Wellington away - 13th Nov 2010

[Marquee]

Always a tough trip to Wellington, who seem to be our bogey team lately. However they aren't in great form, only beat Perth 1-0 and were beaten at home for the first time in ages two rounds ago.

With no word on Perez, I'd say it will be the same line up as the Fury game. Although I do remember our midfield being out to sea last time we played them so that could tempt changes.

I'm tipping a 1-1 draw.

 

[MagpieMariner]

They've been our bogey team for the best part of 3 years now.

The last time we scored against them was 19th Jan 08 at Bluetongue. This was also the last time we beat them - 2-zip, Aloisi (2nd half) & Kwassie (90+4).

The last time we scored against them at the Cake Tin was 21st Oct 07 - Heff got the first and Sasho the winner at 90+1. Interestingly, Elrich got their goal.

With those kind of stats I'll be happy with a scoreless point.

I'll be absolutely ecstatic if we can manage to hit the inside of their net.

 

[cbowden9000]

Hopefully Wilko can keep up with Ifill

 

[midfielder]

The Nix have been our bogey team.... but I think that is about to change 2 nil to us ... they play like we used to and as Brisbane have shown you can win with good football...

 

[Forum Phoenix]

I'm actually going to tip us to beat them at the cake tin also.

Mariners 2-1.

 

[midfielder]

Any news on injuries

 

[midfielder]

Fire up we have three games in hand on the Inbreds and the Roar but we need to win to kept in touch ...

 

[Marquee]

Any news on injuries

Pedj put in a full training session today and looked as though he will be on the bench. Perez did the fitness work but trained alone with Clarky after that, so not looking too good.

 

[Matt--Simon]

Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners

Saturday, 13 November 2010

Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Local kick-off: 7.30pm local (5.30pm AEDT)

Referee: Peter Green

Assistant referees: Glen Lochrie and Mark Rule

Fourth official: Mathew Conger

Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 15. Jade NORTH, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER, 26. Simon ELLIOTT

*three to be omitted*

In: Nick WARD (promoted), Troy HEARFIELD (promoted), Mirjan PAVLOVIC (promoted)

Out: Nil

Unavailable: Tony LOCHHEAD (groin - 5 weeks), Oscar ROBERT CORNEJO (knee - 5 weeks)

Central Coast Mariners squad: Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 8. Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 10. Patricio PEREZ, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 12. Matthew LEWIS, 14. Michael McGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 17. Chris DOIG, 18. Alex WILKINSON (c), 19. Matt SIMON, 20. Mathew RYAN (gk), 22. Mustafa AMINI, 23. Adam KWASNIK, 30. Paul HENDERSON (gk).
*two to be omitted*

In: Trent SAINSBURY (promoted)

Out: John HUTCHINSON (international duty)

Unavailable: John HUTCHINSON (international duty), Brad PORTER (knee - 12 weeks), Jess VANSTRATTAN (knee - season)

Head-to-head: All matches (played 10): Wellington Phoenix wins 5, Central Coast Mariners wins 3 (2 draws)

* Wellington Phoenix defender ANDREW DURANTE is set to make his 100th Hyundai A-League appearance.

 

[Marquee]

Great to see Sainsbury drafted into the side.

 

[MagpieMariner]

What's happened to Caceres?

 

[Matt--Simon]

Caceres is playing for Inglewood united in the top league of Western Australia.

I think Sainsbury will be part of a very defence bench. I think we will come out and try to get 1 or 2 early goals and defend out the rest of the game.

 

[bjw]

what are the chances of perez playing?

 

[dibo]

Hutcho to Malta?

 

[dibo]

...and not Manny Muscat?

 

[roonytunes]

ala zonal marking...sorry about the size and not really accurate but anyway...i say target north, but interesting matchups include wilko/ifill, lia/amini, muscat/weemac, and if hearfield on for north, even better...back four to stay compact and lead em out to the cornerposts, griffiths to track brown in the box.

 

[cbowden9000]

Hutch is playing for Malta against Croatia

 

[marinermick]

What's happened to Caceres?

currently playing at the level he should

 

[scottmac]

...and not Manny Muscat?

Spewing about that, will be a hard time for wee mac unless he spends more of his time drifting in. We need a big one from Bozanic and the strikers if we want something from this.

 

[cbowden9000]

...and not Manny Muscat?

They would have selected him but the Nix said no because he is in their starting line-up for an important game, and he is in great form this season. Hutch was only going to start on the bench for us so Arnie would probably want Hutch to go and play some international football to try and find some of that spark he used to have!

I hope Hutch does come back a slightly better player. Malta is a very refreshing place for a holiday