Hyundai A-League
Sydney FC v Melbourne Heart FC
Thursday, 29 December 2011 - Venue: Sydney Football Stadium - Local kick-off: 7:30pm
Referees: Peter Green; Assistants: Alex Glasgow / Sarah Ho; 4th: Kurt Ams
Sydney FC squad: 1. Liam Reddy, 2. Sebastian Ryall, 3. Jamie Coyne, 4. Pascal Bosschaart, 5. Michael Beauchamp, 7. Brett Emerton, 8. Karol Kisel, 9. Bruno Cazarine, 11. Dimi Petratos, 12. Shannon Cole, 17. Terry Antonis, 18. Juho Makela, 19. Mark Bridge, 20. Ivan Necevski, 21. Scott Jamieson, 23. Rhyan Grant, 24. Mitchell Mallia (two to be omitted)
Ins: Mark Bridge (returns from injury), Terry Antonis (returns from injury);
Outs: Terry McFlynn (suspended – 1 week);
Unavailable: Nick Carle (hamstring – 2 weeks)
Melbourne Heart: 1.Clint Bolton (GK), 2.Michael Marrone, 3.Brendan Hamill, 4. Simon Colosimo, 5.Fred (C), 6.Matt Thompson, 7.Rutger Worm, 9.Maycon, 10.Wayne Srhoj, 11.Alex Terra, 15.David Williams, 16.Aziz Behich, 17.Jason Hoffman, 18.Curtis Good, 19.Eli Babalj, 23.Mate Dugandzic, 25.Adrian Madaschi, 30.Sebastian Mattei (GK)
*three to be omitted*
In: Simon Colosimo, Maycon, David Williams (all promoted); Out: Nil;Unavailable: Jonatan Germano
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 4): Sydney FC wins 0, Melbourne Heart wins 1 (3 draws)
Adelaide United FC v Wellington Phoenix FC
Friday, 30 December 2011 - Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium - Local kick-off: 7:30pm
Referees: Chris Beath / Daniel Goodwin / Matthew Cream / Regis Queffelec
Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene Galekovic (gk) (c), 2.Osama Malik, 3.Nigel Boogaard, 4.Jon McKain, 5.Daniel Mullen, 7.Zenon Caravella, 9.Sergio van Dijk, 10.Dario Vidosic, 11.Bruce Djite, 12.Antony Golec, 14.Cameron Watson, 16.Spase Dilevski, 18.Fabian Barbiero, 20.Mark Birighitti (gk), 21.Francisco Usucar, 22.Milan Susak
*one to be omitted*
In: Jon McKain (returns from suspension), Sergio van Dijk (returns from injury);
Out: Iain Ramsay (suspended – 1 match);
Unavailable: Cassio (ankle), Evgeniy Levchenko (groin)
Wellington Phoenix: 1. Mark Paston (GK), 2. Manny Muscat, 3. Tony Lochhead, 6. Tim Brown, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Chris Greenacre, 11. Daniel, 12. Nicky Ward, 14. Mirjan Pavlovic, 17. Vince Lia, 18. Ben Sigmund, 19. Jimmy Downey, 20, Tony Warner (GK), 21. Dani Sanchez, 22. Andrew Durante (C)
In: Tony Lochhead (returns from injury), Nicky Ward (returns from injury);
Out: Alex Smith (omitted);
Unavailable: Lucas Pantelis (knee injury - indefinite), Paul Ifill (groin injury 1-2 weeks)
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 14): Adelaide United wins 6, Wellington Phoenix wins 3 (5 draws)
Newcastle Jets FC v Perth Glory FC
