Double Hat-Trick Seals Fury's Fate

Adelaide United have annihilated the North Queensland Fury, with a record 8-1 win at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday night.

The win, almost certainly will end the Fury as a club, and sends a warning to the rest of the A-League that the Reds are still attempting to earn their first premiership.

Argentine Marcos Flores and Dutchman Sergio Van Dijk both scored hat-tricks, a feat occurring for the first time in A-League history. Iain Ramsay and captain Travis Dodd each chipped in with one goal each.

It was an entertaining game which also broke the record for the highest score by a club in history, beating the previous record of Melbourne Victory's 6-0 drubbing in the 2007 Grand Final.

In an opening 20 minutes, dominated by attackers from both clubs, it was Flores who opened the scoring with a header in just the fourth minute.

The next 20 minutes were dominated by Fury front men David Williams and Jason Spanguolo, both spraying chances in front of the net.

Goals from Dodd, Ramsay and Flores again ended the first half with the score at 4-0.

The demoralizing amount of goals weren't finished heading into the second half as Sergio Van Dijk put his first goal on the board less than a minute into the second half.

The man on top of the A-League goal scoring charts added another, deceiving goalkeeper Justin Pasfield to shoot across goal and add Adelaide's sixth.

An almost unnoticed goal from youngster Panagiotis Nikas restored little pride in the Fury's even more damaged reputation.

Consecutive goals from Van Dijk and Flores only added more to the pain as the two imports finished off the night, smashing the goal scoring record by two goals.

Captain David Williams and coach Franz Straka, clearly disappointed and speechless following the loss.

"Too many silly individual mistakes" said Straka of the big loss, adding a heart felt apology to all Fury fans.

Williams said he is highly embarrassed and humiliated, adding the he, too, does not know where the club is going.

"I'm the only player signed to the club for next season"

Adelaide have now scored 12 goals in their past two games following last weeks 4-1 drubbing of the Melbourne Victory and it comes in good stead as the Reds prepare to take on the high flying Central Coast Mariners on Saturday Night.

That game is a must-win for the newly revived Reds side if they want to finish in the top two and gain a double chance for finals.

Adelaide United
Goals: Flores 4', Dodd 28', Flores 37', Ramsay 42', Van Dijk 47'/67'83', Flores 87'

North Queensland Fury
Goal: Nikas 71'


Jack Molloy.

Adelaide smash arch rivals Melbourne to end run of losses

Adelaide United has defeated Melbourne Victory for the first time since late 2007, with an emphatic 4-1 victory over their arch rivals.

The Reds kept their perfect winning record at AAMI Park intact with the stunning victory, meaning it was the first time they have received a point in eleven consecutive outings against the Melbourne side.

The traveling Adelaide fans received their first moments of joy since the 2007 victory at Hindmarsh Stadium, following a first half strike from Marcos Flores, before a goal-of-the-season contending free kick from Dutch striker Sergio Van Dijk was hit from a distance.

Any hopes of a Melbourne comeback were all but diminished in the 64th minute, as Kevin Muscat was given his marching orders for his second bookable offence after a stray arm on United midfielder Adam Hughes.

Adelaide then added two more goals, courtesy of Fabian Barbiero's first touch after coming on as a substitute, before Van Dijk's second was luckily popped into the net.

The Victory were never in the game, as Adelaide were on the attack from the very beginning with an early strike from debutant Uruguayan Francisco Usucar heaping the pressure early.

Melbourne were lucky not to be reduced to ten men early in the game, after what looked to be a deliberate handball by Grant Brebner.

Defensive pressure and the clinical strike from Flores proved the difference heading into the main break, as the Reds were high on confidence walking into the sheds.

Following the break, as Muscat received his first caution, the resulting free kick from Van Dijk thundered into the top corner of the net, as it smashed through the wall and past 'keeper Michael Petkovic.

As captain Travis Dodd came off the park, Barbiero himself would've been shocked to realise his first touch of the game was into the back of the net, effectively ending their run of losses against Melbourne.

