Adelaide United season 2008-09
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The Adelaide United 2008-09 season was 's A-League 2008-09
, AFC Champions League 2008
and 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
season. It was the Reds' fourth A-League
season since the inception in the Australia
n football league since it first started in 2005.
The off season saw the departure of Socceroo
Bruce Djite
and Nathan Burns
. The club's season began at Hindmarsh Stadium
against on 17 August. An early highlight for the season was Adelaide's run to the final
of the AFC Champions League
against Gamba Osaka
. Because of this performance, Adelaide participated in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
. They played in the play-off round against Waitakere United
on 11 December, defeating them 2-1. The Reds' next game was played against AFC Champions League rivals, Gamba Osaka, in the quarterfinal round on 14 December in Toyota
, Japan
. This match, despite Adelaide's grown skill since their first meeting with ACL champions, was won by Gamba Osaka 0-1. Adelaide's last appearance in the Club World Cup was against Al-Ahly
, from Egypt
, to determine the fifth-placed club. The match was played on 18 December, and Adelaide defeated Al-Ahly 0-1.
After the Round 18 A-League clash with at the Adelaide Oval
(which Adelaide won 1-0), A$
23,002 was donated to the Starlight Foundation as $1 from every ticket sold for the match went to the charity.
This season also saw the introduction of the W-League
team and the A-League National Youth League
team. Former Adelaide player Richie Alagich
, along with Michael Barnett and former Socceroos Tony Vidmar
and Joe Mullen
joined the coaching staff of these teams.
Out
Out
1 - does not include own goal(s)
* - player(s) who competed in the ACL
but not in the A-League 2008-09
season or the CWC
** - player(s) who competed in the CWC
but not in the A-League 2008-09
season or the ACL
Rules for classification:1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
# = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points.
1 goal Cristiano
Travis Dodd
Daniel Mullen
A-League 2008-09
The 2008–09 A-League season was the fourth season of the Australasian A-League association football competition. Two new clubs, North Queensland Thunder and Gold Coast Galaxy had received tentative licences from the FFA but these were revoked for the 2008–09 season on 12 March 2008. Expansion...
, AFC Champions League 2008
AFC Champions League 2008
The 2008 AFC Champions League was the 27th AFC Champions League, the top-level Asian club football tournament, and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title...
and 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
2008 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:3 goals Wayne Rooney...
season. It was the Reds' fourth A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
season since the inception in the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n football league since it first started in 2005.
The off season saw the departure of Socceroo
Australia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
Bruce Djite
Bruce Djite
Bruce José Djite is an American-born Australian football striker who currently plays for Adelaide United F.C. in the A-League.-Club career:...
and Nathan Burns
Nathan Burns
Nathan Burns is an Australian international football player currently playing as a right winger for AEK Athens F.C. in the Greek Super League.-Adelaide United:He formerly played for Parramatta Eagles and trained at the AIS....
. The club's season began at Hindmarsh Stadium
Hindmarsh Stadium
Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United....
against on 17 August. An early highlight for the season was Adelaide's run to the final
2008 AFC Champions League Final
The 2008 AFC Champions League Final was a two-legged football tie to determine the 2008 champions of Asian club football. Gamba Osaka defeated Adelaide United 5-0 on aggregate to take the title...
of the AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs...
against Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70...
. Because of this performance, Adelaide participated in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
2008 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:3 goals Wayne Rooney...
. They played in the play-off round against Waitakere United
Waitakere United
Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:...
on 11 December, defeating them 2-1. The Reds' next game was played against AFC Champions League rivals, Gamba Osaka, in the quarterfinal round on 14 December in Toyota
Toyota, Aichi
is a city located in the Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, east of Nagoya.Toyota's main plant, the Tsutsumi plant, is located here. The longstanding ties between the Toyota Motor Corporation and the town of Toyota-shi, formerly known as Koromo, gave the town its current...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. This match, despite Adelaide's grown skill since their first meeting with ACL champions, was won by Gamba Osaka 0-1. Adelaide's last appearance in the Club World Cup was against Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
, from Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, to determine the fifth-placed club. The match was played on 18 December, and Adelaide defeated Al-Ahly 0-1.
After the Round 18 A-League clash with at the Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia, located in the parklands between the Central Business District and North Adelaide...
(which Adelaide won 1-0), A$
Australian dollar
The Australian dollar is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, and Norfolk Island, as well as the independent Pacific Island states of Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu...
23,002 was donated to the Starlight Foundation as $1 from every ticket sold for the match went to the charity.
