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PO Box 142 Port Melbourne 3207 p (03) 9645 1440 e [email protected] www.goalweekly.com Goal! Weekly SOCCER HOTLINES 23 [email protected] FAKE FANS SPOIL FOOTBALL Cannons v Lions postponed after fracas The Round 7 Foxtel Cup game between Last weekend’s Preston/South game was sure we can avoid a repeat of this occurrence Oakleigh Cannons and Preston Lions was the fi rst time in three years the match was in the sport’s endeavour to go forward.” postponed during the week after the FFV allowed to go ahead with an open turnstile Asked whether competition points received advice from the Victoria Police to policy after previous meetings had been might be docked or even fi nes issued to the not go ahead with the fi xture. played behind closed doors. Preston or South Melbourne, Rendell an- The match was proposed to be played yes- But, after the mindless actions of swered, “You can’t hold the clubs respon- terday at Jack Edwards Reserve with an some individuals portraying themselves as sible for what happened outside the ground. 11am kick-off, but a clash which occurred football fans, the FFV will yet again have to Risk assessments were made to manage the between a group of Preston Lions and South be forced to readdress the situation. game with minimal incident, but it was the Melbourne fans at Ruthven Railway Station, In 2005 almost 10,000 fans turned up to Bob fact that after the game some people decided shortly after the conclusion of their Foxtel Jane Stadium in huge anticipation to watch to take their issues further. The incident last Round 6 match last weekend, left two people the fi rst league match between these two long weekend happened almost a kilometre away needing medical attention and ensured that standing rivals in approximately 10 years, and it wasn’t even close to the venue, so you hooliganism raised its ugly head once again but in an emotionally charged evening an can’t blame the clubs for that. We will how- in Victorian football circles. almighty fracas between a number of oppo- ever be asking the clubs to try and identify The FFV’s decision to postpone the sition fans ensured the match made national the people involved and that action is taken Cannons/Lions was based on Victorian Po- headlines for all the wrong reasons. against them. I know from talking to the two lice intelligence which had reason to believe Since then, the fi xture has normal- clubs, they don’t want to be associated with the game would be used as a vehicle for the ly been played behind closed doors or only these people or that sort of behaviour.” individuals to participate in further anti-so- opens to members. Rendell went on to add, “It portrays cial behaviour. Speaking to Goal! Weekly in re- the sport in a bad light and it’s frustrating The match will now be played at a gards to the Cannons/Lions postponement FFV CEO Mark Rendell for the clubs involved to have individuals later stage during the course of the season FFV Chief Executive Offi cer Mark Rendell who can’t possibly be real supporters of the possibly on the catch-up round weekend or said, “Our goal is to have open fi xtures be- sport and who insist on damaging the brand as a mid-week fi xture. According to the FFV cause we want the true football fan to come cident in the actual venue - it was after the of football. The reality is although this inci- CEO Mark Rendell, “the match will defi nite- along and support their clubs. What we don’t game and outside the ground where the inci- dent happened away from the football fi eld ly be played before the end of the season, want to have is games been used by people dent occurred.” the ramifi cations have a knock on effect to but whether or not it is staged behind closed who aren’t football supporters to come along “Everything that the two teams did, the sport.” doors will be decided in due course after cer- and exhibit anti-social behaviour”. the FFV did, the police and security fi rms ‘Ultimately the clubs will be the tain issues have been looked in to”. Asked whether or not future games did, ensured the game was played without in- biggest losers because if the true fans are de- between South Melbourne and Preston will cident. However, we can’t control what hap- terred from attending matches because they once again be required to be played behind pens after the game outside the venue. But feel unsafe in certain environments, then closed doors, Rendell said, “No, not neces- we’re speaking with the relevant authorities the clubs will miss out on revenue in tickets sarily. There’s a number of games during the to try and minimise that occurring and to mi- sales, merchandise sales and canteen sales, Victorian football calendar that are going to nimise games being put in jeopardy to have and therefore be deemed as “high risk” where we work to be played behind closed doors. That’s not struggle to operate and pay players”. with the host club and the opposition club, our policy and we don’t want to do it, but on “It’s a pity because out of the 2000 together with the police and security advis- the best advice of the people in the know, odd people who were at the game last week- ers to ensure the game goes off without a we’ve postponed the Cannons/Lions game end about 2% of those who attended made it hitch.” to allow the passion and the rawness that into some thing it shouldn’t be.” “Preston versus South Melbourne occurred at the train station to dissipate and would have been deemed to be a “high risk” hopefully cool their heads.’ By James Taylor game, but that game was played without in- “Hopefully good planning will en- Photos by Daniel Flis

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Issue # 8 Monday 7 April 2008 Goal! Weekly SOCCERSOCCER HOTLINESHOTLINES 3 [email protected] IRAQ GAME AT SUNCORP This week’s line-up Second ever World Cup Qualifi er in Brisbane Soccer Hotlines 3 Queensland’s sporting fans will get their “This is a great opportunity for Qantas Socceroos will prepare for the match Foxtel Cup Scoreboard 4 chance to support the Qantas Socceroos Queensland sports fans to witness a full against Iraq with an international against campaign to qualify for the 2010 FIFA strength Socceroos team attempting to Ghana at the Sydney Football Stadium on Knights v Coburg 5 World Cup after the announcement that qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Friday 23 May and the fi nal World Cup Magic v Pines 6 Suncorp Stadium will host the blockbuster Africa,” she said. qualifi er for this phase against China will be match between Australia and Iraq on held at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on Sunday Suburbs v AIS 7 Sunday 1 June, which will be presented 22 June. Zebras v Eagles Preview 8 by FOXTEL. All the Qantas Socceroos matches Australia got off to a great start on will be shown live and exclusive on FOX Blast From The Past 11 their qualifi cation journey by defeating Qatar SPORTS. WPL Wrap 12 3-0 in the opening match in Melbourne in February and a 0-0 draw away to China last SOCCEROOS MATCH SCHEDULE Football Focus 13 week. Australia v.Ghana Bergers v Blues 14 While the Qantas Socceroos lead International Friendly their group of four, it will be vital that the Friday 23 May 2008 South v Gully 15 team continues to win at home giving the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Division One Wrap 16 match against Iraq huge signifi cance. Only the top two teams from the group progress to Australia v. Iraq Boo, Katsa & Tsigan 19 & 20 the next stage of qualifi cation. 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifi cation Match Asian Champions League 22 “The FFA is delighted that the Sunday 1 June 2008 Qantas Socceroos will play their next World Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane European Champions League 23 Cup qualifying match in Brisbane,” said South Melbourne Poste 27 CEO Ben Buckley. Iraq v. Australia “Australia has only played one 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifi cation Match previous World Cup qualifi er in Brisbane and “Football is one of Queensland’s most Saturday 7 June 2008 Goal! Weekly is published every Monday by Alimental Enterprises Pty Ltd that was in 1992 in a 2-0 win against Tahiti popular sports and football’s popularity will Dubai, United Arab Emirates PO Box 142 so we expect their will be huge anticipation continue to grow in Queensland on the back Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207 ahead of this match.” of this match. Qatar v. Australia Phone: 9645-1440 “When the team played in a friendly “The popularity of the Queensland 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifi cation Match

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Monday 7 April 2008 4 FOXTEL CUP Goal! Weekly Scoreboard

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Richmond v Melbourne Knights Kevin Bartlett Reserve Fri 29 Feb KO 8:15PM Frankston Pines v Preston Lions Monterey Reserve Sat 1 Mar KO 6:00PM Coburg Utd v Oakleigh Cannons Knights Stadium Sat 1 Mar KO 6:00PM Heidelberg Utd v A.I.S Olympic Village Sun 2 Mar KO 5:00PM Fawkner Blues v Altona Magic CB Smith Reserve Sun 2 Mar KO 6:00PM P W D L F A PT RICHMOND EAGLES Oakleigh Cannons 7 5 2 0 10 3 17 V Melbourne Knights 7 4 3 0 14 6 15 FRANKSTON PINES Kevin Bartlett Reserve Richmond Eagles* 6 4 2 0 18 6 14 Fri 11 Apr KO 8:30PM Green Gully Cavaliers 7 4 2 1 9 4 14 A.I.S 7 4 1 2 14 9 13 GREEN GULLY V Altona Magic 7 3 3 1 10 7 12 OAKLEIGH CANNONS Preston Lions 6 2 2 2 10 11 8 Green Gully Reserve Heidelberg Utd 7 1 4 2 10 11 7 Sat 12 Apr KO 4:00PM Coburg Utd 7 2 1 4 8 12 7 ALTONA MAGIC South Melbourne 7 2 0 5 9 11 6 V Western Suburbs 7 2 0 5 4 14 6 HEIDELBERG UTD Whittlesea Zebras* 6 1 2 3 7 12 5 Paisley Park Sat 12 Apr KO 6:30PM Fawkner Blues 8 1 2 5 7 18 5 Frankston Pines 7 0 2 5 5 11 2 FAWKNER BLUES V RESULTS THE TOP MARKSMEN COBURG UTD Oakleigh Cannons P - P Preston LIons Player, Club Goals CB Smith Reserve Altona Magic 1 - 0 Frankston Pines Naidovski, Jason Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM Coburg United 0 - 2 Melbourne Knights A.I.S 8 South Melbourne 0 - 3 Green Gully Curcija, Michael Western Suburbs 1 - 0 AIS Altona Magic SC 7 MELBOURNE KNIGHTS Heidelberg United 2 - 3 Fawkner Blues Cardozo, Pablo V Richmond SC 6 Whittlesea Zebras Playing Tonight Richmond Eagles Nikolic, Joel SOUTH MELBOURNE Green Gully 5 UNDER 21 DETAILS Knights Stadium Catalano, Michael Coburg Utd 1 Melbourne Knights 1, Altona Magic 1 Frankston Pines 0, Western Suburbs 0 Richmond SC 4 Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM V.I.S 0, Heidelberg Utd 0 FawknerGET Blues SOME1, South Melbourne 0 Green Gully Cavaliers 1 Danning, Kofi D BALLS. A.I.S 4 PRESTON LIONS P W D L F A PT Richmond 6 6 0 0 19 5 18 Josifovski, Alexander Coburg United FC 4 V Green Gully CavaliersGET SOME 7 6 0 1 14 3 18 V.I.S 7 3 3 1 12 7 12 Lagana, Frankie M A.I.S Melbourne KnightsGOAL! WEEKLY 7 3 2 2 10 14 11 Oakleigh Cannons FC 4 Coburg Utd 7 3 1 3 9 8 10 BT Connor Reserve Oakleigh CannonsEVERY MONDAY. 7 2 3 2 9 8 9 Cardozo, Richard Frankston Pines 7 2 2 3 5 8 8 Richmond SC 4 Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM Whittlesea Zebras 6 2 1 3 11 11 7 Fawkner Blues GET 7IT? 3 1 3 7 10 7 De Moraes, Fernando Preston Lions 6 2 1 3 6 9 7 South Melbourne FC 3 South Melbourne 7 1 3 3 6 10 6 WESTERN SUBURBS Altona Magic 7 2 0 5 7 12 6 Gasparis, Marino D Heidelberg Utd 7 1 1 5 10 16 4 Preston Lions SC 3 V Western Suburbs 6 1 2 3 3 7 2 WHITTLESEA ZEBRAS PO Box 142 Port Melbourne 3207 p (03) 9645 1440 e [email protected] www.goalweekly.com Ralph Reserve Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM

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Issue # 8 Goal! Weekly FOXTEL CUP 5 Round 7 COBURG UNITED ROLL UP! IT’S THE 0 - 2 BARESIC SHOW! MELBOURNE KNIGHTS Knights dispose woeful Coburg A Barasic double secured a vital 2-0 win for the Melbourne Knights against their co-tenants Coburg United, on a windy Saturday night at Knights Stadium. Joe Montemurro waved the axe after last week’s poor showing against the Cavaliers, making three changes to his squad, Tichy, Rocco and Richards all lost their spot in the starting line-up, while Harrhy, Gurpinar and Thompson were brought back in. The Knights fi elded an unchanged line- up, however were still missing key players in Kuna, Piorkowski and Milardovic who is out for the entire season. Watson and Spiteri recovered from their recent setbacks to take their place on the bench. The fi xture indicated this was Coburg’s home game, but it was the Knights who burst out of the blocks, creating early midfi eld pressure. Matkovic put in an early Shining cross which was met by Barasic, the on- Knights: form striker couldn’t hit the target on this Dario Mat- occasion. As early as the 2nd minute Barasic kovic, Andrew found himself between the defence and the Baresic and goal, only for the on rushing Hrehoresin to Ivan Franjic clear before the striker could pounce. celebrate Coburg manufactured their fi rst an important shot on goal in the 5th minute, Harrhy sent away victory his long shot over the bar. However it was against Foxtel the Knights who took the lead only a minute Cup newcom- later, a Matkovic corner caused confusion ers Coburg between the Coburg keeper and his defender United at who both missed it, gifting Barasic with an easy goal, although he may have not known Knights much about it. Stadium on Even with the likes of star players, Saturday. Magnacca, Gilmour and Mustafa, the Coburg midfi elders were largely ineffective, giving the ball away on numerous occasions Coburg created the fi rst chance in challenged in the box, the referee however and not providing the attackers with much the second half, when Harrhy sent a low saw different, handing out a yellow card for Yellow Cards: Vlahos 69’. opportunity to mount any serious attack. ball across the face of goal, but Vlahos’ diving. Red cards: None This was adamant as Coburg were restricted lunging effort was unable to fi nd the target. The win was much deserved for to long shots, Thompson saw his shot from The TheThe Coburg midfi eld lacked the the Knights, however it was more of how Melbourne Knights: Ozdemir, Iosifi dies, outside the box sail high and wide, before precision and struggled to string passes poor Coburg were, as they try and fi nd a Grbesa, Matkovic, Pelikan, Timmonds, Magnacca tried his luck from distance with together, succumbing easily and giving away way to snap their winless streak. They will Petrevski (Cuze 90’), Barasic (Spiteri 70’), the same result. possession once pressure was applied. have their chance when they face relegation Franjic, Kirazoglou, Elvin. The Knights spurned a glorious Montemurro attempted to change threatened Fawkner Blues next week, while Scorers: Baresic 7’, 23”. chance to double their lead, when a good things up, introducing Richards for the Knights are at home against long-time cross from the left by Petrevski found the Mustafa. This didn’t seem to change much rivals South Melbourne. Yellow Cards: Franjic 58’, Matkovic 79’, unmarked Pelikan at the far post, his volley as the Knights searched for the killer blow, Ozdemir 81’, Petrevski 89’. went agonisingly wide. However the Knights Petrevski saw his header superbly tipped MATCH STATS: Red cards: None did double their lead in the 23rd minute, when over, and minutes later found the side netting SHOTS ON: CU 1, MK 4. Barasic showed the opposition forwards how from yet another header. SHOTS OFF: CU 6, MK 8 Man of the Match: to shoot from outside the box, sending his The man who Montemurro brought CORNERS: CU 3, MK 4 Andrew Barasic dipping shot under the body of Hrehoresin. on to change the game, was then substituted (Melb Knights) Andy Vlahos had the chance to after only 20 minutes, Richards who didn’t Line Ups: reply within minutes, when he beat the seem to be injured took out his frustration Crowd: 2000 offside trap, but as he tried to shoot he miss- on the fence. Magnacca had Coburb’s best Coburg: Hrehoresin, Pir, Josifovski, Venue: Knights Stadium hit his attempt, which wrong footed Ozdemir, chance to score, when his free-kick cannoned Vlahos, Magnacca, Gilmour (Sumbul 82’), the Knights keeper was still able to parry the back off the bar in the 80th minute. Kovacevic, Mustafa (Richards 60’, (Garcia By Andrew Fisher shot wide. Petrevski had a penalty claim turned 78’), Gurpinar, Harrhy, Thompson. down nearing stoppage time, after he was Photos by Steve starek

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Monday 7 April 2008 6 FOXTEL CUP Goal! Weekly Round 7 ALTONA MAGIC MAGIC SNEAKS 1 - 0 PAST BRAVE PINES FRANKSTON PINES Pines still searching for fi rst win

Altona Magic have bounced back to the pushed us all the way to the end and I really The night also saw possibly one of Scorers: Cergovski 57’. winners list after defeating Frankton Pines don’t know how they’ve ended up where the youngest players to ever take the fi eld in by 1-0 at Paisley Park Soccer Complex on they are on the ladder. They gave us a really a Foxtel Cup match. Yellow cards: Fa’arodo 23’, Sherifovski Saturday night. hard game, playing very open football with With the backing of president 82’. The three points to the home side plenty of determination. There were many Melissa Fisher-Massa, Altona Magic recently Red cards: None came courtesy of a Pece Cergovski strike times, especially in the fi rst half when they launched a Youth Academy at Paisley Park in the 57th minute resigning Pines to its had us under a lot of pressure.” with a view to nurture talented young local Frankston Pines: fi fth loss in seven outings and leaving the The deciding goal came after a footballers for the future. It appears the move B.Raganovic, L.Trebbia, T.Malcolm peninsula side still searching for its fi rst win sweeping move from midfi eld involving most is paying dividends already as Young Joey (D.Black 26’), R.Duckworth, A.Skledar of the 2008 Foxtel Cup campaign. of the magic players with some impressive George Lambadaridis took his place on the (C.Jones 77’), C.Smart, J.Reichnein The match was watched by passing and movement culminated in Carl bench, while 14 year old Jake Barker-Daish (B.Ovcin 70’), A.Fadljevic, C.Leopold, approximately 400 spectators, some of whom Recchia playing through Henry Fa’arado came on the park for his senior debut after N.Waite, E.Masi. would surely have been left wondering why into space, who then chased the ball before replacing prolifi c striker Micheal Curcija in the Pines were still winless after they gave a switching across the box, fi nding Cergovski the dying minutes of the match. Scorers: None good account of themselves, showing great who took a touch to tee himself up before Tortevski said about Jake’s debut, “I’m spirit and endeavour to be competitive in a burying the ball past Roganovic with an really proud of that moment because he is Yellow cards: None. fairly even contest. excellent fi nish from approximately 20 yards an outstanding talent and I think he has the Red Cards: None Chances fell to both sides out from the goal. potential to go all the way. Although we throughout the evening, but it was the steady Tortesvaki was obviously please need the results, at the same time we are Man of the match: performances of both keepers, Altona’s with the result and his team’s performance committed to giving young players a chance B.Jevdjevic Bojo Jevdjevic and Pines’ Nick Raganovic, and went on to add, “It was much better to develop.” (Altona Magic) that kept the match evenly poised until the performance from us compared to last deadlock was broken by Cergovski. Saturday. Full credit must go to the players Match Details Crowd: 400 Magic coach Vlado Tortevski was who really came out to win this game. It was Venue: Paisley Park pleased with the victory which kept his side defi nitely one of those games where we had Altona Magic: fi rmly established in the Top Six, “First to win in order to remain in the Top Six and B.Jevdjevic, S.Mrkela, C.Anthopoulos, of all, based on this performance, I don’t keep in touch with the pacesetters. We’ve S.Laurie, D.Mladenovic, H.Fa’arodo, think Frankston Pines deserves to be in the got a couple of games coming up and we’re C.Recchia, M.Curcija (J.Barker-Daish By James Taylor position they’re in at the moment. They already thinking about Heidelberg United 89’), P.Siveski, A.Sherifovski, P.Cergovski Photos by Daniel Flis appear to have a goods set of players who next week.” (C.Rachovski 77’).

