Adelaide United captain, Eugene Galekovic, has been called-up to be part of the Socceroos’ World Cup Qualifiers after injury has ruled out Mat Ryan.
Ryan, who has been ruled out of the Socceroos’ squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers after succumbing to injury playing for Valencia against Deportivo de La Coruña, will be replaced by United’s captain, Eugene Galekovic, in the squad.
Socceroos’ head-coach, Ange Postecoglou, spoke of his disappointment to be losing Ryan for the crucial matches, but praised Galekovic as being the perfect replacement.
“It’s a blow for Matt to miss these games but he picked up a knock in Spain overnight and with the travel distance and the lateness of his club game we have decided to bring in Eugene Galekovic,” Postecoglou said.
“Eugene is a more than capable replacement and he will join us in Perth and we will move ahead without Mat.”
Speaking to adelaideunited.com.au, Galekovic told of his honour in being given the chance to represent Australia again and said it will give him a great opportunity to prepare ahead of the Hyundai A-League 2015/16 season.
“It’s an honour every time you get called up to the national squad.
“You have to grab it with both hands and try and make the most of it and I’ll do my best to help the squad in the upcoming qualifiers.
“The standard is high (in the camp) and every time you go you become a better player.
“When you’re there you take a lot from being around the group and it’ll definitely prepare me well for the upcoming A-League season.”
Should Galekovic feature in the match, it will be the ninth time he has represented the Socceroos across all games.
Socceroo Match Details
Australia v Bangladesh
3 September 2015
nib Stadium, Perth
7pm (AWT) kick off (9pm AEST)
Tajikistan v Australia
8 September 2015
Republican Central Stadium, Dushanbe
6pm kick off (10pm AEST)
TICKET INFORMATION (Australia v Bangladesh)
Tickets can be purchased for the match at www.socceroos.com.au/tickets
Ticket Prices – General Public
Category A – $120 all tickets
Category B – $80 Adult, $60 Concession, $40 Child, $199 Family
Category C – $55 Adult, $40 Concession, $30 Child, $140 Family
The Shed – $55 Adult, $40 Concession
Active Area- $65 Adult, $50 Concession
Ticket Prices are inclusive of GST & Booking Fee. Transaction and credit card charges apply.
Concession (Pensioner, Student)
Pensioner Concession Card holders and Seniors Card holders (valid ID required)
Student – Full time tertiary and secondary school students (valid ID required)
Child – 4–16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under are free unless they are occupying a seat)
Family Definition – 2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children
National Companion Card Accepted
