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Victory, on the other hand, extended their an ominous warning to the rest of the Hyundai unbeaten run in the Hyundai A-League to A-League, crushing the Red & Black 4-0. eight games after a 1-1 draw with Wellington Victory played out on an attacking MATCH Phoenix last Friday night. masterclass, putting the result beyond doubt Ola Toivonen scored yet again at AAMI Park, by half-time as they scored three goals cancelling out David Williams’ second-half inside 39 minutes before former Wanderer PREVIEW opener for Phoenix. Terry Antonis added a fourth late on. The result was enough to move Victory to the The Red & Black will need to be on alert he Western Sydney Wanderers tonight top of the table for now with the club needing tonight and ready to fire to kick-start their switch focus to Melbourne Victory in a win to secure their spot at the top. positive start to the season, and it all begins Ttheir second match against the club The last time these two sides met, Victory sent tonight against the Victory. this season. Babbel’s men will be looking to turn the tide on their season following a very disappointing defeat to Melbourne City mid-week. Two goals in two first half minutes helped a 10- man Melbourne City defeat the Wanderers 2-0 in the first Hyundai A-League fixture of 2019. The visitors stunned the Wanderers late in the opening 45, capitalising on two defensive fades and producing quickfire strikes from Lachlan Wales and Ritchie De Laet. City’s two-goal buffer looked less secure following the 57th minute dismissal of Rostyn Griffiths, but the Wanderers were unable to take advantage and saw a frustrating evening underlined by ’s missed penalty and some sensational goalkeeper from Eugene Galekovic. It was not all doom and gloom for the Red & Black with the Wanderers able to take something about of the fantastic individual performance of Alexander Baumjohann, as well as the energetic display from Abraham Majok who came on as a substitute late in Alex Baumjohann focused the second half. at training DAY ON THIS for pre-order from fairplaypublishing.com.au. in Andrew’s upcomingpublication, theEncyclopedia of Matildas, now available Read more aboutJulieDolanandevery other Australian women’s teamplayer now awarded tothe Westfield W-League player of the year. Park intheSutherlandShire in1979. The JulieDolanMedalis A international match, againstNew Zealand atSeymour Shaw Central Coast, Dolancaptained Australia intheMatildas’first Julie Dolanwasbornonthisday in1961. Now aresident of the Australia’s numberonecappedwomen’s national teamplayer COURTESY OFANDREW HOWE  @ANDYHOWE_STATTO REPORTER FIELD W MATCH DETAILS CAN BEFOUNDAT WSWANDERERSFC.COM.AU the girls! on Thursday night, andhopetosee you there supporting We have now been working hard thisweek for our next match, the Dale comingclose, butitwasn’tmeant tobe. We pushedhard for anequaliserlateon, withboth Elizabeth Addo and Yeoman- Simonsen androlling theball into anempty net. 10 minutesfrom time, Jonessnatchedthewinnerrounding goalkeeper Nicole time toequalise. We satbackandadefensive lapseproved costly withButtgiven both spaceand into theleft corner. ball inspaceabout25-yards-out andtookhershot first time, theball curling With Citygoalkeeper off herline, Yeoman-Dale received the 2019 when Yeoman-Dale tookachanceinthe14thminute. We couldn’thave wishedfor abetter starttothe Westfield W-League actionin to breaking ourwinlessrun. spectacular openingstrike from Georgia Yeoman-Dale aswe camevery close Goals to Tameka ButtandsubstituteAdriana Jonescancelled outa mid-week doubleheader clashagainstMelbourne Victory onNew Year’s Day. Our Westfield W-League teamaren’t inactionthis week asthey hadtheir form andfinishtheseason off withabang. There have beenmany lessonslearnt sofar andthere’s nodoubt both will find New Year.the and Westfield W-League teams whohave struggledtohave apositive startto It’s beenachallenging seasonsofarIt’s for both ourHyundaiA-League Victory atANZStadium. elcome totonight’sHyundaiA-League matchagainstMelbourne WESTFIELD W-LEAGUE MYFOOTBALLLIVE APP BYINTO TUNING THE ROUND 11MATCH WANDER WOMEN SUPPORT OUR AND ON THE AND  @CANNULI_13 07 FOLLOW US @WSWANDERERSFC      #WSWvMVC WARM UP 08 GUARD NEW THE football career started asajunior. , whichisalsowhere his migrated withhisfamily asayoungster to Born inPalma deMallorca inSpain, O’Doherty symbol of thenext generation of Red &Black. Wanderers starting XI andhasbecome a O’Doherty hascemented himself inthe year from Adelaide United, Wanderer Jordan Joining theclubduringoff-season this WANDERERTO WATCH QUICKLY BECOMEONE JORDAN O’DOHERTY HAS HIS CAREER, BUT YOUNGSTER STARTUNCONVENTIONAL TO HE MAY HAVE HADAN 09 WATCH WSWTV  #WSWvMVC FEATURE 10

