2011年7月3日星期日

Joeys get lucky break thanks to weather

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Posted June 27, 2011 12:40:00

Bad weather provided a lucky break for the Joeys when their crucial under-17 World Cup match against Denmark was called off with Australia behind 1-0.

Lightning and a heavy downpour at the venue in Queretaro, Mexico forced officials to suspend the match just 25 minutes in.

Following an hour and a half delay in which conditions did not improve, the organising committee decided to abandon the match and replay it entirely tomorrow at 12:45am (AEST).

Australia can not lose by more than three goals to the Danes in its the final group match if it hopes to be in the top three which progress through to the knockout stage.

-AAP

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Joeys told to improve

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Posted June 28, 2011 14:15:00

Joeys coach Jan Versleijen hopes his side's 1-1 draw with Denmark provides a wake-up call ahead of their elimination clash with Uzbekistan at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

The result enabled the Joeys to progress through to the round of 16 as the third-highest qualifier in Group F, but not before they received a timely scare at Estadio Corregidora in Queretaro, Mexico.

Going into the rescheduled match, the Joeys knew they only had to ensure they did not lose by three goals or worse to progress to the next round after Brazil and Ivory Coast had drawn 3-3 in the other group fixture.

Denmark looked to have the match in the bag after Sorenson Rochester's 35th-minute goal gave it the advantage.

And things threatened to spiral out of control for the Joeys immediately after the restart when Yianni Perkatis was sent off for a dangerous tackle, leaving them with 10 men for the rest of the match.

Fortunately they managed to stem the Denmark attack and a moment of individual brilliance from Luke Remington in the 89th minute allowed them to snatch a draw.

Versleijen was relieved his team managed a result but warned it could not afford another sub-par performance when it faces Uzbekistan at Torreon on Thursday (AEST).

"Denmark had lots of chances, but fortune favoured us today," he said.

"We'll have to play better in our next match, because we can't play like that again."

"That's what we'll work on in the next two days.

"We knew Denmark had to score three goals today. Our intention was to control the match, but apart from the first 20 minutes, we didn't succeed. Obviously, the red card made it even harder.

"(Goalkeeper) Paul Izzo made some good saves and Denmark had a lot of chances but the luck was on our side and once we scored near the end you know your qualification for the next round is certain."

The final group tie against Denmark was replayed in full after a heavy downpour and lightning forced officials to suspend the original match after just 25 minutes the day before with Denmark ahead 1-0.

- AAP

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United signs keeper De Gea

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Posted June 30, 2011 13:44:00

Goalkeeper David de Gea has joined Manchester United on a five-year contract, with the English champions reaching an agreement with Spanish side Atletico Madrid for his transfer.

The 20-year-old passed a medical this week, having become a European Championship winner with Spain Under-21s last weekend.

He now has the responsibility of succeeding Edwin van der Sar as United's new number one following the veteran Dutchman's retirement last month.

Sir Alex Ferguson's preseason spending has now rocketed to about 50 million pounds ($80.53m) after Phil Jones and Ashley Young both arrived at Old Trafford earlier this month.

"I feel very proud and I can't wait to start playing here," de Gea said in an interview with MUTV.

"When a club the size of Manchester United comes in for you it obviously makes you very, very happy.

"I saw their interest as an extra motivation to work even harder to show off my ability.

"It's a great privilege to be part of a club like United and I'm keen to do my best and show what I can do."

Germany's Manuel Neuer, who impressed against United in the Champions League, was also talked of as a potential successor to van der Sar before opting to join Bayern Munich from Schalke 04.

Given Anders Lindegaard joined United in December, Tomasz Kuszczak may now be allowed to leave the Red Devils even though the Polish goalkeeper was on the bench for the Champions League final defeat by Barcelona at Wembley last month.

Meanwhile, de Gea's arrival may not signal the end of United's preseason spending, with a midfielder possibly on his way to Old Trafford following the retirement of Paul Scholes.