This season also saw the introduction of the W-League
W-League (Australia)
The W-League is the preeminent women's semi-professional football league in Australia. Established in 2008, it is composed of eight teams - seven of them are affiliated with seven of the Australian clubs currently in the A-League, with the eighth team based in Canberra...
team and the A-League National Youth League
A-League National Youth League
The A-League National Youth League is an Australian national football league run in parallel to the A-League. The aim of a league is to provide a pathway for young players and state league players to play regular high-level football, and allow reserve players from senior A-League teams to remain...
team. Former Adelaide player Richie Alagich
Richie Alagich
Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League...
, along with Michael Barnett and former Socceroos Tony Vidmar
Tony Vidmar
Anthony "Tony" Vidmar is an Australian former professional football player of Slovenian origin. He was a member of the Australian national team, competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona for his native country, and is currently Australia's third highest capped player...
and Joe Mullen
Joe Mullen (footballer)
Joe Mullen was an Australian football player.On 1 May 2008 Mullen was appointed as Adelaide United's inaugural youth team coach.-Player:...
joined the coaching staff of these teams.
First Team Roster
Youth Team Roster
First Team
In| Name | Position | Moving from | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mark BirighittiMark Birighitti Mark Birighitti is an Australian football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League. He is the youngest keeper to partake in an international club final—a record previously held by Real Madrid's Iker Casillas.- Club career :Mark started his career at the AIS... |
Goalkeeper | Australian Institute of Sport Australian Institute of Sport - Football (soccer) The Australian Institute of Sport Football Program is an association football talent identification and player development program run by the Australian Institute of Sport, in Canberra... |
Free |
| Saša Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski Saša Ognenovski is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central defender for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and the Australia national team. Since moving to South Korea, Ognenovski's success has rapidly risen. In 2010, he was named Asian Footballer of the Year, won a position in the... |
Defender | |
Free |
| Daniel Mullen Daniel Mullen (footballer) Daniel John Mullen is an Australian football Defender who currently plays for in the Hyundai A-League. His natural position is at centre back but he plays regularly at right back at club level.... |
Defender | Australian Institute of Sport Australian Institute of Sport - Football (soccer) The Australian Institute of Sport Football Program is an association football talent identification and player development program run by the Australian Institute of Sport, in Canberra... |
Free |
| Scott Jamieson Scott Jamieson Scott Jamieson is an Australian football player who plays for Sydney FC in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... |
Defender |  Bolton Wanderers |
Free |
 AlemãoEverson Arantes de Oliveira Everson Arantes de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Esporte Clube Santo André in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.-Biography:... |
Defender | CA Juventus |
Free |
| Paul Reid Paul Reid (Australian footballer) Paul James Reid is a professional football player who last played for A-League club Adelaide United. Reid previously played for Wollongong Wolves during their championship winning seasons before moving to England where he played for six years with Bradford City and Brighton & Hove Albion before... |
Midfielder | Brighton & Hove Albion |
Free |
| Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
Striker |  Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg Willem II , also known as Willem II Tilburg, is a football club based in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands. The team was founded on 12 August 1896 as Tilburgia... |
Free |
| Robert Younis Robert Younis Robert Younis is an Australian football who plays for APIA Leichhardt Tigers in the New South Wales Premier League.-Club career:... |
Striker | APIA Leichhardt |
Free |
Out
| Name | Position | Moving to | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bajic Robert Bajic Robert Bajic , is an Australian football player of Croatian background. He last played as a goalkeeper for Sông Lam Nghệ An in the V-League.- Club career :... |
Goalkeeper | Released | - |
| Milan Susak Milan Susak Milan Susak is an Australian football player who plays as a defender for Adelaide United in the A-League.- Club career :... |
Defender | Released | - |
| Richie Alagich Richie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League... |
Defender | Retired | - |
| Bobby Petta Bobby Petta Alfred Manuel "Bobby" Petta is a retired Dutch professional footballer and is currently a personal trainer based in Glasgow... |
Midfielder | Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Soccer Club are a football club from Para Hills, South Australia. The club plays in the South Australian Super League and have their home ground at The Paddocks in Para Hills, north of Adelaide... |
Free |
| Shaun Ontong Shaun Ontong Shaun Ontong is an Australian football player.-Club career:Shaun grew up in Canberra playing junior football for local clubs Belwest Foxes and later Belconnen United, and watching the Canberra teams such as the Canberra Cosmos playing in the NSL... |
Midfielder | |
Free |
| Bruce Djite Bruce Djite Bruce José Djite is an American-born Australian football striker who currently plays for Adelaide United F.C. in the A-League.-Club career:... |
Striker |  GençlerbirliğiGençlerbirligi Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Ankara, which is the capital of Turkey. Formed in 1923, Gençlerbirliği are nicknamed Ankara Rüzgârı . The club colours are black and red. They play their home matches at Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium.Domestically,... |
€500,000 |
| Dez Giraldi Dez Giraldi Dezmon Wallace Giraldi is a football player.-Club career:Giraldi signed with Australian A-League club Adelaide United for the 2006-07 season, after a four-week stint with the Central Coast Mariners during the 2005-06 A-League season... |
Striker | Released | - |
| Nathan Burns Nathan Burns Nathan Burns is an Australian international football player currently playing as a right winger for AEK Athens F.C. in the Greek Super League.-Adelaide United:He formerly played for Parramatta Eagles and trained at the AIS.... |
