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Re: A League Round 4 - Newcastle vs Adelaide (Sat 15th Sep - 7pm) Head to Head Newcastle Jets P9-W2-D2-L5 (Home: W1-D0-L2)
First meeting was a 1-1 draw, then three meetings of these teams were all won by the away side, then next three meetings all won by the home side, and another 1-1 draw before pre season 4-1 win by Adelaide. Adelaide have good record against the Jets winning five from nine and it is worth noting that 5 of the last 7 games have ended over 2.5 goals. Whenever these sides have a draw it has always ended in 1-1. It is also worth noting that Adelaide has never failed to score in a game against the Jets, and the home side has only failed to score in one game against Adelaide.Jul 27, 07
Adelaide United
4 - 1
Newcastle Jets Feb 11, 07
Adelaide United
1 - 1
Newcastle Jets Dec 15, 06
Adelaide United
3 - 2
Newcastle Jets Oct 27, 06
Newcastle Jets
2 - 1
Adelaide United Sep 8, 06
Adelaide United
5 - 1
Newcastle Jets Dec 2, 05
Newcastle Jets
1 - 2
Adelaide United Oct 14, 05
Adelaide United
2 - 4
Newcastle Jets Aug 26, 05
Newcastle Jets
0 - 1
Adelaide United Jul 29, 05
Adelaide United
1 - 1
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Re: A League Round 4 - Newcastle vs Adelaide (Sat 15th Sep - 7pm) SQUADS Newcastle Jets Squad: 1.Ante COVIC (gk) 2.Adam GRIFFITHS 3.Jade NORTH © 4.Steve EAGLETON 5.Stuart MUSIALIK 6 Andrew DURANTE 8.Matt THOMPSON 9.Joel GRIFFITHS 10.DENNI 11.Tarek ELRICH 12.Paul KOHLER 13.Adam D’APUZZO 14.Jobe WHEELHOUSE 18 Noel SPENCER 19.Mark BRIDGE 20.Ben KENNEDY (GK) 21.Mario JARDEL 23.Jason HOFFMAN *three to be omitted In: Stuart MUSIALIK (Returns from National Duty), Andrew DURANTE (Returns from Injury), Ben KENNEDY (GK) (Returns from Injury), Mario JARDEL (New Signing) Out: Jorge DROVANDI (omitted), Ben McNAMARA (GK) (omitted) Others Unavailable: Stephen LAYBUTT (Injury) Adelaide United Squad: 1.Daniel BELTRAME, (gk) 2.Richie ALAGICH 4.Angelo COSTANZO 6.CASSIO Lucas PANTELIS 8.Kristian SARKIES 9.Paul AGOSTINO (capt) 10.Nathan BURNS 11.Bruce DJITE 13.Travis DODD (vice captain) 14.Shaun ONTONG 15.Jonas SALLEY 17.Isyan ERDOGAN 18.Robert CORNTHWAITE 20.Robert BAJIC (gk) 21.Jason SPAGNUOLO 22.DIEGO *two to be omitted In: Bruce Djite (return from National Team duty), Kristian Sarkies (return from National Team duty), Shaun Ontong (return from National Team duty), Out: Michael Valkanis (Knee - Season), Bobby Petta (calf – 1 week) Others Unavailable: Dez Giraldi (quad – 2 weeks), Milan Susak (hamstring – 1 week) Impending stats, facts and trivia Adelaide United defender Richie Alagich is set to make his 250th appearance at national league level in Australia. Alagich, whose sister Dianne is currently with the Matildas competing at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2007 in China, commenced his national league career in the old NSL with West Adelaide, where he stayed from 1993 to 1999. He also played at South Melbourne (1999-2001) and Brisbane Strikers (2001-2003) before joining Adelaide United. Also in the match, Angelo Costanzo (Adelaide United) will make his 50th Hyundai A-League 50th appearance.
