Sunday, August 27, 2006
Defending Champs win opener
27th August
The final match in the opening round of the Hyundai A-League saw defending champions Sydney FC post a 1-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners FC at Aussie Stadium.
New Sydney boss Terry Butcher began his coaching career down under with a first up win after Iain Fyfe fired home his first Hyundai A-League goal in the 51st minute.
In a rematch of last season's Grand Final, also won 1-0 by Sydney, keeper Clint Bolton was in rare form making two exceptional saves to keep his team in the lead.
In the end it was Bolton’s man of the match performance between the sticks that earned Sydney all three points.
Sydney FC 1 (Fyfe 51)
Central Coast Mariners 0
Crowd: 19,274
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Knights held by Jets
27th August
Sunday saw the New Zealand Knights FC and the Newcastle Jets FC play out a scoreless draw at North Harbour Stadium in their opening Hyundai A-League clash.
Former Leeds United player Danny Milosevic got the nod from coach Paul Nevin to start in goal ahead of Michael Turnbull.
Neither keeper had much to do in this affair with both sides struggling in the final third of the park.
The Knights pushed in vein in the closing minutes for a first ever win at home but failed to break through a resolute Newcastle back four.
New Zealand Knights 0
Newcastle Jets 0
Crowd: 7,304
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Saturday, August 26, 2006
Queensland Roars
26th August
The Queensland kicked off their 2006-07 Hyundai A-League campaign with a 3-0 first up win over the Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium.
The Roar scored three goals in the final 10 minutes through Simon Lynch, Dario Vidosic and Stuart McLaren.
In the space of six frantic second half minutes the Queensland Roar had turned this game on its head to give the 20,606 strong home crowd plenty to cheer about.
Ante Milicic disposed defender Tyler Simpson to set up Lynch for the opening goal before Vidosic doubled the advantage.
McLaren, a second half substitute, ensured Miron Bleiberg’s men would get all three points when he slotted home the Roar's third.
Queensland Roar 3 (Lynch 79, Vidosic 81, McLaren 85)
Perth Glory 0
Crowd: 20,606
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Friday, August 25, 2006
Victory too good for Adelaide in A-League opener
Round 1
25th August
The 2006-07 Hyundai A-League season kicked off at Olympic Park tonight with the Melbourne Victory FC posting a surprise 2-0 win over Pre-Season Cup winner Adelaide United FC.
The Victory took the lead in the 29th minute through skipper Kevin Muscat who slotted home a penalty before Brazilian recruit Claudin ensured Ernie Merrick’s side would snare all three points on opening night.
The Victory took the lead after Brazilian left back Alessandro was brought down by Richie Alagich.
Daniel Allsopp smacked a drive which was too hot for Adelaide keep Robert Bajic to hold with Claudin arriving first to the loose ball to give the Victory an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Adelaide coach John Kosmina said, "They were probably a hungrier side, Melbourne were pumped up for this match. So were we, but they were a bit more pumped than us."
It seems everyone was pumped up for this one before a crowd of 15,781.
Melbourne Victory 2 (Muscat 29 pen, Claudinho 78)
Adelaide United 0
Crowd: 15,781
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Sunday, August 20, 2006
Adelaide win pre-season Cup
Adelaide United won its second A-League trophy when they defeated the Central Coast Mariners 5-4 on penalties in the pre-season cup final at Gosford.
It was a revenge of sorts for Adelaide who was eliminated from last season's regular finals series by the Mariners.
Richie Alagich, Greg Owens, Ross Aloisi, Shengqing Qu and Veart netted from the spot for Adelaide while Jamie McMaster, Wayne O'Sullivan, Noel Spencer and John Hutchinson converted for the Central Coast. Steward Petrie saw his penalty kick hit the bar and go over.
The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes. Veteran Adelaide striker Carl Veart scored with 7th minute overhead kick before the Mariners drew level when former Perth Glory midfielder Andrew Gumprecht levelled for the Mariners in the 77th minute.
Adelaide kick off the new Hyundai A-League season with a visit to Melbourne on Friday August 25 while the Mariners head to Perth to tackle the Glory on Sunday.
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