How'd Canberra FC go against the rams last night?????

Macarthur Rams 3 (Daniel Duarte 67’, 84’, Alvaro Malmierca 90’) Canberra FC 1 (Michael Spaleta 19’)

A severely depleted Canberra FC was dumped out of the Waratah Cup at the second round stage by Macarthur Rams on a cold night in Campbelltown in a match tinged with controversy with the Rams running out 3-1 winners on a pock-marked and uneven playing surface at Lynwood Park.

Already shorn of several first-team regulars including goalkeeper Ben Klug, defenders Matt Grbesa and Marcin Zygmunt, midfielders Adam Spaleta and John Glass and joint leading scorer Victor Yanes a young and tenacious Canberra FC saw their ranks diminished even further by the dismissal of central defender Joseph Lekic.

The flashpoint occurred midway through the first half when Lekic put in a robust challenge on a Rams midfielder when attempting to win a 50-50 ball. Admittedly the Rams player came off distinctly second best but there was an element of surprise amongst both sets of players and supporters when the referee pulled play up for a foul.

Incredibly, to the stunned disbelief of most of those present, the referee issued a straight red card to Lekic and, in the process, swung the balance of the match irrevocably towards the home side.

It was rough justice on Canberra FC who, up until that point, had barely been threatened by the Rams and indeed had found themselves 1-0 up thanks to a quite brilliant goal from striker Michael Spaleta in the 19th minute. Receiving a pass at the top of the penalty area Spaleta unleashed a left-foot thunderbolt that flashed past Ben Needham in the Rams goal into the top corner for a sensational opener.

By this stage it was all Canberra FC with speedy wingers Ivan Pavlak and Josip Jadric causing all sorts of problems with their penetrating bursts down the flanks. With Anthony Bekavac and Ryan Keir dominating the midfield exchanges Canberra FC goalkeeper Adam Perakovic was a mere spectator.

The sending off of Lekic in the 27th minute changed the whole complexion of the contest with the Rams suddenly being given a foot-hold in the match. They really should have equalised within seconds of Lekic’s departure as the resultant free-kick ricocheted fortuitously into the path of Callum Fleming who, all alone from only ten metres out in the centre of goal, really should have done better than to prod a tame effort against the base of the post.

After the interval the Rams introduced the lively Daniel Duarte to add some spice to what had been a toothless attacking display and the prolific striker was to finally breach the visitors defence with 67 minutes played.

A terrific run down the right wing by the excellent Craig Cooley culminated in a superb lofted cross being brilliantly headed in by Duarte at the near post with Perakovic rooted to his goal-line.

Having been reduced to ten men for three-quarters of the game, leaving Paul Ivanic to plough a lone furrow up front, a spirited Canberra FC finally ran out of legs towards the end of the match. Therefore, with the Rams enjoying the lion’s share of the play and Canberra FC reduced to sporadic breaks, it was little surprise when the home team took the lead.

Only six minutes were left on the clock when a corner from Alan De La Cuadra was met at the near post by Duarte again for an almost carbon-copy replica of the first Rams goal.

If that wasn’t bad enough for Rob Graham’s team, salt was rubbed into the gaping wound by a third Rams goal in the final minute. Alvaro Malmierca charged down an attempted clearance and, as the ball rebounded towards Perakovic, the same player clashed with the young custodian, who appeared to fumble the ball under pressure, allowing Malmierca a simple tap-in.

On another day the referee may even have called a foul on the Canberra FC shot-stopper but, as seemed to be the way of the match, the decision went with the home side and Canberra FC’s gallant effort came to naught.

Keeping with the theme of blooding young talent Graham introduced two of the club’s highly successful Premier League under-18 team into the fray with the appearance of Julian Borgna and Saputra Bachsan as the average age of the Canberra FC line-up grew ever smaller.

