KICKOFF ROUND 2 • BELMORE SUNDAY SPORTS GROUND V 19TH MARCH 2017

FIXTURES TEAM LISTS FIRST GRADE MATCH PREVIEW 3PM TEAM OF THE WEEK WELCOME #PS4NPLNSW FROM THE

We’ve also brought in several imports who have shown great skill and composure in the pre-season and are sure to demonstrate this throughout the year. We’ve blended these new recruits with some familiar faces who’s experience and commitment to Olympic FC will not go unnoticed. The team shares the commitment to work as hard as possible to win and the desire to play an impressive, enjoyable and exciting style of football at every game. We’re focusing on development this season and this will surely be reflected in our Under 18’s and Under 20’s teams as they work towards becoming the next generation of First Grade n behalf of Sydney Olympic Football Club, footballers at Sydney Olympic. Owe would like to welcome our family of supporters, partners and players to the 2017 Sydney Olympic has created some great NPL season. partnerships this year that have allowed us to progress and move forward with our new Our season kicked off to a great start last week philosophy this year. The JASO Group have against Bonnyrigg White Eagles and we hope come on board as our major partner for 2017, to continue achieving such a high standard along with Northern Managed Finance, Hewlett of football and great results throughout the Packard and Mega Travel as our apparel season. partners and many others that will undoubtedly Our new Head Coach and Technical Director, be recognised in many ways throughout the Jaime Monroy, along with a highly skilled and year. hard-working team of coaching staff, have set Welcome to our first home game of 2017 and a new standard for Sydney Olympic in 2017. we look forward to sharing a spectacular season In the recruitment phase of our pre-season with you all. preparation, we have brought in an excellent group of young, talented players with great Once again, thank you for your loyal support to ambition and experience, despite their age. Sydney Olympic Football Club.

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Website: sydneyolympicfc.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 9787 7890 Twitter: @SydneyOlympicFC Facebook: fb.com/SydneyOlympicFC Instagram: @SydneyOlympicFC S B # NAME S B # NAME 1 HENDERSON Paul 1 PASFIELD Justin 2 ANDRICOPOULOS Costa 2 MATTHEWS Sam 3 DE MARIGNY Jake 3 MADDEN Darcy 4 WHITESIDE Tom 4 MORTON Hayden 5 SPYRAKIS Yianni 5 BALDACCHINO James 6 STAMATELLIS Mitchell 6 HRISTOVSKI Steven 7 ANGEL William 7 PRICE Chris 8 MADONIS Jason 8 GRIFFIN Brendan 9 PAVICEVIC Radovan 9 SIMONOSKI Peter 10 MAKRILLOS Peter 10 STOJIC David 11 AN Jinya 11 TANOVSKI Hristjan 12 KUBOKI Yu 12 KAIRIES Luke 14 BURGESS Max 14 MACDONALD Joshua 15 MALFARA Sebastian 16 ANTELMI Patrick 16 ANDRICOPOULOS Nikita 17 O’ROURKE James 17 DREWERY Steven 18 BERNAL Nicolas 24 GLIGOR Hagi 20 TOSI Ben 33 TSATTALIOS Niko 21 WILSON Brett 46 SUBARA Goran 22 ROBINSON Michael 99 KATSETIS Paul 23 HAYES Steve 30 TASHIRO Yuzo

Head Coach: Jaime Monroy Head Coach: Jacob Timpano Assistant Coach: Peter Zorbas Assistant Coach: Neil Mann Goalkeeper Coach: Stacy Alogdellis Physiotherapist: Matthew Whalan Team Manager: Parry Hatzi Team Managers: Robert Positti and Surjit Wadhwa

Referee: B. Abraham Assistant Referees: S. Edeling & J. Bell 4th Official: B. Lovric FIRST GRADE NPLNSW.COM.AU MATCH

amie Monroy enjoyed a perfect start to life as JSydney Olympic coach with a 2-0 win against Bonnyrigg White Eagles.

This week he must continue his strong start in front of the passionate Olympic faithful at when his side hosts fellow Round 1 winners Wollongong.

Japanese attacker Yu Kubuki was a revelation for Olympic last week scoring both his team’s goals. Wollongong’s defenders are sure to be more prepared for Kubuki this time around.

Patrick Antelmi will be the man leading the charge for the Wolves, but also keep an eye out for former Japan international Tashiro Yuzo in what will be his second match for the South Coast club.

