A-League Season 7 (2011-2012)
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National Youth League - Round 2
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HAL Fixtures

Hyundai A-League

Brisbane Roar FC vs. Adelaide United FC

Friday 28 October 2011 - Venue: Suncorp Stadium - Local Kick Off: 7:00pm

Referee: Srebre Delovski / Assistant 1: Ashley Beecham / Assistant 2: David Walsh / 4th Official: Adam Kersey

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 19): Brisbane Roar wins 5, Adelaide United wins 8 (6 draws)

Brisbane Roar Squad: 1. Michael Theoklitos (gk), 2. Matt Smith (C), 3. Shane Stefanutto, 4. Matt Jurman, 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Erik Paaratlu, 7. Besart Berisha, 8. Massimo Murdocca, 9. Kofi Danning, 10. Henrique, 11. Issey Nakajima-Farran, 16. Mohamed Adnan, 17. Mitch Nichols, 19. Jack Hingert, 20. Andrew Redmayne (gk), 21. James Meyer, 22. Thomas Broich; *Two To Be Omitted*

In: James Meyer (Promoted), Jack Hingert (Promoted), Out: Nil, Unavailable: 12. Matt Mundy (Knee Injury – 1 Weeks), 14. Rocky Visconte (Hamstring Strain – 1 Weeks)

Adelaide United squad: 1.Eugene Galekovic (Gk), 2.Osama Malik, 3.Nigel Boogaard, 4.Jon Mckain, 5.Daniel Mullen, 6.Cassio, 7.Zenon Caravella, 8.Evgeniy Levchenko, 9.Sergio Van Dijk, 10.Dario Vidosic, 14.Cameron Watson, 16.Spase Dilevski, 17.Iain Ramsay, 20.Mark Birighitti (Gk), 21.Francisco Usucar, 22.Milan Susak, 23.Andy Slory; *two to be omitted*

In: Evgeniy Levchenko (Returns From Injury), Nigel Boogaard (Returns From Injury), Out: Nil, Unavailable: Bruce Djite (Groin – 1-2 Weeks)

Did you know? Brisbane Roar will be aiming to extend their undefeated streak to 32 games?

Central Coast Mariners FC vs. Perth Glory FC

Saturday 29 October 2011 - Venue: Bluetongue Stadium - Local Kick Off: 5:30pm

Referee: Ryan Shepheard / Assistant 1: Scott Edeling / Assistant 2: Murray Wilson / 4th Official: Kurt Ams

TV Broadcast: Fox Sports 1; Radio broadcaster: 96.3 Coast FM Gosford / 91.4 SportFM Perth

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 18): Central Coast Mariners wins 11, Perth Glory wins 2 (5 draws)

Central Coast Mariners Squad: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Brad Porter, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 8. Rostyn Griffiths, 9. Bernie Ibini-Isei, 10. Adriano Pellegrino, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 12. Troy Hearfield, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 15. Brad McDonald, 16. Trent Sainsbury, 17. Michael Baird, 19. Matt Simon, 20. Justin Pasfield (rgk), 21. Sam Gallagher, 23. Adam Kwasnik; *four to be omitted*

In: 15. Brad McDonald (Promoted), 16. Trent Sainsbury (Promoted), 17. Michael Baird (Promoted), 21. Sam Gallagher (Promoted); Out: Nil, Unavailable: 7. John Hutchinson (On Loan in China), 13. Stuart Musialik (Adductor – 2 weeks), 18. Alex Wilkinson (Forearm – 1 week), 22. Mustafa Amini (Groin – 2 weeks in NYL)

Perth Glory squad: 1.Danny Vukovic (Gk), 2.Josh Mitchell, 3.Bas Van Den Brink, 4.Billy Mehmet, 5.Steve Pantelidis, 6.Chris Coyne, 7.Jacob Burns (C), 8.Adam Hughes, 9.Shane Smeltz, 10.Liam Miller, 12.Scott Neville, 13.Travis Dodd, 14.Steven Mcgarry, 15.Tommy Amphlett, 16.Evan Berger, 17.Todd Howarth, 19.Josh Risdon, 21.Mile Sterjovski, 27.Andrezinho, 30. Lewis Italiano (gk); *five to be omitted*

In: 5.Steve Pantelidis, 8.Adam Hughes, 16.Evan Berger, 19.Josh Risdon, 21.Mile Sterjovski; Out: Neil Young (Abdominal Injury); Unavailable: 11.Victor Sikora (Hip – Long Term Injury List), 20.Neil Young (Abdominal Injury), 18. Jesse Makarounas (National Team – Young Socceroos), 22. Adam Taggart (National Team – Young Socceroos)

Did you know? In nine previous encounters at Bluetongue Stadium, the Mariners have won eight, drawn one and never lost against the Glory.