“My family’s actually from Europe so “It was at that point when I got into the youth we moved over when I was four year’s team at Adelaide United, I played there for a (Left to right) O'Doherty controls the ball against the old and we just sort of went into bit, after the NPL season there. Jets; O'Doherty makes his Hyundai A-League debut for the South Australian League there,” “(Former Adelaide United Coach) Guillermo the club in the Sydney Derby explained O’Doherty. Amor signed me with the senior team on my “We didn’t really know anything about it so first scholarship deal so that was the little up until 12-years-old, I was playing in the pathway for me to get to the senior team.” amateur league and played for a couple of O’Doherty went on to make 28 appearances “Obviously during my time at Adelaide, I came clubs there. for Adelaide and scored one goal. up against the club a couple times and we “My main junior club was Adelaide Croatia Raiders.” Prior to joining the Red & Black this season, always had good crowds and they showed a lot O’Doherty’s breakthrough into the Hyundai the 23-year-old talented midfielder admitted of passion.” A-League system was unconventional to say he had a bit of a soft spot for the club and “When I first found out there was an the least, having been plucked out of the often watched matches for the passionate opportunity to come here, I was very excited, amateur league and being thrown into the members and fans that now cheer him on. especially because of that.” professional football environment at only 15 “Before I even started playing football for the O’Doherty has been part of a new guard of year’s of age. club, I used to enjoy watching the Wanderers Wanderers that have been shaping the future “My pathway was probably a bit absurd mainly for the crowd, you know when they path of the club. compared to most players that are playing in first came into the league, I thought the Dominating the midfield with fellow youngster, the Hyundai A-League,” said O’Doherty. crowd was unbelievable,” said O’Doherty. , O’Doherty has been an “So I didn’t go through the system, I didn’t do “I think everyone could say that they brought instrumental piece in the Wanderers campaign the state teams and that. the best atmosphere. since making his Hyundai A-League debut for “I made my debut in the National Premier “Back at when the club was at Pirtek the club in the first Sydney Derby of the season. League in South Australia when I was 15 and Stadium, I always enjoyed watching the club “I’ve enjoyed my time so far at the club and I’ve played a whole season there. just for that. settled in nicely,” said O’Doherty. 11

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“The boys are really welcoming and everyone “The club deserves to win something. else at the club has been welcoming as well. Obviously, the Wanderers have won trophies “It was an honour to put the shirt on for the before but we’re really striving for some very first time (at the Sydney Derby) and like Hyundai A-League silverware. I said, I love the fans.” “I think we’re showing good signs and we’re Looking towards the future, O’Doherty is working hard as a team day in and day out

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LEDBROOK MAKING HER MARK

VETERAN MIDFIELDER KYLIE LEDBROOK HAS CONTINUED TO MAKE HER MARK IN THE WESTFIELD W-LEAGUE

aving started her career during the inaugural season of the Westfield W-League, Ledbrook has become a Hnamesake associated with the national competition. Her career has seen her amass a number of appearances and close to 20 goals, making her a vital acquisition for the Red & Black this season. Ledbrook came to the Wanderers with a wealth of experience under her belt representing Australia in the U20 World Cup, the Olympic Games and the AFC Asian Cup in 2010. Capped 19-times by the Westfield Matildas, Ledbrook said she was excited to link-up with her local club for the very first time. “Coming over to the Wanderers, I was very excited,” said Ledbrook. “I was a little bit anxious about what was going to happen but I was confident with the team that we selected. HER MARK HER MAKING LEDBROOK