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Re: A League Round 4 - Perth vs Queensland (Sun Sep 16th - 5pm) SQUADS Perth Glory Squad: 50.Tommi TOMICH (gk) 2.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY 4.Simon COLOSIMO 5.Jamie HARNWELL 6.Dino DJULBIC 7.Anthony DANZE 8.David MICEVSKI 9.Mate DRAGICEVIC 10.Billy CELESKI 12.Leo BERTOS 13.Nikita RUKAVYTSYA 14.Jamie COYNE 15.Mitchell PRENTICE 16.Nick RIZZO 17.Jimmy DOWNEY 19.Naum SEKULOVSKI 21.James ROBINSON 30.Tando VELAPHI *three to be omitted In: Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY (return from national duty), Simon COLOSIMO (return from national duty), David MICEVSKI (return from national duty), Billy CELESKI (return from national duty), Tando VELAPHI (return from national duty) Out: Jordan SIMPSON (end of short term contract), Tyler SIMPSON (end of short term contract), Danny MILOSEVIC (end of short term contract). Others Unavailable: David TARKA (hamstring – season), Jason PETKOVIC (leg – 6 weeks), Stan LAZARIDIS, Hayden FOXE (knee – 6 weeks) Queensland Roar Squad: 1.Liam REDDY (gk) 4.Craig MOORE 5.Josh McCLOUGHAN 7.Michael ZULLO 9.Simon LYNCH 10.Ante MILICIC 11.REINALDO 14.Ben GRIFFIN 15.Matt McKAY 16.Hyuk-Su SEO 17.Mitch NICHOLS 18.Danny TIATTO 19. Sasa OGNENOVSKI 23.MARCINHO 30.Griffin McMASTER (gk). In: Sasa Ognenovski (return from ankle injury) Out: Massimo Murdocca (thigh injury – 1 week) Others Unavailable: Matt Ham (shoulder injury – out for season), Andrew Packer (calf injury – 4 weeks) Impending stats, facts and trivia With three nil-all draws in their previous three Hyundai A-League matches, Perth Glory could achieve an extremely rare occurrence should they play another goal-less match against Queensland. Four consecutive scoreless draws by the same team has never occurred before at national league level in Australia (over 6000 matches). A further indication of the rarity of such an event is that it has only occurred four times in the top tier of English football league (over 44,000 matches since 1888)
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Glory v Queensland Roar Date: Sunday September 16 Kick-off (local time): 5.00pm (3pm AEST) Venue: Members Equity Stadium Radio coverage: 6PR 882AM - http://www.mytalk.com.au/NewDesign/Pages/S_Talk_6PR.aspx SportFM http://www.905.com.au/ Head-to-head Six league meetings: Queensland - 4 wins, Perth - 1 win, 3 draws Previous meeting Queensland 1 Perth 0 (Suncorp Stadium, Hyundai A-League round 15, December 2006) Past five results Perth: Win - Loss - Draw - Draw - Draw Queensland: Loss - Win - Draw - Draw - Loss Perth Glory supporters are still awaiting their first sighting of a goal of any kind this season after watching Ron Smith's side start the year with an unlikely three straight goalless draws - two at Members Equity Stadium. In over 6000 matches at national league level in Australia, four consecutive scoreless draws by the same team has never before occurred while a further indication of the rarity of such an event is that it has only happened four times in the history of English football league's top tier. After a promising pre-season, fledgling strike pairing Mate Dragicevic and Nikita Rukavytsya have failed to find their brightest form over the opening three rounds with Smith eyeing possible changes following Englishman James Robinson's recovery from a thigh strain. Former captain Jamie Harnwell is another option upfront against Queensland this Sunday, a side the Glory has not beaten in the league for two years when a Bobby Despotovski brace helped the hosts to a 2-1 win. Queensland quartet Josh McCloughan, Massimo Murdocca, Matt McKay and Hyuk-Su Seo are the sole survivors from ex-Roar coach Miron Bleiberg's side which last dropped points against Perth in 2005. However, Murdocca will not play any part this weekend after losing his fitness battle with a quad strain while McCloughan's place in central defence will come under pressure from fit-again Sasa Ognenovski. Ognenovski has missed the past two weeks after rolling both ankles before the match with Newcastle but is included in the travelling party although Chris Grossman, who has recovered from an infected toe, and Stuart McLaren, who returns from a one-match ban, are not. For Perth, only Harnwell, Jamie Coyne and midfield duo Simon Colosimo and Billy Celeski remain from former Perth coach Steve McMahon's side that day with Colosimo and Celeski returning to Smith's squad after national team commitments. Celeski, who only resumed his Hyundai A-League career in the off season after a year playing state football in Victoria, has been Perth's standout of late and impressed on his return to the Qantas Olyroos fold on Wednesday. Defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley, midfielder David Micevski and goalkeeper Tando Velaphi also return from the under-23s. Velaphi made one appearance for Queensland in round 20 last season after Liam Reddy was suspended and Tom Willis sidelined with a dislocated shoulder.