Van Dijk then secured his status at the top of the A-League scoring charts, with his second goal. It was not all pretty however, as Petkovic nearly caused Van Dijk serious damage in the groin, following an attempt to save the ball with his studs up.

Even with the three points secured and Muscat off the field, the clash still exhaled plenty of fire, with Evan Berger kneeing Usucar in the head, leading to a sideline melee.

Melbourne were lucky not to have Berger sent off following the unnecessary incident.

The Victory also scored a late goal, with the last kick of the game, with a laid back Adelaide defense succumbing to a strike from substitute Mate Dugandzic.

The win keeps Adelaide in a strong position to claim second spot on the A-League ladder, whilst the Victory are now in danger of missing the finals following two losses in five days.

Adelaide's next game is on Friday week at Hindmarsh Stadium against the North Queensland Fury, who will be looking to keep their own finals hopes alive.

Adelaide Starting Lineup: 2. Robert Cornthwaite, 4. Iain Fyfe, 6. Cassio, 8. Adam Hughes, 9. Sergio Van Dijk, 10. Marcos Flores, 13. Travis Dodd (c), 14. Cameron Watson, 19. Iain Ramsay, 20. Mark Birrighitti (gk), 21. Francisco Usucar.
Substitutes: 18. Fabian Barbiero (73'), 12. Paul Reid (78'), 7. Lucas Pantelis (81'), 1. Eugene Galekovic (Not used)
Yellow Cards: Usucar 46', Barbiero 76', Flores 79'
Goals: Flores 12', Van Dijk 56', Barbiero 73', Van Dijk 78'

Melbourne Starting Lineup: 1. Michael Petkovic (gk), 2. Kevin Muscat (c), 8. Grant Brebner, 9. Ricardinho, 12. Rodrigo Vargas, 13. Diego Ferreria, 14. Billy Celeski, 16. Carlos Hernandez, 18. Danny Allsopp, 19. Evan Berger, 23. Adrian Leijer.
Substitues: 11. Marvin Angulo (46'), 3. Mate Dugandzic (73'), 6. Leigh Broxam (87'), 20. Sebastian Mattei (Not used)
Yellow Cards: Ricardinho 26', Muscat 56', Muscat 64', Berger 76', Allsopp 81', Angulo 86'
Red Card: Muscat 64'
Goal: Dugandzic 90+4'

Crowd: 18558 at AAMI Park
Referee: Peter Green

Wooden Spoon forgotten as Reds beat defending champions

Adelaide United have begun their Asian Champions League in style, by defeating the defending champions 1-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday night in front of 8374 fans.

Matthew Leckie was once again the hero for the Reds, scoring deep into injury time in the first half much to the delight of the home fans.

The goal was something special that came from virtually nothing, as Pohang had a corner when Matthew Leckie intercepted a pass to run the full field, and score.

The goal appeared to be an own goal off Hee Chul, but the officials deemed it to have come off Leckies boot.

New signings Sergio Van Dijk and Marcos Flores were named in the starting XI for United, whilst Adam Griffiths and Nigel Boogard were on the bench. Surprisingly joining them was Cassio.

Van Dijk had many great heading chances for United but failed to convert.

Brazilian imports Mota and Alexandro each had unbelievable chances for the Steelers in the first ten minutes, but failed to convert.

Adelaide skipper Travis Dodd had an incredible chance to put the icing on the cake but the ball skidded past the top-left of the goal.

The win leaves Adelaide equal-first in their group following Shandong Luneng's 1-0 victory over Sanfreece Hiroshima - a vital away win for Shandong.

United have now won three games in all competitions in a row after previously defeating Brisbane Roar and the Newcatle Jets.

Adelaide travel to China in a fortnight to take on Shandong Luneng, in a top-of-the-table clash.