Macarthur Rams: 20.Ben Needham (gk), 2. Craig Cooley, 4. Goran Ljuboja (11. Daniel Duarte 58’), 5. Mitchell O’Keefe (19. Nemanja Kisacanin 49’), 7. Alan De La Cuadra (32. Mitchell Hall 86’), 8. Alvaro Malmierca, 12. Lloyd Spencer, 21. Callum Fleming 22. Matt Sadler, 25. Ben Simpson (27. Liam Scurr 79’), 30. Josh Marolo

Canberra FC: 20. Adam Perakovic (gk), 2. Nathan Evans, 3. Izach Clements, 4. Joseph Lekic, 7. Paul Ivanic, 8. Anthony Bekavac (5. Saputra Bachsan 88’), 9. Michael Spaleta (6. Aaron Evans 75’), 10. Ryan Keir, 11. Ivan Pavlak (12. Julian Borgna 92’), 14. Josip Jadric (15. Daniel Bennett 72’), 17. Aidan Brunskill

Discipline: YELLOW CARDS: 21. Callum Fleming (Macarthur Rams), 2. Nathan Evans, 8. Anthony Bekavac, 9. Michael Spaleta

RED CARDS: 2. Joseph Lekic (Canberra FC)

http://www.capitalfootball.com.au/site/comp_men.php?id=1438


spewing was hoping united would play canberra.....


Edited by S.U.S.: 12/5/2011 10:45:41 AM

mmm sounds like FC were screwed and werent overly interested in the comp. Couple out with injuries but no yannes etc

Round 3 Waratah Cup Matches Announced
12.05.11 14:52


Both Bonnyrigg White Eagles v Sydney Olympic will lock horns for round 3 of the Waratah Cup
Round 3 matches of the 2011 Waratah Cup were announced on Thursday morning at Football NSW’s headquarters at Glenwood as all twelve NSW Premier League sides entered the fray.
The majority of the matches will take place on Wednesday 18th May while two fixtures will conclude round 3 on Wednesday 25th of May.

The highlight of this round is of course the huge NSW Premier League clash between Bonnyrigg White Eagles v Sydney Olympic in what promises to be a massive game for all involved.

Both Dandaloo FC and Port Kembla will be flying the flag for the Illawarra Premier League as Norm Boardman’s men travel to Cromer Park to take on Manly United while Port Kembla face Super League outfit Blacktown Spartans at Francis Park.

2010 Waratah Cup winners Marconi Stallions have a home clash against NSW Super League side West Sydney Berries while Sutherland Sharks take on NSW Super League side Granville Rage at Garside Park.

Sydney United face Sydney University at Sydney United Sports Centre while the South Coast Wolves travel to Bensons Lane to tackle Hawkesbury City FC.

Round 3 Waratah Cup Fixtures

Fraser Park v Chopin Park Rams Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Fraser Park

Bonnyrigg White Eagles v Sydney Olympic FC Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Bonnyrigg Sports Club

Mounties Wanderers v FC Gazy Lansvale Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Cook Park (Mounties)

Blacktown City FC v Fairfield Bulls Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Lily Homes Stadium

Sydney United v Sydney University Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Sydney United Sports Centre

Bankstown City FC v Schofields Scorpions Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Jensen Park

Mt Druitt Town Rangers v Northbridge FC Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Popondetta Park

Macarthur Rams v Fairfield City Lions Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Lynwood Park

Marconi Stallions v West Sydney Berries Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Marconi Stadium

APIA Leichhardt Tigers v Fairfield Wanderers Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Lambert Park

Blacktown Spartans v Port Kembla Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Francis Park

Hills Brumbies v Rockdale City Suns Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Second Ponds Reserve

Hawkesbury City FC v South Coast Wolves Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Bensons Lane

Granville Rage v Sutherland Sharks Wednesday 18th May 7:30pm Garside Park

St George FC v Parramatta Eagles Wednesday 25th May 7:30pm St. George Stadium

Manly United v Dandaloo FC Wednesday 25th May 7:30pm Cromer Park

-Football NSW Media Release


http://www.nswpl.com.au/index.php?id=554&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=5066&tx_ttnews[backPid]=537&cHash=a4df540d35

some nice ones there
bonnyrigg vs olympic
marconi vs west sydney berries
granville vs sutherland

May i ask what was first: the Mirabella Cup or the Waratah Cup?