Striker |  AEK AthensAEK Athens FC AEK Athens F.C. , the Athletic Union of Constantinople, is a Greek association football club based in the city of Athens, Greece. Outside Greece, the club is also known as AEK Athens, however, the word Athens is not part of the club's official title.Established in Athens in 1924 by Greek refugees... |
€290,000 |
Youth Team
In| Name | Position | Moving from | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Andreucci |
Goalkeeper | South Australian Sports Institute South Australian Sports Institute The South Australian Sports Institute is a specialised educational and training institution providing coaching for elite junior and senior athletes in a number of sports.... |
Free |
| Alex Sunasky |
Defender | Australian Institute of Sport Australian Institute of Sport - Football (soccer) The Australian Institute of Sport Football Program is an association football talent identification and player development program run by the Australian Institute of Sport, in Canberra... |
Free |
| Michael Doyle |
Defender | Adelaide Galaxy Adelaide Galaxy Adelaide Galaxy is a football club which participates in the South Australian Super League. The club is located in Novar Gardens, South Australia, a western suburb of Adelaide. They are the oldest club in the league.- History :... |
Free |
| Scott Weidnebach |
Defender | Adelaide City Adelaide City Adelaide City is a football club in Adelaide, South Australia. They are also known as The Zebras. They played in the National Soccer League for 27 Seasons but withdrew just prior to the 2003/2004 season. They now play in the South Australian Super League. City won the inaugural Super League... |
Free |
| Michael Marrone Michael Marrone (footballer) Michael Marrone is an Australian football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart.-Club career:Marrone made his professional debut on 18 December 2008 in the FIFA Club World Cup fifth-placed match against Al-Ahly... |
Defender | Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Soccer Club are a football club from Para Hills, South Australia. The club plays in the South Australian Super League and have their home ground at The Paddocks in Para Hills, north of Adelaide... |
Free |
| Joel Allwright |
Midfielder | Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Soccer Club are a football club from Para Hills, South Australia. The club plays in the South Australian Super League and have their home ground at The Paddocks in Para Hills, north of Adelaide... |
Free |
| Andrew Ciarla |
Midfielder | North Eastern MetroStars North Eastern MetroStars The Metro Stars is a football club from Adelaide, South Australia which plays in the South Australian Super League. It is based at the T.K Shutter reserve in the north-eastern suburb of Klemzig... |
Free |
| Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen (born 24 February 1989 in Adelaide is an Australian football (soccer) midfielder who currently plays for in the National Youth League... |
Midfielder | Australian Institute of Sport Australian Institute of Sport - Football (soccer) The Australian Institute of Sport Football Program is an association football talent identification and player development program run by the Australian Institute of Sport, in Canberra... |
Free |
| Osama Malik Osama Malik Osama "Ozzie" Malik is an Australian football player who currently plays for Adelaide United.- Club career :... |
Midfielder | Adelaide Raiders Adelaide Raiders Raiders is a football club in Adelaide, South Australia, that plays in the South Australian Super League. Its home ground is the Croatian Sports Centre in Gepps Cross, a northern suburb of Adelaide. It is a Croatian Australian-backed club and is also known by the name "Adelaide Croatia"... |
Free |
| Angelo Arambatsis |
Striker | Adelaide Blue Eagles Adelaide Blue Eagles Adelaide Blue Eagles is a football club based at the Marden Sports Complex, South Australia. Blue Eagles is a participant in the recently formed South Australian Super League. ABE is a predominantly Italian Australian-supported club... |
Free |
| Francesco Monterosso |
Striker | South Australian Sports Institute South Australian Sports Institute The South Australian Sports Institute is a specialised educational and training institution providing coaching for elite junior and senior athletes in a number of sports.... |
Free |
| Shane Tobias |
Striker | Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Para Hills Knights Soccer Club are a football club from Para Hills, South Australia. The club plays in the South Australian Super League and have their home ground at The Paddocks in Para Hills, north of Adelaide... |
Free |
Out
First team
Last updated 1 March 2009| No. | Pos. | Name | A-League | A-League Finals |
Pre-Season Cup | ACL | CWC | Total | Discipline | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |  |
 |
|||
| 1 | GK | Daniel Beltrame Daniel Beltrame Daniel Beltrame is a former Australian football goalkeeper who last played for Adelaide United in the A-League.-Club career:... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | Robert Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... |
17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 41 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | Alemão Everson Arantes de Oliveira Everson Arantes de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Esporte Clube Santo André in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.-Biography:... |
18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | Angelo Costanzo Angelo Costanzo Angelo Costanzo is an Australian football player.He is instantly recognizable by his trademark long hair, which has earned him the nickname "The Divine Ponytail" among Adelaide and Newcastle fans.-Club career:In 1994 at 18 years of age he won the SA player of the year award at Salisbury United,... |
12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | Michael Valkanis Michael Valkanis Michael Valkanis is a former Australian football player who played as a Central Defender.-Club career:He has played in the Greek League with Iraklis, most notably with Larissa where he played for five seasons and won 102 caps, and Agios Nikolaos... |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | Cássio Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio is a Brazilian professional football player who currently plays for Adelaide United in the Australian A-League.-Biography:... |
14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | MF | Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis is a Greek Australian football player. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... |