Crowd: 8372

Goal: Leckie '45+1

Bookings: Fyfe 62', Mullen 65', Jae-Won 83'

Starting Lineup Adelaide: 1. Eugene Galekovic, 2. Robbie Cornthwaitwe, 4. Iain Fyfe, 5. Daniel Mullen, 7. Lucas Pantelis, 9. Sergio Van Dijk, 13. Travis Dodd (c), 14. Scott Jamieson, 17. Michael Marrone, 19. Matthew Leckie, 24. Marcos Flores

Used Substitues: 18. Fabian Barbiero, 27. Adam Griffiths, 10. Adam Hughes

Reds Anchored to Bottom after shattering loss in Townsville

The North Queensland Fury have defeated Adelaide United 2-1 in a heated encounter at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday Night.

Going into the clash, both sides needed a victory to prevent heading to the bottom of the table - North Queensland coming up with the goods.

Adelaide's assignment was made all the more tougher with coach Aurelio Vidmar in the stands for his first of a two-game touchline ban.

Striker Daniel McBreen was lucky not to score on several occasions with the 'Gate-keeper' Eugene Galekovic producing many stunning saves and single-handedly keeping United in the contest.

Adelaide also had it's own chances especially in the 17th minute through midfielder Adam Hughes who was fed an outstanding ball from Iain Fyfe.

The breakthrough came just five minutes before half time, through McBreen who eventually registered his name on the scoresheet with a thunderbolt.

On the other side of half time former Liverpool striker and Fury captain Robbie Fowler put one past Galekovic, with hardly any celebration.

Adelaide scored a consolation goal in injury time through Brazilian Cristiano, who was brought on as a substitute - surely now looking to get into the first eleven.

Adelaide look to get off the bottom of the table with a clash against the red hot Newcastle Jets who beat Sydney F.C. at the weekend, on Friday Night at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Crowd: 5356

Goals: McBreen 39', Fowler 66', Cristiano 90'+1

Bookings: McBreen 16', Sarkies 58', Rudan 59', Fyfe 89'

Leckie Saves his Coach

Adelaide United have drawn with Gold Coast United 1-1 to most likely save coach Aurelio Vidmar's job on Friday Night.

Vidmar was under an intense pressure heading into the game after making some rude comments at training during the week.

"What would you like me to do? I can chop their heads off... We can go to Saudi Arabia and do that."

The Gold Coast were the team under the pump as defender Kristian Rees was unfairly shown a straight red card for a challenge on Matthew Leckie in the 33rd minute.

The team from the Coast were lucky not to have two men down when debuting defender Zac Anderson pulled down Leckie, once again, by his shirt to stop him from a clear scoring opportunity.

Anderson was only shown a yellow as the Gold Coast were lucky to have ten men on the pitch.

The reds were absolutely dominating in the first half and were lucky not to score early in the second aswell.

In the 64th minute Zenon Caravella put in the perfect cross for a brilliant heading goal by Steve Fitzsimmons who scored only his second goal of the season - both against Adelaide.

Adelaide were again denied scoring opportunities as Kristian Sarkies did two amazing free kicks only to be cruelly denied by Gold Coast goal-keeper Scott Higgins.

But the exciting youngster Leckie came to haunt the travelling side scoring a brilliant goal outside of the box and past three defenders in the 93rd minute to get Adelaide back on level terms just before the 4 added minutes were over.

Adelaide again pressed after the Gold Coast kick-off but could not convert.

Next week Adelaide travel to the top of Australia to take on the North Queensland Fury on Saturday Night.

Crowd: 9578

Goals: Fitzsimmons 64', Leckie 90'+3

Bookings: Hughes 8', Anderson 45'+1, Brown 84'

Red Card: Rees 33'

Brisbane Shock Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium

Brisbane Roar has defeated Adelaide 2-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday Night to go above them on the Hyundai A-League ladder.

Going into the game as unassailable favourites, United were shocked when Heinaldo was awarded a penalty early in the game, from which appeared to be a dive.

Scott Jamieson and all of Adelaide were furious when referee Craig Zetter stood by his ground.

Sergio Van Dijk had no problem slotting the penalty, as he proved to be one of the best strikers in Australia.

Adelaide had many of missed opportunities and should've converted on a number of occasions as the Roar defence was getting frustrated early, with 5 yellow cards - 3 for kicking or throwing the ball away.