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Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners Date: Sunday September 16 Kick-off (local time): 5.00pm Venue: Telstra Dome Radio coverage: SEN1116 (Melbourne) http://www.sen.com.au/ Click "Listen Live" Head-to-head Six league meetings: Melbourne - 3 wins, Mariners - 2 wins, 1 draw Previous meeting Central Coast 1 Melbourne 2 (Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium, Hyundai A-League round 18, December 2006) Past five results Melbourne: Loss - Loss - Draw - Draw - Draw Central Coast: Loss - Loss - Win - Win - Win The defending Hyundai A-League champion welcomes the Central Coast Mariners to Telstra Dome still searching for its first competitive win of the 2007/08 season after four losses and four draws in eight outings this term. The manner in which Melbourne Victory has began the defence of its crown contrasts with the runaway opening of last season when coach-of-the-year Ernie Merrick guided his side to seven consecutive victories and a nine-point gap at the top of the table. In addition to lying fourth, six points behind this year's early pacesetters, Merrick has the added incentive of protecting that league record when his side attempts to end the Central Coast's 100 per cent start to the season on Sunday. Both sides welcome key players back from national team duty with Dean Heffernan and Archie Thompson, who started the Qantas Socceroos 1-0 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday night, both primed to start. Heffernan might match-up against Australian under-20 international Sebastian Ryall who could continue at right-back in Englishman Joe Keenan's absence with Matthew Kemp at left-back. Keenan, who missed last week's 1-1 draw with Adelaide United, is named in an extended squad but faces a late fitness test on his knee problem with Ljubo Milicevic also sidelined with a knee injury although Steve Pantelidis does return to the first team squad after a corked thigh. Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna can call upon first choice goalkeeper Danny Vukovic after his No.1 kept successive clean sheets for the Qantas Olyroos in their double-header against North Korea and Lebanon. Backup custodian Matthew Trott was among the best performers in the Mariners' 1-0 victory last Thursday but McKinna conceded earlier this week that Trott played through the pain barrier in Brisbane because of a groin strain. The third round was also an eventful one for Victory defender Rodrigo Vargas who headed Melbourne into the lead before conceding the penalty which Travis Dodd converted to steal a point. Vargas was given his marching orders along with captain Kevin Muscat, who will play his 450th top flight match, the last time these sides met at Telstra Dome before a late strike from Daniel Allsopp levelled the scores. Mariners midfielder Greg Owens isn't named in the squad after failing to make the trip to Queensland because of a hamstring complaint.