10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | Kristian Sarkies Kristian Sarkies Kristian Sarkies is an Australian football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart... |
10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | Paul Agostino Paul Agostino Paul Agostino is an retired Australian football player who played as a striker. He played the majority of his club football outside Australia, most notably with 1860 Munich in Germany for ten years... |
7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | Osama Malik Osama Malik Osama "Ozzie" Malik is an Australian football player who currently plays for Adelaide United.- Club career :... ** |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | MF | Travis Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
20 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | DF | Scott Jamieson Scott Jamieson Scott Jamieson is an Australian football player who plays for Sydney FC in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... |
21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | Jonas Salley Jonas Salley Gyawe Jonas Salley is an Australian football midfielder who plays for Gold Coast United in the Hyundai A-League, on loan from Chengdu Blades F.C. in the Chinese Super League.-Club career:... |
17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | DF | Daniel Mullen Daniel Mullen (footballer) Daniel John Mullen is an Australian football Defender who currently plays for in the Hyundai A-League. His natural position is at centre back but he plays regularly at right back at club level.... |
9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | DF | Isyan Erdogan Isyan Erdogan İsyan Erdogan is an Australian football player who plays for Hume City in the Victorian Premier League.-Club career:... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | MF | Fabian Barbiero Fabian Barbiero Fabian Giuseppe Barbiero is an Australian football midfielder who currently plays for in the A-League.-Club career:Before joining Adelaide United Barbiero played for the North Eastern MetroStars... |
15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | DF | Saša Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski Saša Ognenovski is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central defender for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and the Australia national team. Since moving to South Korea, Ognenovski's success has rapidly risen. In 2010, he was named Asian Footballer of the Year, won a position in the... |
20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 20 | GK | Eugene Galekovic Eugene Galekovic Eugen-Josip "Eugene" Galeković is an Australian football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League and internationally for Australia.-Club career:... |
18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | Jason Spagnuolo Jason Spagnuolo Jason Spagnuolo is an Australian football right midfielder who currently plays for Adelaide City in the South Australian Super League.-Club career:... |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | MF | Diego Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | DF | Michael Marrone Michael Marrone (footballer) Michael Marrone is an Australian football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart.-Club career:Marrone made his professional debut on 18 December 2008 in the FIFA Club World Cup fifth-placed match against Al-Ahly... |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | MF | Paul Reid Paul Reid (Australian footballer) Paul James Reid is a professional football player who last played for A-League club Adelaide United. Reid previously played for Wollongong Wolves during their championship winning seasons before moving to England where he played for six years with Bradford City and Brighton & Hove Albion before... |
18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | FW | Robert Younis Robert Younis Robert Younis is an Australian football who plays for APIA Leichhardt Tigers in the New South Wales Premier League.-Club career:... |
12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen Matthew Mullen (born 24 February 1989 in Adelaide is an Australian football (soccer) midfielder who currently plays for in the National Youth League... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | Rostyn Griffiths Rostyn Griffiths Rostyn John Griffiths is an Australian football player who currently plays for A-League team Central Coast Mariners.-Club career:... |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | GK | Mark Birighitti Mark Birighitti Mark Birighitti is an Australian football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League. He is the youngest keeper to partake in an international club final—a record previously held by Real Madrid's Iker Casillas.- Club career :Mark started his career at the AIS... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| —— | DF | Richie Alagich Richie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| —— | FW | Bruce Djite Bruce Djite Bruce José Djite is an American-born Australian football striker who currently plays for Adelaide United F.C. in the A-League.-Club career:... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| —— | DF | Milan Susak Milan Susak Milan Susak is an Australian football player who plays as a defender for Adelaide United in the A-League.- Club career :... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| —— | FW | Nathan Burns Nathan Burns Nathan Burns is an Australian international football player currently playing as a right winger for AEK Athens F.C. in the Greek Super League.-Adelaide United:He formerly played for Parramatta Eagles and trained at the AIS.... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| —— | FW | Dez Giraldi Dez Giraldi Dezmon Wallace Giraldi is a football player.-Club career:Giraldi signed with Australian A-League club Adelaide United for the 2006-07 season, after a four-week stint with the Central Coast Mariners during the 2005-06 A-League season... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| —— | MF | Shaun Ontong Shaun Ontong Shaun Ontong is an Australian football player.-Club career:Shaun grew up in Canberra playing junior football for local clubs Belwest Foxes and later Belconnen United, and watching the Canberra teams such as the Canberra Cosmos playing in the NSL... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1 - does not include own goal(s)
AFC Champions League 2008
The 2008 AFC Champions League was the 27th AFC Champions League, the top-level Asian club football tournament, and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title...