Altona Magic’s Man of the Match Bojo Jevdjevic clears the danger from the penalty area on one of the numerous occassions Frankston Pines penetrated his goal on Saturday night.

Issue # 8 Goal! Weekly FOXTEL CUP 7 Round 7 WESTERN SUBURBS MURPHY’S LAW 1 - 0 AUSTRALIAN FOR AIS INSTITUTE OF SPORT Suburbs fi nally breaks its duck

During the week the Foxtel Cup witnessed forced too wide to get a meaningful shot in Birghitti in the AIS goals made a complete saw the danger coming making himself big the fi rst coach casualty for the season on goal. Soon after a corner played across hash of and the resulting fumble trickled and saving smartly with his feet at the edge of when Kon Pappas and Western Suburbs was cleared off the line for the AIS by onto the post and away for a corner much his box. The AIS had numerous chances and parted ways. In stepped former Socceroo Matthew Theodore and from the clearance to the relief of the poor boy in the AIS. The the young lad Kofi Danning out on the fl ank Ken Murphy take the helm and return to Lorenz Kidtner was guilty of a glaring miss. game was goalless at the break. was really troubling the Suburbs defence, the VPL hoping to turnaround Western At this point Suburbs were all over Suburbs were fi nally rewarded he put in a number of crosses into the box suburbs fortunes before it was too late the Institute lads and another chance went for their dominance early into the second which lead to half chances and shots which in the season to avoid a relegation battle. to waste when Dimitri Hatzimouratis beat a half when a series of slick passing by the were pretty much dealt with by the Suburbs Heading into this match Western Suburbs hesitant Mark Birghitti in the AIS goals but Suburbs team saw a move that involved a defence. were still seeking its fi rst win for the the ball went wide. Soon after this however good few passes fi nished with a low shot Suburbs held out for the rest of the season. the AIS picked their play up and saw a free across Birghitti by Tomi Razov - much to the game and there was both celebrations and Western Suburbs started this game the kick whipped into the Suburbs box and a pleasure of the Suburbs players and the home relief that Suburbs had weathered the storm brightest and in the early exchanges they rasping shot was well saved by Stephan Gal. crowd. The relief on the face of Ken Murphy and that they had picked up three vital points simply wanted the game more than the The ball then travelled right up the other was also obvious. Just after the goal the in their quest to remain in the Foxtel Cup. youngsters from the Institute, Suburbs were end and Birghitti in the AIS goal pulled AIS seemed rocked by the concession of a Murphy I am sure will be greatly pleased attacking in waves and the AIS kids weren’t off a smart save of his own to preserve the goal and almost conceded a second when an that Suburbs picked up the three points but adjusting to the game early on. Suburbs stalemate. absolute thunderbolt of a shot from outside I am sure he will concede that Suburbs were however overplayed a lot of their chances The AIS keeper was a bit hesitant in of the box went high and wide. wasteful and probably should have had the early on and it left many people wondering if this game when dealing with high balls and In the middle of the second half game in the bag long before they scored the homer side would later rue their misses. sometimes his judgment was questionable the only real threat to the lead Suburbs their goal. The AIS will need to improve An early ball played over found at times. Vas Kalegeracos had another had worked so hard to get was themselves and create more if they are to cause sides the AIS defence sleeping and three Suburbs chance when the keeper came for a ball, but as the AIS weren’t really creating clear trouble. players broke on goal, Vas Kalegeracos hesitated and again he put the ball wide. The cut opportunities for their forwards. Lazy This coming week Western Suburbs played the ball over the ‘keeper but the ball fi nal chance of the half was right on the fi nal defending by Evan Karavetis saw him leave welcome Whittlesea to Ralph Reserve whilst didn’t have the strength to go to goals and kick when Vas Kalegeracos again popped up a ball for Stephan Gal but the AIS forward the AIS travel to the BT Connor Reserve to the Suburbs player who chased it down was and tried a somewhat speculative shot which cut in and got the ball and shot at goal. Gal take on last season’s champion the Preston Lions. The reserve game fi nished in a goalless draw between Western Suburbs and the Victorian Institute of Sport.

Match Details:

Western Suburbs: S.Gal, J.Cvetanovski, E.Karavitis, A.Bonis, L.Kindtner, I.Razov, T.Razov N.Roama 82’), V.Kalogeracos (M.Batur 73’), D.Hatzimouratis, E.Centkin.

Scorers: T.Razov 54’.

Yellow cards: Kindtner 82, T.Razov 35’. Red cards: None

AIS: M.Birighitti, D.Mullen, L.De Vere, A.Cicak (I.Pavlov 63’), R.Greer (S.Munro 59’), A.Sunasky, M.Theodore, J.Naidovski, K.Danning, J.Hoffman.

Scorers: None

Yellow cards: Munro 61’. Red cards: None

Crowd: 500 Venue: Ralph Reserve

By Reuben Schembri AIS youngster Ante Cicak skips past the outstretched foot of Nicola Roama during yesterday clash at Ralph Reserve. It was Suburbs’ fi rst win after seven rounds of the Foxtel Cup. Photo by Daniel Flis

Monday 7 April 2008 8 FOXTELFOXTEL CUPCUP Goal! Weekly RoundRound 7 7 WHITTLESEA MONDAY ZEBRAS EAGLES NIGHT V EYE ZEBRAS FOOTBALL RICHMOND EAGLES Tonight at Epping KO 8.15pm

Monday Night Football at Epping Stadium sees wins in their clashes. It was a 2-0 win at Epping in Whittlesea Zebras host Richmond. Both sides July that propelled Whittlesea to their charge into enter the game on the back of wins 3-2 away the fi nals, and began the run of poor results for wins in Round Six, the Zebras victorious at Richmond which would lead to them battling to Altona Magic and the Eagles triumphant at avoid relegation. Western Suburbs. The two sides go into the game with a break of Whittlesea’s win at Altona got their season back more than seven days, but Richmond will have to on track after a dismal start to the campaign for last back up with a home game against Frankston Pines year’s beaten Grand Finalists. It seemed the notable on Friday night. This could have an infl uence on departures of Kristian Rees, Tex Apostolikas and team selection and be a test of the squad’s depth. Hamlet Armenian had left the Zebras a shadow of The Zebras won’t have to play again until going to their former selves. Jerry Karpeh, signed from Perth Western Suburbs on Sunday. Glory, has started to fi nd the net and with Goran As always, the Epping Stadium surface is near Talevski also starting to fi nd form they held-off a enough to the best in the business. It should allow late rally from the Magic to record their fi rst win for a great game between two quality VPL sides. of the season. Kenny Gerohristodoulou was sent off late in the game, with former Richmond keeper By Mark Boric Robbie Simioni coming on to help the Zebras to the win. No doubt Simioni will be relishing the Photo by John Punshon prospect of starting against his old team. Conversely, Richmond have made their best start ever in the Foxtel Cup. Unbeaten and sitting in second-place going into the round, the Eagles will venture to Epping keen for a result that will keep them up with the early pacesetters. The free- scoring outfi t from Kevin Bartlett Reserve have scored eighteen goals in six games, with Pablo Cardozo, Richie Cardozo and Michael Catalano making it three Eagles in the top fi ve Foxtel Cup goalscorers. In their fi rst season under Michael Chatzitrifonos, Former NSL star Pablo Cardozo has already the Eagles have shown marked improvement but found the net three times this season and now face another stern test. will look to further his tally tonight against the Last season the two clubs played out home Zebras.

Issue # 8 Goal! Weekly FOOTBALLFOXTEL CUPFEATURE  Maccabi-HakoahRound 7 A FOOTBALL JOURNEY CONTINUES President Pillemer to write next chapter in Hakoah history In the early dawn, the compact frame of flooding back for the former Spurs youth season. successes but at last there has been a diminutive evergreen Maccabi- Hakoah team player who was the 1984 South There have been many highlights meeting of minds which will steer the midfielder, Jon Pillemer, can be observed African youth player of the year. in an extensive career where he has course of events in the future. scaling the heights of New South Head Although Spurs never signed played with and against many well known At the end of last season, a Road in Double Bay. him to a senior contract in 1984, Pillemer local players but he particularly has fond vacancy opened in the NSW Youth It is like every season is his City returned to trial at Charlton Athletic in the memories of playing at Wollongong during Development League and Maccabi – to Surf as he prepares for another year of English autumn of 1988 when he caught 1996 in the Super League with Scott Hakoah was given the opportunity to fill the senior football and his fifth season as club the eye of the manager, Lennie Lawrence, Chipperfield and Mile Sterjovski who both void which was grabbed with open arms. captain. who was keen to sign him due to some played in the 2006 World Cup finals for the For the first time young Maccabi- - Hakoah For the man who celebrated his excellent performances in the Combination Socceroos. players will be able to represent the fortieth birthday at the end of last year, the League. Unfortunately, due to work permit “The memories of playing at a club from u/13-u/18 level at the highest pre-season routine of running from Double problems, he was forced to come back to high level will remain with me for many representative level in NSW which will Bay to Vaucluse is second nature in his Australia. years but I still hope to continue with avoid the need to play elsewhere to physical preparation. However, Pillemer was never Maccabi Hakoah for a few seasons yet”, graduate in the game . On the seven kilometre run to one to dwell on the past and for a number says Pillemer. The formation of a four Vaucluse and back to Double Bay ,Jon of years made his mark in State League Who would deny this ambition as man football board to oversee these Pillemer has time to reminisce his life in football when he won the NSW Super last year he won the club player of the year developments is a first in the club’s history football and contemplate what the future League Player of the Year award in award for the second time in three years. and the incumbents Pillemer (Senior promises. consecutive years, 1992 and 1993. Unlike many players who drift from sport Club President), Danny Hochberg(Junior “Five times a week on this trek His former coach at Leichhardt in their twilight years of active competition, President), John Meyers( Futsal President) seems a real grind but at my age it’s Tigers, former Socceroo star, Manfred Pillemer at the end of last season accepted a and Phil Filler (Hakoah Licensed Club) important I maintain the highest level of Schaefer, in 1993 had this to say about his new challenge in his sporting life. have created a unity never witnessed before. fitness to compete with players who are star performer. He was elected as the senior “ The u/18’s will run as an many years younger.” “Jon gives 100% and is a non-stop president of Maccabi Hakoah Soccer academy under the supervision of senior “My thoughts often drift back to performer with tremendous dedication to Football Club in an exciting new phase of coach, Andrew Prentice, and every week at participation in my first of five Maccabiah his sport.” the club’s history. least three of them will train with the senior Games in Israel during 1987,when as a It was accolades like this which When the Hakoah licensed club squad and be given the opportunity to twenty year old I was selected with my two were instrumental in Pillemer being one first sponsored the Maccabi football club in play in the u/20 senior competition .” says brothers, Michael and Russell to play for of only three Jewish players along with 1993 and also added it’s name to the club’s Pillemer. Australia John Foxman( Sydney City )and Phil Moss logo there was great hope for the revival of “ If they perform well they will be During the recent pulsating (Northern Spirit) to play in the National the famous days of the 1960’s and 1970’s given further chances to play in the senior 4-4 draw in the English Premier League Soccer League when he was signed for when Hakoah club was a leading light in competition which will continue the policy between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea Brunswick Juventus where he made N.S.W. and Australian football . of promoting youth from last year when we at White Hart Lane, the memories came sixteen full appearances during the 1993/94 Since 1993 there have been had seven players, twenty years and under in the first team squad” “A big future is predicted for players like Jordan Mundell, Danny Rabie and Daniel Joseph who played regularly in first grade last year and will form the nucleus of the first team squad for years to come”. “We are actively seeking promotion to the 1st Division next year and I believe the new initiatives will be critical in realising this aim.” The man who a few years ago was nominated in the Jewish Football Team of the Century next to immortals like Peter Fuzes, Robbie Fekete and Jules Forgacs is laying the foundations for a return to the the glory days of Hakoah SFC and his efforts can only be beneficial for Jewish sport in Sydney. Pillemer’s commitment to his cause can be best described by former Socceroo and Maccabi Hakoah coach, Kimon Taliadoros. “Jon has this special ability to motivate others, an undying enthusiasm and optimism and a desperation to succeed both on and off the pitch which is a reflection of his professional training at the highest level.”

The Maccabi Hakoah Committee. From left to right :Jamie Enoch, Anthony Milner, Jonathan Pillemer (President), Michael Evans, By Roger Sleeman Larry Mendelowitz (Vice President), Anthony Chesle, Jonathan Milner, Mark Hasson. Photo by Roger Sleeman

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Issue # 8 Goal! Weekly PASSING OF ANOTHERFOXTEL CUP LOCAL LEGEND 11 Angus DrennenRound (1924-2008)7 DRENNEN’S DECORATIVE CAREER Pioneer of Victorian football departs for Heaven XI ‘I had to go back to Scotland to discover immigrant who worked as a piecework Victorian Railways but at the end of the that I was an Australian, not a Scot living grinder at the Sunshine Harvester Company. Second World War quickly left to work in Australia.’ Angus attended Sunshine Primary School as an independent contractor for the So said Angus Drennen, one of the and then Sunshine Technical College, where Housing Commission in Gippsland. country’s earliest post-war internationals he remembers seeing a photograph of a His senior career had a strange who died last week at the age of 84. Angus soccer team dating from the First World start because he was at the railway Drennen won three full caps for Australia War. station en route to sign for Brighton on the tour of New Zealand in 1948 and 20 A sports all-rounder he played his when he met a friend Harry Taylor who caps in all and represented Victoria many early soccer with Albion Schoolboys, which persuaded him instead to join Prahran. times in a career which lasted more than 30 was run by Bill Bowman and his wife, then Harry told him, ‘You’ll get a game for years. went on to join Nobels juniors and even got the reserves.’ But it was Angus who Born in Sunshine in 1924, a game with the seniors at 16. got the fi rst team spot and Harry played Angus Drennen was the son of a Scottish He did an apprenticeship with the reserves. At Prahran, Angus played with Ron Taylor, who also represented Australia. Alex Kerr, a former player, was on the committee and the secretary was Frank McIvor who had had a stellar career for Yallourn. When Sunshine United started up, his local loyalties led to his return and he helped the club to the First Division championship in 1950, after it fl irted with relegation the previous year. His excellent form as wing half led to his selection for the Australian tour of New Zealand in 1948 and in 1949 he represented Victoria in a superb one- all draw with Hajduk Split. He was a regular selection in the state team until 1954. His next club move was in 1952 to Footscray JUST where he was paid £3 a week for playing and £1 for training and was made club captain. He had played for Victoria in an interstate Angus Drennen on the run for Victoria. carnival and against England in 1951 Soccer News, 9 April 1960, p. 1. with Steve Zakomarok of JUST. Angus Later he moved to Moreland. In 1959 found that he and Zakomarok could read Angus took over from Andy McCulloch as each other’s play. ‘We had a good sense of player-coach at Box Hill and helped to keep football,’ he said and so the move to JUST the team in the State League. He also won was smooth, except when in an early game the Argus Medal that year. His daughters JUST got a penalty, which he said Steve went to university and Angus decided should take. As Zakomarok placed the ball, that if they could do a degree, so could the regular kicker rushed up and blasted the he. His football career continued with the ball over the corner fl ag! university’s lower league teams until 1978 From JUST Angus moved to when he was 54. Brighton and then to Hakoah where the When I talked to Angus about Dockerty Cup was won. Then Victorian fi fteen years ago he told me that his coach Len Young asked him to become remaining ambition was to go back to assistant coach and mentor to the Victorian Scotland and spend three months in a Colts side where a young Ted Smith was boarding house in a city close to football beginning his career. Angus Drennen grounds and to live every day at the remembers, ‘I was never fi tter in my life football. I don’t know whether he ever Angus Drennen clears the ball. than when I was with the Victorian Colts. Soccer News, 22 July 1950, p. 1. managed it, but the notion conveys his deep But I wasn’t a great communicator, even love for the game and his willingness to though I never stopped talking on the pitch.’ continue learning more about it. Words by Roy Hay Photos provided by Roy Hay

Sunshine United, Division One champion 1950. Back row: left to right: Mr J Penlerick (not shown), Jock Taylor, J Hunter, B Doherty, J Roberts, R Clayton, A Kyle, W Evans, J Campbell. Front row: A Harraden, Les Bird, Angus Drennen, Lin Bird, R Lowe. Source: Soccer News, 23 September 1950, p. 1.