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Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United Date: Saturday September 15 Kick-off (local time): 7.00pm Venue: EnergyAustralia Stadium Web Radio coverage: ABC 1233 Newcastle http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/football/default.htm Head-to-head Seven league meetings: Adelaide - 4 wins, Jets - 2 wins, 1 draw Previous meeting Adelaide 4 Newcastle 1 (Hindmarsh Stadium, Pre-Season Cup round three, July 2007) Past five results Newcastle: Win - Draw - Draw - Draw - Win Adelaide: Win - Win - Draw - Draw - Draw Newcastle coach Gary van Egmond has named Mario Jardel in the Jets squad for the first time with the Brazilian marquee player due to be unleashed at some point against Adelaide United on Saturday night. Jardel has been steadily building fitness over the past month but appears ready for his Hyundai A-League debut, his timing impeccable with the Jets still to score a goal from open play this season. Qantas Olyroos striker Mark Bridge, who along with defender Adam Griffiths was sent off when these sides previously met in the Pre-Season Cup in late July, also returns to the fold after playing 90 minutes against Lebanon in midweek. However, Argentine Jorge Drovandi remains out of favour. The left winger hasn't featured at all in the past two games and has played just 28 minutes in the league since his close season arrival from South America. Still Adelaide's task of containing Jardel, Bridge and Joel Griffiths - not to mention the quick-witted Denni who operates in behind the strikers - is made all the more challenging following club captain Michael Valkanis' season-ending knee ligament injury. Left wing-back Cassio was substituted in the second-half against Melbourne last week after hurting his hip in a clash with Victory skipper Kevin Muscat but keep his berth in the squad with Shaun Ontong called in as backup. The participation of United striker Nathan Burns, the outstanding player of the opening three Hyundai A-League rounds, must be under some doubt after he withdrew from the Qantas Olyroos midweek squad citing a quad strain. His absence might open the door for Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar to introduce potentially the most explosive forward pairing in the league with Bruce Djite available after under-23s duty to partner new captain Paul Agostino in a lively-looking frontline. Kristian Sarkies' availability after a quad injury - he came through 85 minutes for the Qantas Olyroos against Lebanon - adds to Vidmar's selection dilemmas with the former Melbourne midfielder still awaiting his Adelaide league debut. But Dutchman Bobby Petta hasn't managed to shake off a calf problem after pulling up in training last Thursday and missing the clash with Melbourne. For the Jets, Stuart Musialik makes his return after representing the Qantas Olyroos while Andrew Durante is back from an ankle knock but new short-term signing Stephen Laybutt isn't deemed quite ready to make his Hyundai A-League.
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Re: A League Round 4 - Sydney v Wellington (Frid 14th Sep - 8pm) Only watched a replay of this game due to the mighty Magpies playing West Coast in AFL semi-final last night. Sydney did as expected and scored an early goal, but then Wellington quickly replied and then a penalty put them a goal up before half time. Sydney didn't have too many chances Home side had 12 shots for the game which is their average, but Wellington doubled their usual away shot average of 4 to have 8 shots at goal and they scored two. Not sure what is up with Sydney this season but they are steadily playing poorer football each week. Wellington are playing very solid stuff and deserved their win last night. They have been impressive in their first season in the A League.
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Re: A League Round 4 - Sydney v Wellington (Frid 14th Sep - 8pm) Phoenix claim first win Sydney FC 1 - 2 Wellington Phoenix 6m Casey 6 (SC) 8m Felipe (WP) 28m Daniel (WP) The Wellington Phoenix have put up a gutsy second-half defensive display to hold on for a 2-1 upset victory over Sydney FC at Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night. It was a tense night in Sydney for a game that brought of chances, yet Sydney could not match Wellington's disciplined shape all over the park. It was an action packed first half with plenty of end to end football and not to mention three goals, the total shot count was 5-4 in favor of Sydney. The win brings Wellington off the bottom of the Hyundai A-League table and into a new era for New Zealand football. Adam Casey got the home side off to the best possible start after only six minutes, receiving a long ball on the edge of the 18-yard box from Ufuk Talay. With only one defender to beat, Casey comfortably slotted home the first goal of his Hyundai A-League career. Felipe had the Wellington reply barely 90 seconds later, first beating Socceroo Mark Milligan, before a 20 metre weaving run through the Sydney defence and a decisive strike past FC goalkeeper Clint Bolton. The goal from the Brazilian import was Wellington's first outside their New Zealand home. The game was set-up to be a high-drama affair in the 27th minute when Sydney FC defender Ruben Zadkovic forced Phoenix striker Daniel off the ball in the Sydney penalty area, and referee Matthew Breeze had no choice but to point to the spot. After Wellington's first attempt at a penalty kick was disallowed due to encroachment, Daniel made his mark on the back of the net with his second attempt giving the visitors their second for the evening. Sydney threw all there fire-power up front consistently throughout the second half but could not break down the sturdy Wellington defensive line. Substitute Alex Brosque came out firing in the 61st minute with Sydney's best chance to equalise after hitting the right woodwork from directly in front of goals, much to the frustration of the vocal Sydney crowd. Robbie Middleby had a goal all but wrapped up with ten minutes to play, negotiating his way down the left flank, and forcing Wellington goalkeeper Glen Moss off his line. But the keeper was up to the task and brilliantly shut down the shot from Middleby with his feet. Tempers flared in the 85th minute with a clumsy challenge from David Zdrilic inviting a crowd of Phoenix retaliation, leaving referee Matthew Breeze with his hands full, Phoenix keeper Moss earning a caution for his involvement in the melee. Zdrilic had a last ditch effort for Sydney FC in the dying seconds, but his effort sailed only inches over the crossbar. Crowd 11,491
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Re: A League Round 4 - Sydney v Wellington (Frid 14th Sep - 8pm) Yeh I will get on to them very shortly AJ, been busier than the McCanns this week :ok
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Re: A League Round 4 - Sydney v Wellington (Frid 14th Sep - 8pm) There is no live radio or anything as far as I am aware although you could try going to http://www.radiosport.co.nz when the game starts in just over an hour. More than likely have the Rugby on because its Finals tonight in the ARL.