Scoring herfirst goal for theclubagainstMelbourne Victory, family aswell sothey’ve beenvery supportive inthatdirection.” clubhasdefinitely looked afterme,“The as you knowa I’ve got “I’m confident that theteam’sgoingtocomealonginlongrun. game plans,” saidLedbrook. “We’ve beentraining hard, goingthrough different kinds of through DanBarrett’s ranks. inspiration tothenext generation of Wanderers coming become aninfluence leadingboth onand off thefield, an Following theswitch totheRed &Black, Ledbrook’s has match andscoringsixgoals. and ledtheSky BluestotheGrand Final, appearinginevery Ledbrook wasprominent uponherreturn tothecompetition football lastseason. Women’s competition shedecidedtoreturn backtotoptier playing casually withtheMacarthur RamsintheNSW NPL up hercareer off thefieldand focusonher family andafter In 2013, Ledbrook retired from professional football toset Sky Bluespriortomakingtheswitch. Ledbrook’s entire Westfield W-League career wasspent atthe get three points yet butIknow coming, that’s ourtime.” it’s “Unfortunately, throughout theseasonwe haven’t beenableto what Ilove.” everything, andjustdowhatyou love andatthispoint thisis about themunderstandingand it’s thatyou canbalance definitely“But it’s toughinthelongrun, all it’s for them like “You“My daughter’s scored for me!” so happy whenIscore. “But tohave thematthegame, runonafterthegame, andbe one’s one, sothey notice thatI’mnot homealot. definitely“It’s beentough, two kids, one’snearly four and extensive career hasbeeninspiringherfamily. family, andthesportitself, believes thekey motivation for her Ledbrook, whoisbalancingacareer outsideof football, “I’m justgoingtotake itonmy own andjusthave ashot.” went nah, thisisit. the ball soIcouldhave ashot, andthen, Ifinally got itand “You know there were acoupleof timesIwasscreaming for “It kindof justcameinto my headagainstthe Victory. technique. You just needto shoot whenyou’ve got theopportunity. around tomepriorthegameandsaid, you know you’ve got the “It wasoneof theplayers, Pommy (CaitlinJarvie)thatturned strike from halfway. Ledbrook saidafellow player inspired hertomake theepic for theclub Ledbrook celebrates herfirst goal for achallenge against Victory; (Left toright) Ledbrook goesin 15 WATCH WSWTV  #WSWvMVC FEATURE 16 SCORE TONIGHT'S MATCH

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Y-LEAGUE TEAM POWERING FORWARD

THE WANDERERS FOXTEL Y-LEAGUE TEAM HAVE CONTINUED THEIR SURGE AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE AFTER THEIR FOURTH WIN IN A ROW OVER CHRISTMAS