Monday 7 April 2008il 12 WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE Goal! Weekly Round 3 THREE WAY TIE AT THE TOP Inter, Sandy, Preston make it three from three! Defence seems to have played a major maintain respectability in sixth. both of Casey’s, and Lucy Balta and Chrissy role in Round 4 of the WPL, with fi ve of GSL had a week off to recover Baxendale each grabbing a pair for United. WPL ROUND THREE RESULTS the six victorious teams managing a shut from the disappointment of its heavy Round The result means Casey ends the round Box Hill Inter 2 (G Koutrouvelis J out of their opponents on their way to 1 defeat, and it bounced back in style to post in eleventh position on the ladder, having Humble) Eltham North 0, Sandringham victory. The results leave the competition a comprehensive victory over Eastern Lions endured its worst ever start to a WPL season, 3 (J Murdoch A Kapusta S White) South with four teams yet to drop a point, and, at La Trobe City Sports Club on Saturday. while Heidelberg is fi fth, with six points. Melbourne 0, GSL 4 (M Emond 2 E unsurprisingly, these teams occupy the The home side scored twice in each half, The fi nal match of the round pitted Heeger 2) Eastern Lions 0, Preston Lions top four positions on the ladder. The with Mollie Emond and Elizabeth Heeger Ashburton against Keilor Park at Ashburton 1 (P Lipec) Bendigo Vipers 0, Casey competition has a strange look to it at this both grabbing a brace. The beginning of the Park, with Keilor looking for its fi rst points Comets 2 (L Restrepo 2) Heidelberg Utd early stage of the season, with perennial season has not been kind to Eastern Lions, of the season, and Ashburton aiming to build 4 (L Balta 2 C Baxendale 2), fi nals contenders Casey Comets and with it snatching a draw minutes before on its opening day victory. It was the home Keilor Park inhabiting the bottom two the blackout in Round 1, followed by two side that claimed the spoils, scoring three rungs of the ladder. consecutive 4-0 defeats. With one point to unanswered goals to record its second victory Box Hill Inter maintained its show for its efforts to date, Eastern Lions is in as many games. A 2-0 half time lead set the perfect start to the season, and made it ninth on the ladder, while GSL climbs off the stage for the victory, and Ashburton added WPL STANDINGS three wins from three with a 2-0 victory bottom and in to seventh. one more after the interval. Continuing the over Eltham North at Wembley Park on Preston Lions also has yet to drop trend of players scoring doubles in Round P W D L F A PT Friday night. A goal in each half, fi rst from a point, and this weekend it accounted for 3, Meghan Archer was on target twice, with Box Hill Inter 3 3 0 0 8 0 9 Georgia Koutrouvelis, and then from Jessica Bendigo Vipers. In similar fashion to last Seyma Erenli scoring the other. Ashburton Sandringham 3 3 0 0 6 0 9 Humble, was enough for Inter to subdue its week’s victory over South, Preston has Peta climbs to fourth on the ladder, and is the Preston Lions 3 3 0 0 5 1 9 opposition and claim the points. Box Hill’s Lipec to thank for securing the points, as she third team that has won all its matches Heidelberg Utd 3 2 0 1 8 6 6 South Melbourne 3 1 0 2 6 5 3 strong start to the year is nothing new, but scored her fourth goal in three games to give without conceding a goal. It has, however, Ashburton 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 aside from winning matches, it is also yet to the home side a 1-0 victory at BT Connor played one game fewer than the teams above GSL 2 1 0 1 5 6 3 concede a goal, and so occupies a familiar Reserve. However, as it has been slightly less it. Keilor has the dubious honour of propping Bendigo Vipers 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 position at the top of the ladder. Eltham has prolifi c in front of goal than its fellow perfect up the competition, with no points and just Eastern Lions 3 0 1 2 1 9 1 enjoyed a less positive beginning to the 2008 starters, Preston occupies third position on one goal to its credit as yet this season. Eltham North 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 campaign, having lost both of its matches to the ladder. Bendigo was denied a victory in Time is fl ying in the WPL, and Keilor Park 2 0 0 2 1 5 0 date. It sits in tenth position on the ladder, its opening match by a late Eastern Lions next week we are already on to Round 4, Casey Comets 3 0 0 3 2 7 0 Another club enjoying a stellar goal, and was not in action last weekend, so and the matches are evenly divided between start to its season is Sandringham, which has one point from two games so far, and is Saturday and Sunday. The action begins at defeated South Melbourne 3-0 at RJ Sillitoe eighth on the ladder. Beischer Oval on Saturday as Sandringham Reserve on Saturday afternoon. Jocelyn Heidelberg United scored four looks to continue its winning streak as it WPL ROUND FOUR FIXTURES Murdoch continued her goal-scoring streak times for the second consecutive match to makes the long journey to take on Bendigo Bendigo Vipers v Sandringham by opening the scoring in the fi rst half, with infl ict Casey Comets’ third straight defeat of Vipers. Two sides currently without a points Oval Sat 12 Apr KO 2:45PM Alina Kapusta adding a second on the stroke the season and leave it languishing near the also meet on Saturday, when Eltham North of half time. A third by Sarah White in the foot of the ladder. In a round dominated by faces Casey Comets at Anderson Park, while Eastern Lions v Preston Lions second half shut the door on the visiting side, teams winning while holding their opponents at Gardiners Creek Reserve, Eastern Lions Gardiners Creek Res Sat 12 Apr KO3PM and ensured Sandringham would record its goalless, it was refreshing to fi nd a high- will look to end Preston Lions 100% record. third straight victory, and enjoy its best start scoring game in which both sides found the On Sunday, bottom plays top at Keilor Park Keilor Park v Box Hill Inter to a season since joining the WPL, and also net. Heidelberg seemed to all but have the Reserve, as Keilor Park look to get something Keilor Park Res Sun 13 Apr KO 1PM yet to concede a goal. After a blistering fi rst points in the bag by half time, having scored out of a tough encounter with Box Hill Inter. round display, South Melbourne seems to three times to its host’s once. The second half South Melbourne and Ashburton clash at Bob South Melbourne v Ashburton have go off the boil, failing even to score in proved more even, with both sides adding Jane Stadium, with Heidelberg United and Bob Jane Stadium Sun 13 Apr KO 1PM its last two matches. Sandringham fi nished one further goal, enabling Heidelberg to run GSL rounding out the weekend at Olympic the round in second position on the ladder, out to a 4-2 lead. Both sides had multiple Village. Heidelberg Utd v GSL with South’s goal difference enabling it to goal scorers, with Linda Restrepo notching Olympic Village Sun 13 Apr KO 1PM

Eltham North v Casey Comets Eltham North Res Sun 13 Apr KO 3PM

By Niki Cook Photo by John Punshon

WPL action between Preston Lions and Bendigo Vipers

Issue # 8 16 STATE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Goal! Weekly Goal! Weekly ISLAND CHILL FOOTBALL FOCUS 13 Round 1 ROUND 19 STATE LEAGUE KICKS OFF SEASON ‘08 AGIM SHERIFOVSKI Kingston leads strongest fi eld seen in years ALTONA MAGIC FC FULL NAME: Agim Sherifovski The State and Provisional Leagues of Vic- nessey said after the match, “When you look BIRTHPLACE: Wollongong N.S.W toria kicked off this weekend with a full at the schedule for the year you always think STATE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SQUAD LISTS 2008 BIRTH DATE: 24/05/1974 BENTLEIGH GREENS LANGWARRIN FC round of fi xtures taking place across the of the certain games that are going to be dif- Ngarai Damaiana Bahar, Boris Bajic, Dean Constantinou, Raphaele De Vito, Sam De Vito, Sam De Adam Wais Ahmadzai, Thomas Ahmadzai, Daniel Biondo, Mitchell Blake, David Breslin, Luke HEIGHT: 179cms Vito, Adrian Gallo, George Giannou, Didier Imbert, Andrew Jose Jerez, James Karanicolas, Lewis Burgess, Benjamin Shaun Caffrey, Karl Cochrane, Stuart John Craig, Benjamin Cullen, James Karanicolas, Nicholas Katsamboukas, Kristopher Kioussis, Jim Kourtis, Kristian Kustura, Ivo Grego- Cullen, Anthony David Famularo, Peter Ferguson, Liam George, Jamie George Heard, Matthew WEIGHT: 76kgs state as Season 2008 offi cially got under fi cult away from home and the Langwarrin rio Madeira, Peter McVeigh, Anthony Miltsos, Christian Morales, Ljubisa Nikolic, Nenad Pavasovic, James Hodgson, Joe Iline, Christopher Paul Jones, Alex Mackie, Kevin Mcalister, Darren Scott Marcelo Pena, Dean Piemonte, Mitchell Pino, Adam Ricciuti, Jason Ricciuti, Alex Rojas, Nicholas McClenaghan, Caleb Johannes Nicholes, Simon Anthony O’Donnell, Jamie-Lee O’Donoghue, Adam MARRIED: Yes way. game certainly comes to mind. I’ve played Stamatiou, George Stavridis, Michael Theocharous, Paul Theocharous, Rados Tomic, Nick Tsaltas, Poole Steven Tzakopoulos, Ilias Tzintzis, Hayato Yamada. Christopher Kevin Quinn, Lirim Rasimi, Hayden Schippers, Sean Andrew Skelly, Brenton Douglas CAR: Old Magna Smith, Sean Smith, Shane Tagliaferro, Nicholas Thomas, Barry Tulloch. A total of 22 rounds will be played against Gus’ teams before and it’s a very dif- BULLEEN ROYALS FC Daniel Aquilina, Saso Becvinovski, Mifi t Bojku, Julian Buzzanca Leonardo (Len) Catalano, Ricky SOUTHERN STARS FC OCCUPATION OUTSIDE OF FOOTBALL: from now until October with two teams pro- fi cult place to go and visit. If you asked be- Catalano, Luke York Childs, John Cvetkovski, Hayden Connor D’Agostino, Matthew James Dimech, Alp Akdogan, Fatih Akdogan, Gokturk Tahsin Altiparmak, Batuhan Bakici, Aziz El Bayeh, Thierry Daniel Eskander, Michael Angelo Eskander, Christopher Fredes, Damien Paul Guglielmi, Matthew Boi, Vincent Joseph Bontemps, Murat Caliskan, Mawia Cherif, Derrick Douglas Chisholm, Dogan Personal Banking Manager Allan Leckie, Benjamin Thomas Light, Danny (Dejan) Madaroski, Michael Mazzini Dagli, Joseph Anthony Damiano, Serkan Dogan, Sercan Tekin Doganay, Christopher Driver, Anthony moted and relegated at season’s end. fore the game if I could have taken a point I , Cameron John Miles, Sam Roem, Doug William Scott, Andrew Skoullos, Dean Tartaglia, Pratik Gaetano, Cihan Kara, Yunus Kiymaz, Kareem Muhamad, Vu Nguyen, Fergal Martin O’Colman, Gur- NICKNAME: Sherif Thapa, Kieran Garth Tracey, Frank Tramontana, Elias Tsintzas, Haris Vrbovac. kan Ozakman, Colin Francis Quirk, Trent Adam Rickard, Andrew Cameron Ross, Adam Mark Rudzki, The State League Division One fi eld appears would have and in my opinion a draw was Berkan Sakaci, Rasim Segi, Michael Christain Sivulja, Koray Suat, Adem Tavsancioglu, Husamettin PREVIOUS CLUBS: Illawarra, Wollongong, DANDENONG THUNDER FC Ulusan, Sait Uygur, Mustafa Yenilmez Murat Irfan Abazi, Murat Irfan Abazi, Mohammed Abdulla Alsakran, Mansoor Aslami, Stephen George Cross, South Melbourne, Heidelberg, to be one of the strongest seen in years with most probably a fair result. “ Camilleri, Grant Colville, Fajrim Dalipovski, Joseph Di Iorio, Yehya Dit El Hali Dimassi, Tom Ho, Fitim SPRINGVALE WHITE EAGLES FC Ibraimi, Ibraim Ibraimi, Selim Ibraimi, Ivan Klarica, Veton Korcarevski, Taulant Mane, Mentor Memeti, William Armour, Frud Bezhan, Sasa Bogdanovic, Kamil Brozstek, Youssef Elkassaby, Mathew Bulleen, Fawkner. any number of teams potentially capable of “Considering we played with ten Ervin Naytellari, Alfonso Opazo, Levent Osman, Arsen Ravoniku, Klajdi Ravoniku, Mark Riley, Rex- George, Petar Jevremovic, Dejan Karac, Miroslav Karac, Andrew Carol Kollar, Paul Maghiar, Grujo hep Selmani, Marcus Stergiopoulos, Malik Sulemani, Xhezair Sulemani, Goulie Tang, Adem Tezeli, Mrdic, Masumi Nishida, Challo Nsendulka, Denis Oluic, Darko Perazic, Gojko Ponjevic, Nenad REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS: Farouk Tijani, Dennis Ukalovski, Azim Xhaferi, Arnel Zahirovic, Semir Zekirija, Ymet Zijai. Prastalo, Predrag Radinovic, Ahmad Samim Rahim, Dejan Rikanovic, Nemanja Salamandic, Hugo gaining the prize of Foxtel Cup status come men for thirty-fi ve minutes, which was a Sena, Borislav Skavo, Kruno Stanisic, Igor Stojanac, Ireneusz Styczen, Michael Lam Tut, Michael Voinea, Daniel Webb, Simon Peter Webster, Stanislav Zjajic, Petar Zoric, Slobodan Zoric. N.S.W, Victoria – Youth & Seniors 2009. very harsh decision as well considering it FC CLIFTON HILL Daniel Ali Barakat, Miguel Barrigos, Alexander Charles Calthrop, Remzi Dermele, Fotis (Frank) Dra- CHILDHOOD FOOTBALL HERO: Ruud Gullit kopoulos, Morris Edwards, Chris Fakos, Patrick James Grigg, Luke, Christopher Grounds, Sammy ST ALBANS SAINTS FC Four teams relegated from the last was a second yellow card, and then the fact Habib, Ozan Kara, George Karkaletsis, Peter Katris, Issac Konstantinidis, Chris Lekanis, Michael George Abatzidis, Metej Azinovic, Pero Barac, Ante Bilic, Antonio Brekalo, Mario Brekalo, Peter FAVOURITE O/S PLAYER: Cesc Fabregas from Mazzarella, Salah Musa, Nick Nicolaidis, Serkan Oksuz, Theo Papoutsis, Jack Michael Pollock, Brekalo, Liam Stvart Cannell, Brian Thomas Chesson, Jane Coceski, Ivan Filipovic, CHRISTOPHER season’s Foxtel Cup, Kingston City, Sun- they were given a disputable free-kick from Chris Pope, Zoran Romanovski, Milan Sajkic, Jafer Mohamed Salah, Daniel Saleh, Abraham Staiku- GEORGE GEORGIOU, David Grbac, Ryan Grech, Chris Hili, Steven Jovanovski, Goran Jozeljic, Arsenal (at the moment). ras, Antonios Toutzaris, Nick Tsintsiras, Sam George Tyrikos, Chris Vithoulkas, Dimitri Vithoulkas, Ari Nicholas Kladaric, Nikola Konjevic, Mario Krajina, Josip Loncaric, Anthony Maric, Shannon Micallef, Vlahos, Andrew Douglas Watkins. Tom Mikic, Ivan Mioc, Guillermo Olea, Alan Paleka, Tomislav Pogacic, Ilija Rados, Jure Radosevic, FAVOURITE V-LEAGUE PLAYER: Henry Fa’Aroda shine Georgies, Springvale White Eagles which they scored from to add further salt Martin Raspudic, Damir Salcin, Marko Sestan, Dragan Viskovic, NICHOLAS DANIEL VUNDERL. KEILOR PARK FC FAVOURITE FORMER SOCCEROO: Jim Patikas and Bullen Royals (formerly Essendon Roy- in to the wound, I think if you look at that Albert Amato, Sam Martin Arico, Dale Paul Barbuto, Nikola Baresic, Steven Bojkovski, Lorenzo Carbone, Ahmed Chawk, Steven Cudrig, Jarryd Cutajar, Atef El Dib, Steven, Mark Esposito, Derek SUNSHINE GEORGIES FC Galea, Paul Galea, Antony Genovese, Michael Andrew Karlis, Brian Maher, Michael Mazzarino, Andrew Lee Agius, Colin Azzopardi, James Baskerville, Anthony Bowsley, David Calleja, Israel FAVOURITE CURRENT SOCCEROO: als) would all reasonable stand as worthy and the way we came back, we really took Denys Menjivar, Mohamed Mohamed, Daniel Joseph Moore, Christopher Motsianos, Grant Mussel, Carter, Matthew Cini, Simon Louis Crowden, Dusko Delic, Michael Esposito, Addisu Gebrehiwot, Steven Mussel, Mathew Nikolic, Marcos Oliveira, Darren Pace, Nicholas Pagounis, Jason Quilici, Jake Grech, Sean Grech, Cesar Hermosilla, Nathan James Hume, Martin John, Thomas Elliot Jason Culina pre-season frontrunners to make a quick re- the game to Langwarrin, and I don’t think Fabian Sirgiovanni, Harry Stamatiadis, Peter Tawaf, Matthew Worrall, Vincent Zafferano. Johnstone, Paul Karlis, Kile Gerald Kennedy, Peter Koutsoupias, Steven Manceski, George Papado- poulos, Stefan Luke Parnis, Sacha Pisani, Dion Portelli, Juan Jose Portillo, Jacob Quickenden, Huon MOST MEMORABLE MATCH AS A PLAYER: William Russell, Sergio Tapia, Vasko Trpcevski, Ilia Leigh Tsoumerkas, Steven Underwood, Wayne turn to the VPL. Throw into the mixer po- we would have not been unlucky not to have KINGSTON CITY FC Martin Wallace, Paul Anthony Wilson, Toshome Yabio, Julian Andrew Zach First National Legaue game against Morwell Alexandros Akrivopoulos, Michael Altidis, Balint Gabor Arndt, James Ashby, Dylan, Jackson Burke, tential heavyweights St Albans Saints and taken all three points. Overall, to be fair, and Marcus Carlei, Adrian Chila, Joshua Colosimo, Vasilios Daglis, Boris Escobar, Joseph Ferencz, WESTGATE FC MOST MEMORABLE MATCH AS A FAN: Australia Danny Hartley, James Kakouros, George Karagiannis, Kosta Karazisis, Andrew Michael KILOPOU- Felipe Alvear, Tony Andreevski, Marko Arbutovic, Zdravko Atanasovski, George Barkho, Joseph LOS, Christos Konstas, Michael Lambadaridis Raymond De Bono, Jason Dimitrievski, Daniel Glogovac, Nikola Grba Qualifying for World Cup Dandenong Thunder, the forever promising I’m sure Gus will agree, on the balance of Jimmy Latinopoulos, Steward Lomuri, George Loukas, Christopher TomiMarra, Paul Mavros, Anas- Vincenzo Ierardo, Aleksandar Ilic, Vladimir Jaksic, Dragoslav Ljubinkovic, Miroslav, Roger Lunt, Milan tasi, Mimikos, Dimitrios (James) Nezos, Dushan Nikolic, Andy Pantsoglou, Alexi Papadakis, Nikolaos Milutinovic, Ilce Mladenovski, Carlos Andres Munoz, Paul Muscat, Robert Nikolic, Zoran Ninkovic, MOST MEMORABLE GOAL YOU’VE SCORED: Langwarrin, ambitious newcomers Southern play a point each was most probably fair.’ Papadopoulos, John Pappas, John Petrou, Anthony Rosamilia, Peter Stathopoulos, Anthony Stavri- Carlos Opazo, Boban Pajic, Zoran Pajic, Lazar Petrovic, Marco Pezzino, Marijo Roza, Milan Savic, dis, Alessandro Stazio, Andrew Strapelias, Nick Tolios, Mladen Tosic, Michael P. Tyrikos, Samuel Van Denis Tepavac, Bobby Todorovski, Filip Tortevski, Robert Trajanovski, Mebrahtom Alemaw Yabio, There’s a couple there from my junior days. Stars, Keilor Park, and FC Clifton Hill, not In other results Andy O’Dell’s Sun- De Kerkhof, Bill Vasilopoulos, Nick Zevgaras. Yehonnes Yekuno, Aleksandar Zivkovic. FUNNIEST MOMENT IN FOOTBALL: Taking a to forget a talented Westagte outfi t, and State shine Georgies left it late to score twice in the corner and kicking the corner fl ag & not the ball. League Division One promises to be an in- last ten minutes to beat Dandenong Thunder BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT: Not taking up over- teresting and entertaining melting pot of Vic- 2-0 away from home at the always daunting seas/trials offered, instead fi nishing Uni studies. torian football in ‘08. George Andrews Reserve. WORST INJURY: To open the campaign Kingston Springvale White Eagles managed None really, small medial tear about 3 years ago. City wasted no time fi ring a huge warning to exorcise some of the demons from its MOST DIFFICULT OPPONENT: Kevin Muscat (in his younger days) signal to the other contenders in the com- disastrous season last year by winning 2-0 FAVOURITE AWAY GROUND: petition when it outclassed and demolished against Keilor Park. Epping Stadium Westgate by a convincing 4-1 scoreline put- The fi nal match to complete the SUPERSTITIONS: ting the south eastern side in pole position in round will take place tonight between Bul- None really, use to have heaps on match day. the standings after Round One - all be it on len Royals and St Albans saints at the Veneto TYPICAL MATCH DAY MEAL: goal difference. Club, Bullen with a 8.15pm KO Anything light and healthy & water. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS: Bentleigh Green also opened the Speed, Fitness, Will to win and never give up. new year with maximum points handing a 3- WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES: 1 baptism of fi re to Division One debutants Rush things every now and then. FC Clifton Hill. FAVOURITE TEAM WHEN GROWING UP: In one of the matches of the round Barcelona FC Southern Stars also made its debut in the FAVOURITE OTHER SPORTS:. I’ll play and watch anything & everything league in a hard fought 1-1 draw away to Gus FAVOURITE OTHER SPORTSPERSON: McLeod’s Langwarrin. Before a big crowd Michael Jordan of nearly 1,000 spectators Stars certainly FAVOURITE FOODS: Pasta, Chicken, Steaks , showed their stripes when it came from a By James Taylor anything not too bad for you. goal down and with ten men to grab an im- FAVOURITE ACTOR/ACTRESS: Denzel Washing- pressive point as the spoils were shared. Photos by John Punshon ton & Catherine Zeta Jones (at the moment). State League Division One action: FC Clifton Hill’s Luke Grounds wins this tussle with HOBBIES: Spending time with my family doing Southern Stars coach, Dean Hen- Bentleigh Greens’ George Giannou. stuff around the house outside. FAVOURITE HOLIDAY RESORT: THIS WEEK’S FIXTURES North Beach – Wollongong. DIVISION ONE RESULTS FAVOURITE NIGHTSPOT: My Bed these days. IDEAL DATE: Someone funny & good looking… Kingston City v FC Clifton Hill St Albans Saints v Keilor Park FC Clifton Hill 1 (C Pope) Bentleigh Greens 3 (A Rojas 2 N Grange Reserve Fri 11 Apr KO 8:30PM Churchill Reserve Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM yeah I’d say my wife. Tsaltas), Keilor Park 0 Springvale White Eagles 2 (G Mrdic K FAVOURITE TV SHOWS: At the Moment – Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares Southern Stars v Westgate Bentleigh Greens v Dandenong Thunder Stanisic), Langwarrin 1 Southern Stars 1, Dandenong Thun- FAVOURITE MUSIC: Anything – fairly diverse Ross Reserve Sat 12 Apr KO 3:00PM Kingston Heath Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM der 0 Sunshine Georgies 2 (A Bowsley PA Wilson), Westgate FAVOURITE FILM: Rudy LAST SOCCER SHIRT YOU BOUGHT: Sunshine Georgies v Bulleen Royals Sp’vale White Eagles v Langwarrin 1 (B Pajic) Kingston City 4 (J Latinopoulos 2 BG Arndt A Stra- Brasil top for my son Imran. Chaplin Reserve Sat 12 Apr KO 3:00PM Serbian Sports Centre Sun 13 Apr pelias). FUNNIEST RUMOUR YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT KO 6:15PM YOURSELF: That I am a right sided player. BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON CAREER: Frank Arok, RESERVE DETAILS DIVISION ONE STANDINGS Gary Cole, Franz Weimper, my brother Serif. BIGGEST DRAG IN SOCCER: Players that just FC Clifton Hill 0 Bentleigh Greens 6, Keilor Park 2 Springvale White P W D L F A PT come to kill time, especially youngsters. Eagles 1, Langwarrin 1 Southern Stars 1, Dandenong Thunder 2 FOOTBALL AMBITION: To Win League once more Kingston City 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 & retire in one piece. Sunshine Georgies 2, Westgate 2 Kingston City 0. Bentleigh Greens 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 WHICH PERSON IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU Springvale White Eagles 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 MOST LIKE TO MEET? : Pele P W D L F A PT YOUR TIP FOR THIS YEAR’S V-LEAGUE: The Magic of course. Photo by John Punshon Bentleigh Greens 1 1 0 0 6 0 3 Sunshine Georgies 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Westgate 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Southern Stars 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Keilor Park 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Sunshine Georgies 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Langwarrin 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Dandenong Thunder 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 FC Clifton Hill 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 Southern Stars 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Keilor Park 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 Langwarrin 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Springvale White Eagles 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Dandenong Thunder 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 Kingston City 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 Westgate 1 0 0 1 1 4 0 FC Clifton Hill 1 0 0 1 0 6 0 Bulleen Royals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bulleen Royals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Albans Saints 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Albans Saints 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Issue # 8 Monday 7 April 2008 Monday 7 April 2008 FOXTEL CUP FOXTEL CUP Round 7 Round 7