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Re: NBL Basketball - Round 1 (Sept 19th - 23rd) Good to see the NBL thread back Ads and it made me a tidy profit last year, so let's hope you can keep up the same top job this year!!! :cheers
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Re: A League Round 4 - Sydney v Wellington (Frid 14th Sep - 8pm) Sydney vs Wellington I don't have much time for a review but I feel this game will be an easy win for the home side. With Clint Bolton, Ruben Zadkovich, Alex Brosque, Mark Milligan back from Australia duty, and the inclusion of emerging player Adam Biddle, Sydney will be too strong here. There is also a chance Juninho will play too. Wellington have been very good defensively this season and they are always pretty competitive but it is hard to see them even scoring tonight against the Sydney defence at home. Shots Per Goal
Sydney have more shots overall and they have plenty of shots at home while Wellington do not have many away from home. Couple that with Sydney’s defence it is going to be a tough ask for Wellington. Times Goals Scored For and AgainstTeam Shots
Goals
Shots per goal
Shots per Game
Total
Sydney 60
2
30.0
20
Total
Wellington 46
2
23.0
15
Team Shots
Goals
Shots per goal
Shots per Game
Home
Sydney 36
2
18.0
12
Away
Wellington 13
0
4
Sydney a chance to score early at home, while Wellington have already conceded goals early on two occasions. Sydney has played Adelaide and Central Coast, and an away game to Perth where they had a scoreless draw.Team 0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
Total Sydney FC 1 - 2
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
Total Sydney FC 1 - 2
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
Team 0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
Home Sydney FC 1 - 2
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
Away Wellington Ph 0 - 2
0 - 0
0 - 1
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
Sydney for me and I think they will score in the first half and go on to win the game.
Sydney to WIN @ $1-57 (Sportingbet)
Sydney -1 @ 2.65 (Centrebet)Sydney HT/FT Double @ $2-40 (Centrebet)
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Re: A League Stats after Round 3 CORNERS
OVERALL
Team
For
Against
1
Wellington Ph 19
10
2
Queensland Roar 19
8
3
Sydney FC 15
14
4
Perth Glory 14
7
5
CC Mariners 13
29
6
Melbourne Vict 12
12
7
Adelaide Utd 9
13
8
Newcastle Jets 7
15
HOME
Team
For
Against
1
Queensland Roar 14
6
2
Sydney FC 13
11
3
Wellington Ph 10
6
4
Perth Glory 9
4
5
CC Mariners 4
9
6
Melbourne Vict 3
5
7
Newcastle Jets 2
5
8
Adelaide Utd 1
6
AWAY
Team
For
Against
1
Wellington Ph 9
4
2
Melbourne Vict 9
7
3
CC Mariners 9
20
4
Adelaide Utd 8
7
5
Queensland Roar 5
2
6
Perth Glory 5
3
7
Newcastle Jets 5
10
8
Sydney FC 2
3
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Re: A League Stats after Round 3 TIMES GOALS SCORED FOR AND AGAINST
Team 0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
Adelaide Utd 2 - 1
0 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 0
0 - 1
2 - 2
CC Mariners 3 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
Melbourne Vict 0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 2
Newcastle Jets 0 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 1
1 - 0
Perth Glory 0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
Queensland Roar 0 - 1
0 - 0
1 - 1
0 - 2
1 - 0
1 - 1
Sydney FC 1 - 2
0 - 0
0 - 0
0 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
Wellington Ph 0 - 2
0 - 1
0 - 1
0 - 1
1 - 1
1 - 0
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Re: A League Stats after Round 3 FREQUENT SCORES
SCORING TIMESScore
Times
%
0-0
3
25 %
2-2
3
25 %
0-1
3
25 %
1-1
2
17 %
3-0
1
8 %
FAIL TO SCOREMinutes
Goals
%
0-15
6
26.1 %
16-30
1
4.3 %
31-45
3
13. %
46-60
3
13. %
61-75
4
17.4 %
76-90
6
26.1 %
Team
Fail to score
Matches
%
CC Mariners 0
3
.