but not in the A-League 2008-09
A-League 2008-09
The 2008–09 A-League season was the fourth season of the Australasian A-League association football competition. Two new clubs, North Queensland Thunder and Gold Coast Galaxy had received tentative licences from the FFA but these were revoked for the 2008–09 season on 12 March 2008. Expansion...
season or the CWC
2008 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:3 goals Wayne Rooney...
2008 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:3 goals Wayne Rooney...
but not in the A-League 2008-09
A-League 2008-09
The 2008–09 A-League season was the fourth season of the Australasian A-League association football competition. Two new clubs, North Queensland Thunder and Gold Coast Galaxy had received tentative licences from the FFA but these were revoked for the 2008–09 season on 12 March 2008. Expansion...
season or the ACL
AFC Champions League 2008
The 2008 AFC Champions League was the 27th AFC Champions League, the top-level Asian club football tournament, and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title...
Technical staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Aurelio Vidmar Aurelio Vidmar Aurelio Vidmar is an Australian football player and former captain of the Australian national team. He is currently not tied to any A-league club... |
| Assistant Coach | Phil Stubbins Phil Stubbins Phil Stubbins is a former football Striker from the Hull, England, who migrated to Australia and played for various local Football teams as well a number of overseas clubs most notably Japanese side Sanfrecce Hiroshima.... |
| Specialist Coach | Carl Veart Carl Veart Carl Veart is a former Australian football player who last played as a striker for Adelaide United.-Club career:... |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Peter Blazincic Peter Blazincic Peter Blazincic , is a former Australian football Goalkeeper, now the goalkeeping coach at A-League side Adelaide United FC.... |
| Youth Team Coach | Joe Mullen Joe Mullen (footballer) Joe Mullen was an Australian football player.On 1 May 2008 Mullen was appointed as Adelaide United's inaugural youth team coach.-Player:... |
| Youth Team Assistant Coach | Tony Vidmar Tony Vidmar Anthony "Tony" Vidmar is an Australian former professional football player of Slovenian origin. He was a member of the Australian national team, competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona for his native country, and is currently Australia's third highest capped player... |
| Women's Team Coach | Michael Barnett |
| Women's Team Assistant Coach | Richie Alagich Richie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League... |
Fixtures
| Round | Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Attendance | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 July 2008 | 1 - 2 CristianoCristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... , |
4,720 | Aurora Stadium Aurora Stadium York Park is a sports ground in the Inveresk and York Park Precinct, Launceston, Australia. Holding 20,000 people—more than any other stadium in Tasmania—York Park has been known as Aurora Stadium under a six-year naming rights agreement signed with Aurora Energy in 2004... |
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| 2 | 26 July 2008 | 0 - 0 | 2,756 | Baddeley Park Baddeley Park Baddeley Park is a sports stadium in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia and is part of Baddeley Park Regional Sporting Centre.-External links:**... |
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| 3 | 2 August 2008 | 0 - 0 | 3,000 | Vansittart Park |
Standings
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Fixtures
| Round | Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Attendance | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 August 2008 | 1 - 0 Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
10,510 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 2 | 24 August 2008 | 1 - 1 Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
12,761 | Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Lang Park is the original name of the site located in the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Queensland, Australia, now occupied by the major sports facility known by its sponsorship name, Suncorp Stadium... |
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| 3 | 30 August 2008 | 3 -0 Pantelis Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis is a Greek Australian football player. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... CristianoCristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... , |
7,832 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 4 | 12 September 2008 | 1 - 0 | 24,812 | Telstra Dome | ||
| 5 | 20 September 2008 | 3 - 0 | 12,462 | Sydney Football Stadium | ||
| 6 | 27 September 2008 | 2 - 0 Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... , |
8,111 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 7 | 3 October 2008 | 3 - 3 Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... CornthwaiteRobert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... CristianoCristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
9,074 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 8 | 17 October 2008 | 0 - 1 Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... |