Saturday, 31 December 2011 - Venue: Ausgrid Stadium - Local kick-off: 4:00pm
Referees: Strebre Delovski / Rod Allen / Murray Wilson / Stuart Wolfe
Newcastle Jets squad: 1. Ben Kennedy (gk), 2. Taylor Regan, 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 5. Tiago Calvano (c), 6. Ben Kantarovski, 7.Kasey Wehrman, 8. Jeremy Brockie, 9. Michael Bridges 10. Ruben Zadkovich, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse (c), 13. Sung-Hwan Byun, 14. Labinot Haliti, 19. Matthew Nash, 22. Ali Abbas, 23. Ryan Griffiths, 24. Francis Jeffers, 25. Jacob Pepper
*four to be omitted*
In: 7.Kasey Wehrman, Michael Bridges, Ali Abbas, Jacob Pepper (all promoted), 12. Jobe Wheelhouse (returns from suspension);
Out: Nil; Unavailable: nil
Perth Glory Squad: 1.Danny Vukovic (gk), 3.Bas Van Den Brink, 4.Billy Mehmet, 5.Steve Pantelidis, 7.Jacob Burns (C) 8.Adam Hughes, 10.Liam Miller, 13.Travis Dodd, 14.Steven Mcgarry, 15.Tommy Amphlett, 17.Todd Howarth, 18. Jesse Makarounas, 19, Josh Risdon, 21.Mile Sterjovski, 22.Adam Taggart, 25. Trent Mcclenahan, 30. Lewis Italiano (rgk)
*Two To Be Omitted*
In: 7.Jacob Burns (C) (Returns From Suspension), 15.Tommy Amphlett (Promoted), 17.Todd Howarth (Returns From Injury),18. Jesse Makarounas (Promoted);
Out: 2.Josh Mitchell (Suspended 1 Game), 9.Shane Smeltz (Groin – 1 Week)
Unavailable: 2.Josh Mitchell (Suspended 1 Game), 6.Chris Coyne (Achilles – 3 Months), 9.Shane Smeltz (Groin – 1 Week),11.Victor Sikora (Hip – Long Term Injury List), 12.Scott Neville (Knee), 20.Neil Young (Abdominal), 27.Andrezinho (Hamstring -2 Weeks)
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 19): Newcastle Jets wins 6, Perth Glory wins 9 (4 draws)
Central Coast Mariners FC v Gold Coast United FC
Saturday, 31 December 2011 - Venue: Bluetongue Stadium - Local kick-off: 6:15pm
Referees: Ryan Sheppard / Lance Greenshields / Allyson Flynn / Kris Griffiths-Jones
Central Coast Mariners Squad vs. Gold Coast United: 1.Mathew Ryan (gk), 2.Daniel McBreen, 3.Joshua Rose, 4.Pedj Bojic, 6.Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7.John Hutchinson, 8.Rostyn Griffiths, 9.Bernie Ibini, 11.Oliver Bozanic, 12.Troy Hearfield, 14.Michael McGlinchey, 16.Trent Sainsbury, 18.Alex Wilkinson (c), 19.Matt Simon, 20.Justin Pasfield (gk), 22.Mustafa Amini *one to be omitted*
In: 8. Rostyn Griffiths (Promoted); Out: Nil' ; unavailable: Nil
Gold Coast United Squad: 20.Jerrad Tyson [gk], 3.Michael Thwaite (c), 5.Kristian Rees, 7.Golgol Mebrahtu, 10.Tahj Minniecon, 13.Ante Rozic, 14.Ben Halloran, 15.Adama Traore, 16.Maceo Rigters, 17.Chris Harold, 18.James Brown, 21.Daniel Severino, 22.Peter Jungschlager, 23.Dylan McGowan, 24.Jonas Salley, 28.Daniel Bowles, 29.Mitch Bevan, 40.Chris O’Connor [gk].