Adelaide Utd 0
3
.
Queensland Roar 1
3
33.3 %
Newcastle Jets 1
3
33.3 %
Melbourne Vict 1
3
33.3 %
Wellington Ph 2
3
66.7 %
Sydney FC 2
3
66.7 %
Perth Glory 3
3
100. %
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Re: A League Stats after Round 3 UNDER AND OVER 2.5 GOALS
Matches involving... > 2.5 goals
Goals per match
Adelaide Utd 1
2
3.33
CC Mariners 2
1
1.67
Melbourne Vict 2
1
2
Newcastle Jets 3
0
1
Perth Glory 3
0
.
Queensland Roar 2
1
2.33
Sydney FC 2
1
1.67
Wellington Ph 1
2
2.67
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SHOTS PER GOAL
OVERALL Team Shots
Goals
Per Goal
1
Adelaide Utd 46
5
9.2
2
CC Mariners 46
5
9.2
3
Melbourne Vict 33
3
11.0
4
Newcastle Jets 36
2
18.0
5
Queensland Roar 67
3
22.3
6
Wellington Ph 46
2
23.0
7
Sydney FC 60
2
30.0
8
Perth Glory 45
0
HOME Team Shots
Goals
Per Goal
1
CC Mariners 22
3
7.3
2
Newcastle Jets 15
1
15.0
3
Wellington Ph 33
2
16.5
4
Sydney FC 36
2
18.0
5
Adelaide Utd 21
1
21.0
6
Queensland Roar 56
2
28.0
7
Perth Glory 30
0
8
Melbourne Vict 10
0
AWAY Team Shots
Goals
Per Goal
1
Adelaide Utd 25
4
6.3
2
Melbourne Vict 23
3
7.7
3
CC Mariners 24
2
12.0
4
Queensland Roar 13
1
13.0
5
Newcastle Jets 21
1
21.0
6
Sydney FC 24
0
7
Perth Glory 15
0
8
Wellington Ph 13
0
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Re: A League Round 4 - Sydney v Wellington (Frid 14th Sep - 8pm) SQUADS Sydney FC squad: 1.Clint BOLTON (gk) 2.Iain FYFE 3.Nikolas TSATTALIOS 4.Mark RUDAN 6.Tony POPOVIC (captain) 7.Robbie MIDDLEBY 8.Ruben ZADKOVICH 9.David ZDRILIC 10.Steve CORICA 11.Brendon SANTALAB 12.PATRICK 14.Alex BROSQUE 15.Terry McFLYNN 16.Mark MILLIGAN 18.Adam CASEY 19.Michael ENFIELD 21.Adam BIDDLE 22.JUNINHO 23.Ufuk TALAY 30.Matthew NASH (gk) *five to be omitted In: Clint Bolton (return from Qantas Socceroos duty), Nikolas Tsattalios (promoted), Ruben Zadkovich (return from Qantas Under 23s duty), Brendon Santalab (return from injury), Alex Brosque (return from Qantas Socceroos duty), Mark Milligan (return from Qantas Under 23s duty), Adam Biddle (promoted), Juninho (return from injury - decision to be made after final training session). Out: Robbie Cattanach, Matthew Jurman, Michael Herbet (all short-term contracts completed) Others Unavailable: Ben Vidaic (thigh - one week), Jacob Timpano (thigh - two weeks), Ivan Necevski (ankle - four weeks). Wellington Phoenix Squad: 1.Mark PASTON (gk) 2.Jeremy CHRISTIE 3.Tony LOCHHEAD 5.Karl DODD 6.Tim BROWN 7.Ross ALOISI (Captain) 8.Vaughan COVENY 9.Shane SMELTZ 10.Michael FERRANTE 11.DANIEL 12.Richard JOHNSON 13.Steven OLD 14.Steven O’DOR 15.George PALADINI 20.Glen MOSS (gk) 21.Felipe. *one to be omitted In: Mark PASTON (return from concussion), George PALADINI (promoted), Tim BROWN (return from illness) Out: Royce BROWNLIE (omitted), Jacob SPOONLEY (omitted) Others Unavailable: Vince LIA (thigh – 1 week) Impending stats, facts and trivia: Sydney FC pair Clint Bolton and Iain Fyfe are both set to make their 50th appearance in the Hyundai A-League, the first such players to make 50 Hyundai A-League appearances for Sydney FC. Additionally, Bolton is also due for his 350th appearance at national league level in Australia, having already made exactly 300 appearances in the old NSL (with Brisbane Strikers, Sydney Olympic and Parramatta Power).