The match was less than two minutes old when the Wanderers opened the scoring. Monge and Marley Peterson were involved in the build-up, setting up Agamemnonos who finished well from inside the penalty area. The Wanderers grew in confidence after the early goal, dominating possession and restricting Canberra’s opportunities to counter. Just before the half-hour mark, it looked like he Red & Black defeated Canberra United the Wanderers would extend their lead after 4-0 at Valentine Sports Park to hold onto Canberra’s goalkeeper Finn Jurak fumbled Ttheir place at the top of the table. a cross from Oliver Wiggin, but play was A Mohamed Adam double, plus goals from stopped for a foul. Andrea Agamemnonos and Fabian Monge, Soon afterwards, Daniel Wilmering found ensured a comfortable win for the Wanderers Monge in space, as he unleashed a stinging who now sit six points clear at the top of the 30-yard drive, which Jurak did well to push Foxtel Y-League’s Conference B table. out for a corner. the ball makes arun; Tate Russell controls (Top tobottom) Abraham Majok Wanderers tooka3-0lead. the next goal,early inthesecondhalf the However, there wasn’tmuchtimeuntil Jurak wasn’tabletomake thesave. it three aftergetting behindthedefence, but Peterson thenhadhisown chancetomake the ball into thetopcornertomake it2-0. a goodposition, whichhetookhimself, curling Adam’s persistence ledhimtowinafree-kick in doubled theirleadjustbefore half-time. The pressure paidoff, asthe Red &Black city rivalsSydney FC. in Conference Bwill beagainsttheircross- Wanderers finalmatch of the regular season Thursday’s clashagainstNewcastle Jets. The clear atthetopof thetableaheadof this The winsaw the Wanderers gosixpoints corner of thegoal. he madenomistake, pickingoutthetop Monge inspaceontheedgeof thearea and with Adam andLochlanConstabletofind In thedyingminutes, Oliver Puflett combined a chanceof hisown whichwassaved by Jurak. was almostconverted by Adam, before having wing ashefired inadangerous cross, which for the Wanderers, waslookinglively onthe Wiggin, makinghisfirst Foxtel Y-League start make thesave comfortably. goalkeeper Jack Greenwood wasableto set pieceledtoachance, but Wanderers At theother endof thefield, aCanberra get hissecondof thematch. in space, ashecuttheball backfor Adam to A niceshort-corner routine found Wilmering 21 WATCH WSWTV  #WSWvMVC FEATURE 22

RISDON THE SOCCEROO

Since making the move to the Wanderers last JOSH RISDON HAS BEEN SELECTED IN season, Risdon has earned regular game time with the national team thanks to his consistent THE CALTEX SOCCEROOS SQUAD FOR performances and ability to attack down the right. Risdon was particularly instrumental in the THE 2019 AFC ASIAN CUP THIS MONTH national team’s victories against Syria and Honduras in the FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs came with no shortage of assistance from Risdon, who played 90 minutes in each of the away legs making him one for opponents to keep an eye on. occeroos head coach The tournament will see Australia look to The Socceroos have had a cruisy start to their called up Risdon as part of the extended defend their title after winning the previous preparations after outclassing Oman 5-0 in Ssquad and is one of three Hyundai A-League edition of the tournament in 2015 on home soil. their final tournament friendly. players selected to be part of the squad. Moreover, 19 of the 23 players set to represent Former Wanderer Christ Ikonomidis and Milos The squad have assembled in the United Arab the green and gold in the AFC Asian Cup UAE Degendek opened their international accounts Emirates (UAE) for Australia’s pre-tournament 2019 have played in the Hyundai A-League while , and training camp since Boxing Day and will open their at some point in their professional careers, substitute were also on target AFC Asian Cup campaign against Jordan in the highlighting the pathway Australia’s top-flight as the Asian Champions issued a statement of Jazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain on January 6. paves to the most elite levels of the game. intent in Dubai. After featuring and playing in all three 2019 22 of these 23 players that have been selected Three goals in the opening 24 minutes gave a porous FIFA World Cup games that the Socceroos for Australia’s AFC Asian Cup charge have been Oman little hope of avoiding a first defeat in 15 played in, Risdon has cemented his position in part of either camps of matches under Arnold matches and set the Socceroos on the right course the national team at the right-back position. since September. ahead of Sunday’s Group B opener against Jordan. 23

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t was very different moving to Australia Barcelona and everything was very different. last year. Teammates were different, the language IWhen I made the decision last year, it was also different because we speak Catalan and different, and after playing over 100 games Spanish in Barcelona so you have to adapt in and also in the second division in with the language and the new style of life. Spain, I spoke to my family and said that I I had to go three or four days a week in taxi thought I needed something new. to go to Barcelona, one to go and one to come I needed something very, very different and back and to combine football with school was something also that helps me improve as a player. very different and very difficult. When I was growing up, I trained with my Football was part of my life when I had father and then when I went to La Masia, I training with the junior teams and when started training with the squad there doing I wasn’t at training, I was always playing everything technically and tactically. football with my friends. At La Masia, in particular, it’s not just about I think football will be part of my life forever. football. You have to have good exam results, otherwise you are out. I started playing football when I was just five year’s old. I went to Barcelona, to Espanyol, when I was 10 and everything changed because I grew up in a small town, about 70 kilometres from

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