Adelaide were lucky not to have gone down 3-0 after exciting young gun Mitch Nichols scored an uncounted goal.

But no one in Hindmarsh were complaining when Adelaide were awarded a penalty and surprisingly Lloyd Owusu was given the shot. Stand-In goal-keeper Griffin McMaster made an outstanding save to deny United a sniff in the game.

After the loss Adelaide have now dropped to 8th on the ladder.

On Friday week Adelaide United host out-of-form Gold Coast United at Hindmarsh Stadium. There is a one week break due to the FIFA International Break.

Crowd: 11,289

Goals: Sergio Van Dijk 35' (penalty), 51'

Bookings: Moore 25', Dodd 56', Franjic 61', Nichols 76', Karlovic 88'

Halloween Game ends Goaless

The Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United have played out a scoreless draw at Canberra Stadium on Saturday Night.

As the game was at a neutral venue, the result was favoured to be a draw, and it was an uneventful draw.

There were plenty of opportunities and exciting youngster Matthew Leckie was providing great run through the midfield.

Adelaide, however should have capitalised after Mariners defender Matthew Crowell sent off for his second bookable offence.

The Mariners also had many scoring opportunities especially with John Hutchinson heading a ball only not getting past the 'gate-keeper' Eugene Galekovic.

Matthew Simon was not firing whatsoever and was substituted early.

United also had a penalty appeal which was turned down by referee Ben Williams, which infuriated the Reds' coach Aurelio Vidmar.

Adelaide Captain Travis Dodd was brought back into the team that lost to Melbourne and deserved his place, bringing in many balls, and having a lot of Adelaide's 76% possesion domination.

Next week Adelaide take on Brisbane on Friday Night at Hindmarsh Stadium, needing to win to keep afloat in the table.

Crowd: 5437
Bookings: Matt Simon 25', Alex Wilkinson 52'. Scott Jamieson 71'
Red Card: Matthew Crowell 83'

Melbourne slaughter Adelaide to go top

RECORD-8-IN-A-ROW

Melbourne Victory have defeated Adelaide 3-1 for a record 8th time in a row to go top-of-the-table in front of just over 21,000 at Etihad Stadium on Friday Night.

In a forgettable night for Adelaide, against their arch rivals, Matthew Leckie's performance was the only shining light for a club now at the fringe of the top 6.

With Melbourne scoring two goals inside 56 minutes, thanks to a Mate Dugandzic double, the game looked done and dusted but a superb team goal from Adam Hughes on 64 minutes kept Adelaide in the contest.

It really was a night for up and coming youngsters as Leckie and Dugandzic both starring for their respective clubs.

The night went off with a bang, with Melbourne pressing and shooting at all costs proving to be the difference between winning and losing.

A weird situation occurred for Adelaide, with Captain Travis Dodd, and arguably Adelaide's best player Cassio both starting on the bench in one of the biggest games of the season - both did come on, but made little impact.

Adrian Leijer really stuck the knife in the back of Adelaide and it's supporters adding a third goal to Melbourne's tally in the 89th minute.

Adelaide were looking promising beforedhand, but all hope was lost as the Victory fans went wild.

This Saturday Night, Adelaide play a special Halloween match against the Central Coast Mariners, and hope to give them a treat in a one-off Canberra game.

Crowd: 21, 182

Goals: Dugandzic 18', Dugandzic 56', Hughes 64', Leijer 89'

Bookings: Sukha 51', Dugandzic 51'

10- Man Adelaide Thrash Ladder Leaders

Fabian Barbiero was sent off in just the 8th minutes as a ten-man Adelaide United defeated a strong Sydney F.C. at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday Night.

Cristiano made a healthy return to the A-League as he slotted the two goals to win the game for United and kept them in touch with the top 5.

Barbiero was sent off for pulling the shirt and tripping Mark Bridge who was almost a certainty to score.

Barbiero, the replacement for injured captain Travis Dodd, was in everything, winning the ball everywhere, until his brain snap.

