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SECOND EDITION | SEASON 2012/13

Saturday, 20 October 2012 | ROUND 3 vs SYDNEY FC

POLENZ ENJOYING THE ADVENTURE A GREAT DAY FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH ONO & DEL PIERO

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S ince You Were Players to Watch Westfield W-League 03 Last Here 07 Ono and Del Piero 14 Season Preview Wrap-up of the first two under the microscope. Coach Stephen Roache Wanderers matches. talks about the pre-season Today’s Match build up of the Wanderers POLENZ ENJOYING 08 Grab your pen and write down Westfield W-League team. 04 THE ADVENTURE your own record of the game. Jerome Polenz talks about Westfield W-League joining the Wanderers and A Great Day for 14 Get INVOLVED IN THE moving to Australia. 10 Football in Australia Community Mark Bridge chats about Trudy Camilleri and MEMBER OF THE WEEK his preparation for the Servet Uzunlar from 06 Meet Terry White first . the Westfield W-League and his family. attended the final training ASSOCIATIONS session for the Australian 11 Thank you to our Associations. Men’s Disability team.

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02 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Sydney FC SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE

SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE

Round 1 vS Central Coast Mariners at Parramatta Stadium

In round one of the Hyundai A-League the Wanderers came up against the 2011/12 Minor Premiers, the Central Coast Mariners, and in front of 10,468 fans at Parramatta Stadium, the red and blacks were rewarded for a strong performance leaving with a 0-0 score line. The Wanderers had the better of the opening half with opportunities coming through Labinot Haliti and . The arrival of on to the pitch in the 60th minute gave the Wanderers faithful another reason to chant as the Japanese star made an immediate impact with a number of quality touches and an early shot on goal that was pushed wide of the mark. The closing stages of the match were played with the Wanderers on the back foot in defence but the Wanderers held tight and the

match finished with a 0-0 result. Photography Gillmer Graeme of courtesy Photograph

Round 2 Keeper but he was vS Adelaide United able to recover and make the save. at Trouble struck for the red and blacks when defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley Round two of the Hyundai brought down the Adelaide attacker A-League saw the Wanderers travel inside the area and gave the Reds a to Adelaide to take on Adelaide chance from the penalty spot. Jeronimo United at Hindmarsh Stadium. Neumann stepped up to the spot but Coach made just the one Goal Keeper was up to the change to his starting line-up with Shinji challenge and pulled off a great save. Ono coming in with Labinot Haliti Neumann turned from villain to hero moving back to the substitute bench. just four minutes later when the Reds The best opportunity for the were away on a counter-attack and after Wanderers came in the 32nd minute off a ball from Iain Ramsey, Neumann the boot of Mateo Poljak. It was a great chipped it past Covic to put the Reds passage of play and exchanging of passes in front 1-nil after 69 minutes. between that both Poljak and Aaron The Wanderers continued to push Mooy that ended with the Croatian forward but were unable to force a born striking the ball and draw and unfortunately suffered their Photograph courtesy of Graeme Gillmer Photography causing some concern for United Goal first loss of the 2012/13 season.

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POLENZ ENJOYING THE ADVENTURE

04 Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Sydney FC POLENZ ENJOYING THE ADVENTURE

