Kosta (the artist formerly known as Costa) Barbarouses had his first game relegated to the bench this season for the Brisbane Roar. As luck would have it though a bad fall to Brazilian Henrique saw Kosta come of the bench in the as early as the 6th minute, putting in another all effort display before being replaced in the 59th minute with Briabane behind.
Meanwhile Michael McGlinchey played the full 90 for the Central Coast in a win over Melbourne Heart. McGlinchey spending more time wide which doesn't always underline his talents. Jeremy Brockie also put in another good 90 minutes in a Newcastle side that ran in to an impressive Adelaide side.
The All Whites goalkeepers had mixed fortunes with Glen Moss again started for the Gold Coast and pulled of a number of excellent saves as the Coast travelled to Perth and beat the previously unbeaten Glory. Mark Paston however had to spend the evening in the stands as his Wellington Phoenix teammates beat Sydney FC. Also to the fore were the Phoenix' other kiwi's Tim Brown, Leo Bertos, TOny Lochhead and Ben Sigmund.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday Night Goals for Smeltz, Brockie
Jeremy Brockie scored his first goal for new club Newcastle Jets, but a late Ben Kantarovski own goal saw the Jets share the points with Melbourne Heart. Cutting back in off the right wing, Brockie's well weighted first touch set up a left foot finish past Heart goalkeeper Clint Bolton (highlights here). Back in the starting line up after recovering from a calf injury, its a great start to the season for the All Whites winger. I am a big fan of Brockie. He is one of New Zealand's best technical footballers. But his tendency to drift in and out of matches and in and out of form can be frustrating. Let's hope with injury behind him he can kick on and have the big year his talent warrants.
Brockie's was the third Kiwi goal of the night, with Shane Smeltz grabbing two against his old club in Wellington. A powerful first half header was followed by a more regulation six yard finish mid way through the second half (and could have had a third if not for the inside of the post). His two goals helped Gold Coast grab their first point off the Phoenix, recovering from a two goal deficit to earn a well warranted 3 all draw. So its back to business for the prolific Smeltz, who got plenty of stick from the local crowd but took it all in good nature. Highlights and goals here.
Brockie's was the third Kiwi goal of the night, with Shane Smeltz grabbing two against his old club in Wellington. A powerful first half header was followed by a more regulation six yard finish mid way through the second half (and could have had a third if not for the inside of the post). His two goals helped Gold Coast grab their first point off the Phoenix, recovering from a two goal deficit to earn a well warranted 3 all draw. So its back to business for the prolific Smeltz, who got plenty of stick from the local crowd but took it all in good nature. Highlights and goals here.
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