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AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK FOR MATCHWEEK 2
The Australian League wrapped up an exciting and remarkable action matchweek that saw Central Coast Mariners retain their place at the top of the pile as they remained the only team to have recorded two wins of the two matches that have been played so far.
Here is the team of the week.
Goalkeeper
James Delianov - Adelaide United
The goalkeeper has two clean sheets in the two games he has played so far and is finding life beautiful so far after securing a move from Western United to Adelaide.
PLAYERS WATCH: AUSTRALIAN PLAYERS ABROAD ROUNDUP
Some Australian players across Europe had fine outings for their various clubs over the last week. In their impressive win in the Scottish Premier League, Martin Boyle notched in a goal for Hibernian Football Club. Aziz Behich also made a tangible contribution in his outing for his club after grabbing an assist, setting up his teammate for their only goal of the match in the Turkish SuperLig.
Australian Football Displays the Greatest Match
It is normal that footballers from one country play for clubs at the farthest corner of the globe. But there is no comparison with Australian football in this matter as lots of African and Australian footballers play in different clubs of Australia without any hassle and bustle. They are taking the diversity of origination to a different level of unity by their skills and efficiencies to score goals. Thus the supporters also love them from the deepest of their hearts.
Australia legend Jedinak announces his retirement at 35
Former Australia captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement from the game. The 35-year-old has put an end to hopes of making a major impact in the Australian A-League for one final time. The former Central Coast Mariners, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace midfielder has not been seen on the pitch since May 2019. His retirement has been made official through a social media post. Regarded as one of the greatest Australian players in recent times, Mile Jedinak made a major impact with the national team in the world cups that they qualified.
Aaron Mooy reacts after Brighton’s win over Norwich City
Australia international Aaron Mooy has expressed his delight after Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 1-0 win over Norwich City on the road. The Seagulls have picked up seven points since the season resumption after the COVID-19 break and they are now holding a healthy nine-point advantage over the drop zone with five games to play.
Graham Arnold Admits Players Need Help during this Crisis
Socceroos national team coach Graham Arnold claims that it is very important for mental preparation ahead of talks about a potential return to normal life. His opinion stems from the fact that players can find it very difficult to deal with a normal routine being taken away – both in terms of physical and mental status. Many clubs are expecting to hold a session that is almost similar to pre-season training in order to get the players back up to schedule before getting back to the professional games.
MELBOURNE VICTORY TARGET EVERTON STOPPER
Maarten Stekelenburg has emerged as a surprise transfer target from A league side, Melbourne Victory. The backup Everton goalkeeper has been linked with a shock move to Australia.
According to reports from Australia, the A league side have identified the world Cup finalist as an ideal target. They are determined to add the player to their squad in the summer transfer window. Stekelenburg will be out of contract by the end of the season.
Mooy heaps praise on compatriot Mathew Ryan
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Aaron Mooy has heaped praise on Australian teammate Mathew Ryan ahead of the club’s Premier League clash at Liverpool. Ryan has had a couple of strong seasons with the Seagulls in the English top-flight and he has shared the dressing room with compatriot Mooy this term following the midfielder’s temporary move from Huddersfield Town.
Australia head coach speaks about the importance of Aaron Mooy
Australia head coach Graham Arnold has spoken about the importance of Aaron Mooy ahead of the forthcoming Asian World Cup qualifiers. The 29-year-old midfielder missed the Asian Cup in January due to an injury setback and he only made his comeback during the 3-0 triumph over Kuwait last month.
Brighton confirm loan signing of Aaron Mooy
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the loan signing of midfielder Aaron Mooy from Huddersfield Town.
The Australia international had been desperate to make the comeback to the Premier League following the Terriers’ relegation last term and he managed to realise the ambition with the Seagulls only after he signed a new contract extension with his parent club.