Wouldn't mind seeing those Illawarra teams get up. Is Dandaloo still dominating down there?

2 away games in a row and against teams in higher divisions for Fairfield Bulls that shits me.Does anyone know what the prizemoney is for each rounds of the competition or atleast the final?

Been busy recently, so haven't updated the wikipedia page for it.

Here's all the results, now up to date :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Waratah_Cup

I also added the 3rd rounds schedule

Edited by Heineken: 16/5/2011 02:31:38 PM

Confirmed scores

Olympic 3-2 Bonnyrigg

Sutherland 2-0 Granville Rage

Also these aren't confirmed yet so don't take my word for it

West Sydney Berries 3-2 Marconi

Hills 3-1 Rockdale

Batnick can you tell me if Jurmans younger brother plays for the 20s and if he is just as good as his brother

Triantis Younger brother plays for the 18 can you tell me if he is any good


Gullo is that Davids Gullo younger brother

Theres an Adonis in your ranks is he related to Terry Adonis

T Unit im a Monkey nice

oLYMPIC 3 DEF bONNY 2

That's right.

:lol: Waratah Cup has been around since 1991 iirc.

Moderator whats T Unit calling me a monkey related to football


Love to see your reply Moderator

get over it fool and if youre gonna post something, keep it to football related matters.
parents should be held accountable for what their little ones get up to on the computer!
our boys went down 3-1 to hills. well done to them. couldnt make it, not sure who ended up playing for us, but disappointing to be bundled out by lower league opponents...again.
anyway, at least the boys can now focus on the real job at hand, getting points against sutho sat night. wont be easy, especially without sahs tiroski and kosta lagoudakis to name a couple. sash has easily been our best player on field since returning to the club. time for someone to step up.

work it out yourself you fucken wanker.......

Correct.

Winners
1991: Blacktown City FC
1992: Bonnyrigg White Eagles
1993: Blacktown City FC
1994: Bankstown City
1995: Sydney United
1996: Sydney United
1997: Wollongong Wolves
2004: Sydney Crescent Star
2005: Sydney United
2006: Blacktown City FC
2007: Wollongong Wolves
2008: Bankstown City
2009: Sutherland Sharks
2010: Marconi Stallions

I don't think he can because his spelling is that abhorent, that not even google can suggest another spelling of a name!

Edited by Heineken: 19/5/2011 12:28:01 PM

am i right to assume this is the continental/tiger/waratah cup....all the same just different sponsors right?????

Waratah Cup is the official name of the competition as far as i'm aware - over the year's it's had multiple sponsor names, last year it was called the McDonalds Cup - after being sposored by Maccas.

Yep

great idea these cups, yeah in the early days it was the continental cup, the tyre company......

From what I can see, T-Unit didn't call you anything, he just quoted YOUR post. So if you want me to hand out punishments for calling people names, I'll be glad to give you a long break from the forums. :)

funky monkey please do...this guy is a serial pain in the arse......in one post he has threatened my with violence and told me to watch my back.....we dont need his kind in here......please do us all a favour

You constantly provoke others. If anybody should be banned, it should be you.

yes i told you too watch your back

I didnt insult you first read what you said when i said Parramatta is shit
You attacked me first and told you is that your daughter as i was sitting with a mate
that knows who you are in real life
As i said im a keyboard warrior and you took offence

T unit im a lion is real life but thats another story

Hills 3 def Rockdale 1



Edited by macedoniaisgreek: 19/5/2011 10:31:11 PM

Carry On chaps

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Your bark is worse than your bite.