German Jerome Polenz Derby and also for Union Berlin in arrived in the Country the Berlin Derby in Germany. just two months ago “They are very interesting matches, but in what has been a there is a lot of emotion not only amongst whirlwind time so far in the players but also the fans who show Australia, the 25-year-old a lot more passion which brings out is loving the adventure the best in us on the pitch as well. and everything that “We want to do it not only for is coming with it. ourselves but also the fans, they are passionate and they want bragging rights.” The former German Youth International Away from the pitch Polenz representative has made that right has been joined in Australia by his defensive position his own in the wife and together they are loving opening two matches of the season the new life experiences they are and is enjoying the chance he has gaining here in Australia. been given in the starting 11. “My wife has come here as well and “I’m enjoying my time here very we are loving it. 12 months ago if you had much,” Polenz said. “I like the style of play asked me if I would be playing football here, it is high intensity football with a lot in Australia I would’ve thought you were of running involved which is what I love. joking but it is all part of an adventure “It is the way of play for us, we and one that we are enjoying immensely. want to run a lot and with purpose. “Although I’m fully focused on the We have good plans in place in both Wanderers it has been good to get out on attack and defence so being in good my time off and see new surroundings. shape allows us to concentrate on I’ve been to five different beaches already those plans and stick to them.” which has definitely been a highlight.” Although setting up in defence, Polenz is also loving the chance to push forward when the opportunities arise. “It’s also what I like to do, I like There is to defend but it is great to have those opportunities and chances to a lot of push forward, the Coach demands that so it gives us more options. Right from the beginning, the emotion German felt at home amongst the squad and believes the right mix not only is here and the focus is well and truly on performing week in, week out in the Hyundai A-League. amongst “We have a great squad, we get on well and everybody knows when it is the players time for hard work and we know the trainers are demanding a lot but we know but also that we will see the results at the end. “Everyone is dedicated to the cause and Coach Tony Popovic is the fans leading us well from the top. “We are all fit, we are all healthy which who Show is great as we are all pushing ourselves and the competition for spots is there, we want to go to that next level. “ a lot more As we head into the first Sydney Derby in the Hyundai A-League, Polenz passion knows the type of environment he will be walking out in front of tonight. “I have played in a lot of derby matches, both for Werder Bremen Photographs courtesy of Graeme Gillmer Photography Gillmer Graeme of courtesy Photographs against Hamburg in the Northern

Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Sydney FC 05 MEMBER OF THE WEEK

MEMBER OF THE WEEK

Meet Terry White and his family. Terry is originally from the and is a fanatical United supporter. Based in Oakhurst, the White family have been waiting for a team to represent the west and when the Wanderers were established Terry was immediately on board. “We originally went to the pre-season match at Blacktown and we had a great time,” White said. “It’s a 20 minute drive to Parramatta and I also work there so it’s a great fit. “I work a lot as do many fathers so this is something that we can do as a family and we all enjoy it. “I follow Manchester United which is a club with a large amount of history and tradition and I see that starting here at the Wanderers and it’s great to be a part of a team that is being built from scratch.” “My wife and I spoke and saw this as a great way to spend time together as a family, and after attending round one we know we have made the right decision.” Go the Wanderers!

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SHINJI ONO WANDERERS FC MIDFIELDER Sydney FC MIDFIELDER

As one of the three marquee signings to sign on and be a part The Italian superstar has arrived in Australia as the most talked of the Hyundai A-League this season, Ono has no doubt about player in the history of the Hyundai A-League and added that little something special to the Wanderers and we so far he hasn’t disappointed. From the moment he arrived are not far away from seeing the best of him. After arriving on he has been seen everywhere and has been a shining light the week of the first game, the Japanese superstar was eased for Sydney FC in their opening two fixtures this season. Del into the first match playing 30 minutes but his skill and class Piero will be the link man moving forward for Sydney FC were on show for all to see, even in the wet conditions. Ono and his skill and knowledge of the game will no doubt create will again be the link man for the Wanderers and will look to opportunities for the sky blues so it is up to the Wanderers provide those classy touches in order to free the strikers and defence to play smart and attempt to think about his next give them opportunities in front of goal. In only his third week move before he even does. We saw it last week but where Del in the country the relationship between Ono and his fellow Piero may prove hardest to contain may be from the free kick Wanderers has only got stronger so expect to see a better position. His first goal in the Hyundai A-League is one that understanding between him and his team mates this evening. will be played on the highlights reel for many years to come and the home side tonight will also be a fraction more cautious when challenging for the ball around the 18-yard box.

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WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS FC

Full Time Score

SQUAD STARTING 11 ¨ 01 Ante COVIC (GK) ¨ 02 Shannon COLE ¨ 03 Adam D’APUZZO ¨ 04 Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY ¨ 05 ¨ 06 Jerome POLENZ ¨ 07 Labinot HALITI ¨ 08 Mateo POLJAK ¨ 09 Dino KRESINGER ¨ 10 Aaron MOOY ¨ 11 ¨ 12 Tahj MINNIECON ¨ 13 Joey GIBBS ¨ 14 Kwabena APPIAH-KUBI ¨ 15 Reece CAIRA ¨ 17 Youssouf HERSI ¨ 18 Iacopo LA ROCCA ¨ 19 Mark BRIDGE ¨ 20 Jerrad TYSON (GK) ¨ 21 Shinji ONO ¨ 23 Jason TRIFIRO