11,117 | Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Lang Park is the original name of the site located in the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Queensland, Australia, now occupied by the major sports facility known by its sponsorship name, Suncorp Stadium... |
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| 9 | 26 October 2008 | 2 - 1 Alemão Everson Arantes de Oliveira Everson Arantes de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Esporte Clube Santo André in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.-Biography:... DoddTravis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
10,126 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 10 | 31 October 2008 | 2 - 3 Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... CassioCássio Cássio is a given name and may refer to:*Cássio Oliveira, , Brazilian football player for Adelaide United*Cássio Ramos, , Brazilian football player... |
13,191 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 11 | 15 November 2008 | 3 - 0 | 7,865 | Bluetongue Stadium | ||
| 12 | 22 November 2008 | 2 - 0 Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski Saša Ognenovski is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central defender for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and the Australia national team. Since moving to South Korea, Ognenovski's success has rapidly risen. In 2010, he was named Asian Footballer of the Year, won a position in the... DoddTravis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
9,509 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 13 | 30 November 2008 | 1 - 1 Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski Saša Ognenovski is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central defender for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and the Australia national team. Since moving to South Korea, Ognenovski's success has rapidly risen. In 2010, he was named Asian Footballer of the Year, won a position in the... |
7,136 | Energy Australia Stadium | ||
| 14 | 5 December 2008 | 6 - 1 Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski Saša Ognenovski is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central defender for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and the Australia national team. Since moving to South Korea, Ognenovski's success has rapidly risen. In 2010, he was named Asian Footballer of the Year, won a position in the... CristianoCristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... , CassioCássio José de Abreu Oliveira Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio is a Brazilian professional football player who currently plays for Adelaide United in the Australian A-League.-Biography:... , DoddTravis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
9,442 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 15 | 6 January 2009 | 1 - 0 | 27,196 | Telstra Dome | ||
| 16 | 14 January 2009 | 0 - 0 | 14,450 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 17 | 26 December 2008 | 0 - 1 Sarkies Kristian Sarkies Kristian Sarkies is an Australian football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart... |
12,581 | Members Equity Stadium Members Equity Stadium Perth Oval, known by its sponsored name nib Stadium since July 2010, is a sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. It has been the home of A-League club Perth Glory since 1996 and has housed the administrative facilities of the Western Australia Rugby League since 2003... |
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| 18 | 3 January 2009 | 2 - 0 Cassio Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio is a Brazilian professional football player who currently plays for Adelaide United in the Australian A-League.-Biography:... AlemãoEverson Arantes de Oliveira Everson Arantes de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Esporte Clube Santo André in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.-Biography:... |
23,002 | Adelaide Oval Adelaide Oval The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia, located in the parklands between the Central Business District and North Adelaide... |
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| 19 | 9 January 2009 | 2 - 0 Barbiero Fabian Barbiero Fabian Giuseppe Barbiero is an Australian football midfielder who currently plays for in the A-League.-Club career:Before joining Adelaide United Barbiero played for the North Eastern MetroStars... PantelisLucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis is a Greek Australian football player. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... |
13,585 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 20 | 18 January 2009 | 1 - 1 Reid Paul Reid (Australian footballer) Paul James Reid is a professional football player who last played for A-League club Adelaide United. Reid previously played for Wollongong Wolves during their championship winning seasons before moving to England where he played for six years with Bradford City and Brighton & Hove Albion before... |
8,241 | Westpac Stadium Westpac Stadium Westpac Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington, New Zealand. Due to its shape and silver coloured external walls, it is colloquially known as The Cake-Tin to the locals and other New Zealanders... |
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| 21 | 25 January 2009 | 0 - 1 Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