Melbourne Heart FC vs. Sydney FC

Saturday 29 October 2011 - Venue: AAMI Park - Local Kick Off: 7:45pm

Referee: Chris Beath / Assistant 1: Hakan Anaz / Assistant 2: Shaun Evans / 4th Official: Alex Azcurra

TV Broadcast: Fox Sports 1; Radio broadcaster: 774 ABC Melbourne / 116 SEN Melbourne

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 3): Melbourne Heart wins 1, Sydney FC wins 0 (2 draws)

Melbourne Heart squad: 1. Clint Bolton, 2. Michael Marrone, 3. Brendan Hamill, 4. Simon Colosimo, 6. Matt Thompson, 7. Rutger Worm, 8. Kristian Sarkies, 9. Maycon, 10. Wayne Srhoj, 11. Alex Terra, 13. Jonatan Germano, 15. David Williams, 16. Aziz Behich, 17. Jason Hoffman, 18. Curtis Good, 19. Eli Babalj, 22. Nick Kalmar, 23. Mate Dugandzic, 30. Sebastian Mattei (gk); *four to be omitted*

In: Rutger Worm, Kristian Sarkies, Eli Babalj, Nick Kalmar; Unavailable: Adrian Zahra (Knee – indefinite), Kamal Ibrahim (Ankle – four weeks), Kliment Taseski (Foot – long term injury list), Fred (Hamstring – three weeks)

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, 10. Nick Carle, 11. Dimi Petratos, 15. Terry McFlynn (c), 17. Terry Antonis, 19. Mark Bridge, 20. Ivan Necevski, 21. Scott Jamieson, 23. Rhyan Grant; *one to be omitted*

In: Mark Bridge (returns from suspension), Liam Reddy (returns from injury); Out: Hirofumi Moriyasu, Ryan Norval; Unavailable: Juho Makela (quad, 3 weeks), Shannon Cole (calf, 1 week)

Wellington Phoenix FC vs. Melbourne Victory FC

Sunday 30 October 2011 - Venue: Westpac Stadium - Local Kick Off: 4:30pm

Referee: Peter Green / Assistant 1: Alex Glasgow / Assistant 2: Nick van der Salm / 4th Official: Matthew Conger

TV Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 / Sky Sports; Radio broadcaster: 1035AM The Radio Network Wellington

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 12): Wellington Phoenix wins 2, Melbourne Victory wins 4 (6 draws)

Wellington Phoenix squad: 1.Mark Paston (GK), 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Brent Griffiths, 6. Tim Brown, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Chris Greenacre, 11. Daniel,12. Nicky Ward, 13. Niko Tsattalios, 15. Cameron Lindsay, 18. Ben Sigmund, 19. Jimmy Downey, 20, Tony Warner (GK), 21. Dani Sanchez, 22. Andrew Durante (C), 24, Alex Smith; *one to be omitted*

In: Jimmy Downey (promoted); Out: Manny Muscat (suspended); Unavailable: Lucas Pantelis (knee injury - indefinite), Mirjan Pavlovic (broken arm – 6 weeks), Vince Lia (knee injury – 6 weeks), Paul Ifill (groin injury – 2 weeks)

Melbourne Victory squad: 2. Matthew Foschini, 3. Fabio, 6. Leigh Broxham, 7. Matthew Kemp, 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Jean Carlos Solorzano, 10. Archie Thompson (c), 11. Marco Rojas, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 13. Diogo Ferreira, 14. Billy Celeski, 15. Tom Pondeljak, 16.Carlos Hernandez, 18. Danny Allsopp, 19. Isaka Cernak, 20. Lawrence Thomas (GK), 21. Ante Covic (GK), 22. Harry Kewell, 23. Adrian Leijer; *four to be omitted*

In: 7. Matthew KEMP (promoted), 14. Billy CELESKI (promoted), 15. Tom PONDELJAK (promoted), 23. Adrian LEIJER (returns from suspension); Out: 4. Petar FRANJIC (omitted); Unavailable: Tando Velaphi (stress fracture)

Did you know? Wellington Phoenix needs a crowd of at least 2637 to reach an aggregate Hyundai A-League home crowd of 500,000. In its 32 home matches to date, the Phoenix have attracted a combined crowd of 497,363. Adrian Liejer due 100 HAL games.