On the up side, youngster Matthew Leckie was also brought into the side for his first start, replacing Cassio and playing as a striker.

Leckie had many opportunities to score and set up many near-misses.

The first goal came in the 28th minute by Cristiano, who's head was on the end of a lovely Scott Jamieson ball.

It was Cristiano's first goal since scoring last year.

Sydney F.C. also had many opportunities to score - most notably Karol Kisel, who's punishing ball hit the upright.

Adelaide's second goal came in the 54th minute, from Cristiano again, who headed it from a Scott Jamieson free kick.

The United fans were going off, until Sydney substitute and former International John Aloisi scored in the 78th minute to give Sydney a sniff.

But, in the end, Adelaide were brave enough to hold on and recorded their best-ever A-League win.

This week Adelaide United travel to Melbourne, to play the Victory at Etihad Stadium on Saturday Night.

Crowd: 10,291
Goals: Cristiano 28', 54'. John Aloisi 78'
Bookings: Galekovic 74', Brosque 86', Hughes 87', Jamieson 90'.
Red Card: Barbiero 8'

Tando Velaphi keeps Perth in touch with the top

Goal-Keeper Tando Velaphi has single handedly kept Perth Glory in touch with the top 3 as they defeated Adelaide United 1-0 at Members Equity Stadium on Friday night in front of a reasonable 9,482 people.

The game was fiery with both teams going at each other throughout the match - especially Mile Sterjovski and Scott Jamieson.

Sterjovski received an early yellow card for a slide tackle on Jamieson and could have easily received another one as he grabbed Jamieson by the throat. But it was not to be.

Both teams had their chances throughout the whole match with Adelaide looking the more dangerous, but Velaphi provided many stunning saves to keep Perth in the match.

At half time as the teams were walking in, there was a bit of biff as all the players and substitutes were involved in a melee - particularly Adelaide's Robert Cornthwaite.

But nothing came out of it, and Perth came out firing in the second half, finally converting in the 80th minute through Victor Sikora.

Adelaide looked to score in the last ten minutes, but yet again, Velaphi was there.

This week Adelaide face table-toppers Sydney F.C. at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday Night.

Crowd: 9482

Goal: Victor Sikora 80'

Bookings: Sterjovski 13', Cornthwaite 22', Rudan 33', Todd 43', Shroj 55', Todd (RED) 89'

Perth Glory vs Adelaide United Preview

When: Friday, 9th October, 7.00pm (AWDT)

Where: Members Equity Stadium, Perth

TV: Fox Sports 1, 10.00pm LIVE (AEDT)

Last time they met: Adelaide 1-0 Perth, Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Round 1 2009

Cassio saves Adelaide from embarassment against Jets

Midfielder Cassio scored one of the goals of the season as Adelaide United drew with Newcastle Jets, 1-1, at Hindmarsh Stadium on Monday afternoon.

The Jets looked home after a Jin-Hyung Song goal in the 6th minute and goal-keeper Ben Kennedy saved a penalty in the second half.

Adelaide were looking to equalise after Lucas Pantelis was brought down with referee, Chris Beath, pointing to the spot.

But Ben Kennedy was the difference between the two sides as he saved a powerful shot from Travis Dodd.

Song's goal in the sixth minute stunned the home crowd of 12090 fans on Labour Day but United were expected to bounce back hard.

This was not the case as the Jets dominated the Reds until early in the second half.

Adelaide turned their game around and had many shots, before Brazilian Cassio scored an amazing goal from outside the box.

United didn't stop their assault as they had many more shots in the second half, before the game settled down in injury time.

This week Adelaide front Perth Glory at Members Equity Stadium on Friday Night.

Crowd: 12090

Goals: Song 6', Cassio 76'

Bookings: Cassio 25', D'Apuzzo 35', Vignaroli 75'

Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets Preview

When: Monday 5th October 4:30 (CDT)

Where: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide

TV: LIVE Fox Sports 5:00 (EDT)

Last time they met: Adelaide 2-0 Newcastle, Hindmarsh Stadium, Round 19 2009

Adelaide defeat North Queensland in Black

Adelaide United donned a new black kit on Sunday, as they defeated A-League cellar dwellers North Queensland 2-0 at Dairy Farmers Stadium.