HEIDELBERG SOUTH UNITED FAWKNER FINALLY MELBOURNE CAVALIERS MARCH 2 - 3 FINDS ITS FEET 0 - 3 GATHERS STEAM FAWKNER Bergers underdone at home GREEN GULLY Two goal Nikolic gives South the blues BLUES CAVALIERS In a battle which Fawkner needed a win particularly in the middle of the park. How- brilliantly saved by Gavalas. Fawkner then to level the game when they broke through A professional and dominant display by tempo and being fi rst to the to open its account for the year, we saw an ever as the half went on Blues players such looked like they took control of a game they some slack Blues defending which turned Green Gully has seen the Cavaliers anni- ball at every opportunity. entertaining game with lots of goals and a as Galanos and Husanovic started to look were determined to get a result. In the 62nd into a one on one opportunity which then hilate South Melbourne by three goals to In the 58th minute a lung- number of missed opportunities for both dangerous running from midfi eld putting the minute Drossos forced Schwalger into a ter- Schwalger made a match winning save for nil at a sun-drenched Bob Jane Stadium ing tackle by Poutakidis, teams Heidelberg under the pressure. rifi c save from all of 30 yards. his team. on Sunday. who appeared to have got The better and more determined In the 40th minute Heidelberg hit Only minutes later some slack de- Fawkner would be over the moon to With both sides coming off impres- the ball, was awarded as a blues deserved there win however the match Fawkner on a counter attack which left Na- fending by Heidelberg left Husanovic to fi nally get their fi rst points of the season and sive wins the previous week, an expectant penalty, with referee Jim could have gone either way. poli one on one at the back which he made make an intelligent run in the box which will look to build on this with a clash with crowd arrived at Bob Jane Stadium expect- Zafi riou claiming Poutaki- Early in the game Fawkner started a crucial tackle which saved a certain goal then he slotted past Gavalas to put Fawkner Coburg Utd next week at CB Smith reserve ing to see a cracking contest, however not dis caught the man. Step- well with Younan looking busy early and for Fawkner. In the 45th minute Fawkner into a deserved lead. In the 77th Fawkner where as Heidelberg will be disappointed even the staunchest Green Gully fan could ping up to take the penalty dangerous up forward but In the 12th min- got reward for there efforts when Galonas, took a 3-1 lead when Galanos won his side a that they let 3 points slip at home and will expect such a lopsided contest. was Andy Vargas, with the ute of the game we saw Heidelberg take the Youssef and then fi nally Younan linked up penalty after being clearly pushed in the box, look to bounce back with a win against Al- South started the game brightly, experienced midfi elder keen lead with some slack defending by the blues to create a marvelous chance and great fi nish this left Husanovic with the pressure of con- tona Magic. when a quality run down the right hand fl ank to score another goal against which saw Eric Vassiliadis capitalize and by Younan who chipped the keeper from just verting the spot kick and he made no mistake by Goran Zoric saw the speedy midfi elder South Melbourne. With the score the opener for the home side. In the inside the box. however Gavalas may of felt he could of Match Details: dart past a few defenders, before hitting his keeper once again beaten, 23rd minute Heidelberg had an opportunity In the second half we saw a fairly saved it after getting a hand to it. shot into the arms of Steven Tilovski in the South dodged a bullet as the to double the advantage as Hockless had a even contest early on with both sides look- Heidelberg then slowly pilled up the pres- HEIDELBERG UTD: Gully goal. ball struck the upright and strike which he could of converted. ing to get max points out of the game. In sure and fi nally broke the Fawkner defence Team: Peter Gavalas, Robert Liparotti, Fernando tried to replicate Zoric stayed out. Vassiliadis could of doubled his the 51st minute Galanos made a surging run when Jones tapped in a goal line scramble to Peter Roberts(Aimal Jamall 53min), Dan- only three minutes later, with the Brazilian South’s main op- tally with a strike that went just wide and through the Heidelberg defence which then put Fawkner under the pump in the remain- iel Jones, Eric Vassiliadis(Timothy Paton also hitting a long range drive into the pry- portunity in the 2nd half clearly Heidelberg were the superior team lead to a one on one opportunity which was ing moments. Heidelberg then had a chance 80min), Josip Kosic, Denis Alilovic, Robert ing arms of the very secure Tilovski. came in the 63rd minute. Dolevski(Jim Deossos 46min), James Ste- Gully’s fi rst real opportunity of the Some lovely work by Zoric fanou, Graham Hockless, Saso Alekovski contest came in the 20th minute, when an on the left fl ank saw the opportunistic ball was swung into the back midfi elder launch an inch- Bench: Marko Sutalo, Timothy Paton, Jim post. With confusion inside the area and a perfect pass to the back post, Drossos, Aimal Jamall poor attempt to capture the ball by Dean where Hamlet Armenian was Anastasiadis, the ball found Joel Nikolic waiting. Armenian looked Scorers: Vassiliadis 12’, Jones 88’. open at the back post and he knocked the to have steered a powerful ball in to give Gully a 0-1 lead. header into the top corner, Yellow cards: None Gully doubled their advantage in only for Tilovski to fl y past .Red cards: None the 26th minute when the referee awarded the goal face and once again them a penalty after Steven O’Dor was ad- capture the ball somewhat FAWKNER BLUES: judged to have handballed the ball just in- athletically in mid-air. Team Pasi Schwalger, Clifford Tuck, side the area. With no hesitation, veteran Gully closed the Boris Masic, Ben Gogger, Ralph Na- Stephen Burton stepped up and slammed game off in the 72nd minute poli, Fikret Husanovic(Dejan Radojicic the ball into the back of net, sending Anas- when some poor defend- 82min), Adam Zilic, Jason Principato, tasiadis the wrong way for 0-2. ing allowed for Joel Nikolic Zia Younan(Michael Packovski 82min), With the South side in complete to capture possession just Joseph Youssef, Yannis Galanos(Roberto disarray, Nikolic should have scored his outside the area. With no Bazzano 86min) second after spooning a long drive well defender in sight, Nikolic over the bar from just outside the area. slammed the ball under- Bench: Ross Mancuso, Michael Packovs- South had a big opportunity to get neath the oncoming Anas- South Melbourne’s Sam Poutakidis rips the ball out from under Gully’s Kristian Ivesic’s ki, Dejan Radojicic, Roberto Bazzano back into the contest in the 33rd minute, tasiadis for his second of the feet at Bob Jane Stadium yesterday. Gully had the last laugh though and won 3-0. when a lovely ball passed over the stagnant night. Scores: Younan 45’, Husanovic 66’, 77’. defence and found the feet of Fernando. With the game tough game, facing the league-leading Oak- Gully: With only Tilovski in front of him, Fernan- well and truly over, South dodged yet an- leigh Cannons and will be attempting to fur- 23 Tilovski, Steven (gk) 2 Ivesic, Kristi- Yellow cards: Joseph Youssef, Fikret do hit a poor shot into the feet of the lunging other bullet when a poor effort late in the ther propel themselves up the table. jan 3 Burton, Steven P 4 Fak, Dean (c) 7 Husanovic keeper, who once again thwarted the South game by Shaun Romein from just inside the Fleming, Jeffrey 9 Banks, Campbell 14 Red cards: None attack. area saw the ball fl y past the outside of the Starting Lineups: Ollerton, Ryan 15 Nastevski, Dragi 16 Tilovski once again stood in the post. Medjedovic, Mile 17 Vargas, Andy 18 Man of the Match way of South just before the interval, after a South Melbourne will now some- South: Nikolic, Joel Yannis Galanos brilliant ball into the area by Fernando was how have to regroup and travel to the in- 1 Anastasiadis, Dean (c) (gk) 2 Nunes, (Fawkner Blues) poorly defended by Dean Fak and his Gully form Melbourne Knights next week. With Shane 4 O’Dor, Steven 9 Caldwell, Na- Crowd: 1500 defence. The ball then fell to O’Dor inside results currently going against the club, the than 11 Diaco, Ricky 12 Zoric, Goran Venue: Bob Jane Stadium Crowd: 500 the six yard box, who hit the ball directly club languishes in 10th position and is out 13 La Verde, Antonio 14 Tavsancioglu, Venue: Olympic Village into the legs of Tilovski. of the relegation area only on goal differ- Ramazan 15 De Moraes, Fernando 22 By George Kouroumalis The second half was all Green ence. Poutakidis, Sam S 20 De Nittis, Gianni Gully, with the away side controlling the Green Gully will also be facing a Photos by Therese Duffy By Harry Papadopoulos Heidelberg’s David Jones puts his body on the line as he attempts to block Fawkners’s Yannis Galanos’ kick. Photos by John Punshon

Issue # 8 Monday 7 April 2007 Goal! Weekly STATE & PROVISIONAL LEAGUES 17 ROUND ONE