COACH Tony POPOVIC

ASSISTANT COACH BENCH Ante MILICIC

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SYDNEY FC

Full Time Score

STARTING 11 SQUAD ¨ 01 Ivan NECEVSKI (GK) ¨ 02 Sebastian RYALL ¨ 03 Fabio ALVES ¨ 04 Pascal BOSSCHAART ¨ 05 ¨ 06 ¨ 07 ¨ 08 ¨ 09 Paul REID ¨ 10 Alessandro DEL PIERO ¨ 11 Dimitri PETRATOS ¨ 12 Blake POWELL ¨ 14 ¨ 15 Terry McFLYNN ¨ 16 ¨ 17 ¨ 18 Trent McCLENAHAN ¨ 19 Krunoslav LOVREK ¨ 20 Vedran JANJETOVIC (GK) ¨ 21 Yairo YAU ¨ 22 Ali ABBAS ¨ 23 ¨ 24 ¨ 25

BENCH COACH Ian CROOK

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC VS Sydney FC 09 A GREAT DAY IN FOOTBALL

A Great Day for Football in Australia Photograph courtesy of Graeme Gillmer Photography

“When you walk into “This is massive for the area, it’s the Parramatta Stadium first ever Sydney Derby in A-League tonight just take a history so it is a really big moment. A derby moment to look around “To play in front of a packed house will and take it all in.” be great. I know as soon as I walk out it’ll definitely have that special buzz about it.” has that That is the message from forward Mark As a former Sydney FC player, Bridge as he prepares for the first ever Bridge says you always look forward little bit Sydney Derby and his first match against to coming up against your old team. a number of former team mates. “I’m not going to lie, when of extra Bridge joined the Wanderers I first looked at the draw it is as one of the earliest signings and the first game I looked for. believes it has been a great decision “A derby has that little bit of extra feeling to to join the red and blacks. feeling to it, everyone goes in that little “This is a new challenge, it is close to bit harder and tonight or any other derby it, everyone home and I’m refreshed,” Bridge said. moving forward won’t be any different.” “I probably needed a change because When asked if he felt he had anything now when I look back I was probably to prove to the people at Sydney FC, goes in just going through the motions.” Bridge was quick to turn it around. Now, as part of the Wanderers “I have nothing to prove to them, that little squad the 26-year-old says is heart the only people I need to prove is with the Wanderers and he will it to now are my team-mates and bit harder be showing that in full tonight. Coach here at the Wanderers.”

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Ku-RinG-GAI & District Soccer Association POST- MATCH FROM THE CHAIRMAN: ON-FIELD THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATIONS EXPERIENCE

As we embark on our second Hyundai A-League match, a sold out first Sydney Derby, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and say a huge Thank You to our seven major Associations: Bankstown; Southern Districts; Granville; Macarthur; Nepean; Blacktown and Gladesville Hornsby, for their huge role and hard work in reaching 4,000 Foundation Members. From August through to the end of the Month, the Wanderers will have been involved in 85 community football events involving some 125,000 people. The hard work of the Associations and broader community is phenomenal. Most of these people give much of their time voluntarily, with some working for over 25 years in their Associations. They are passionate and driven by what is best for their players and footballing community The Best Caption for the Photo and are a vital part of our Club and the future success of the Wanderers. We thank them all enormously. of Shinji Ono on Page 15 will win a signed Jersey. Lyall Gorman Executive Chairman Email us at [email protected], NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers FC include your full name and mobile number. SEE YOU AT WANDERLAND Go to wswanderersfc.com.au NYL SEASON PREVIEW