Going into the game as favourites, the Fury were looking for just their second ever win, but they were denied the chance to rocket up the table thanks to two superb strikes in the second half.

Lucas Pantelis scored in the 60th minute, as Fury Goal-keeper Paul Henderson gifted him, kicking it straight to Travis Dodd who passed it to the rampant Pantelis who finished it off with a superb strike.

The second goal came in injury time when second-gamer Matthew Leckie scored one of the Reds goals of the season after coming off the bench and twisting and turning through the Fury defence and calmly slotting the goal.

Adelaide United really have to praise goal-keeper Eugene Galekovic after numerous superb saves to keep United in the contest.

Fury striker Daniel McBreen was lucky not to score on numerous occasions and frustration started to show with the Fury as referee Chris Beath lost his patience and handed out 3 yellow cards to the the home team.

This Monday Adelaide face Newcastle at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Crowd: 6745

Goals: Pantelis 60', Leckie 90+2'

Bookings: Fowler 50', Wilson 58', Hingert 79', Dodd (Adelaide) 88'

United Desperate for a win against North Queensland

The last time these two teams met, at Hindmarsh Stadium last month, Adelaide were lucky not to win - and then lucky not to lose.

Adelaide were up 2-1 and then North Queensland scored two goals just before injury time.

2-3 North Queensland.

Enter Lucas Pantelis.

3-3 was the end result thanks to a Pantelis penalty.

This time round Adelaide need to win. No exceptions.

A win could see Adelaide rocket up to third on the A-League ladder, whilst a loss will see them drop to dead last - 10th.

Robbie Fowler is a man that needs to be stopped and a man that will be stopped - Adelaide's defence should be good enough, especially with Eugene Galekovic as the goalkeeper.

For Adelaide, new recruit Lloyd Owusu will need to be stopped after scoring his first goal against the Fury just 4 weeks back.

Prediction: North Queensland Fury 0-0 Adelaide

Brebner Sinks United as they drop down the table

A goal in the 90th minute proved too much for Adelaide United tonight, as they were defeated by the Melbourne Victory, 2-0, at Hindmarsh Stadium.

United, going into the game hoping to erase the memories of last seasons Grand Final loss, were on top in the first half, despite being down by a goal at half time. Adelaide were dominating the possesion and getting plenty of chances with set plays, but weren't able to convert.

The crowd of just over 15,000 were on hand to witness an early, unbelievable goal from Nick Ward, who scored unintentionally.

Going into the break down, Adelaide needed something for them to lift, but nothing sparked in the second half.

There were plenty of opportunities for the Reds, especially for Owusu, Dodd and Hughes.

Melbourne were simply just the better team on the night and Grant Brebner put the icing on the cake in injury time, with lazy defence from Adelaide allowing Melbourne to score easily.

Adelaide are now sitting in sixth position on the table, but are in danger in finishing the round in a lowly ninth place, while Melbourne are sitting at a cool 4th.

Crowd: 15038

Goals: Ward (6), Brebner (90)

Bookings: Keving Muscat 23' , Leigh Broxham 43' , Travis Dodd 80' , Glen Moss 86'

Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory Squads

Adelaide United:

Eugene Galekovic

Robert Cornthwaite

Alemao

Iain Fyfe

Cassio

Lucas Pantelis

Kristian Sarkies ***ONE TO BE OMITTED

Cristiano

Adam Hughes

Lloyd Owusu

Travis Dodd (c)

Scott Jamieson

Inseob Shin

Matthew Leckie

Mark Birrighitti

Mark Rudan

IN: Kristian Sarkies, Robert Cornthwaite, Matthew Leckie

OUT: Paul Reid (Quad - 4 Weeks), Michael Marrone (Knee - 4 weeks)

Unavailable: Daniel Mullen (International Duty), Fabian Barbiero (calf - 1 week)

Melbourne Victory: Langerak, Muscat, Dugandzic, Sukha, Broxham, Kemp, Brebner, Thompson, Fabiano, Vargas, Pondeljak, Hernandez, Feschini, Moss, Kruse, Ward, Leijer.