Seniors NORTH WEST 2 Reserves Seniors SOUTH EAST 2 Reserves ROUND 2 FIXTURES

Thomastown Devils 0 Ballarat Red Devils 4 (J Romein Thomastown Devils 3 Ballarat Red Devils 2, Pascoe Vale Doncaster Rovers 5 (D Iacovitti M Dal Ben 2 AJ Ham- Doncaster Rovers 6 Stonnington City 0, Northcote City AB Lymn 2 F Labakohler), Pascoe Vale 1 (DA Genovesi) 1 Maribyrnong Greens 0, Altona East Phoenix 0 Altona mer F Korkaric) Stonnington City 1 (JM Sastre-Tejedor), 3 Casey Comets 2, Chelsea 3 Diamond Valley Utd 2, All matches to be played on Saturday 12th Maribyrnong Greens 0, Altona East Phoenix 5 (M Tolli G City 3, North Geelong Warriors 1 Moreland City 2, Bruns- Northcote City 3 (J Triantopoulos D Moshis D Archiman- Eastern Lions 2 South Springvale 1, Knox City 5 Port April with 3pm KO unless otherwise stated. Iedom B Lojanica 3) Altona City 0, North Geelong War- wick City 0 Cairnlea 1. dritis) Casey Comets 1 (PM Presti), Chelsea 5 (Z Tudor Melbourne 0. riors 3 (A Cervinski N Hopper P Babic) Moreland City 1 2 T Grskovic WM Gordon J Briscoe) Diamond Valley Utd State NW 2 (R Dinse), Brunswick City 1 (A Franklin) Cairnlea 0. 1 (G Kotsiris), Eastern Lions 3 (S Groom B Ziada MJ Brunswick City v Moreland City O’Hare) South Springvale 0, Knox City 4 (P Veljovic J Dunstan Reserve Hingert AJ Saunders J Valadon) Port Melbourne 0. Altona City v North Geelong Warriors HC Kim Reserve P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts Werribee City v Altona East Phoenix 1 Altona East Phoenix 1 1 0 0 5 0 5 3 1 Altona City 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 1 Chelsea 1 1 0 0 5 1 4 3 1 Doncaster Rovers 1 1 0 0 6 0 6 3 Galvin Park Reserve 2 Ballarat Red Devils 1 1 0 0 4 0 4 3 2 Thomastown Devils 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 2 Doncaster Rovers 1 1 0 0 5 1 4 3 2 Knox City 1 1 0 0 5 0 5 3 Ballarat Red Devils v Williamstown 3 North Geelong Warriors 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 3 Williamstown 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 3 Knox City 1 1 0 0 4 0 4 3 3 Northcote City 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 Trekardo Park 4 Pascoe Vale 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 4 Moreland City 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 4 Eastern Lions 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 4 Chelsea 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 Cairnlea v Pascoe Vale 5 Brunswick City 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 5 Cairnlea 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 5 Northcote City 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 5 Peninsula Strikers 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 Cairnlea Park 6 Williamstown 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 6 Pascoe Vale 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 6 Waverley Wanderer 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 6 Eastern Lions 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 Maribyrnong Greens v Thomastown 7 Maribyrnong Greens 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 7 Werribee City 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 7 Peninsula Strikers 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 7 Diamond Valley 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 Devils Skinner Reserve 8 Werribee City 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 8 Ballarat Red Devils 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 8 Casey Comets 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 8 Casey Comets 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 9 Cairnlea 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 9 North Geelong 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 9 South Springvale 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 9 South Springvale 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 State SE 2 10 Moreland City 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 10 Brunswick City 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 10 Stonnington City 1 0 0 1 1 5 -4 0 10 Waverley Wandere 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 Port Melbourne v Waverley Wanderers 11 Thomastown Devils 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4 0 11 Maribyrnong Grns 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 11 Diamond Valley 1 0 0 1 1 5 -4 0 11 Port Melbourne 1 0 0 1 0 5 -5 0 Anderson Reserve Fri 11 Apr KO 8:30PM 12 Altona City 1 0 0 1 0 5 -5 0 12 Altona East Ph 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 12 Port Melbourne 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4 0 12 Stonnington City 1 0 0 1 0 6 -6 0 Chelsea v Doncaster Rovers Anderson Park Fri 11 Apr KO 8:30PM South Springvale v Knox City Seniors NORTH WEST 3 Reserves Seniors SOUTH EAST 3 Reserves Warner Reserve Stonnington City v Eastern Lions Geelong Rangers 3 (J Blackburn T Hardy 2) Yarraville Geelong Rangers 2 Yarraville Glory 3, North Sunshine Southern Suburbs 1 (G Giannakopoulos) Berwick City 1 Southern Suburbs 3 Berwick City 3, Doveton 2 Heather- Kooyong Reserve No. 3 Glory 1 (M Nastic), North Sunshine Eagles 1 (D Huseyin) Eagles 3 Sydenham Park 3, La Trobe University 5 La- (J Rand), Doveton 2 (HA Reyes M Tidd) Heatherton Utd ton Utd 0, Endeavour Utd 0 Brandon Park 1, Boroondara Sydenham Park 1 (J Markovski), La Trobe University 3 verton Park 2, Banyule City 3 Lalor Utd 2, Geelong 2 2 (E Ahmetovic MD Roberts), Endeavour Utd 2 (D Ithier Eagles 2 Sandringham City 1, Springvale City 1 Croydon Peninsula Strikers v Northcote City (P Devuono V Skopljak H Saglam) Laverton Park 2 (V De Sunbury Utd 0, Lalor 2 Westvale 2 P Sequeira) Brandon Park 2 (S Kennedy A Hakim), Bo- City Arrows 2 Centenary Park La Plaza J Barra), Banyule City 0 Lalor Utd 0, Geelong roondara Eagles 0 Sandringham City 3 (PW Purcell MJ Casey Comets v Diamond Valley Utd 2 (J Ikanovic 2) Sunbury Utd 0, Lalor 2 (D Alevizos D PUTSON 2), Springvale City 2 (A Lolic M Pedic) Croydon Comets Stadium Petkovski) Westvale 1 (DJ Sfetcopoulos). City Arrows 1 (M Zoppos). State Nw 3 Sunbury Utd v Lalor

P W D L F A GD Pts Langama Park P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Doveton 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 Lalor Utd v Geelong 1 La Trobe University 1 1 0 0 5 2 3 3 1 Geelong Rangers 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 1 Sandringham City 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 2 Boroondara Eagles 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 HR Uren Reserve 2 Geelong 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 2 Geelong 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 2 Springvale City 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 3 Croydon City Arrows 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 Laverton Park v Banyule City 3 Yarraville Glory 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 3 La Trobe University 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 3 Brandon Park 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 4 Brandon Park 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 Laverton Park Reserve 4 Banyule City 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 4 Nth Sunshine Eagles 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 4 Doveton 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 5 Berwick City 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 Sydenham Park v La Trobe University 5 North Sunshine Eagles 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 5 Sydenham Park 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 5 Endeavour Utd 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 6 Southern Suburbs 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 Keilor Lodge Reserve 6 Sydenham Park 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 6 Banyule City 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 Heatherton Utd 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 7 Morwell Pegasus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Westvale v Geelong Rangers 7 Westvale 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 7 Lalor Utd 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 Berwick City 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 8 North Caulfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 McKechnie Reserve 8 Lalor Utd 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 8 Lalor 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 8 Southern Suburbs 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 9 Sandringham City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 Yarraville Glory v North Sunshine Eagles 9 Geelong Rangers 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 9 Laverton Park 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 9 Morwell Pegasus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Springvale City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 McIvor Reserve 10 Sunbury Utd 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 10 Westvale 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 10 North Caulfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Endeavour Utd 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 11 Laverton Park 1 0 0 1 2 5 -3 0 11 Yarraville Glory 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 11 Croydon City Arrows 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 12 Heatherton Utd 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 State SE 3 12 Lalor 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 -2 12 Sunbury Utd 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 12 Boroondara Eagles 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 Sandringham City v Croydon City Arrows RJ Sillitoe Reserve Boroondara Eagles v Endeavour Utd Seniors PROVI 1 NORTH WEST Reserves Seniors PROVI 1 SOUTH EAST Reserves Macleay Park Heatherton Utd v Morwell Pegasus Whittlesea Utd 1 (E Durnaoglu) Plenty Valley Lions 1 (D Whittlesea Utd 0 Plenty Valley Lions 4, Melbourne Tor- White Star Dandenong 1 (K Szwed) Mooroolbark 1 (D White Star Dandenong 0 Mooroolbark 2, Ashburton 2 Bosnia & Herzegovina Centre Stojanovski), Melbourne Tornado 0 Glenroy 2 (D Peric nado 2 Glenroy 1, Melbourne University Rangers 6 Corio Shields), Ashburton 0 Scotch Old Boys 2 (D Fielding A Tru- Scotch Old Boys 1, Fitzroy City 2 Warragul Utd 1, Nun- A Babo), Melbourne University Rangers 2 (FR Lamari ong), Fitzroy City 2 (S Peutherer C Smillie) Warragul Utd 2 Southern Suburbs v Springvale City 1, South Yarra 3 Elwood City 0, Western Eagles 1 Avon- awading City 3 Old Melburnians 2, Noble Park Utd 0 Keeley Park P Schjerven) Corio 0, South Yarra 0 Elwood City 0, dale Heights 2. (MK Lewry O Kelly), Nunawading City 2 (J Ivanov CK Stemn Monash University 2 Western Eagles 1 (Own Goal) Avondale Heights 1 (G Jnr) Old Melburnians 1 (A Carmody), Noble Park Utd 5 (C Berwick City v Doveton Di Marco). Durand G Mrdic N Vukosavljevic 3) Monash University 1 (A Jack Thomas Reserve Salmon),. North Caulfield v Brandon Park Caulfield Park Sun 13 Apr KO 3:00PM

Provi NW 1 P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts Avondale Heights v Melbourne City 1 Scotch Old Boys 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 1 Monash University 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 Doyle Street Reserve 1 Melbourne Uni Rangers 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 1 Melbourne Uni Rangers 1 1 0 0 6 1 5 3 2 Nunawading City 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 2 Mooroolbark 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 2 Plenty Valley Lions 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 Plenty Valley Lions 1 1 0 0 4 0 4 3 Elwood City v Western Eagles 3 Warragul Utd 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 3 Nunawading City 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 Elwood Park 3 Avondale Heights 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 3 South Yarra 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 4 Fitzroy City 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 4 Ashburton 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 Melbourne University Rangers v South Yarra 4 Western Eagles 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 4 Avondale Heights 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 5 Mooroolbark 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 5 Fitzroy City 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 Princes Park Oval #2 5 Whittlesea Utd 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 5 Melbourne Tornado 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 6 White Star Dandenong 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 6 Monbulk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Glenroy v Corio 6 South Yarra 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 Hume Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Noble Park Utd 1 1 0 0 5 1 4 0 7 Rowville Eagles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Strathnaver Reserve 7 Elwood City 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 Melbourne City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Monbulk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Old Melburnians 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 Hume Utd v Whittlesea Utd 8 Glenroy 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 8 Western Eagles 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 9 Rowville Eagles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Scotch Old Boys 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 Laura Douglas Reserve 9 Hume Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Elwood City 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 10 Old Melburnians 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 10 Warragul Utd 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 Plenty Valley Lions v Melbourne Tornado 10 Melbourne City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Whittlesea Utd 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4 0 11 Ashburton 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 11 White Star Dandenong 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Bundoora Park Pavilion 11 Melbourne Tornado 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 11 Corio 1 0 0 1 1 6 -5 0 12 Monash University 1 0 0 1 1 5 -4 0 12 Noble Park Utd 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 -3 12 Corio 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 12 Glenroy 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 -3 Provi SE 1 Monash University v Monbulk Seniors PROVI 2 NORTH WEST Reserves Seniors PROVI 2 SOUTH EAST Reserves Monash University Sports Oval Old Trinity Grammarians Berwick Kings , Old Camber- Nunawading City v Noble Park Utd Bell Park 1 (E Lawrence) Essendon Utd 3 (P Koukoulis Bell Park 0 Essendon Utd 1, Northern Falcons 2 North Old Trinity Grammarians Berwick Kings , Old Camber- well Grammar 2 Riversdale 3, Carrum Utd 3 Lyndale Utd Mahoneys Road Reserve D Loschiavo A Imvriotis), Northern Falcons 0 North City City Lions 0, Moreland Utd 1 West Preston 4, Darebin well Grammar 2 (P Spyropoulos D Hegazi) Riversdale 0, Carrum Utd 0 Lyndale Utd 1 (R Roslan), Mornington 3 (M 1, Mornington 2 Caulfield Utd 3, Dandenong Sparrows Warragul Utd v Old Melburnians Lions 1 (R Nedelkov), Moreland Utd 1 (E Inglesi) West Utd 1 Keon Park 4, Brimbank City 2 Collingwood City 0 Baxter Park (Warragul) Preston 2 (S Pouniotis AS Nicolazzo), Darebin Utd 0 Bailey DJ Waite C Wright) Caulfield Utd 2 (P Alissaphos 3 Keysborough 1, Old Brighton Grammarians 1 White- Scotch Old Boys v Fitzroy City Keon Park 1 (C Tsandefskis), Brimbank City 0 Colling- O Tufan), Dandenong Sparrows 0 Keysborough 0, Old horse Utd 0 wood City 3 (F Papoutsis S Jervis M Serapiglia). Brighton Grammarians 0 Whitehorse Utd 0. H.A. Smith Reserve Rowville Eagles v White Star Dandenong Park Ridge Reserve Mooroolbark v Ashburton Esther Park Reserve

Provi NW 2 P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts Collingwood City v Melton 1 Collingwood City 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 1 Keon Park 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3 1 Old Camberwell Gram 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 1 Carrum Utd 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 Kevin Bartlett Reserve 2 Essendon Utd 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 2 West Preston 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3 2 Mornington 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 2 Dandenong Sparrows 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 Keon Park v Brimbank City 3 West Preston 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 3 Northern Falcons 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 3 Lyndale Utd 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 3 Caulfield Utd 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 JC Donath Reserve 4 Keon Park 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 4 Brimbank City 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 4 Whitehorse Utd 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 Riversdale 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 West Preston v Darebin Utd 5 North City Lions 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 5 Essendon Utd 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 5 Dandenong Sparrows 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 Old Brighton Gramm 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 Oulton Reserve 6 Melton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Hoppers Crossing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Keysborough 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 Old Trinity Gramm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 North City Lions v Moreland Utd 7 Hoppers Crossing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Old Brighton Gramm 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 Berwick Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Melton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wallace Reserve 8 Moreland Utd 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 8 Bell Park 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 8 Old Trinity Grammarians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Old Camberwell Gramm 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 Bell Park v Hoppers Crossing 9 Northern Falcons 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 9 Berwick Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Mornington 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 9 Collingwood City 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Bell Park Sports Club 10 Darebin Utd 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 10 North City Lions 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 10 Caulfield Utd 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 10 Whitehorse Utd 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 Essendon Utd v Northern Falcons 11 Bell Park 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 11 Carrum Utd 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 11 Keysborough 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 11 Moreland Utd 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0 Aberfeldie Park 12 Brimbank City 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 12 Darebin Utd 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0 12 Riversdale 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 12 Lyndale Utd 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 Provi SE 2 Seniors PROVI 3 NORTH WEST Reserves Seniors PROVI 3 SOUTH EAST Reserves Keysborough v Old Brighton Grammarians Coomoora Reserve Moreland Wolves 2 (D Colella S Wheatley) Surf Coast Moreland Wolves 3 Surf Coast 1, Bundoora Utd 1 Dandenong Warriors 3 (K Hor D Masson JP Antoine) Endeavour Hills 0 Seaford Utd 11, Old Carey 9 Noble Caulfield Utd v Dandenong Sparrows 1 (J Cayzer), Bundoora Utd 3 (D Chiodo) Brimbank 3, Brimbank 2, Ascot Vale 0 Mill Park 0, Brunswick Uni. of Melbourne 1, Endeavour Hills 2 (D Marie 2) Park 1, Bayside Argonauts 2 Brighton 0 Victory Park Ascot Vale 1 (A Barakat) Mill Park 3 (G Stylianou 2 P Seaford Utd 1 (AD Lancaster), Old Carey 3 (R Stanner Zebras 4 Northern Utd 1, Dallas Eagles 1 Watsonia Lyndale Utd v Mornington Antoniou), Brunswick Zebras 1 (M Roca) Northern Utd 2 C Constantine L Udorovic) Noble Park 1 (A Buhac), Heights 5, Youth Utd 0 Epping City 7. Lyndale Secondary College (A Moustafa 2), Dallas Eagles 0 Watsonia Heights 4 (J Bayside Argonauts 3 (B Whiting BV Mitroulas) Brighton 2 Adamo 2 R Duerden A Tavolaro), Youth Utd 2 (D Kaya (H Campos R Vickers). Riversdale v Carrum Utd SA Cicek) Epping City 5 (C Spaliaras M Said 4). Frog Hollow Reserve Whitehorse Utd v Berwick Kings Terrara Park Old Trinity Gram v Old Camberwell Gram P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts P W D L F A GD Pts Trinity Sports Ground 1 Watsonia Heights 1 1 0 0 4 0 4 3 1 Epping City 1 1 0 0 7 0 7 3 1 Dandenong Warriors 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 1 Seaford Utd 1 1 0 0 11 0 11 3 2 Mill Park 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 2 Watsonia Heights 1 1 0 0 5 1 4 3 2 Old Carey 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 2 Old Carey 1 1 0 0 9 1 8 3 Provi NW 3 3 Northern Utd 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 3 Brunswick Zebras 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3 3 Bayside Argonauts 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 3 Bayside Argonauts 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 Watsonia Heights v Youth Utd 4 Moreland Wolves 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 4 Moreland Wolves 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 4 Endeavour Hills 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 4 Keilor Wolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gabonia Reserve 5 Brimbank 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 5 Brimbank 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 5 Eltham North 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Uni. of Melbourne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Northern Utd v Dallas Eagles 6 Bundoora Utd 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 6 Ascot Vale 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 Beaumaris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Beaumaris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Anderson Reserve 7 Epping City 0 1 0 0 5 2 3 0 7 Mill Park 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 Dandenong City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Dandenong City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mill Park v Brunswick Zebras 8 Surf Coast 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 8 Bundoora Utd 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 8 Keilor Wolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Dandenong Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Findon Reserve 9 Brunswick Zebras 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 9 Surf Coast 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 9 Brighton 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 9 Eltham North 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brimbank v Ascot Vale 10 Ascot Vale 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 10 Northern Utd 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0 10 Seaford Utd 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 10 Brighton 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Italo-Australian Social Club 11 Youth Utd 0 0 0 1 2 5 -3 0 11 Youth Utd 1 0 0 1 0 7 -7 0 11 Uni. of Melbourne 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 11 Noble Park 1 0 0 1 1 9 -8 0 Epping City v Surf Coast Casa D’Abruzzo Club 12 Dallas Eagles 1 0 0 1 0 4 -4 -3 12 Dallas Eagles 1 0 0 1 1 5 -4 -3 12 Noble Park 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 12 Endeavour Hills 1 0 0 1 0 11-11 0 Moreland Wolves v Bundoora Utd Rayner Reserve