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The Wanderers NYL season will pitch with the added responsibility The Wanderers NYL first three kick-off tomorrow when the of travel etc., but Olsen believes it is matches are as follows: Wanderers take on the Melbourne all part of the ‘stepping-stone’ process 21 October 3.00pm vs Melbourne Heart Heart at Cook Park, Nepean. with the hope of getting to the top. Cook Park, St Marys Ahead of what will also be the NYL’s “I have travelled before and quite far 25 October 6.30pm vs Newcastle Jets inaugural appearance in the competition as well but I suppose this is different Wanderers Oval, Broadmeadow forward Nicholas Olsen believes as it will be every second or third 3 November 4.45pm vs Adelaide United the young Wanderers are not in the week away from home so we will have competition just to make up the numbers. to take that into consideration. “We have a good team,” Olsen said. “I think that adds to the quality “Throughout all of trials we have gone out of the competition with the there with a plan to play positively and amount of professionalism.” push forward so the longer we get to play Outside of the season together the better we will get obviously.” preparations Olsen has also been “Our squad has come together heavily involved in the community relatively quickly but although not a and is loving the opportunity to lot of us knew of each other before spread the Wanderers word. joining the Wanderers a lot of us knew “I like getting out there, I enjoy who everyone was and we have played it and am happy to do it. It makes against each other a bit over the years.” everyone happier and it’s great seeing The NYL season consists of an the smiles on everyone’s face.” 18 round competition that will test the squad a lot more than just on the

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As you read this story the Wanderers with the amount of extra work that SQUAD LIST AND PREVIOUS CLUB Westfield W-League team would needs to go into a preparation. 01 Elizabeth Durack NSW Koalas WPL “Most of our girls are working 40 have just completed their first match 02 Samantha Spackman as part of season 2012/13 but prior hour weeks and are committing a huge Sydney Uni WPL to season kick-off we caught up with amount to being a part of this, so we 03 Alexandra Huynh Coach Stephen Roche to find out are working hard to also get a good Newcastle Jets how the pre-season has gone. balance for them so they are ready 04 Alesha Clifford Sydney Uni WPL It was on July 5 of this year that and fresh come game day as well.” 05 Olivia Kennedy Roche was appointed as the inaugural As for the major challengers in Sydney Uni WPL W-League Coach and he had no the Westfield W-League, Roche was 06 Rachael Soutar problems getting straight into the thick quick to name the well established Sydney FC of it and starting the recruitment process. sides as the major threat. 07 Jenna Kingsley “I had a pretty good idea of who was “A few teams have established squads Sydney Uni WPL 08 Vanessa Hart out there and in a way it was good for and have had the same Coach for a Central Coast Mariners me that I had no other choice but to get number of years, the likes of Sydney Academy WPL straight into and start building a squad,” FC, Canberra and Brisbane are going 09 Sarah Walsh Roche said. “I think we’ve managed to to continue to be tough opposition but Sydney FC come up with a good balance of youth and we will prepare as best we can and give 10 Servet Uzunlar Sydney FC experience, we have a few internationals them a good run for their money.” 12 Jessica Seaman and have selected a leadership group The Wanderers opening three NSW Koalas WPL so we are well prepared I feel.” fixtures are as follows: 13 Catherine Cannuli Roche is happy with the way things 20 October 2.00pm vs Adelaide United Brisbane Roar have gone during the pre-season and Burton Park, Adelaide 14 Trudy Camilleri Marconi WPL has praised the squads efforts. 27 October 2.00pm vs Sydney FC 15 Teigen Allen “We all know how quick this Leichhardt Oval Sydney FC has come together but we’re not 3 November 2.00pm vs Perth Glory 16 Linda O’Neill going to use it as an excuse. Campbelltown Stadium Newcastle Jets “It is a big jump for a lot of our 17 Alisha Bass Sydney FC girls who have come from the Premier 21 Georgia Rowntree League to here and I know it has Sutherland Sharks WPL been a bit of a shock to the system W-League Get Involved in the Community

Westfield W-League squad members on their faces and they are all so proud Trudy Camilleri and Servet Uzunlar to represent their country,” Trudy said. last weekend attended the final “They wished all the Wanderers training session for the Australian teams all the best for this season Men’s Disability team as they prepare and we also wish them all the for their World Cup in the coming best for their World Cup.” weeks to be played in France. Camilleri and Uzunlar joined the squad at the Morris Iemma Indoor Centre in Riverwood where they went through some training drills and provided some advice on what to expect when playing at the top level. Camilleri enjoyed the day out with the guys and drew some inspiration from them. “The whole team were amazing and the whole time they had the biggest smiles

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