*three to be omitted*
In: 13.Ante Rozic (return from suspension), 7.Golgol Mebrahtu, 10.Tahj Minniecon, 28.Daniel Bowles, 29.Mitch Bevan (all promoted)
Out: 6.Paul Beekmans (suspended – 1 game), 12.Dylan Macallister (hamstring – 1 week); Unavailable: 1.Glen Moss (groin injury – 7 weeks), 9.Joel Porter (calf – 4 weeks), 19.Chris Broadfoot (ankle injury – 6 weeks)
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 8): Central Coast Mariners wins 3, Gold Coast United wins 2 (3 draws)
Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne Victory FC
Saturday, 31 December 2011 - Venue: Suncorp Stadium - Local kick-off: 7:30pm
Referees: Jarred Gillett / Dennis Silk / Brad Hobson / Adam Kersey
Brisbane Roar Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (GK), 2. Matt Smith, 3. Shane Stefanutto (Capt.), 4. Matt Jurman , 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Erik Paaratlu, 7. Besart Berisha, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Kofi Danning, 10. Henrique, 11. Issey Nakajima-Farran, 14. Matt Mundy, 16. Mohamed Adnan, 17. Mitch Nichols, 19. Jack Hingert, 20. Andrew Redmayne (GK), 24. Nick Fitzgerald. *two to be omitted*
In: 14. Matt Mundy (promoted), 24. Nick Fitzgerald (promoted);
Out: Nil;
Unavailable: 21. James Meyer (adductor injury – 2 weeks), 22. Thomas Broich (heel injury - 2 weeks), Henrique (knee injury - 2 weeks)
Melbourne Victory squad: 2. Matthew Foschini, 3. Fabio, 4. Petar Franjic, 6. Leigh Broxham, 7. Matthew Kemp, 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Jean Carlos Solorzano, 10. Archie Thompson, 11. Marco Rojas, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 13. Diogo Ferreira, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16.Carlos Hernandez, 17, Jimmy Jeggo, 18. Danny Allsopp, 19. Isaka Cernak , 20. Lawrence Thomas (GK), 21. Ante Covic (GK), 22. Harry Kewell, 23. Adrian Leijer (c)
*six to be omitted*
In: 12. Rodrigo Vargas (promoted), 14. Billy Celeski (returns from suspension);
Out:;
Unavailable: 1.Tando Velaphi (stress fracture)
Head-to-Head: All matches (played 19): Brisbane Roar wins 5, Melbourne Victory wins 10
(4 draws)
National Youth League
"The National Youth League provides players aged between 16-20 years of age a clear pathway from youth leagues to senior level and then on to professional level. When combined with existing State-based competitions, players in the national youth league will play between 35-40 games each year. Youth Players must have a minimum time on the park if in the squad.
Please note that squads are subject to change, and (OA) depicts overage player (born before 1 January 1991). The first round of the 4th season of the National Youth League started on 21 October, 2011
Fixtures
Round 10 draw
After New Year - tba
Westfield W-League
The first round of the 10 rounds of the 4th season of the Westfield W-League is being held from 22 October, 2011. This is a 7 team league after withdrawal of funding by FNSW and the resultant demise of Central Coast Mariners before season 3.
Round 10 draw
Melbourne Victory FC v Canberra United FC
Friday 30 December - Veneto Club, Melbourne - Local kick-off: 5pm
Leaders Canberra United can sight history as they seek to become the first side to go through a Westfield W-League regular season undefeated. If they can get past the notoriously resilient Victory on their home turf, Canberra will only have to see off Adelaide United in their final match to achieve the unprecedented feat. Melbourne though harbour ambitions of their own and while a win here maintains hopes of finishing second, defeat will open up the possibility of losing out on a finals berth to fifth-placed Newcastle Jets.
The pair last met in Round 4 where Canberra scored a hard-working and deserved 2-1 win. Since then the Victory have continued to grow under Australia U-17 coach Vicki Linton, losing just once since that meeting at Belconnen.
While Melbourne’s success has been built on team work ethic rather than individual flair, the home side will nevertheless sorely miss one of their key attacking outlets in Katrina Gorry. The livewire midfielder, whose partnership with striker Jodie Taylor has been a feature of the Victory’s success, will be suspended for this match.
Canberra have enjoyed form all over the park with an irresistible attack in the shape of leading goalscorer Michelle Heyman and flanker Taryn Hemmings, while a resolute defence is backed by the league’s form goalkeeper Lydia Williams, who seems to improve with every match. United’s resources have been just stretched just slightly with teenage midfielder Kahlia Hogg departing for a scholarship in the US.
Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Brianna DAVEY (gk), 2. Rebekah STOTT, 3. Maika RUYTER-HOOLEY, 4. Kendall FLETCHER, 5. Danielle JOHNSON, 6. Rita MANKOWSKA, 7. Stephanie CATLEY, 8. Ashley BROWN, 9. Georgie KOUTROUVELIS, 10. Jodie TAYLOR (c), 11. Caitlin FRIEND, 12. Jackie VOGT, 14. Enza BARILLA, 15. Amy JACKSON, 16. Louisa BISBY, 17. Gulcan KOCA, 18. Stephanie TANTI, 19. Laura SPIRANOVIC, 20. Cassandra DIMOVSKI (gk)
* four to be omitted - In: None; Out: Katrina Gorry (suspended – one match); Unavailable: Nil
Canberra United squad: 1. Lydia WILLIAMS (gk), 2. Caitlin COOPER, 3. Georgia YEOMAN-DALE, 4. Christine WALTERS, 6. Caitlin MUNOZ, 7. Ellie BRUSH, 8. Hayley RASO, 9. Grace GILL, 10. Snez VELJANOVSKA, 11. Michelle HEYMAN, 12. Sally ROJAHN, 13. Nicole SYKES, 14. Ashleigh SYKES, 15. Sally SHIPARD, 16. Ellyse PERRY, 18. Taryn HEMMINGS, 19. Jennifer BISSET, 20. Aroon CLANSEY (gk)
* three to be omitted; In: None; Out: Kahlia Hogg (USA - scholarship) ; Unavailable: Leah Blayney (injured)
Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets FC
Saturday 31 December - Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney - Local kick-off: 3pm
Live: ABC TV
Sydney FC will be warm favourites on paper but the recent transfer of the match to Campbelltown will perhaps leave the Sky Blues recalling memories of defensive nightmares on the last two occasions that Lisa De Vanna, then with Brisbane Roar, visited. The Jets speedster returns after a one-match suspension and will be hoping to reprise her match-winning performances for Brisbane Roar against Sydney in the grand final at the same venue and prior to that, in the last New Year’s round.
The Jets also won on the last occasion they visited the venue with a famous Tara Andrews winner sealing victory last season and ending a lengthy Sydney unbeaten streak.
Nevertheless, the form book says Sydney should start with confidence having easily dispatched the Jets with a 4-1 scoreline just six weeks ago. While the last time the Sky Blues took the field at home they famously routed Perth Glory with a record breaking 11-0 scoreline.
Last year’s player of the year Kyah Simon will be in the running for a first start this season after a lengthy return from injury however, on the debit side, fullback Servet Uzunlar sits out the match with suspension.
With a four-point margin separating the Jets and a finals berths the visitors have little margin for error. They will however take confidence after returning to winning ways with victory just prior to Christmas against Perth Glory in a postponed fixture. The match did prove costly as Hannah Brewer was dismissed and will be forced to sit this one out.
Sydney FC squad: 1. Allison LIPSHER (gk), 15. Thea SLATYER, 3. Danielle BROGAN, 5. Estelle JOHNSON, 4. Renee ROLLASON, 10. Kylie LEDBROOK, 2. Teresa POLIAS, 9. Sarah WALSH, 12. Teigen ALLEN, 8. Caitlin FOORD, 13. Brittany WHITFIELD, 7. Heather GARRIOCK, 19. Leena KHAMIS, 16. Alisha BASS, 14. Rachael SOUTAR, 17. Kyah SIMON, 21. Chloe LOGARZO, 30. Sham KHAMIS (gk)
* three to be omitted; In: None; Out: Servet Uzunlar (suspended – one match); Unavailable: Victoria Balomenos (injured – season), Monique Jackson (injured - season)
Newcastle Jets squad: 1. Melissa BARBIERI (gk), 3. Alanna KENNEDY, 4. Gemma PEARCE, 5. Alex HUYNH, 6. Nicola BOLGER, 7. Gema SIMON, 8. Linda O'NEILL, 9. Tara ANDREWS, 10. Emily VAN EGMOND, 11. Lisa DE VANNA, 12. Monnique KOFOED, 13. Stacey DAY, 14. Bronte BATES, 15. Rhali DOBSON, 16. Cassandra KOPPEN, 17. Ariane HINGST (c), 20. Alison LOGUE (gk)
* two to be omitted; In: None; Out: Hannah Brewer (suspended – one match); Unavailable:
This week's BYE - Adelaide United FC, Brisbane Roar FC, Perth Glory FC
Chris Dunkerley for BOTN - 29 December, 2011 (from information supplied, including by FFA)
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