Provi SE 3 Noble Park v Bayside Argonauts Norman Luth Reserve Beaumaris v Old Carey Beaumaris Reserve Seaford Utd v Keilor Wolves North Seaford Reserve Dandenong City v Endeavour Hills Frank Holohan Soccer Reserve Brighton v Dandenong Warriors Dendy Park Uni. of Melbourne v Eltham North Princes Park Oval #2

Monday 7 April 2008 18 MATCH REPORTS Goal! Weekly [email protected] KNOX BLITZ PORT conditions. Whilst Knox had the better of home in style. their lines. the game territorially the young Port side Port tried to take the game to Knox Nick Veljovic and Valadon both IN SEASON OPENER showed a lot of determination. Khrapko was in the second half and for the fi rst 20 minutes went close in the later stages as the home a handful up front all game as he battled they had the majority of the possession but side looked to increase its lead. Knox City 4 manfully against the odds. they created few chances andt stand-in Hingert and Valadon were the best Port Melbourne 0 Knox suffered a blow when for Knox whilst Khrapko battled away for Giannopoulos went down with a serious knee the visitors. Knox City got its 2008 campaign injury in the 16th minute. However, Knox underway with the best possible result has much greater depth than last season and Knox City: K. McEvoy, A. Edgar (B. when it demolished Port Melbourne 4-0 it was able to stay in control of the game. Tronconi – 76th), C. Kerr, P. Veljovic, on Saturday. The break through came after 37 J. Hingert, N. Giannopoulos (M. Hoogendyk Three goals in four minutes late in minutes. Craig Kerr released Jack Hingert – 16th), N. Veljovic, Z. Buljabasic, the fi rst half were enough to break down any on the right and his cross was met by new L. Grubic – 70th), A. Saunders, J. Valadon, resistance from the visitors and from then on signing Josh Valadon who gave the keeper P. Nedza. Sub not used – M. Donkin. Knox cruised to an effortless victory. no chance. This goal broke Port’s resistance keeper McEvoy was rarely troubled in the As a spectacle, the match was and they shipped two more goals within the Knox goal. Port Melbourne: E. Papastamatis, A. poor entertainment. It is sad to say that one next four minutes. The home side came back with Klose, G. Blavas, P. Tsonis (R. Spano of the best surfaces in Victoria has been In the 40th minute a second goal a vengeance in the latter stages and Nedza – 70th), D. Khrapko, D. Tsitos, B. Norton, allowed by the Council to degenerate into a came when a Peter Veljovic free kick from and Hingert both went close before Edgar M. Verkuylen, S. Pitruzzello, Q. Hoang, T. paddock. This created a lottery at times as near the half way line evaded the Port keeper had a goal disallowed for a foul in the 75th Aksoyloglou (D. Jovanovski – 59th). Subs the ball became virtually uncontrollable on under pressure from Tony Saunders. minute. not used – G. Lascaris, L. Arhontogiorgis. an inconsistent surface. A minute later, it was 3-0 when A minute later, Saunders scored the The early phase of the game Jack Hingert reacted fi rst to Saunders’ fl ick fourth after Grubic had won the ball on the State League Div 2 SE was even as both sides struggled with the on from a Valadon throw-in to volley the ball edge of the area when Port failed to clear By Bruce Darnell

BONTEMP’S TIMELY a scrappy, niggly fi rst half, whilst the Stars Regarding striker Vincent Bontemp, struggled to keep possession and rarely Hennessy commented, “ What a difference INTERVENTION troubled the Langwarrin defence. The 57th he made. Not only did he score the goal but minute sending off of Stars’ midfi elder a couple of other half chances, put himself Langwarrin 1 Berkan Sakaci for a second yellow, signalled about. He’s a great character. Once we Southern Stars 1 a change to a three man attack for Langwarrin get him fully fi t, he’ll be a big, big part of as they tried to take advantage of the extra Southern Stars.” Southern Stars had striker Vincent man. The Stars stuck to their man on man Langwarrin coach Gus McLeod refl ected, Bontemp to thank for salvaging a point defence even after going a goal behind to “ Sometimes when a man gets sent off, it in a tough 1-1 battle away to Langwarrin Craig’s goal from a set piece. goes against you. They try a wee bit harder in the fi rst round of the State League Fortunately for the Stars, Adam Rudzki’s and your organisation goes a wee bit, but in Division One, on Saturday. long ball found Bontemps on the blind side saying that, I think we had 80 per cent of With the visitors down to 10 men for most of his marker, and the striker’s fi rst time the play especially in the fi rst half. I thought of the second half, Langwarrin looked on volley gave Langy keeper Chris Jones no we murdered them in the fi rst half. But as track to record a fi rst up win especially when chance. soon as the sending off came, it seemed to midfi elder Stewart Craig headed home a A happy Stars’ coach Dean Hennessy unbalance us more than it unbalanced them 76th minute goal. commented after the match, “ I thought the which is the nature of the game.” However, substitute Bontemp’s sweetly result was thoroughly deserved. The good struck 83rd minute left foot volley enabled thing is the character they showed. We State League Div 1 the visitors to grab a share of the points. kept playing, we got what we deserved. We By George Stogiannou Langwarrin boys celebrate scoring against The home team created several chances in deserved a point at least, if not more.” Southern Stars on the weekend

GEORGIES STEAL of Thunder efforts on goal. The visitors Dimasi whose uncertainty in the air seemed didn’t take our chances. There’s still a long played conservatively in the fi rst half with to give the visitors hope. A telling substitution way to go. Defi nitely we will be there. We’ve DANDY’S THUNDER just the one striker and two wide attacking saw the introduction of Peter Koutsoupias in got quality players.” midfi elders. However they changed to a two- the 64th minute and it was his cross which A delighted Sunshine coach Andy O’Dell Dandenong Thinder 0 striker system in the second half and began delivered the fi rst goal for the Georgies. said afterwards, “ Very happy. It’s a good Sunshine Georgies 2 to put pressure on Dandenong keeper Yehya Koutsoupias’s pass found ex-Thunder player, win. It’s a long season. It’s a big club George Paul Wilson who fi red the ball into the net Cross. Last two or three years it’s been in the If Dandenong Thunder had any doubts in the 84th minute. Just fi ve minutes later, doldrums. Hopefully we can get back in the about how tough Division One will be with the Thunder pushing forward in greater Premier league next year…The game could this season, they were quickly put to rest numbers in search of an equalizer, a turnover have gone either way today with a little bit of in the space of fi ve minutes when visitors resulted in a quick Sunshine breakaway with luck. The last 15 minutes, with a little bit of Sunshine Georgies scored twice late in the the speedy Koutsoupias putting the fi nishing fi tness, we created a few extra chances.” game to seal the points. touch on the visitors’ second goal. The home team often threatened the visitors’ A disappointed Thunder coach Zoran State League Div 1 goal throughout but Georgies’ keeper Martin Trajceski, said after the game, “ We lost John proved impassable saving a number concentration in the last 10 minutes. We By George Stogiannou

BRUNSWICK TOO chance in the fi rst minute after a misguided was dispossessed in the 50’ by the Cairnlea (Papliakakis 87’), Karas, O’Brein, header sailed over the crossbar. As the half striker. They too though suffered the same Ismail, Sanita (89’ Dokolas), Stafrace , STRONG FOR wore on Brunswick got stronger and stronger fate and shot over the bar. C.Vouloumanos (80’ Athanasopoulos) and began to create some excellent chances. The telling blow was cast a minute CAIRNLEA Sanita’s header in the 25’ hit the crossbar but later when Brunswick again won a free kick. RESERVES with a little composure could have made a This time Franklin’s attempt was hit with The reserve team could not repeat the Brunswick City 1 sure thing of his opportunity. precision and accuracy curling around the performance of their senior counterparts and Cairnlea 0 A pile driver by Karas in the 30’ wall and leaving the keeper motionless. were beaten 1-0. was well saved by the Cairnlea keeper and The well deserved 1-0 score line was Brunswick City got their season off to minutes later saw O’Brein’s dipping shot maintained even though the game panned out a winning start accounting for newly shave the crossbar on its way over. Further to a battle of midfi elds and attrition in the last promoted Cairnlea in the season opener at great saves by the Cairnlea shot stopper twenty minutes. Cairnlea threw everything Dunstan Reserve. prevented Sanita, and Jackson from opening they had at Brunswick in the fi nal ten minutes The 1-0 score line does not really Brunswick’s account. but Brunswick’s defence held true giving the refl ect the dominance shown by Brunswick Ciantar would have been well home team the perfect start to the season. throughout the match. A very stable defence pleased with the opportunities created but thwarted most of the attacks created by not with the fi nishing. The second half saw Goalscorers: Adam Franklin 51’ Cairnlea in contrast to the opposite end of the Brunswick come out even more determined Best: Franklin, Sanita, Jackson, Ismail, ground where the Cairnlea custodian kept his and won a free kick early in the second half Karas team in the game on numerous occasions. but it too was well saved after struck it well. State League Div 2 NW The actual game took a while to Cairnlea could have made Brunswick pay Line up: Dimitropoulos, Danos, Jackson get going with Cairnlea squandering its fi rst for all its misses when Jim Vouloumanos J.Vouloumanos, Franklin By Elias Simopoulos

Issue # 8 Goal! Weekly REGULARS 19 Gas bagging, News & Views

With Mark Boric

Opening day of the State and Provisional students of Monash University. It’s not that my hooligan movie taken at Ruthern Station Leagues was on Saturday for most clubs, bad a beating when you consider how many last week. Still chasing funding, may have so time to look through the Results Vault American students get shot every year. That’s to put in a big name American to attract the and fi nd a Thumping of the Week. really harsh! Yank investors. Have put the feelers out to Goal! Weekly is available from all good Derby thumping (no, not what Paul No real thumpings in the lower Provisional the management of Gary Coleman and Erik newsagents every Monday Jewell gets upto in his home videos) would Leagues, but their Third Division did come Estrada. be Altona East 5 Altona City 0 in State Two up with some new teams. Surf Coast are in To fi nd your nearest agent North West. Ballarat Red Devils also got off Three North West, and play at Jan Juc when check our distribution list at www.goalweekly.com to a great start in that league, winning 4-0 the waves are not worth catching. Brunswick at Thomastown Devils with Danny Gnjidic Zebras are in that league, proof that for continuing to establish an impressive record every merger there is an equal amount of as a coach. reformations a few years later. Dallas Eagles In State Two South East Knox City won sound like they should be playing in the US 4-0 at Port Melbourne, but it wasn’t enough Major Soccer League, if only they were to even get a place in the top two after the better than being beaten 0-4 by Watsonia fi rst round, with two 5-1 wins for Doncaster Heights. Rovers and Chelsea. I was pleased to note The Bayside Argonauts are in Provisional Anthony Hammer scored for Doncaster, I Three South East. So are Keilor Wolves. hope that gave him some Satisfaction. Eastern Someone’s map or compass is a little out, I Lions also won 3-0 over South Springvale in reckon. their return to Division Two. Gamba Osaka are in town this week, so There were no thumpings in either State lock up your whales. Archie Thompson has a Three division. Provisional One North West long-term injury, but (Leandro) Love is not was pretty quiet too, Glenroy Split beating all we need. John Lennon was wrong when Melbourne Tornado 2-0 in a Croatian Derby. he claimed Love is the answer. He was shot in A couple of wolves just hangin ‘round Provisional One South East came up with America, but not at a University. I digress. downtown Keilor way yetserday... another 5-1, Noble Park United beating the Got hold of some footage I can use in

With George Katsamboukas KATSA’S KORNER As written in previous articles, INJURY TOLL THOMPSON Enter Kenny” Aluminium Shin Guards” Clubs no longer have any direct input as to Over to the “Happy End” Asia Cup we go Murphy, who is back coaching in the Foxtel 1-7 where Soccer in Victoria is headed, this is and the news for Ernie is not good with Cup, and will hope to improve the lads now in the hands of Mark and Co, and the Archie Thompson missing the rest of the from Sunshine’s form in the Foxtel Cup this GRASS ROOTS GET KICKIN’ Regional Delegates voted in last year. tournament with a knee injury. season. The punters were as happy this week as I am Many Clubs apathy when this Hopefully the recovery period will I still have memories of the 1984 at J Walkers product sampling sessions. system of power was passed in last year, be short for Archie who has had not had much NSL Grand Final between South Melbourne The State and Provisional Leagues without an AGM off all Clubs, will cost luck every time he represents the Green and and Sydney Olympic where Kenny laid some commenced in earnest, giving many ‘addicts’ them dearly in seasons to come, as the Foxtel Gold. very, shall we say, interesting tackles on the a new lease of life. Cup as we know it is being systematically Olympic players. The smell of Physios oil’s wafted dismantled, and will be replaced by a new OLD SKOOL out of many dressing rooms and to some, look Regional Competition, made up of For the Old School supporters amongst us, Until next week. this odour was better than the one coming newly formed regional or zone clubs. kick your kids off the Internet and go to from the $5 perfume used by the “Happy Ripley’s believe it or not has been www.pumpkinseedeaters.com This is Katsa – Just as you’ve known him. End” ladies at Melbourne’s many Houses of replaced with the FFV’s believe it or not… These guys have a great pod cast ill repute. each week that not only focuses on today’s The FFV Results Page had more GOING DOWN, GOING DOWN! soccer issues, but takes listeners back to the hits on Saturday Evening than my J Walker What a big week it was this week for Paul glory days of the NSL.. bottle at 4 am in the morning, with punters Jewell, Derby County’s Gaffer who within This web site joins Katsas stable of wanting to check out the latest results. one week was allegedly busted for his endorsed products. And what a big week it has been indiscretions with a buxom blonde 6 years The other Katsa endorsed products at the House of Darebin with many Clubs ago, and then watched his team be offi cially are J Walker and W N Field. fi nalising their player’s registrations and relegated. transfers for the commencement of season For the record, his strip of choice PAPPAS FIRED 2008. for his game with the buxom blonde was a The Scorer fi nally had something to do this This seemed to go of without a black t-shirt. week, and the number 1 came out in style, hitch. There has been no notifi cation of as Western Suburbs and Kon Pappas’ parted what his away strip was. company during the week. STRATEGIC TOUR OF DUTY Strips aside, the UK continues The Scorer was so excited that he Mark and Co,(G’day Mark) go on tour this to be a good country for Paul, who will be also pulled out numbers 2 and 3, Foxtel Cup The Foxtel Cup fi ring squad made its mark week around the State to present the FFV’s rewarded for his latest efforts with a 1.5 Powerbrokers, over to you… Final Strategic Plan to all clubs, as “part of Million Sterling annual salary from Derby this week with Kon Pappas becoming the fi rst the consultative process” County! coaching casualty of the season. ATTENTION INTERSTATE FOOTBALL FANS! SUBSCRIPTIONS TO GOAL! WEEKLY ARE NOW AVAILABLE Call (03) 9645 1440 or email [email protected] for details

Monday 7 April 2008 20 REGULARS Goal! Weekly Gas Bagging, News & Views

With Mike Lilikakis

QUARTER TIME We mustn’t concede to this tough outfi t. SO FAR SO GOOD I love to hear a good, sharp footy call. We have to take the game to them. I’m a wee bit weirdly lactose intolerant. Mate, I’m only trying to help you. You know the one. Our fi ngers will be crossed that our solid Love cheese, hate milk. What? You didn’t ask for my advice? Loud. back four won’t fold because of the pre- The Soy ain’t so bad, but I’d still rather have Then get stuffed. Funny. match tension. a block of corned beef and 4eggs deep fried This manner of miscoded speech is found Unpredictably predictable clichés. We are standing on the brink, and it’s going in olive oil at 7am, than Granola or frikkin’ within all recesses of friendship with 21-25 But unfortunately in “our” code of football, to be a real test of character because we’ve cow chewin’ muesli. year old know alls who tell you what to do, there is a lack of depth in that department. got a long way to go. People are obsessed with health, gyms, how to do it, when to do it, why to do it, So at the risk of sounding melancholy, I’ll If we’re quick out of the blocks, make no health gyms and general well being. and where to do it even though they have try and make my cocker spiel worthwhile mistake about it we’ll go for it. All the booger eating philosophy no idea how the conversation started in the and as boring as a pig on a popsicle stick Although, we need a perfect start, the boys fi rst place, other than it being none of their with an IQ of 146. business.

There is no such thing as “soccered” off the Quickus wordus of wisdom to the young ground. It’s kicked off the ground, period. ones. There is no such thing as a “good try”, unless you’re playing Rugby and you do a silly Shut up. jump at the end of it. You’re all molly coddled. “Great grab” has nothing to do with milk You’ve had your arses wiped for far too duds or Silicone Valley unfortunately. long. “Outside the box” is not a dirty phrase, It wouldn’t surprise me if your still breastfed, unless you’re from Tasmania. and not by your girl or boy friend you milfed out freakshows. Intermission would be collaborated and revised by Naughty by Nature with hip hop Next week we venture into the foray of hooray-ho-hey-ho-hey-ho-hey-ho. gullibility, bumming fags off strangers in pubs, and a surprise look at racism, bigotry, “A fair result in the end” is only accompanied anti everything-ism. For desert it’s a case of by a buxom babe who giggles at everything clap on civil liberty. you say and wants to ride the baloney pony a few times, and six ways from Sunday. What has this got to do with football? “Did everything but score” smacks of a Who cares? good try, and makes the abovementioned Fresh fi sh is seldom found between chocolate statement redundant. mint thighs. A classifi cation for “straight down his throat” would have me impeached. SPQR KKK ACCENT REQUIRED are all set for the big one and its going to be philanthropists don’t get a chance these days XXX For the following you must pick an accent an electric atmosphere out there. to truly express the notion of deep fried food of your choice, and read aloud the A-Typical Our striker is capable of a goal or two as long and beer. TSGNFRVR coaches rebuttal in an interview with the as he doesn’t get sucked in, because he’s our It’s too good. media, when asked about the prospects of target player. Ja, sure, you can put on weight, but only if the game at hand. Under the circumstances, I’m quietly you can’t be frocked. confi dent we’ll get a result out of this one. Then go back and underline all the coaches’ The fi rst goal is vital. PARENTHESIS clichés and send your answers along with a The boys are up for it. Why is it that when you gamble, as Depeche six pack of Absynthe to: League form counts for nothing. Mode once quipped, “I just can’t get You’re only as good as your last game. enough.” No, I don’t gamble you stronzo. DUR FUSSBOL FOLLY There is no easy game. I detest all manner, form and fi bre of that Behind the Hot Water Pipes The club is all set for this glamour tie. abominable creed. Destroyer of families, 22 Sigmund Schtrasse It’s a big derby. ruiner of lives, unfortunately this bug shows Little Bavaria Nothing but a win will satisfy. no mercy. One must squash the bug before South Australia 5069 90 minutes is all you need. bitten, lest the infection spread and totally The team will give 110%” corrupts the hard drive in your noggin. REPORTER: “Big game today….” Some claim to have the bug under control, or Beam me up Scotyy, and watch me work my a mild form of sedation, but that is without COACH: “Do not underestimate the mind magic on the whiteboard. merit. No one can control the bug. The bug games, it’s a massive task. controls you.