*** two to be omitted

Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory Preview

When: Friday, September 18, 7.30 pm (local time)

Where: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide

TV/Radio: Sky Sports 1 LIVE. Fox Sports 1 LIVE.

Previous Meeting: Melbourne 1-0 Adelaide. Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Hyundai A-League GF 2008/09

Brisbane Roar FC

Adelaide United are the best!


If you wish to view Brisbane Roar just click here (http://roarfc.blogspot.com) Matt, who made the Brisbane blog, is a copycat. He has copied most things, for example results of games, polls and player pictures.

It is a good idea to do this, as it is very informational, and helps all of those Roar supporters, or just football followers.

Matt's blog is a good one, but could be better with some more variety.


I advise YOU to stay on Adelaide's bandwagon because we all know they are the best team in the history of the Hyundai A-League!

Adelaide United Dealt Injury Blow ahead of Melbourne Victory Clash

Paul Reid and Michael Marrone will be out for one month. Reid (left) has strained the bottom of his quad whilst Marrone has had a knee operation after a lateral miniscal tear.

On the good side, Alemao has been given the all clear after fracturing his nose, and duo Fabian Barbiero and Kristian Sarkies are expected to return against the Victory, after completing training.

Adelaide United 1-0 Central Coast Mariners

Adelaide United's season are back on track after a 1-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday Night. Brazilian Cassio scored the winner from a free kick from outside the 18 yard box. It was Cassio's first game for 3 weeks after suffering a calf injury. Adelaide now move into fifth spot on the Hyundai A-League ladder with a crunch game against Melbourne Victory on Friday Night at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Travis Dodd

This is a picture of Travis Dodd who scored a late goal to equalise against the Newcastle Jets in late 2007. Dodd is the captain of Adelaide United and has played 93 games for the club scoring 21 goals. Dodd plays as a Right Midfielder and/or Striker for Adelaide. He has represented Australia at U/17, U/20 and National level. He scored one goal for the National team from his two games.

Shin-In-Sup

This is a picture of Shin-In-Sup in a preseason game against Perth Glory at Hindmarsh Stadium. Shin debuted in the 2009-10 season and has played 4 games for the club. He is yet to score a goal. Shin plays as an attacking midfielder. Shin was released from English Championship side Crystal Palace to play for Adelaide.

Cristiano

This is a picture of Cristiano, after scoring in the Semi-Final of the Asians Champions League against Kuruvchi to go 3-0 up. Cristiano has played 30 games for Adelaide United scoring 8 goals. He plays as a striker for the club. Cristiano scored Adelaide's only goal in the FIFA Club World Cup, and it was awarded with goal of the tournament.

Lucas Pantelis

This is a picture of Lucas Pantelis after scoring the matchwinner against Newcastle Jets in January 2009. Pantelis has played 55 games for Adelaide United scoring eleven goals. He plays as a left-midfield player and is vice captain of the club. Pantelis has represented Australia at U-17, U-20 and U-23 level.

Adelaide United Squad (2009-10)

1 GK Eugene Galeković 2 DF Robert Cornthwaite 3 DF Alemão 4 DF Iain Fyfe 5 DF Daniel Mullen 6 DF Cássio 7 MF Lucas Pantelis 8 MF Kristian Sarkies 9 FW Cristiano 10 MF Adam Hughes 11 FW Lloyd Owusu

12 MF Paul Reid 13 MF Travis Dodd (Captain) 14 DF Scott Jamieson] 15 FW Francesco Monterosso 16 MF Inseob Shin 17 DF Michael Marrone 18 MF Fabian Barbiero 19 MF Mathew Leckie 20 GK Mark Birighitti 21 DF Mark Rudan 23 MF Joe Costa