Tottenham's Luka Modric and Alexis Sanchez of Udinese have both been linked with moves to United, as has Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder.

- AFP

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Mariners to rest Amini for Celtic

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Posted July 1, 2011 19:23:00

Central Coast young gun Mustafa Amini will miss his side's clash with Scottish giants Celtic in an effort to be fit for Australia's upcoming FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Colombia.

The in-demand Amini, who is reportedly being courted by many European clubs - including Celtic, is feeling the effects of a hectic schedule and will take no part in Saturday's friendly at the Olympic stadium.

Mariners coach Graham Arnold said the 18-year-old is coping with a groin injury he sustained during a busy A-League off-season.

"We're quite upset he can't play because the kid was desperate to play," he said.

"But he's just had such a heavy program over the last year with A-League games, he's been involved in three national team set-ups in the last two months ... the developing Socceroos squad in Germany, under-23s and under-20s.

"Hopefully it's going to be fine (for the U-20 World Cup) but he's got quite a bit of discomfort at the moment and with something in that area, the groin, you don't mess around with it.

"It could end up real bad if you push it too far."

Australia opens its U20 World Cup campaign on July 31 and Arnold, a former coach of the Socceroos and the national Under-23 side, has an idea of the bigger picture.

"For the good of the Australian under-20 team, who have the World Cup soon, it would be stupid for me to play him," he said.

"He hasn't had a break and he just turned 18 ... the whole national team program stuff has been too heavy for him."

On top of national team commitments, Amini trained with German club Borussia Dortmund, whose initial offer of 100,000 euros ($137,000) was too low for the Mariners.

Arnold refused to apportion blame when it came to Amini's ailment.

"He never had a problem with us. It's nobody's fault but the kid just needs a break before he breaks," he said.

"I think it's all down to fatigue and overload, too much football."

The Mariners lost last season's A-League final on penalties to the Roar and the classic is likely to be a major talking point ahead of the season-opening rematch on October 8.

However it is the furthest thing from Arnold's mind.

"Not at all. That's history," he said.

"The team had a fantastic season, they were champions but didn't get the championship - that's how I look at it.

"We've already moved forward, we don't talk about it anymore, we don't even look at it any more."

Celtic will use its three-game tour of Australia to help build cohesiveness ahead of the Scottish Premier League season, which has an earlier start date this year, July 23.

Manager Neil Lennon is also keen to develop a series of youngsters and new recruits.

"James Forrest, he's very exciting. Adam Matthews is a new signing from Cardiff who came here on a free transfer. Young Richie Towell is an Irish kid who has just come through the academy," he said.

"It's important for them to gel with the first-team boys, and interact with them, because they're going to be, hopefully, breaking through and being a part of it."

The visitors will field an understrength side on Saturday, with Greek striker Georgios Samaras, South Korean Ky Sung-Yueng and Swede Daniel Majstorovic set to join the team in Perth on July 5.

- AAP

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Socceroos to face Wales for first time

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Posted June 29, 2011 08:22:00

Australia will play Wales for the first time in international football when the teams meet in Cardiff in August, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said on Tuesday.

The Socceroos will play Gary Speed's team at Cardiff City Stadium on August 10, as the Wales manager looks to follow up his first win in charge against Northern Ireland.

The match will help Wales prepare for its ongoing Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, with the FAW also announcing on Tuesday the dates and venues for Wales's last two home games in Group G for Euro2012 qualifying.

An FAW statement read: "The Football Association of Wales can confirm that Wales will play a friendly international against Australia on Wednesday, August the 10th.

"The venue will be the Cardiff City Stadium and kick off will be at 7.45 pm (local time).

"This will be the first of two international fixtures at the stadium in the space of three weeks, with Wales set to face Montenegro in Cardiff on Friday, September 2."

- AFP

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Matildas fall just short against Brazil

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Updated June 30, 2011 06:45:00

A momentary defensive lapse proved costly for Australia as the Matildas lost 1-0 to Brazil in their opening group match at the women's World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany.