Gold Coast United FC vs. Newcastle Jets FC

Sunday 30 October 2011 - Venue: Skilled Park - Local Kick Off: 4:00pm

Referee: Kris Griffith-Jones / Assistant 1: Brad Hobson / Assistant 2: Nathan Macdonald / 4th Official: Matt Gillett

TV Broadcast: Fox Sports 1; Radio broadcaster: 1233 ABC Newcastle

Head-to-Head: All matches (played 7): Gold Coast United wins 3, Newcastle Jets wins 3 (1 draw)

Gold Coast United squad: 1.Glen Moss [Gk], 3.Michael Thwaite (C), 4.Zac Anderson, 5.Kristian Rees, 6.Paul Beekmans, 8.Robson, 9.Joel Porter, 12.Dylan Macallister, 14.Ben Halloran, 15.Adama Traore, 16.Maceo Rigters, 18.James Brown, 20.Jerrad Tyson [Gk], 21.Daniel Severino, 22.Peter Jungschlager, 23.Dylan Mcgowan, 27.Ambes Yosief, 29.Mitch Bevan; *three to be omitted*

In: 4.Zac Anderson, 21.Daniel Severino, 27.Ambes Yosief, 29.Mitch Bevan (All Promoted); Out: 2.Josh Brillante (International Duty); Unavailable: 13.Ante Rozic (Knee – 1 Week), 19.Chris Broadfoot (Ankle Injury – 6 Weeks)

Newcastle Jets squad: 1. Ben Kennedy (gk), 2. Taylor Regan, 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley, 6. Ben Kantarovski, 7. Kasey Wehrman, 8. Jeremy Brockie, 10. Ruben Zadkovich, 11. Tarek Elrich, 12. Jobe Wheelhouse (c), 13. Sung-Hwan Byun, 14. Labinot Haliti, 17. James Virgili, 18. Marko Jesic, 19. Matthew Nash, 22. Ali Abbas, 23. Ryan Griffiths; *one to be omitted*

In: 12. Jobe Wheelhouse (returns from virus), 17. James Virgili (promoted); Out: 5. Tiago Calvano; Unavailable: Francis Jeffers (awaiting clearance)

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 starts on 21 October, 2011

Fixtures

Sat 29 Oct 2011 - 10:00pm - Sydney FC Vs Melbourne Heart FC - Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Sat 29 Oct 2011 - 4:00pm - Gold Coast United FC Vs Newcastle Jets FC - Owen Park, Southport
Sat 29 Oct 2011 - 4:00pm - Brisbane Roar FC Vs Adelaide United FC - Cleveland Showgrounds, Cleveland
Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 11:00am - Central Coast Mariners FC Vs Perth Glory FC - Pluim Park, Central Coast
Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 11 3:00pm - Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Vs Melbourne Victory FC - AIS Athletics Track, Canberra

Round 1 draw

Westfield W-League

The first round of the 10 rounds of the 4th season of the Westfield W-League will be held from 22 October, 2011. This will be a 7 team league after withdrawal of funding by FNSW and the resultant demise of Central Coast Mariners.

Round 1 draw

Newcastle Jets FC v Adelaide United FC

Saturday 29 October 2011 - Adamstown Oval, Newcastle - Local kick-off: 2pm

All eyes will be on the Jets as their star-studded team belatedly takes to the field after last weekend’s bye. The Jets have recruited arguably the biggest trio of star names in the short history of the Westfield W-League. Leading the way is two FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Ariane Hingst, while high profile Matildas Melissa Barbieri and Lisa De Vanna are also set for their Jets debut. A host of young talent has also linked with Clayton Zane’s team led by Emily van Egmond, who returns home after a couple of seasons in Canberra. It is a daunting prospect for a youthful Adelaide United team who are hunting a first victory since Season One of the competition. A 4-1opening defeat against Canberra last week was not the start new coach David Edmondson was seeking.

Newcastle Jets Squad: – 1.Melissa BARBIERI (gk), 2.Hannah BREWER, 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, 20.Alison LOGUE (gk); *three to be omitted*

In: Melissa BARBIERI (Melbourne Victory), Alanna KENNEDY, Nicola BOLGER, Linda O'NEILL (all Sydney FC), Emily VAN EGMOND (Canberra United), Lisa DE VANNA (magic Jack/USA, Brisbane Roar), Monnique KOFOED (Perth Glory), Stacey DAY (Adelaide United), Cassandra KOPPEN (Charlestown), Ariane HINGST (FFC Frankfurt/Germany); Out: Allison LIPSHER (Sydney FC), Nicole CROSS (Boston Breakers), Amber NEILSON (retired), Sasha MCDONNELL (Brisbane Roar), Thea SLATYER (Sydney FC); Unavailable: Nil

Adelaide United squad: 20. Kristi HARVEY (gk), 2. Ruth WALLACE, 3. Anna GREEN, 4. Daniela DI BARTOLO, 5. Abby ERCEG (c), 7. Racheal QUIGLEY, 8. Leanne SLATER, 9. Marijana RAJCIC, 11. Ashleigh GUNNING, 12. Greta FRENCH-KENNEDY, 13. Vanessa REED,14. Donna COCKAYNE, 17. Katherine EBBS, 18. Georgia MACRI, 19. Nenita BURGESS