12,351 | Bluetongue Stadium | ||
Standings
Rules for classification:1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
# = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points.
Scorers
| Total | Player | Goals per Round | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |||
| 8 | |
Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | |
Travis Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | |
Cassio Cássio Cássio is a given name and may refer to:*Cássio Oliveira, , Brazilian football player for Adelaide United*Cássio Ramos, , Brazilian football player... |
1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |
Saša Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski Saša Ognenovski is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central defender for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and the Australia national team. Since moving to South Korea, Ognenovski's success has rapidly risen. In 2010, he was named Asian Footballer of the Year, won a position in the... |
1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |
Robert Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... |
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| 2 | |
Alemão Everson Arantes de Oliveira Everson Arantes de Oliveira is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Esporte Clube Santo André in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.-Biography:... |
1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |
Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis is a Greek Australian football player. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... |
1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |
Kristian Sarkies Kristian Sarkies Kristian Sarkies is an Australian football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart... |
1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |
Fabian Barbiero Fabian Barbiero Fabian Giuseppe Barbiero is an Australian football midfielder who currently plays for in the A-League.-Club career:Before joining Adelaide United Barbiero played for the North Eastern MetroStars... |
1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |
Paul Reid Paul Reid (Australian footballer) Paul James Reid is a professional football player who last played for A-League club Adelaide United. Reid previously played for Wollongong Wolves during their championship winning seasons before moving to England where he played for six years with Bradford City and Brighton & Hove Albion before... |
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| EWLINE |
A goal was scored from a penalty kick Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... |
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| EWLINE |
Two goals were scored from penalty kicks |
Fixtures
| Final | Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Attendance | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi (1) | 7 February 2009 | 0 - 2 | 14,119 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| Semi (2) | 14 February 2009 | 4 - 0 | 34,736 | Telstra Dome | ||
| Preliminary | 21 February 2009 | 1 - 0 | 8,472 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| Grand | 28 February 2009 | 1 - 0 | 53,273 | Telstra Dome | ||
Bracket
Attendance at home games
| Round | Date | Opponent | Score | Attendance | Weekday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 August 2008 | 1 – 0 | 10,510 | Sunday | |
| 3 | 30 August 2008 | 3 – 0 | 7,832 | Saturday | |
| 6 | 27 September 2008 | 2 – 0 | 8,111 | Saturday | |
| 7 | 3 October 2008 | 3 – 3 | 9,074 | Friday | |
| 9 | 26 October 2008 | 2 – 1 | 10,126 | Sunday | |
| 10 | 31 October 2008 | 2 – 3 | 13,191 | Friday | |
| 12 | 22 November 2008 | 2 – 0 | 9,509 | Saturday | |
| 14 | 5 December 2008 | 6 – 1 | 9,442 | Friday | |
| 16 | 14 January 2009 | 0 – 0 | 14,450 | Wednesday | |
| 18 | 3 January 2009 | 2 – 0 | 23,002 | Saturday | |
| 19 | 9 January 2009 | 2 – 0 | 13,585 | Friday | |
| SF1 | 7 February 2009 | 0 – 2 | 14,119 | Saturday | |
| PF | 21 February 2009 | 1 – 0 | 8,472 | Saturday | |
Fixtures
| Round | Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Attendance | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 March 2008 | Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
0 - 2 Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... DjiteBruce Djite Bruce José Djite is an American-born Australian football striker who currently plays for Adelaide United F.C. in the A-League.-Club career:... |
8,436 | Steelyard Stadium Steelyard Stadium Pohang Steel Yard is a football stadium in Pohang, South Korea. It is the home stadium of Pohang Steelers. The stadium holds 25,000 people and was built in 1990... |
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| 2 | 19 March 2008 | 0 - 0 | Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu.... |
10,510 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 3 | 9 April 2008 | Bình Dương Bình Duong F.C. Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot... |
1 - 2 Diego Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... AlagichRichie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League... |
15,000 | Go Dau Stadium Go Dau Stadium Go Dau Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bình Dương F.C.. The stadium holds 15,000 people.-Notable Events:... |
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| 4 | 23 April 2008 | 4 - 1 Pantelis Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis is a Greek Australian football player. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... DoddTravis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... , DiegoDiego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
Bình Dương Bình Duong F.C. Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot... |
13,802 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 5 | 7 May 2008 | 1 - 0 Diego Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
11,805 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| 6 | 22 May 2008 | Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu.... |
0 - 0 | 20,000 | Changchun City Stadium Changchun City Stadium Changchun City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Changchun, China. It is predominately used for football matches. The stadium holds 38,500. It is currently the home of Changchun Yatai of the Chinese Super League.... |
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Standings
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
 Changchun YataiChangchun Yatai Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu.... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
 Pohang SteelersPohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 5 |
 Bình DươngBình Duong F.C. Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot... |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 17 | −13 | 1 |
Fixtures
| Final | Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Attendance | Stadium |
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| Quarter (1) | 17 September 2008 | Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
1 - 1 Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
7,004 | Kashima Soccer Stadium | |
| Quarter (2) | 24 September 2008 | 1 - 0 Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... |
