Tag: soccer
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PALM BEACH CIRCLES FFA WIN
Palm Beach Sharks coach Grae Piddick is optimistic about his sides chances in tonight’s FFA Cup clash with the Central Coast Mariners. A win would secure the Sharks a spot in the cup semi finals…but the underdogs aren’t tipped for a win.
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JETS PREPARE TO FACE SPANISH FOOTBALL STAR
Jets coaching staff say they won’t be making major changes to the squad that lost to the Mariners on Saturday. Newcastle’s players were back at training today to prepare for a clash with Melbourne City – and the A-League’s new headline act.
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MITCH’S TIPS: A-LEAGUE SEASON OPENER
NBN sport presenter Mitch Hughes is in with his top picks ahead of this weekend’s A-League season opener. 10 teams are contesting this year’s competition.
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JETS NAME 18-MAN SQUAD AHEAD OF A-LEAGUE OPENER
Jets coach Phil Stubbins has named an 18-man squad for Newcastle’s first round clash with the Central Coast on Saturday. While there were few surprises, Zenon Caravella is a notable inclusion, having only returned to active duty with the Jets last Friday. David Carney and Jonny Steele are likely to start on the left, while…
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JETS REMAIN FOCUSED DESPITE PAST RECORD AGAINST MARINERS
The Jets have tasted victory just once in 16 attempts on the Central Coast, but their skipper says he isn’t worried about the history books heading into the round one clash with the Mariners. “I never look at the past, always to the future. It’s a chance for us to get three points away so…
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CRAIG GOODWIN RELEASED FROM JETS
Jets coach Phil Stubbins says the club is close to signing a high profile Australian midfielder, following the departure of Craig Goodwin. The left winger was released by Newcastle overnight, allowing him to return to South Australia to join Adelaide.
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SHARKS COULD FACE OFF WITH A-LEAGUE SIDE
The Palm Beach Sharks could potentially face an A-league side in the next round of the FFA cup. The Sharks overcame Hakoah FC in Sydney earlier this week, with their next match at home. But their coach is worried they may have to relocate the game. The Sharks home ground is suffering severe wear and…
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PAT’S 1000th SOCCER GAME
The name ‘Pat Hedges’ probably doesn’t ring a bell but if you’ve laced up a soccer boot on the Gold Coast, there’s a good chance you’ve shared a field with him. Pat’s just run out for his 1000th competitive game in Australia and shows no signs of slowing down.
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MAGIC WIN PUTS BROADMEADOW INTO NBN STATE LEAGUE DECIDER
NBN STATE LEAGUE Grand Final Qualifier BROADMEADOW 4 – LAMBTON 0 Broadmeadow is the first team through to this year’s NBN State League grand final following a 4-nil demolition of Lambton in today’s semi.
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SOCCER PLAYER SCORES LIFELONG GOAL
Since the age of five, Georgia Keen has been a leading goalscorer for her soccer sides. Now 16, she’s earned herself a spot on the Under 19 Australian Schoolgirls team.