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Australia U-23 squad named to face New Zealand U-23
Gary van Egmond has named a 24-man squad for Australia U-23’s upcoming two-match series against New Zealand U-23 in Wollongong and Campbelltown.
The matches, to be played at WIN Stadium in Wollongong on Friday 6 September and in Campbelltown on Monday 9 September will serve as vital preparation ahead of the Olympic Games qualification tournament in January.
Melbourne City will boast five representatives in the squad, with Nathaniel Atkinson, Denis Genreau, Thomas Glover, Connor Metcalfe and Lachlan Wales combining for the largest representation from a Hyundai A-League club.
Metcalfe is one of two players set to make their U-23’s debut should they take to the pitch, the other being Western Sydney Wanderers’ Tate Russell, who was born in Wollongong.
Hyundai A-League newcomers Western United, Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers will all be represented by three players.
Young Socceroos Head Coach van Egmond, who will oversee the team for these games, says he has been working closely with Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold to select the strongest available squad for these important lead up matches.
Young Socceroos Head Coach van Egmond, who will oversee the team for these games, says he has been working closely with Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold to select the strongest available squad for these important lead up matches.
“This squad is starting to spend a lot of valuable time together, after the qualification tournament in March in Cambodia, these games in New South Wales and more planned before the end of the year, we think we will be well placed once the Olympic qualifiers come around,” he said.
“The majority of our squad stems from the Hyundai A-League and it gives these young players an opportunity to continue to work towards a goal we have set, the first qualification at the Olympics for an Australian men’s team since 2008,” he said.
The Australian U-23s will travel to Thailand in January to compete in the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship where the top three teams will earn the right to join host nation Japan as Asia’s representatives at Tokyo 2020.
The New Zealand team will be aiming to qualify via the OFC U-23 Championship in September, where the winner will secure Oceania’s place in the tournament.
Australia U-23 24-Player Squad v New Zealand U-23
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Club, State
Nathaniel ATKINSON
Melbourne City FC
Keanu BACCUS
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
George BLACKWOOD
Adelaide United FC
Nick D’AGOSTINO
Perth Glory FC
Daniel DE SILVA
Central Coast Mariners FC
Thomas DENG
Melbourne Victory FC
Denis GENREAU
Melbourne City FC
Alex GERSBACH
AGF, Denmark
Thomas GLOVER
Melbourne City FC
Tom HEWARD-BELLE
Sydney FC
Daniel MARGUSH
Adelaide United FC
Riley McGREE
Adelaide United FC
Connor METCALFE
Melbourne City FC
Tass MOURDOUKOUTAS
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Aiden O’NEILL
Brisbane Roar FC
Connor O’TOOLE
Brisbane Roar FC
Sebastian PASQUALI
Western United FC
Reno PISCOPO
Wellington Phoenix FC
Kye ROWLES
Central Coast Mariners FC
Tate RUSSELL
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Apostolos STAMATELOPOULOS
Western United FC
Ivan VUJICA
Western United FC
Lachlan WALES
Melbourne City FC
Brandon WILSON
Perth Glory FC
International Friendlies – Australia U-23 v New Zealand U-23
Date: Friday, 6 September 2019
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEST
Tickets: Available at www.socceroos.com.au
Date: Monday, 9 September 2019
Venue: Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEST
Tickets: Available at www.socceroos.com.au https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australia-u-23-squad-named-face-new-zealand-u-23
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paladisious
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Gersbach the only one called up from overseas, but he's barely playing, unlike Duncan.
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+xGersbach the only one called up from overseas, but he's barely playing, unlike Duncan. Yeah this is ridiculous. I wonder if they just wanted to save on paying the airfares etc or they couldnt convince the o/s based players to come over. Or they just didnt see these games as that important for the lead up to the January tournament.
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+xGersbach the only one called up from overseas, but he's barely playing, unlike Duncan. Maybe the club didn't release Duncan because he has just cracked the first team and is required to play again in the next game, where as Gersbach is not required by he club at the moment or maybe Duncan was just not selected for the Olyroo's?
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Is there something wrong with playing football on weekends? Especially a friendly tournament.
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Think they're all non pro kiwi players, no one from the Phoenix, Beyern Munich, etc.
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+xThink they're all non pro kiwi players, no one from the Phoenix, Beyern Munich, etc. Its basically Olly-Whites D team vs Ollyroo B.
