the right flank. Wilk- minute and a neat Robbie Kruse dard of play and we have to shire’s cross was met by Tim finish in the 60thminute were fair face it,” said Osieck.“Wales Cahill’s volley to give Australia rewards for some beautiful have a couple of excellent indi- a one goal advantage going in- © Gavin Leung/G-shot Photography 2011 passing and clever build-up by viduals and they play in top to the break. Holger Osieck the Qantas Socceroos. clubs in the Premiership and I made two changes at half time Darcy Blake reduced the ar- knew it would be a tough bringing on Rhys Williams and rears for Wales with a header game, but as a group we re- Kruse for Wilkshire and Emer- in the 82nd minute, setting up sponded well.”Brett Emerton ton. Kruse made an immediate a tense finish, but the Welsh now sits equal second for all- impact when his shot in the rarely bothered the Australian time appearances for the Qan- 50th minute was saved by defence. Lucas Neill and tas Socceroos after making his goalkeeper Wayne Hen- Matthew Spiranovic were res- 87thappearance in Cardiff. nessey. Valeri was first to the olute in the middle, while However, Emerson’s night rebound but his shot hit the Michael Zullo was outstanding was cut short when he was woodwork. The Qantas Soc- at left full back. substituted at half time with a ceroos extended their lead 10 Qantas Socceroos coach stomach upset. Luke Wilshire minutes later from a great build Holger Osieck praised his also left the game at the inter- up in midfield. players for the impressive val due to a rib injury, which Cahill, Kruse and Scott Mc- away win in Europe against a was painful enough to hamper Donald linked up well before team featuring the English Pre- the full back, but is not consid- McDonald’s low cross was par- mier League PFA Player of the ered serious.Tim Cahill scored ried by Hennessey onto the Year Gareth Bale of Spurs, his 24thgoal in 53 internation- feet of Kruse. Kruse made no prolific EPL striker Craig Bel- als and appeared refreshed af- mistake to slot the ball into the lamy and Arsenal’s rising star ter a quiet off-season. empty net. Wales pulled a goal Aaron Ramsay. Robbie Kruse now has two back in the 83rd minute from a “The win is very important goals from eight appear- corner. The unmarked Darcy because it builds confidence ances.The match was a mile- headed the ball beyond the for the World Cup qualifiers, stone for Adam Sarota, who reach of Mark Schwarzer to but I was also happy to see the made his full international de- give Wales a chance at a players come together again but when he came on as a sub comeback. after their off-season and play in the final 10 minutes. Luke Bale had one last opportuni- with cohesion,” said Osieck. Wilkshire came close to open ty in the 89th minute but his “We introduced a few play- the scoring for the Qantas goal bound shot was headed ers in new positions as well Socceroos in the 35th minute. away by Matthew Spiranovic. and produced good football He collected a pass on the The Qantas Socceroos open despite the changes. However, right side of midfield before un- their FIFA 2014 World Cup Sydney FC appoints Zeljko Kalac this is only a warm up for the leashing a 30 yard shot that qualifiers against Thailand in important game against Thai- came off the post. Brisbane on Friday 2 Septem- as goalkeeper coach land in Brisbane.” Wales were however unable ber. The public on-sale is next Osieck was also impressed to prevent Australia from Tuesday 16 August. ydney FC has appointed for- and analyst signalled his intentions mer Socceroo and AC Milan by completing his AFC C Licence Sgoalkeeper Zeljko Kalac as Coaching qualification, as well as Hyundai A-League Goalkeeper the first half of the B Licence. “I Coach for the 2011/12 season. enjoy the media work but nothing is Kalac, who started his career in better than being on the field,” Sydney with former NSL Club Syd- Kalac said. “Hopefully I can use my ney United, begins work immedi- knowledge and experience to ately. “This is a great opportunity transfer it across to the goalkeep- for me,” Kalac said. “It’s a pleasure ers; not just the experienced A- to come in and work for my club League keepers I’ll be working with because I’m Sydney born and bred day-to-day but also the younger and Sydney FC is my team. The fa- ones coming through.” Match Details: cilities are great and I’m looking Sydney FC CEO Dirk Melton Qantas Socceroos 2 (Tim Cahill 44’, Robbie Kruse 60’) forward to working with the goal- was thrilled with the appointment of keepers and the rest of the coach- Kalac, as it is line with Sydney FC’s Wales 1 (Darcy Blake 83’) ing staff.” The man they call “Spi- long term strategy of ensuring International Friendly • Wednesday 10 August der” had a stellar career as a goal- there was a future path for former Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff keeper, playing for Leicester City players who had served the game (English Championship), Roda JC well, particularly those born and Qantas Socceroos line-up: 1. Mark SCHWARZER (gk), 2. Lucas NEILL (c), 4. Tim CAHILL (11. (Dutch Eredivisie), Perugia (Italy’s bred in Sydney. James TROISI 70’),6. Matthew SPIRANOVIC, 7. Brett EMERTON (5. Rhys WILLIAMS 46’), 8. Luke Serie A and Serie B) and Italian su- “As a Club, Sydney FC wants to WILKSHIRE (23. Robbie KRUSE 46’), 9. Scott MCDONALD (15.Mile JEDINAK 90’), 14. Michael perclub AC Milan for four seasons make sure there is not only a path- ZULLO (13. Adam SAROTA 83’), 16. Carl VALERI, 17, Matt MCKAY, 19. Neil KILKENNY before finishing his career in way for young players who aspire Substitutes Not Used: 20. Luke DEVERE, 12. Adam FEDERICI (gk) Greece with Kavala. Kalac also to play professional football but al- Yellow Cards: Michael Zullo 56’ represented Australia in 54 full in- so for former players to remain in Red Cards: Nil ternationals, including the 2006 the game and ensure there are ca- World Cup group stage match a- reer opportunities for those who Wales line-up: 1. Wayne HENNESSEY (gk), 2. Chris GUNTER (16. Adam MATTHEWS 63’), 3. gainst Croatia. The 202cm goal- have finished playing. Neil TAYLOR, 4. David VAUGHAN (22. Joe ALLEN 71’), 5. Daniel GABBIDON (21. Darcy BLAKE keeper made his National Team “Zeljko fits that bill perfectly as he 46’), 6. Ashley WILLIAMS, 7. Robert EARNSHAW (18. Steve MORISON63’), 8. Craig BELLAMY, 9. debut against Malaysia in 1992 had a long and distinguished ca- Joe LEDLEY, 10. Aaron RAMSEY (c) (14. Jack COLLISON 46’), 11. Gareth BALE and brought the curtain down on reer as a player, he is a Sydney Substitutes Not Used: 12. Boaz MYHILL (gk), 13. Neal EARDLEY, 15. Danny COLLINS, 17. Hal his international career against boy, he has already started the ROBSON-KANU, 19. Andy KING, 20. Owain TUDUR-JONES Paraguay in 2006. Kalac retired process of becoming a coach by Yellow Cards: Nil from football after a brief spell in getting his licences and he has a Red Cards: Nil Greece and despite doing some wealth of experience he can now work as a football commentator pass onto our goalkeepers.”