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Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Date: Friday September 14 Kick-off (local time): 8.00pm Venue: Sydney Football Stadium Head-to-head First league meeting Previous meeting Wellington 3 Sydney 0 (Westpac Stadium, Pre-Season Cup round two, July 2007) Past five results Sydney: Loss - Win - Loss - Draw - Draw Wellington: Win - Draw - Draw - Loss - Loss It's been variously quoted as four, six and eight weeks but Brazilian maestro Juninho's shoulder injury might have recovered enough for the former World Cup winner to take the field for Sydney FC in its home meeting with Wellington Phoenix on Friday night. With neither side tasting victory so far this season, Sydney coach Branko Culina will be delighted to name his marquee signing in the side after just one week on the sidelines, especially after struggling to put together a squad of players for last weekend's trip to Perth. Equally importantly, however, will be the return of Mark Milligan who headed the winner for the Qantas Olyroos last Saturday against North Korea and again shone in midweek against Lebanon. The Qantas Olyroos captain played in central defence for the under-23s but Culina will be tempted to keep Milligan in midfield and stick with the back three of Iain Fyfe, Mark Rudan and Tony Popovic which kept the Glory at bay last Sunday. The 22-year-old's battle with Felipe, Wellington's enigmatic Brazilian who made his first start last week in the narrow loss to the Jets, is an intriguing one with the Phoenix attacking midfielder showing his repertoire of flicks and tricks against Newcastle. Compatriot Daniel should also keep his place in midfield but team-mate Cleberson fails to return to the squad after missing the third round clash with Steven O'Dor likely to retain the centre back berth in the wake of a more assured display last weekend. FC striker Patrick completes the South American theme, the burly forward vying to keep his place upfront despite the return of Alex Brosque. Brosque, back from international duty with the Qantas Socceroos, will come face-to-face with former Queensland team-mate Karl Dodd, however, another former Roar striker, Royce Brownlie, has not been selected in Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert's 16-man travelling party. Goalkeeper Mark Paston and midfielder Tim Brown are in contention for their first Hyundai A-League appearances of the season while for Sydney, Ruben Zadkovich returns as does goalkeeper Clint Bolton, who like Fyfe will make his 50th league appearance if selected. Culina will have to omit five more names from his expanded 20-man squad on Friday.
