We kick-off our pre-season friendly series against The Cove FC!
Our annual tradition of squaring up against local competition starts tonight against The Cove FC to ensure we’re game ready ahead of our Australia Cup Round of 32 Clash later this month. The State League 1 outfit is known for hosting a spectacular night under lights in front of thousands of southern football fans.
Last Time Out
We faced The Cove FC this time last year, ending the match with a nine-goal blitz from our core playing group.
- 9 July 2024: Cove FC 0-9 Adelaide United
- Goals: Luka Jovanović (2), Yaya Dukuly (2), Dylan Pierias, Ryan Kitto, Austin Ayoubi, Archie Goodwin, Ryan White
We’ll look to repeat similar scenes this Friday night, getting some important minutes in the legs, and providing crucial game time to our players moving up the ranks from our National Premier League side.
Friday Night’s Squad
There are plenty of returning veterans to the Reds as well as some exciting new international additions and youth talents rising through the ranks.
GOALKEEPERS: 1.James DELIANOV, 13.Max VARTULI, 40.Ethan COX.
DEFENDERS: 3.Bart VRIENDS, 4.Panagiotis KIKIANIS, 52.Sotiri PHILLIS, 54.Bailey O’NEIL, 71.Vinko STANISIC, 79.Feyzo KASUMOVIĆ.
MIDFIELDERS: 6.Stefan MAUK, 12.Jonny YULL, 14.Jay BARNETT, 23.Luke DUZEL, 44.Ryan WHITE, 55.Ethan ALAGICH, 62.Fabian TALLADIRA.
FORWARDS: 9.Luka JOVANOVIĆ, 10.Zach CLOUGH, 17.Ben FOLAMI, 19.Yaya DUKULY, 20.Dylan PIERIAS, 26.Archie GOODWIN, 42.Austin AYOUBI, 43. Julian KWAAITAAL, 58.Harry CRAWFORD, 74.Amlani TATU
RESTED: 7.Ryan KITTO, 11.Craig GOODWIN, 36.Panashe MADANHA, 65.Joey GARRUCIO, 78.Malual NICHOLA
COACHES: Due to Head Coach, Airton Andrioli attending his daughter’s wedding overseas, Assistant Coach and former A-League Women’s Head Coach, Adrian Stenta will lead the team on Friday night alongside fellow Assistant Coach, Isaías.
New Faces
Friday night will be the first opportunity to see Dutch youngster, Julian Kwaaitaal in action after he returned to the Club following a season-long loan stint with FC Eindhoven.
Our up and coming National Premier League superstars will also feature! Get to know some of them below:
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