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Monday 7 April 2008 22 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Goal! Weekly Quarter Final Showdown UNITED FAVOURITES TO PROGRESS Last eight still tightly poised in even ECL contests

The fi rst legs of the European Champions Liverpool will be extremely pleased them in the 65th minute, Kuyt dragging down League quarter fi nals produced exhibitions with the result, after absorbing large amounts Aleksandr Hleb in the box, and penalties of class, entertainment, controversy and of pressure from the Gunners who dominated have been given for less. passion, illustrating the tournament’s 65% of possession, and the majority of the The two sides fought out another credentials as football’s highest quality contest. entertaining 1-1 draw at the Emirates on club competition. In stark contrast, Arsenal manager Saturday in the English Premier League, English Premier League leaders Arsene Wenger was fuming post-match, and although both teams rested important Manchester United battled out a superb after his side experienced a combination personnel for the second leg match in the encounter with AS Roma, securing a 2-0 of bad luck and a controversial refereeing Champions League, Liverpool may have won victory at the Stadio Olimpico, which sees decision. a slight psychological advantage heading them in the box seat to progress to the semi- An Emmanuel Adebayor header into Wednesday’s match, by severely denting fi nals for the second season running. saw Arsenal one up after 23 minutes, but Arsenal’s league title hopes. at the Arena AufSchalke and placed Gerald An outstanding header from Liverpool equalised through a Dirk Kuyt Arsenal are capable of scoring Asamoah, Kevin Kuranyi and Halil Alintop United’s Christiano Ronaldo, his 36th goal goal three minutes later, after excellent lead- at Anfi eld, illustrated by Cesc Fabregas’ up front to provide some fi repower. in all competitions, and a tap in by Wayne up work from Steven Gerrard, who rounded goal in a Premier League clash earlier in Stars Ronaldinho, Deco and Lionel Rooney prevented the Romans from exacting three players before placing a perfect cross the season, but Liverpool have the ability Messi were absent for the Spanish side, but revenge against the Red Devils for last year’s to Kuyt’s feet. in Europe to utilise their fans as a 12th the Catalan giants were more effi cient than horror 7-1 loss at Old Trafford. Liverpool played the remainder of man which invariably boosts their side and their opposition, Schalke failing to capitalise In a match that displayed an the match with ten men behind the ball, and simultaneously prevents opposition from on dominating chances created, hitting 24 exceptional level of footballing ability, both the wall of black shirts defended suffi ciently rising to the occasion. shots compared to Barcelona’s fi ve, with no teams paraded terrifi c technical skill and to prevent the Gunners from claiming 2006 Champions Barcelona escaped end product. spells of top-class possession and one-touch victory. a tight contest with German side Schalke, The result leaves Barcelona in a passing. Tactically astute Liverpool manager grabbing a vital away goal in a 1-0 victory in superior position to qualify, and presents Roma had several chances Schalke with an uphill battle to progress; the throughout the match, but failed to capitalise; Germans needing nothing less than a win guilt edged opportunities falling to Alberto at the Nou Camp, and even in the event of Aquilani, Mirko Vucinic, and Christian a victory, Barca’s away goal may prove a Panucci, all of whom should have put the dividing factor in the Spanish side’s favour. Serie A side back in the contest. Chelsea’s inconsistent form under Avram The absence of Roma’s infl uential Grant’s management continued in their Italian midfi elder Francesco Totti may match away to Turkish side Fenerbahce, the have been the difference between the two Blues squandering a 1-0 lead to eventually sides, with the 2006 World Cup winner’s lose 2-1. nonattendance causing an obvious lack of In an intimidating Sukru Saracoglu penetration for the home side. Stadium, the Londoners succumbed to goals Totti is on track to recover from a from Colin Kazim-Richards and Deivid – knee injury in time for the second leg clash who cancelled out his fi rst-half own goal – to in Manchester, and his presence may provide hand Zico’s side a slim advantage to take to an important and much needed morale boost Stamford Bridge. if Roma are to overturn the 2-0 defi cit away It was the fi rst time in six Champions from home. League games that Chelsea had conceded, United boss Alex Ferguson’s only and they, like Schalke, will be ruing missed issue of concern will be replacing solid opportunities heading into the second leg. Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic who will Chelsea should be much stronger at be out for three weeks after twisting his leg the Bridge, however, and a 1-0 home victory awkwardly in Rome. will be suffi ce to proceed to a potential all Luciano Spalletti’s Roma will need English semi-fi nal. a miracle to advance past United, with the Giallorossi needing to win by a margin of three goals or more at the Theatre of Dreams ECL Quarter Final 1st Leg Results After an impressive 2-0 away win in Rome against Roma, Manchester United are in the box Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool to reach the semi-fi nals. seat seat to progress to the European Champions League Semi-Finals. Fenerbahce 2-1Chelsea Whilst United are fi rm favourites Roma 0-2 Man Utd to progress to the semis, elsewhere in Schalke 04 0-1 Barcelona Champions league fi rst-leg action the other Rafa Benitez’ knowledge for European Gelsenkirchen. three ties appear more evenly poised. competition may have seen his side play Bojan Krkic became the second 2nd Legs to be played Wednesday 9th April English rivals Arsenal and Liverpool extremely negatively, but his pre-match youngest ever scorer in the Champions and Thursday 10th April (AEST) - KO remain deadlocked after their match at the plans would have been to sit back, absorb League, at the age of 17, when he fi nished the 4.30am. Games will be telecast on SBS & Emirates Stadium fi nished 1-1, however, the pressure and play for a score-draw – and he only goal of the match for the ‘Blaugranes’ Foxtel Sports. club from Merseyside did grab a vital away achieved just that. in the 12th minute. goal to take back to Anfi eld, which may Arsenal will claim they were Schalke boss Mirko Slomka had By Julius Ross prove crucial in the overall outcome of the robbed by the referee, with an extremely urged his side to take advantage of home two-legged tie. controversial penalty decision going against support provided by a 53,000 strong crowd Champion Reporter THINK ADVERTISING DOESN’T WORK? TELL THAT TO OUR 4, READERS. WE CAN HELP YOU GET PO Box 142 Port Melbourne 3207 THE RIGHT RESULTS. p (03) 9645 1440 e [email protected] www.goalweekly.com

Issue # 8 Goal! Weekly ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 23 Melbourne Victory v Gamba Osaka VICTORY FACES ACL ACID TEST J-League giant to visit Melbourne on Wednesday Asian Champions League debutants Korean outfit Chunnam Dragons - Melbourne Victory will encounter yet which saw them top the group, Victory another tough test when they confront were knocked back down to earth in J-League giant Gamba Osaka on their first away match in Supachalasai Wednesday. National Stadium, Bangkok. Victory will face an uphill battle However, Victory coach Ernie to progress from the group stage if they Merrick remains positive heading into Group A fail to achieve a positive result against the match against Osaka and believes P W D L F A +/- Pts the Japanese club at Telstra Dome. that his side can reverse their fortunes AL ITTIHAD FC (SAUDI ARABIA) 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 6 After suffering their first and put their Asian Champions League AL ITTIHAD (SYR) 2 1 0 1 2 1 1 3 Champions League defeat against Thai campaign back on track. KURUVCHI FC (UZBEKISTAN) 2 1 0 1 2 1 1 3 SEPAHAN (IRAN) 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4 0 opponents Chonburi FC on match day A ccording to Merrick, Victory Former Japanese international and two, Victory sit in third position and will hit back in their remaining fixtures, present Gamba Osaka coach Nishino Group B currently out of contention for group with the Melbourne coach drawing on believes his team go all the way in the P W D L F A +/- Pts stage progression. the fact that all teams in Group G have SAIPA (IR IRAN) 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 4 ACL. AL QUWA AL JAWIYA (IRQ) 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 A 3-1 away lost in Thailand saw dropped points thus far in the campaign, KUWAIT SC (KUWAIT) 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 Victory’s hopes of reaching the knock- which provides a confidence boost for Takahiro Futagawa and Michihiro AL WASL SPORTS CLUB (UAE) 2 0 0 2 0 3 -3 0 out stages severely dented, as the A- his side. Yasuda to make the score 3-2. League team struggled in hot and humid Gamba has already underlined Group C Osaka survived a late scare P W D L F A +/- Pts conditions against Chonburi, eventually its credentials as quarter final contenders, when Tae-Su converted a penalty to AL KARAMA (SYR) 2 1 1 0 5 2 3 4 succumbing to two late goals. through two displays of determination make the score 3-3, but Bando buried his AL SADD SPORT CLUB (QATAR) 2 1 1 0 4 3 1 4 Danny Allsopp had given and stamina, in their opening group AL AHLI (SAUDI ARABIA) 2 0 1 1 2 3 -1 1 second to secure a first group victory for the away side a glimmer of hope by fixtures. AL WAHDA (UAE) 2 0 1 1 3 6 -3 1 his side. cancelling the game’s opener from The J-League team scored an Akira Nishino, Osaka’s Group D Chonburi’s Brazilian import, Ney injury time equaliser against Chonburi manager, stated at the beginning of P W D L F A +/- Pts ‘Fabiano’ de Oliveira, but a 30-yard on match day one, and came from two AL QADSIA (KUWAIT) 2 1 1 0 2 1 1 4 the tournament that his aims were to screamer from Cameroonian Stephane goals down to secure a 4-3 Victory AL GHARAFA (QAT) 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 win the title; however, after a surprise ARBIL (IRAQ) 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 Baga in the 79th minute and a second over Chunnam Dragons in their second draw against Chonburi and the hard- PAKHTAKOR (UZBEKISTAN) 2 0 1 1 2 3 -1 1 from the same player in injury time, match. fought victory over Chunnam, Nishino’s knocked Victory from pole position in Gamba will be looking to Group E thoughts must be now focussed on first the group. further stretch their lead in the group over P W D L F A +/- Pts progressing into the quarter finals. ADELAIDE UNITED FC (AUSTRALIA) 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 4 Whilst only one point behind Victory when they travel to Melbourne, Nishino is adamant that his CHANGCHUN YATAI FC (CHINA PR) 2 1 1 0 2 1 1 4 joint leaders Osaka and Chonburi, Victory with confidence high in the Japanese side is more thoroughly prepared and POHANG STEELERS(KOR) 2 1 0 1 4 3 1 3 will have to accomplish significant home camp after their come-from-behind BINH DUONG FC (VIETNAM) 2 0 0 2 2 6 -4 0 determined than in 2006 when they last and away victories in order to maintain success over Chunnam. participated in the Champions League, Group F hope of continuing to the next stage of Goals from Brazilian forward when they failed o progress beyond the P W D L F A +/- Pts the tournament. Victor Simoes and captain Kim Tae-Su group stage, losing to eventual winners KASHIMA ANTLERS FC (JAPAN) 2 2 0 0 15 1 14 6 Only the top team in the group appeared to have given the Dragons a BEIJING GUOAN FC (CHINA PR) 2 2 0 0 7 3 4 6 Jeonbuk Motors. advances to the quarter-finals, and comfortable 2-0 lead in Gwangyang, NAM DINH FC (VIETNAM) 2 0 0 2 1 9 -8 0 After a two year absence, KRUNG THAI BANK (THAILAND) 2 0 0 2 3 13 -10 0 despite commencing the competition in but Gamba bounced back through goals Nishino believes his side can go all the superb fashion with a 2-0 victory against from striker Ruji Bando and midfielders way this year and the team has already Group G P W D L F A +/- Pts experienced a taste for silverware, CHONBURI (THAILAND) 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 4 winning the final of the Pan Pacific GAMBA OSAKA (Japan) 2 1 1 0 5 4 1 4 Championships against MLS side MELB VICTORY (AUSTRALIA) 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 Houston Dynamo in February. CHUNNAM DRAGONS (KOREA REP.) 2 0 0 2 3 6 -3 0 Gamba’s second appearance in the Asian Champions League comes NEXT ROUND after they finished third in the J-League BINH DUONG FC (VIETNAM) last season, their only other appearance v in 2006, a result of winning the J-League ADELAIDE UNITED FC (AUSTRALIA) in 2005.

As well as finishing a YATAI FC (CHINA PR) respectable third, Osaka also lifted the v 2007 J-League Cup and Super Cup POHANG STEELERS(KOR) last season and the team has managed consistent league form over the last four DRAGONS (KOREA REP.) seasons, sitting third or above at the end v of each campaign. CHONBURI FOOTBALL CLUB (THAILAND) Gamba’s squad consists of

several top class players who have the MELBOURNE VICTORY FC (AUSTRALIA) ability to decide the match against the v Victory. GAMBA OSAKA (Japan) Stocky Japanese international Wed 9th April, Telstra Dome, KO 7.30pm Yasuhito Endo has scored 49 goals in 181 appearances for Gamba, and as a result has earned 64 caps for his country. Endo’s sensational passing skills, dribbling expertise, free-kick technique, and ability to play successfully in both attacking and defensive midfield, will make him the target man for Victory to subdue. The partnership of Japan international Ryuji Bando and new signing Lucas Severino will also prove By Julius Ross difficult for Victory to contain, with the Photos by John Punshon pair scoring three goals between them in two matches. gambaru, which means ‘to stand firm’ or ‘to do your Founded in 1991, the team’s best.’ Victory can expect Gamba to do just that, in this With Archie Thonpson out injured Danny Allsopp will have to step up to the name comes from the Japanese word key encounter. plate and lead Victory’s charge in the Asian Champions League.

Monday 7 April 2008 24 INTERSTATE Goal! Weekly SOUTH AUSTRALIA METROSTARS KEEP 100%RECORD Campbelltown City Red Devils coach Rocky side and deserve our point for pure work ethic. Newcastle Jets) who bagged both goals, proving Aloisi expected to take away nothing less than We still have a long way to go, but the more to be worth his weight in gold, as he continues 3 points in Round 4 as his team hosted Super belief our players have in themselves, the harder to score each match, along with his team mate League surprise package Modbury Jets in they will be to beat.” Michael Mattriciani, both taking their tally to the 2nd vs 3rd top of the table clash. In other games Adelaide Blue Eagles five goals from the four rounds. But the Jets, flying high after notching were defeated by Adelaide City 1-0. Marden Although Raiders labelled the ‘draw up 2 wins from 3 matches, proved they can Sports Complex was the place to be to witness specialists’, put up some good, stiff competition match it with the best. Spectators witnessed a the match touted by most as a grudge match for the unbeaten MetroStars, they were unable game of two halves, Campbelltown dominating between Presidents rather than teams, both to prevent suffering their first loss for the in the first outplaying Modbury and creating eastern suburbs sides were sitting on two wins season, with the Stars’ win cementing their top opportunities, but their scoring chances being and a loss from the three rounds. spot on the ladder, 3 points clear of last year’s unrewarded. City’s sides was strengthened with the Champions Adelaide City. The second half saw a very different return of duo Paul Pezos and Carl Veart back Croydon Kings 0 – Adelaide SUPER LEAGUE RESULTS Modbury on the pitch, Jets coach Duane Gray after serving suspension and Eagles coach Pat Galaxy 3. At Polonia Park, Croydon Kings with throwing all ten men behind the ball to produce de Vita making an interesting choice, going with only the single point from three matches needed their signature tough, gritty style of football, led lone striker Fortunato Filleti as his sole attack, to lift their form to tackle the goal scoring abilities Adelaide Eagles 0 Adelaide City 1 from the back by Nathan Day playing a stellar but the two teams gave too much respect to each of Adelaide Galaxy. With both teams suffering Campbelltown City 0 Modbury 0 captain’s game. other throughout the game. losses in round three, both King’s coach Paul Croydon 0 Adelaide Galaxy 3 With each wave of attack the Jet’s City player/coach Damian Mori left Shillabeer and Galaxy’s coach Carl Maynard MetroStars 2 Raiders 0 youngsters Rhys Devlin, Russell Clayton it late in the game to bring himself on along were looking for their chargers to dig deep and and Konrad Kosznik opened up the field, with Veart to try to inject some spark into the put in a great performance to come away with challenging the Red Devils back line of Paul game, but the score-line remained unchanged. the three points. But with the likes of Galaxy’s Savio, Christopher D’Alfonso and ex Jet’s Although Blue Eagles had the majority of the Greg Hagias, Steven Grelli, Shaun McGreevy defender Michael Menechella playing against ball, missed opportunities cost them the game, and captain Paul Karritevlis all scoring in his former club. the lone goal of the match coming from City’s previous weeks, it was going to take a very good Some great goalkeeping by the new signing ex A-league player Kristian Rees. defensive game for Croydon to take the points. SUPER LEAGUE STANDINGS Devil’s Nigel Young and the inexperience of Fans were treated again to free entry Add to that the midweek move of Michael P W D L F A GD Pts the Jets youngsters, both contributing factors to at TK Shutter Reserve as home-side MetroStars Doyle from Raiders to Galaxy to strengthen MetroStars 4 4 0 0 10 3 7 12 the nil-all final score, obviously disappointing continued on their flawless start to the 2008 their defence, the Kings had all odds stacked the home side. An upbeat Jet’s coach Duane season with a win over Raiders 2-0. against them and unfortunately were unable to Adelaide City 4 3 0 1 6 3 3 9 Gray was happy with the point, adding that his In a great game of football, Raiders’ stop three goals from McGreevy, Karritevlis Campbelltown 4 2 2 0 5 2 3 8 lads were working hard to prove the so-called big-men backline of Scott Morrisson, Daniel and Grelli going past their experienced keeper Modbury 4 2 1 1 5 3 2 7 football experts wrong. Menechella and Michael Cartwright had a Anthony Stam. Galaxy’s coach Carl Maynard, Adelaide Galaxy4 2 0 2 10 6 4 6 “Today we played a very, very good job to do on new signing Scott Tunbridge (ex on a mission to set his team back on track said, Blue Eagles 4 2 0 2 4 3 1 6 Raiders 4 0 3 1 2 4 -2 3 White City 4 1 0 3 4 10 -6 3 Para Hills 4 0 1 3 3 9 -6 1 Croydon 4 0 1 3 2 8 -6 1