In: 4. Daniela DI BARTOLO, 11. Ashleigh GUNNING, 13. Vanessa REED; Out: 15. Emma CHECKER, 16. Grace HENRY, 6. Ebony PHILCOX (all Australia U-17); Not available: 1. Sian MCLAREN (gk)(injured), 10. Angela FIMMANO (injured)

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory FC

Saturday 29 October 2011 - Leichhardt Oval, Sydney - Local kick-off: 3pm

Westfield W-League/National Youth League double header

With premiers Sydney missing several key personnel and Melbourne opening in confident fashion, this encounter is set to be a very different prospect from the last time the pair met. Last season’s semi-final saw a red-hot Sky Blues trounce the visiting Victory side 5-1 in an irresistible display from the premiers. Missing this time around will be Sydney’s prolific goalscorers Kyah Simon and Leena Khamis, but there will be plenty of star power with the second and final appearance by USA midfielder Megan Rapinoe. After a 2-0 win against Perth Glory last weekend, the Victory can take a five-point jump on their opponents with a win.

Sydney FC Squad: – 1. Allison LIPSHER (gk), 20. Monique JACKSON (gk), 15. Thea SLATYER, 3. (C) Danielle BROGAN, 5. Estelle JOHNSON, 6. Servet UZUNLAR, 4. Renee ROLLASON, Kylie LEDBROOK, Teresa POLIAS, 18. Megan RAPINOE, 9. Sarah WALSH, 12. Teigen ALLEN, 8. Caitlin FOORD, 13. Brittany WHITTFIELD, 14. Rachael SOUTAR

In: Allison Lipsher, Rachael Souter; Out: Alisha Bass, Sham Khamis (both Australia U-17); Unavailable: 17. Kyah Simon, (injured), 7. Heather Garriock, (injured), 11. Victoria Balomenos (injured - season), 19. Khamis, Leena (Overseas – 3 weeks)

Melbourne Victory squad: 1.Brianna DAVEY (gk), 2.Rebekah STOTT, 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, 13. Katrina GORRY 15. Amy JACKSON, 16. Louisa BISBY, 19. Laura SPIRANOVIC, 20. Cassandra Dimovski (gk)

In: 13. Katrina GORRY (returns from injury), 9. Georgie KOUTROUVELIS (promoted); Out: 3. Maika RUYTER-HOOLEY (injured – 1-2 weeks), 14. Enza BARILLA; Unavailable: 17. Gulcan Koca (overseas), 3. Maika RUYTER-HOOLEY (injured – 1-2 weeks)

Canberra United FC v Perth Glory FC

Saturday 29 October - McKellar Park, Canberra - Local kick-off: 3pm

Live: ABC TV

Canberra United can take a commanding presence at the top of the ladder with victory against a Perth Glory side that face a draining trip across the Nullarbor for the second successive week. Canberra won 4-1 in an impressive showing in their opener last weekend, while Perth Glory fell to a 2-0 defeat in Melbourne, however their stocks have been boosted by the arrival of experienced New Zealand international striker Emma Kete.

Canberra United squad: 1. Lydia WILLIAMS (gk), 2. Caitlin COOPER, 3. Georgia YEOMAN-DALE, 4. Christine WALTERS, 5. Kahlia HOGG, 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, 18. Taryn HEMMINGS, 19. Jennifer BISSET, 20. Aroon CLANSEY (gk); *three to be omitted*

In: 3. Georgia YEOMAN-DALE (promoted), 5. Kahlia HOGG (promoted), 12. Sally ROJAHN (promoted); Out: None; Unavailable: 16. Ellyse PERRY (cricket commitments), 7. Leah BLAYNEY (injured)

Perth Glory squad: 1. Mackenzie ARNOLD (gk), 3. Carys HAWKINS, 4. Erika ELZE, 5. Shannon MAY, 6. Katarina JUKIC, 7. Sadie LAWRENCE, 8. Tanya OXTOBY (c), 9. Katie HOLTHAM, 11. Ella MASTRANTONIO, 13. Elisa D’OVIDIO, 14. Emily DUNN, 15. Lara FILOCAMO, 17. Marianna TABAIN, 18. Emma KETE, 20. Kristy TESCHINSKY (gk)

In: 18. Emma KETE (PK-35 Vantaa/Finland); Out: 10. Jaymee GIBBONS (omitted); Unavailable: Sarah CARROLL (international duty)

This week's BYE - Brisbane Roar FC


Chris Dunkerley for BOTN - 28 October, 2011 (from information supplied, including by FFA)

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