Brazil striker Rosana lashed the ball home with her left foot in the 54th minute after the Matildas failed to clear the ball on the edge of the area.

Australia had earlier been unable to capitalise on a strong start and a possession advantage in the first half.

The Matildas had a few late chances, the best of which striker Lisa De Vanna hoisted over the bar after she was put clear in the 87th minute.

The loss leaves Australia desperately needing to pick up at least a point from their second match on Sunday against African nation Equatorial Guinea, who lost 1-0 to Norway in the other Group D game.

For the most part, the Australian defence contained Brazil's celebrated striking duo of Marta and Cristiane.

Australia enjoyed more possession in the first half as Brazil surprisingly opted not to pressure the Matildas in their own half.

It was a different story after the break, though, with Brazil showing greater purpose and applying more pressure, especially after they took the lead.

"I think for long periods of the game we more than held our own," Matildas' coach Tom Sermanni told SBS after the match.

"Very proud of the effort, very proud of the performance and a little bit disappointed we didn't get anything out of the game."

The Matildas looked the more consistently dangerous team in the early stages.

Midfielder Collette McCallum curled a free kick over the bar and Kyah Simon had a chip acrobatically saved at the near post.

Rosana put a couple of attempts over the bar from close range, but De Vanna squandered a good chance on the half hour.

She took possession after Brazilian skipper and defender Aline lost control on the edge of her area, but the Australian forward miscued her shot wide.

Brazil almost capitalised on a couple of Australian defensive lapses in the last 15 minutes of the half.

Marta's first-time shot flew just wide after 16-year-old right back Caitlin Foord lost control just outside her box and Cristiane blazed over from close range.

Sermanni's side started the second half well but Simon miscued a header from a corner, just a minute before Rosana scored.

Brazil's midfield then took control and the Matildas struggled to create anything for the next 20 minutes until De Vanna off target shot.

Veteran midfielder Heather Garriock and Tameka Butt had attempts comfortably saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Andreia as the Matildas pressed for an equaliser.

Butt got behind the defence but could not find a team-mate with her cross, while a corner in the closing seconds caused concern for the Brazil defence.

-AAP

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2011年7月2日星期六

Matildas coach rues missed opportunity

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Posted June 30, 2011 20:43:00

Australian coach Tom Sermanni expressed his regret as his young side narrowly failed to topple footballing superstars Brazil in their women's World Cup opener in Germany.

A 57th-minute goal from Brazilian midfielder Rosana ensured all three points for the 2007 runners-up, who were pushed hard by the new-look Australian side in their Group D tie.

"Against Brazil, one of the best in the world, we were more than able to hold our own," Sermanni said.

"Brazil sat back in the first half and underestimated our ability.

"I'm disappointed we had a couple of chances to equalise in the final minutes," added the Scottish coach.

"The teams were quite evenly matched."

Much has changed in the Australia set-up since its career-best run to the World Cup quarter-finals four years ago, when it fell 3-2 to Brazil.

This year's squad has 13 World Cup debutantes, with nearly half the squad aged 20 or under.

And Sermanni said that the team had especially worked on individual marking to block key players like five-time World Player of the Year Marta.

"I'm very pleased with the way we defended against Marta," he said.

"I don't know if she had a shot at goal today. That is how good our defence was."

Australian skipper Melissa Barbieri expressed her pride at the spirit shown by the young team.

"I think we played very exciting football. We didn't stand back and watch Brazil play," the 31-year-old Melbourne Victory player said.

"We came here to play good quality attacking football and it's our aim to do that regardless of how far we go in the tournament."

"I'm proud of the girls' determination to show what Australian football is all about. I'm disappointed in letting one through, but on to the next game."

Brazil coach Kleiton Lima said his side had not been surprised by the level of play shown by the Matildas.

"We were expecting that," he said.

"Australia is a young team, very fast and in very good shape. I know Tom Sermanni and knew he has done done a very good technical job with the team."

Australian next plays Equatorial Guinea on Sunday while Brazil plays former champions Norway.

- AFP

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