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+xGersbach the only one called up from overseas, but he's barely playing, unlike Duncan. Yep. No Souttar, Kalik, Iredale or Italiano either.
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+x+xGersbach the only one called up from overseas, but he's barely playing, unlike Duncan. Maybe the club didn't release Duncan because he has just cracked the first team and is required to play again in the next game, where as Gersbach is not required by he club at the moment or maybe Duncan was just not selected for the Olyroo's? This is what I'm suspecting as well. Kalik only just returned to Hajduk while Iredale and Italiano only just joined their new clubs. I'm surprised Souttar hasn't been picked given he's established himself in the starting XI at his club.
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Piscopo has been omitted due to a calf injury and Brook has replaced him in the squad.
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If it’s guys from the a league mostly, where is buhagiar and is strain still not eligible?
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+xIf it’s guys from the a league mostly, where is buhagiar and is strain still not eligible? Buhagiar is still injured if I'm not mistaken & hasn't played for some time.
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Forgot he was injured, my bad.
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That squad should at least be competitive against New Zealand.
Might be able to get a draw if they're lucky.
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+xThat squad should at least be competitive against New Zealand. Might be able to get a draw if they're lucky. You’re obviously taking the piss or trolling. We should demolish them. They didn’t pick Singh or any Nix players. Their entire squad are in the US college system or play in the NZ premiership.
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+x+x+xGersbach the only one called up from overseas, but he's barely playing, unlike Duncan. Maybe the club didn't release Duncan because he has just cracked the first team and is required to play again in the next game, where as Gersbach is not required by he club at the moment or maybe Duncan was just not selected for the Olyroo's? This is what I'm suspecting as well. Kalik only just returned to Hajduk while Iredale and Italiano only just joined their new clubs. I'm surprised Souttar hasn't been picked given he's established himself in the starting XI at his club. Yeah they pretty obviously didn't want to disrupt anyone's season, whether that's good or bad is a matter of opinion.
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Good to see our youth teams are actually playing friendlies together before tournaments, instead of being thrown together with 5 days to prepare.
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I think we have to keep in mind that overseas based players would have been hard to bring over due to the international calendar so the likes of Duncan, Italiano, Kalik, Folami etc might come into the equation in January if they get released from their clubs.
Decent squad, how many times DDS has been with the u23s, maybe it’s his third time? Surprised to see Lachlan Brook in the squad he must have impressed the coaching staff at the u18s, even though he’s an injury replacement for Piscopo.
Not a bad base to work with.
Glover
Atkinson Deng Mourdoukoutas Gersbach
Baccus O’Neill
Wales McGree De Silva
D’Agostino
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Good exposure for Australian based players while the overseas ones can get a week's rest or impress in training. League One doesn't stop during the break so Souttar will be playing for Fleetwood.
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I'm really happy with the 3 keepers. Probably 1 of the 3 along with Izzo will enter the national squad at some point. Ryan will play until 42 so plenty of time.
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Our strongest CB pairing would likely be Souttar and Timotheou. Both have great futures ahead of them.
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+xOur strongest CB pairing would likely be Souttar and Timotheou. Both have great futures ahead of them. Timotheau was muck last time he played in any NT now you think he can play , just because he’s in Europe fmd
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+x+xOur strongest CB pairing would likely be Souttar and Timotheou. Both have great futures ahead of them. Timotheau was muck last time he played in any NT now you think he can play , just because he’s in Europe fmd +xOur strongest CB pairing would likely be Souttar and Timotheou. Both have great futures ahead of them. Maybe watch the player and nott the hype
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This NZ side should score a few goals with Max Mata leading, he was crap at the U20 WC but only got 1 full game. There's a few players in the Olly-whites that can match if not better there Aussie counter parts.
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Everyone available whose the first choice 11??
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Will there be any stream for these 2 games ?
or will Fox send a camera crew?
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+x+x[quote]That squad should at least be competitive against New Zealand. Might be able to get a draw if they're lucky. You’re obviously taking the piss or trolling. We should demolish them. They didn’t pick Singh or any Nix players. Their entire squad are in the US college system or play in the NZ premiership.
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Sorry Sub 😬.
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+x+x+x[quote]That squad should at least be competitive against New Zealand. Might be able to get a draw if they're lucky. You’re obviously taking the piss or trolling. We should demolish them. They didn’t pick Singh or any Nix players. Their entire squad are in the US college system or play in the NZ premiership. LOL!
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