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Re: A League Round 3 - Adelaide v Melbourne (Fri 7th Sep - 7:30pm) 90m Adelaide 1 - 1 Melbourne Game ends in a draw and Adelaide had 2 late chances on 90 minutes. Brilliant cross from the right sees Nathan Burns head into an open goal and it hits the crossbar, should have been the winner. A minute late Dodd has another header which only had to be on target and it is a win to Adelaide, he heads just wide to the right. Melbourne defence held up well but they barely had a shot on goal, they were poor up front and well held. Adelaide were easily the better side and deserved to win. Disappointing result to know your team should have won but they never did. So close, but yet so far. :sad
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Re: A League Round 3 - Adelaide v Melbourne (Fri 7th Sep - 7:30pm) 82m Adelaide 1 - 1 Melbourne Vargas a hero one minute and a villian the next as he gives away a penalty that Dodd cooly slots home and we are 1-1. Over 2.5 now a chance, a goal to Adelaide would be lovely about now :dude
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Re: A League Round 3 - Adelaide v Melbourne (Fri 7th Sep - 7:30pm) 80m Adelaide 0 - 1 Melbourne Keeper comes out for Adelaide from a cross and misjudges it and Melbourne score an unlikely goal through Rodrigo Vargas. Adelaide has had about 66% of the play in the second hal. Deflating as Adelaide are clearly the better side, Melbourne a shadow of their former selves.
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Re: A League Round 3 - Adelaide v Melbourne (Fri 7th Sep - 7:30pm) Interesting game so far where Melbourne came out attacking hard for the first 15 minutes before Adelaide settled into a good passing game to wrest control back. Both sides have had a clear chance each, but it is Adelaide who have been on top in the last 15 minutes and are looking the better side. Both defences are on top and to be honest I can't see where melbourne is going to get a goal unless they get one on the counter attack. Adelaide is very strong down back with Costanzo and Agostino, while the Victory defence is also proving hard to crack for Adelaide. Should be a good second half and the longer the game goes on the more I feel Adelaide will score. It doesn't look like 3 goals will be scored at this stage for the Over 2.5, but you you never know in football.
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Re: A League Round 3 - Adelaide v Melbourne (Fri 7th Sep - 7:30pm) HT: Adelaide Utd 0 - 0 Melbourne Victory 1st Half 47:00 - A soft free kick is given against Allsopp, as Cassio prepares to have a shot and goes straight to the keeper. Half time! 1st Half 45:00 - We have 2 additional minutes of injury time 1st Half 42:00 - Adelaide clear the ball out of the danger zone 1st Half 41:00 - Cornthwaite with an unfortunate error, gives away a corner to the Victory 1st Half 38:00 - Agostino is awarded the free kick for a late challenge and Cassio takes it 1st Half 35:00 - This is an open game, but neither team are able to have the killer instinct in front of goal 1st Half 33:00 - Muscat has received the yellow card for a late challenge 1st Half 31:00 - Caceres with a great run, puts it on the right foot, across Bajic, but too wide 1st Half 27:30 - Hernandez has a shot from a long way out but goes wide 1st Half 24:00 - Valkanis comes off the ground, with Walsh preparing to replace him 1st Half 21:00 - Valkanis in a spot of bother, looks as though he has twisted his knee as the trainers are out to him 1st Half 18:00 - Allsopp on the attack, but the flag is up for offside 1st Half 15:00 - Adelaide are just beginning to hit their straps and offer the Victory a challenge 1st Half 13:45 - Alagich sets up a shot at goal but is cleared by the Victory defenders 1st Half 12:30 - Allsopp with a wild shot at goal, goes wide, high and into the crowd 1st Half 08:00 - Hernandez with the shot on goal, goes sailing over the crossbar 1st Half 06:00 - Melbourne building another attacking foray 1st Half 03:00 - A great start for the Victory with 2 attacking passages of play already 1st Half 00:01 - Melbourne Victory with the kick off to start off the game 1st Half 00:00 - Welcome to Hindmarsh Stadium for the Grand Final reply between Adelaide and Melbourne
A League Round 4 - Newcastle vs Adelaide (Sat 15th Sep - 7pm)
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Re: A League Round 4 - Newcastle vs Adelaide (Sat 15th Sep - 7pm) SHOTS PER GOAL
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12
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9.2
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15.0
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