1ST GRADE - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Wollongong Wolves FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3

2 Sydney Olympic FC 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3

3 Manly United FC 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3

4 Rockdale City Suns FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3

5 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3

6 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1

7 Blacktown City FC 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1

8 Sutherland Sharks FC 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0

9 Sydney United 58 FC 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0

10 Sydney FC 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0

11 Parramatta FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0

12 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0

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Bonnyrigg White Eagles 1-3 Sydney Olympic, 5.00pm at A Nikita Andricopoulos brace has given Sydney Olympic the perfect start to their title defence after defeating Bonnyrigg 3-1 at Bonnyrigg Sports Club. Andricopoulos struck twice for the reigning champions alongside a Sebastian Malfara effort to dispose of the White Eagles, who netted in consolation through Jayden Whittle. Bonnyrigg will look to pick themselves up next round in a tough visit to to face fellow competition heavyweights Manly United, while Olympic will target another three points when they face Wollongong Wolves in Belmore.

Match abandoned: Parramatta v Wollongong Wolves, 5.00pm at Melita Stadium Match was abandoned during the second half with scores at 1-1 due to an injury suffered by a Parramatta FC player.

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he PlayStation®4 (PS4™) National Premier with PlayStation4 with the powerhouse TLeagues NSW 2017 Season was launched sponsor throwing its full support behind by Football NSW at Waterview in Bicentennial grassroots football in . Park on Wednesday where media and “I’ve often been quoted as stating PlayStation’s representatives from the NPL community passion for football has always lived both on attended. and off the field and it is true – whether it be A cocktail function for 150 guests with Master literally by strapping on a pair of boots, or of Ceremonies and Fox Sports’ very own Simon picking up a controller,” commented Michael Hill took control of proceedings which also Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Interactive included representatives from all Football NSW Entertainment Australia. National Premier League Clubs, FFA, Hyundai “This year, we are celebrating three years of A-League and W-League clubs, Major Sponsors, partnership with FFA and we’re incredibly and Managing Director of Sony Interactive proud to see how the strength of our Entertainment Australia, Michael Ephraim, collaboration has contributed to the growth celebrated the fifth year of the National of the PS4 NPL into a true breeding ground of Premier Leagues in NSW. Australian football talent,” Ephraim concluded. There were also cameo appearances from a Two special panels took place on the evening couple of ex-Socceroos with Paul Okon, Ante as the first took centre stage from all five NPL Covic, David Zdrilic and Gerry Gomez on hand competitions with Rockdale City Suns’ prized to support the competition as well as former new signing Ante Covic, Sydney University Socceroos coach form the famous 1974 World inspirational captain Elizabeth Grey, Marconi Cup squad, Rale Rasic. Stallions’ master midfielder Peter Triantis, The 2017 season will again see the National Nepean FC’s talented skipper Desiree Vassallo Premier Leagues benefit from the association and charismatic Gladesville Ryde Magic’s

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Kiriakos Tohouroglou all promoted the key role the NPL has played with the continual development of the world game in NSW. The second panel saw the Central Coast Mariners’ Blake Powell, a former Sutherland Sharks and APIA Leichhardt Tigers product, Sydney FC’s Westfield W-League star and current Macarthur Rams player Leena Khamis as well as Western Sydney Wanderers’ Lachlan Scott, a former Wollongong Wolves and APIA Leichhardt product, chat about their involvements with the NPL. Football NSW interim Chief Executive NSW club being honoured as the National Officer Stefan Kamasz stated that the event Premier League Champions following in the accomplished its intention in celebrating the footsteps of Sydney United 58 FC (2013, 2016) launch of all PlayStation 4 National Premier and Blacktown City FC (2015).” Leagues NSW competitions. The PS4 NPL NSW Men’s commences on “I’m thrilled to be able to enjoy the launch Saturday the 11th of March as Sutherland of this season with so many of those that Sharks host Manly United, Bonnyrigg White champion this competition. The PS4 NPL in Eagles take on Sydney Olympic, Parramatta FC is a very important part of tackle Wollongong Wolves and the new kids on the football landscape and player pathway the block Sydney FC battle Rockdale City Suns. in Australia, and in the room tonight are the Two matches will then take shape on Sunday heroes of our game that ensure it continues to to conclude Round 1. be so. The PS4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW “Season launches are wonderful occasions to Men’s competition kicks off this Saturday the come together socially and catch up with old 4th of March while the PS4 National Premier friends, and even adversaries, but in football Leagues Women’s (Sunday 2nd April), Women’s terms they are a time for optimism, for 2 (Sunday 9th April), and Men’s 3 (Saturday positivity, for anticipation, for expectation and 11th March) conclude the PS4 NPL competition hopefulness for the coming season. openers in NSW. “I would like to thank the league sponsors Don’t forget to tune in each and every PlayStation4, especially Micahel Ephraim, who Thursday’s at 6pm, kicking off on Thursday is not just a sponsor but a wonderful friend of 9th of March as a brand new show the PS4 football. Michael’s enthusiasm for PlayStation4 NPL Live Show takes off hosted by Srine and football is infections and it is a delight Demachkie. having such an individual involved with our wonderful sport. “I would like to wish all the clubs the best of luck and we look forward to seeing another

