Richard Michael
DeanoHarmoA-League Scoreboard - Pre-Season Week 1
July 16th 2007 20:19
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A-League Season III is coming, and the weekend saw all 8 teams in action in the pre-season cup trials.
Wellington Phoenix, in their first competitive game, travelled to Bluetongue Stadium to take on the Central Coast Mariners in front of a surprisingly good crowd of 8,136; but it was a disastrous start for the newest franchise when Alex Wilkinson found the Phoenix’ net in just the second minute. Adam Kwasnik added another on the half-hour; and the Phoenix were cut down to 10 men on the hour when Stephen O’Dor was sent off for a second yellow. But the Phoenix defended strongly, holding the score to 2-0 and showing more positive signs for coach Ricki Herbert as the match unfolded.
A positive start for Perth Glory at Port Macquarie, when Jamie Harnwell’s effort shortly after half-time gave them a 1-0 victory over Newcastle Jets.
In other matches, Melbourne Victory rested many of their big-name players for their clash against Adelaide United in Tasmania and it took a late effort from Danny Allsopp to give the reigning premiers a 1-1 draw. At Maroochydore, Queensland Roar and Sydney FC played a scoreless draw.
Perth Glory 1 (J Harnwell 48) d Newcastle Jets 0. At Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. Crowd – 2,700.
Melbourne Victory 1 (D Allsopp 77) drew Adelaide United 1 (T Dodd 9). At Aurora Stadium, Launceston. Crowd – 10,000.
Group A Standings – Perth Glory 3 ( 1), Adelaide United 1 (0), Melbourne Victory 1 (0), Newcastle Jets 0 (-1).
Central Coast Mariners 2 (A Wilkinson 2, A Kwasnik 31) d Wellington Phoenix 0. At Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford. Crowd – 8,136.
Queensland Roar 0 drew Sydney FC 0. At Maroochydore Regional Football Complex. Crowd – 4,892.
Group B Standings – Central Coast 4* ( 2), Queensland Roar 1 (0), Sydney FC 1 (0), Wellington Phoenix 0 (-2).
* - Includes bonus point for a 2-goal match.
Pic from SportingDaily.net archives
Wellington Phoenix, in their first competitive game, travelled to Bluetongue Stadium to take on the Central Coast Mariners in front of a surprisingly good crowd of 8,136; but it was a disastrous start for the newest franchise when Alex Wilkinson found the Phoenix’ net in just the second minute. Adam Kwasnik added another on the half-hour; and the Phoenix were cut down to 10 men on the hour when Stephen O’Dor was sent off for a second yellow. But the Phoenix defended strongly, holding the score to 2-0 and showing more positive signs for coach Ricki Herbert as the match unfolded.
In other matches, Melbourne Victory rested many of their big-name players for their clash against Adelaide United in Tasmania and it took a late effort from Danny Allsopp to give the reigning premiers a 1-1 draw. At Maroochydore, Queensland Roar and Sydney FC played a scoreless draw.
A larger than expected crowd was at Central Coast Stadium
Perth Glory 1 (J Harnwell 48) d Newcastle Jets 0. At Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. Crowd – 2,700.
Group A Standings – Perth Glory 3 ( 1), Adelaide United 1 (0), Melbourne Victory 1 (0), Newcastle Jets 0 (-1).
Central Coast Mariners 2 (A Wilkinson 2, A Kwasnik 31) d Wellington Phoenix 0. At Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford. Crowd – 8,136.
Queensland Roar 0 drew Sydney FC 0. At Maroochydore Regional Football Complex. Crowd – 4,892.
Group B Standings – Central Coast 4* ( 2), Queensland Roar 1 (0), Sydney FC 1 (0), Wellington Phoenix 0 (-2).
* - Includes bonus point for a 2-goal match.
Pic from SportingDaily.net archives
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