16,965 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| Semi (1) | 8 October 2008 | 3 - 0 Diego Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... BarbieroFabian Barbiero Fabian Giuseppe Barbiero is an Australian football midfielder who currently plays for in the A-League.-Club career:Before joining Adelaide United Barbiero played for the North Eastern MetroStars... CristianoCristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... |
16,998 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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| Semi (2) | 22 October 2008 | Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... |
1 - 0 | 17,000 | MHSK Stadium MHSK Stadium The Markaziy Harbiy Sportklubi Army Stadium, commonly known as the MHSK Stadium is a multi-use stadium in the Chilanzar area of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Bunyodkor.... |
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| Grand (1) | 5 November 2008 | Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
3 - 0 | 20,639 | Osaka Expo '70 Stadium Osaka Expo '70 Stadium is an athletic stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is in the Expo Commemoration Park, the site of Expo '70. The stadium is the home ground of J. League club Gamba Osaka.The stadium's north end is terraced and is used by Gamba's most vocal supporters.... |
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| Grand (2) | 12 November 2008 | 0 - 2 | Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
17,000 | Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United.... |
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Bracket
Scorers
| Total | Player | Goals per round | ||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | QF1 | QF2 | SF1 | SF2 | GF1 | GF2 | |||
| 4 | |
Diego Diego Walsh Diego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:... |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 3 | |
Travis Dodd Travis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2 | |
Robert Cornthwaite Robert Cornthwaite Robert Richard Cornthwaite is an English-Australian football player. He is a centre back or right full back who currently plays for Chunnam Dragons in the South Korean K-League.... |
1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | |
Bruce Djite Bruce Djite Bruce José Djite is an American-born Australian football striker who currently plays for Adelaide United F.C. in the A-League.-Club career:... |
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| 1 | |
Richie Alagich Richie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League... |
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Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis Lucas Pantelis is a Greek Australian football player. He currently plays for Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:... |
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| 1 | |
Fabian Barbiero Fabian Barbiero Fabian Giuseppe Barbiero is an Australian football midfielder who currently plays for in the A-League.-Club career:Before joining Adelaide United Barbiero played for the North Eastern MetroStars... |
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| 1 | |
Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
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| EWLINE |
A goal was scored from a penalty kick Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... |
Attendance at home games
| Round | Date | Against | Score | Attendance | Weekday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 March 2008 | Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu.... |
0 – 0 | 10,510 | Wednesday |
| 4 | 23 April 2008 | Bình Dương Bình Duong F.C. Becamex Binh Duong is a Vietnamese football club based in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam and currently plays in Vietnam's top division, the V-League.The team plays at Go Dau Stadium, Thu Dau Mot... |
4 – 1 | 13,802 | Wednesday |
| 5 | 7 May 2008 | Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
1 – 0 | 11,805 | Wednesday |
| QF2 | 24 September 2008 | Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... |
1 – 0 | 16,965 | Wednesday |
| SF1 | 8 October 2008 | Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor FC Bunyodkor is an Uzbek football club based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.The club finished second in the 2007 Uzbek League season and made the semi-finals of the 2008 AFC Champions League... |
3 – 0 | 16,998 | Wednesday |
| GF2 | 12 November 2008 | Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
0 – 2 | 17,000 | Wednesday |
Fixtures
| Final | Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Attendance | Stadium |
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| Play-off | 11 December 2008 | 2 – 1 Mullen Daniel Mullen (footballer) Daniel John Mullen is an Australian football Defender who currently plays for in the Hyundai A-League. His natural position is at centre back but he plays regularly at right back at club level.... DoddTravis Dodd Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:... |
Waitakere United Waitakere United Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:... |
19,777 | National Stadium Olympic Stadium (Tokyo) or National Stadium is a stadium in Kasumigaoka, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan that served as the main stadium for the 1964 Summer Olympics. It currently serves as the stadium where the Japan national football teams home matches and major football club cup finals are held.-History:The stadium was... , Tokyo Tokyo , ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family... |
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| Quarter | 14 December 2008 | 0 – 1 | Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
38,141 | Toyota Stadium Toyota Stadium is a 45,000 seat retractable roof stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was built in 2001 and is often used as home to the J. League club Nagoya Grampus... , Toyota Toyota, Aichi is a city located in the Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, east of Nagoya.Toyota's main plant, the Tsutsumi plant, is located here. The longstanding ties between the Toyota Motor Corporation and the town of Toyota-shi, formerly known as Koromo, gave the town its current... |
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| Fifth Place | 18 December 2008 | Al-Ahly Al-Ahly Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"... |
0 – 1 Cristiano Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
35,154 | International Stadium Yokohama Nissan Stadium The is a sports venue in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.The Yokohama City Office planned multi purpose about the rest place for flood by the Tsurumi River, which included the construction of the main stadium of major sport events - the 53rd National Sports Festival of Japan in Kanagawa... , Yokohama Yokohama is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu... |
Bracket
Goal scorers
1 goal Cristiano
Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues
Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:...
Travis Dodd
Travis Dodd
Travis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:...
Daniel Mullen
Daniel Mullen (footballer)
Daniel John Mullen is an Australian football Defender who currently plays for in the Hyundai A-League. His natural position is at centre back but he plays regularly at right back at club level....
External links
- A-League website
- AFC Champions League (Knockout Stage Schedule)
- FIFA Club World Cup official site