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13 Yahya ELHINIDI 2 Ricardo BERNARDINO 18 Gabriel KOLIOMIHOS 5 Ethan KAMBIOSIS 19 Darcy BURGESS 7 Jack LOMBO 20 Eze CONSONI 8 James MARKOVIC 21 Stephen ATHANASERIS 9 Stefan DIMOSKI 23 Tass MOURDOUKOUTAS 10 Harrison TARANTO 25 Mark RODIC 11 Tory MUSUMECI 26 Billy PATRAMANIS 12 Dion STERJOVSKI 27 Johnathon KARIPIS 13 Nikola DJORDEVIC 28 Aidan TAOUIL 14 Mitchell FERRARO 29 Amar ADILOVIC 15 Marcus BIMBILOVSKI 30 Louie ZACHAROPOULOS 16 Luke FOSTER 31 George ANTONIOU 27 Jake TREW 32 Kozuke KAMADA 30 Daniel ARCABA 34 Liam FLACK 35 Gibriel KAMARA Coach: Julio Miranda 36 Martin JOSESKI Assistant Coac: Alfredo Esteves 80 Emmanuel KOUMIS Team Manager: Robert Positti and Surjit Head Coach: Kerim Baba Wadhwa Assistant Coach: Tom Bazdaric Team Manager: Tony Patramanis

UNDER 20s - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Sutherland Sharks FC 1 1 0 0 5 2 3 3 2 Blacktown City FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 3 Sydney Olympic FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 4 Sydney FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 5 Sydney United 58 FC 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 6 Parramatta FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Wollongong Wolves FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 9 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 10 Rockdale City Suns FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 11 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 12 Manly United FC 1 0 0 1 2 5 -3 0

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eigning champions Sydney Olympic got Rtheir campaign off to a flying start with a 3-1 victory at Bonnyrigg Sports Club and the Blues will look to make it two on the bounce when they welcome Wollongong Wolves to Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday. Nikita Andricopoulos netted a brace in Olympic’s triumph in Bonnyrigg and alongside Sebastian Malfara the Blues possess two of the competitions most dangerous attackers. Wollongong will need to negate the threat of an Olympic frontline that can prove to be destructive on their day, but the South Coast outfit possess significant firepower in the form of young forward Jake Trew who was a perpetual menace in the NPLNSW U18’s competition in 2016. A canny defensive unit on their day, Wollongong will be looking to take all three points back home after having their opening day fixture with Parramatta abandoned.

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1 Josh HRONOPOULOS 1 Brendon KRCANOSKI 4 Joseph WANI 2 Andrew BOVA 5 Elias BELLOS 3 Daniel CHICHARO 6 Ericson EHIOZEE 4 Louis CONNELL 7 Nickrod VATANDOUST 5 Ekoue D’ALMEIDA 8 Mitchell WARD 6 Thomas DARJANI 9 Jordan MACADOPOULOS 7 Luke DAY 10 Luka KMET 8 Jordyn DELLA VEDOVA 11 Ali DULLEH 9 Andre DIAS 12 Fomba KAMARA 10 Riley HINDS 14 Jacob BOTIC 11 Emanuel HONDROUDAKIS 15 Liam NIKOS 12 Jack HOOPER 16 Kosta TSOURNAKAKIS 13 Brendan MITROVSKI 22 Evan GIANNAROS 14 Benjamin RIACH 15 Joel STARR Head Coach: Jim Patikas Team Manager: Soleil Vatandoust Coach: Richard Lloyd Team Manager: Frank Alexiadis Team Manager: George Giannaros

UNDER 18s - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Blacktown City FC 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 2 Manly United FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 3 Sydney FC 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 4 Sydney United 58 FC 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 5 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 6 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 7 Sydney Olympic FC 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 8 Wollongong Wolves FC 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 Parramatta FC 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 Rockdale City Suns FC 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 11 Sutherland Sharks FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 12 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0

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HOMESUBHEAD GROUND - BELMORE SPORTS GROUND Edison Ln, Belmore

ROUND 02 SUN 19TH MARCH 15:00 VS Wollongong Wolves FC

ROUND 07 SUN 23RD APRIL 15:00 VS Blacktown City FC

ROUND 09 SUN 7TH MAY 15:00 VS Sydney United 58 FC

ROUND 11 SUN 21ST MAY 15:00 VS Sutherland Sharks FC

ROUND 12 SUN 28TH MAY 15:00 VS Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC

ROUND 14 MON 12TH JUNE 15:00 VS Sydney FC

ROUND 15 SUN 18TH JUNE 15:00 VS Parramatta FC

ROUND 16 SUN 25TH JUNE 15:00 VS Rockdale City Suns FC

ROUND 17 SUN 2ND JULY 17:00 VS Manly United FC

ROUND 19 SUN 23RD JULY 17:00 VS APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC

ROUND 21 SUN 6TH AUGUST 15:00 VS Hakoah Sydney City East FC

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