“ Although we got a win, we were not as fluent as we can be. We’ve got a lot more to offer than that.” White City Warriors 3 - Para Hills Knights 2. In the last game of the round at Frank Mitchell Park on Saturday night, coach Adrian Santrac’s Warriors took on the Knights in a game that was a ‘must win’ for both sides. Having narrowly lost their last weeks game by 1 goal to nil to Adelaide City, The Warriors were determined to earn some valuable points on their road to recovery after their dismal start to the season and all teams know the Warriors at home on a Saturday night means a very tough match. In a not so pretty game of football, end to end and both sides matching goal for goal, a determined Warriors side dug in and lifted their work rate rather than dropping heads, even after conceding goals which enabled them to grind out their first win in front of their usual strong and vocal home crowd. While Warrior’s Chad Bugeja scored a brace at the expensive of a ham string injury and veteran Kris Trajanovski also on the injury list with his groin, it may be another uphill battle for the Warriors as they establish their road to recovery. The win rockets them to 8th position on the ladder, leaving Para Hills Knights and Croydon Kings as cellar dwellers on the one solitary point. Next week sees a break from competition as 32 teams compete in Round 2 of the 2008 FFSA Cup with the biggest match undoubtedly being the battle between old foes Raiders and White City Woodville at Croatian Sports Centre. By Nat Adamopulos

The Kristian Crunch. Four Blue Eagles players surrounding Adelaide City’s Kristian Rees still didn’t stop him scoring the only goal for the match. Photo by Adam Butler

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For how much longer can little Gretna keeps its doors open? Goal! Weekly INTERSTATE 25 NSW & TASMANIA SHARKS, MANLY RULE THE ROOST Marconi hits rock bottom after losing derby against APIA The Sutherland Sharks held on to their GAME OF THE ROUND APIA doubled their lead late in the slender lead in the NSW Premier League, second half. A corner was half-cleared to NSW RESULTS seeing off competition newcomers APIA Leichhardt – Marconi Stallions Christian Care, who prodded the ball half- Macarthur Rams at Seymour Shaw Park heartedly back into the area. The Marconi Sydney United 0 Wollongong FC 2 (I Prinzoski 8/56m), Sydney Olympic on Saturday evening. Marconi’s miserable start to the campaign defence made a collective decision to leave Bankstown City FC Postponed, APIA After struggling to unlock a continued, with a 2-0 loss in the Italian the clearance to someone else, and Robert Leichhardt Tigers 2 (R Younis 15m S Kayes stubborn Rams defence for most of the derby against APIA at Lambert Park. Younis had all the time in the world to bang 36m) Marconi Stallions 0, Manly United match, Sutherland sealed the points with Although Marconi began well, the ball past Cem Akilli in the Marconi FC 2 (Own goal 57m C Midgley 90m) West two goals in the final 20 minutes. First with Matthew Gordon causing problems goal. Sydney Berries 1 (G Sama 71m). Shane Lyons, so influential for the Sharks on the left and Tallan Martin heading a In the second half, Marconi made the this season, stabbed the ball home following useful Tolgay Ozbey cross over the bar, it majority of the running, with APIA’s Younis a goalmouth scramble; three minutes from was APIA who opened the scoring on 18 and Parisi looking tired and uninspired up time, the prolific Brad Boardman added yet minutes. A clever lob over the top by Franco front. The home side’s backline, however, another to his season tally to secure the win Parisi released the quick Stephen Kayes on remained defiant until Tolgay Ozbey finally NSW STANDINGS for Sutherland. the right; he, in turn, found frontman Robert began to show the form that garnered him P W D L F A D Pts The home side were lucky to Younis, who got to the by-line and squared the NSWPL Golden Boot in 2007. Skipping 1 Sutherland Sharks 6 5 1 0 15 5 10 16 finish with eleven men, with Brendan Gan the ball to an unmarked Kayes, who had past Clifford in the area, he was upended by 2 Manly United FC 6 5 0 1 16 4 12 15 perpetrating a horrible studs-up challenge on made a shrewd diagonal run into the box. APIA’s captain, Michael Galluzzo. Penalty. 3 Sydney Olympic 5 3 1 1 11 5 6 10 Macarthur’s Adel El-Jamal fifteen minutes Although he took a moment to control the Ozbey took the kick himself, but 4 Sydney United 6 3 1 2 9 7 2 10 from the close. ball, Kayes managed to slide the ball home Matthew Nash saved magnificently, diving 5 Wollongong FC 6 3 1 2 6 8 -2 10 In Saturday’s other match, with some ease. to his right. 6 Penrith Nepean 6 2 3 1 9 5 4 9 Blacktown City again failed to register Marconi continued to squander There were no more chances of 7 A.P.I.A Leichhardt 6 2 2 2 8 8 0 8 their first win of the campaign, drawing 2-2 chances. Following a misplaced back-header, note, and APIA expertly forced the ball into 8 West Sydney Berries6 2 1 3 9 9 0 7 against Penrith-Nepean at CUA Stadium. Tolgay Ozbey was left with a clear run at the corners in the final minutes, running 9 Bankstown City 5 1 2 2 3 8 -5 5 Manly United kept up the pressure goal; however, after rounding the ’keeper, he down the clock most efficiently. 10 Macarthur Rams 6 0 2 4 3 10 -7 2 on Sutherland, scoring a last-minute killer in failed to keep his shot under the bar. A free 11 Blacktown City 6 0 2 4 4 14 -10 2 a 2-1 home win over the other competition kick from Nahuel Arrarte was saved well by 12 Marconi Stallions 6 0 2 4 2 12 -10 2 new boys, the West Sydney Berries. Sydney APIA’s impressive ’keeper Matthew Nash, United, meanwhile, fell further behind and soon afterwards a swerving corner from the leading two, losing 2-0 at home to Gordon was blocked on the line by Daniel Wollongong. Clifford. By Mike Salter in Sydney OLYMPIC BURSTS OUT OF BLOCKS Zebras stutter in southern title defence Tilford Zebras have begun their defence of half through goals by Christo Tsakiris, Ben South Hobart are second on goal- the southern Tasmanian Premier League Backhaus and Michael Bulis. difference but level with Olympic on 6 title in disastrous fashion, collecting just The Zebras were shocked, but points after two laborious wins. one point from a possible six in their first gradually fought their way back and goals They beat University 3-1 on two outings. by Ben Crosswell and Andrew Telega made Sunday, 30 March, through goals by David Zebras lost 3-2 to Hobart Olympic it a goal the difference with four minutes Cooper, Tom Roach and Billy Gasparinatos. in their opening match on Saturday night, remaining. Alexis Bull scored a great individual goal for 29 March, then drew 1-1 with Kingborough Olympic held on for the three points the Students. Lions United in their next match on Friday and they occupied top spot on the ladder Then, on Saturday, 5 April, South night, 4 April. on Saturday, 5 April, when they won their Hobart eked out a 2-0 win over Clarence Saturday night games are an second match, this time a 6-3 away triumph United, Gasparinatos netting two second- innovation by Football Federation Tasmania over Metro at North Chigwell. half goals against a Clarence side that won and it paid off this time. The weather was Christo Tsakiris netted a brace its first match the previous Sunday 1-0, perfect and a large crowd attended what is before the interval, while Chris Tsimiklis through an own goal by Chris Wass, against one of the tradition derbies in Tasmanian and Kosta Grillas also got on the score-sheet New Town Eagles. soccer. as the visitors led 4-2 at half-time. Clarence missed a couple of sitters Both teams looked resplendent in An own-goal and a strike by Bulis in the opening half and paid for it when their new strips, but it was Olympic which completed the rout. Metro’s three teenaged South gradually wore them down after caught the eye as it raced to a 2-0 lead by scorers were Jason Dawes, Andrew Robb Roach moved from the attack into midfield Billy Gasparinatos...scored both South the interval and then 3-0 early in the second and Aaron Marney. and started setting up his strikers. Hobart’s goals against Clarence. Kingborough Lions United managed to earn a point against the Zebras Peter Savill, the former Leeds United player, and move off the bottom of the ladder and up who is coaching City, has a lot of work to to seventh place. do. After a goalless opening half, Up to half a dozen of City’s veteran Crosswell put Zebras ahead from Paul stars retired at the end of last season and a Cairns’s pass, but substitute Joel Schuth rebuilding program will be required before headed the Lions level near the end. City are again a force to be reckoned with. In the northern Tasmanian Premier League, Devonport City are the early pace- setters with two resounding victories after two rounds. Devonport thrashed Launceston 9-1 on the opening day of the season, and they followed that up with a 7-1 win against Ulverstone. The former giants of northern Tasmania, and indeed, the entire State, Launceston City, are struggling with a new young side and have lost their first two By Walter Pless games. Kingborough Lions United....earned a point against Tilford Zebras. Photos by Walter Pless

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TARTAN TALK with Nic Townsend THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE the premiership. Celtic now need to win Schwarzer for his ability to combine This year’s Champions League looks set to every game left including two more matches community service with personal business replicate the top four of the English Premier against the Gers, and also hope Rangers drop interests. This week the Premier League League, albeit with Barcelona replacing one points elsewhere. announced their Reading Stars program. In of the English clubs. Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 win Strachan’s critics claim the past two an effort to encourage young football fans over Chelsea this week proved the only real premierships were won due to Rangers to read more, each club has nominated a upset in the Champions League. With the ineptitude rather than any particular player to select their favourite children’s next tie to be played at Stamford Bridge, brilliance on Celtic’s behalf. On paper the book. Copies of each book will then be there seems little to stop English clubs Bhoys do appear the stronger side and even donated to selected libraries. Scott Carson dominating this year’s competition for the many Rangers fans will admit their own team chose Roald Dahl and Matthew Upson second year running. this is year is far from their strongest. Some went with John Steinbeck. Mark Schwarzer Manchester United hold a 2-0 lead over of Strachan’s signings such as Scott Brown, chose ‘Megs and the Vootball Kids’ written AC Roma with the next leg at home, while Massimo Donati, Evander Sno, Thomas by Neil Montagnana Wallace and … Mark Arsenal and Liverpool played out a 1-1 Gravesen have failed to meet expectations. Schwarzer. Either it’s just an extraordinary draw. But on the other hand, on a very limited coincidence that Schwarzer happens to like The Gunners were easily the better team budget Strachan has managed to land Artur a book written by someone with the exact last Wednesday but it couldn’t quite fi nd Boruc, Scott McDonald and Shansuke same name, or he is just really desperate to that extra goal. Controversy ensured when Nakamura. Under his tenure Celtic have kick start a literary career.

Dirk Kuyt clearly brought down Alexander also qualifi ed for the fi nal 16 of Champions Since leaving the Premiership in 2004 Hleb in the box and Arsenal were denied a League two years running. Pre-Strachan Southampton have managed to maintain a penalty. Referee Pieter Vink’s decision had Celtic had never progressed beyond the strong Championship side and usually look added signifi cance when it was later revealed group stages and he managed to do it twice. likely to jump straight back up. Last season that he and Kuyt are both from the same part Even if his two premierships came from they only just lost in the play-offs. of Holland, leading to a host of conspiracy weakened opposition, the same cannot be However the club has slumped badly since theories from bitter Arsenal fans. Liverpool said of the club’s European success. December and have really struggled since chose to rest Fernando Torres for their league Walter Smith doesn’t need to be told of the manager George Burley left to the take the tie against Arsenal, suggesting Rafael Benitez lack of job security at an Old Firm club. The Scotland job. They’ve only managed two has conceded defeat in the premiership and Rangers board sacked him in 1998 having wins in the past 20 games and have gone is prioritising the Champions League. failed to win the league title. The fact he from potential play-off outsiders to likely had won the last six league titles previous relegation candidates. seemingly counting for nothing. Matters will only be compounded for And as Smith has learnt this season, even SOUTHAMPTON suffering fans as their fi erce south coast rival Southampton dropped into the relegation winning isn’t always enough to appease fans. Portsmouth sit sixth in the Premiership and Since taking over a demoralised Rangers 15 zone of the Championship this have secured a spot in the FA Cup fi nal. week and look set to join Leeds United and months ago, the club now fi nd themselves in Nottingham Forest in the a strong position to win the premiership and “what are they doing in League One” club. Scottish Cup, have already won the League MANAGING THE OLD FIRM. While the Saints have never quite emulated Cup, and are even an outside chance of Supporters of the two Old Firm clubs are so the feats of either Leeds or Forest, they winning the UEFA Cup. Yet Smith continues notoriously fi ckle it came as no surprise that were until recent years regular Premiership to get criticised by many supporters because Gordon Strachan’s future was being debated contenders. In 2003 they played in the FA his pragmatic defensive style of play. Mark catches up on some reading while the minute after their 1-0 loss to Rangers Cup Final, and when they did get relegated it all the action takes place at the other last Saturday. The win was Rangers fourth was after 27 years in the top fl ight. AND FINALLY… end of the fi eld. derby win in a row and just about clinches Credit must go to Socceroo keeper Mark Gossip and Transfer Speculation from the English Media...

Nwankwo Kanu’s second-half goal AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi admitted Sunderland manager Roy Keane revealed Liverpool’s Finnish defender Sami Hyypia saw Portsmouth into their fi rst FA on Saturday that he would love to sign Brazil’s Saturday that he was still bitter over confi rmed Saturday that he has agreed a deal Cup fi nal for 69 years as they beat one 2005 world footballer of the year Ronaldinho how he was treated before his exit from to stay at Anfi eld until the summer of 2009. of his former clubs West Bromwich from Barcelona. Manchester United. Hyypia told the club’s offi cial website: “I am Albion 1-0 in the fi rst of this weekend’s Berlusconi, who is presently bidding to regain Keane, one of United’s most infl uential very happy to have agreed a new deal. This is Wembley semi-fi nals on Saturday. power in Italy’s general election, told Italian players, left Old Trafford by mutual consent a great club with fantastic supporters, so I’m press agency Ansa that he believed Milan in November 2005 after a prolonged delighted.” Portsmouth, the last Premier League could acquire Ronaldinho, who even before he absence with a foot injury, later joining The towering 34-year-old, whose contract was side left in this season’s competition was ruled out for six weeks earlier this week Celtic. due to expire at the end of the season, is now and who won the FA Cup for the only had fallen out of favour at Barcelona with a It was a period of increasing tension set to join a select band of players to stay at time in their history back in 1939, will series of disappointing performances. between the former Republic of Ireland the club for a decade. now face another Championship side “I hope yes, I believe yes,” replied Berlusconi, international and the management team, Hyypia has so far made 440 appearances in either Barnsley or Cardiff, who play when asked about whether Ronaldinho would led by Sir Alex Ferguson. since arriving on Merseyside from Dutch club each other in Sunday’s second semi- come to Milan. And in an interview with the Irish Times, Willem II in 1999. fi nal, at Wembley on May 17. “We will try and buy him.” Keane claims he was told “certain things Manager Rafael Benitez claims Hyypia is the The Cup fi nal will see Portsmouth boss According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, AC at certain meetings that were basic lies”. best possible role model for young defenders Milan would be prepared to spend 20 million “The day I left United, in hindsight, I should such as Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger. Harry Redknapp, who had guided the euros (31 million dollars) for the 28-year-old, have stopped playing really,” he said. “This is great news for the club,” said the south coast club to sixth in the Premier whose contract runs till 2010 at Barcelona. “I lost the love of the game that Friday Spaniard. League table before Saturday’s kick- During the week Gazzetta had reported morning. I thought football is cruel, life is “Sami has a lot to offer. He is a fantastic off, going for his fi rst major honour as that there had been a meeting between cruel. professional who is an example to all young a manager. Ronaldinho’s brother and agent Roberto “It takes two to tango also. I am fully footballers. He understands the game and “It’s a great day for the club. It’s great Assis with Adriano Galliani, the number two to responsible for my own actions but some is clever. All these things mean he can help for my family and the supporters, I’m Berlsuconi at Milan. things are wrong.” other players. delighted for everybody,” Redknapp Ronaldinho has been at Barcelona since He claimed: “I left on the Friday morning “He has shown this year how important he is said. arriving in 2003 from Paris Saint Germain. and they told me certain things that day. to us on the pitch and he can continue to do that next season.” BAYSWATER INDOOR SOCCER SHOP 20% SUPPLIERS OF: **COVO**NIKE** MITRE**PATRICK**ONLY SPORT** 20% OFF ALL FFV APPROVED TEAM WEAR AND SOCCERBALLS OFF ALL FOOTWEAR FOR THE BEST CLUB DEALS OF BALLS, GLOVES AND TEAMWEAR FOOTWEAR 13 BURTON COURT, BAYSWATER PHONE 9729 1999 HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM-10PM SAT 9AM TO 1PM

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