2008–09 Adelaide United FC (women) season

Adelaide United (W-League)
2008–09 season
ChairmanMel Patzwald
Head CoachMichael Barnett
W-League8th
W-League FinalsDNQ
Top goalscorerSandra Scalzi (4)
Biggest win3–2
vs. Newcastle Jets (H)
(31 October 2008)
W-League
3–2
vs. Sydney FC (H)
(9 November 2008)
W-League
Biggest defeat0–6
vs. Central Coast Mariners (H)
(6 December 2008)
W-League

The 2008–09 season was Adelaide United Football Club (W-League)'s first season, in the newly formed women's league in Australia the W-League. Adelaide United finished 8th in their W-League season.

Players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  AUS Emma Wirkus
2 DF  AUS Renee Harrison
3 DF  AUS Sarah Amorim
4 DF  AUS Dianne Alagich (captain)
5 MF  AUS Angela Fimmano
6 DF  AUS Kristyn Swaffer
7 FW  AUS Racheal Quigley
8 FW  AUS Sandra Scalzi
9 FW  AUS Stephanie Tokich
10 FW  AUS Victoria Balomenos
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 MF  AUS Sharon Black
12 MF  AUS Tanya Harrison
13 MF  CAN Leah Robinson
14 MF  AUS Donna Cockayne
15 MF  AUS Lauren Chilvers
16 DF  AUS Leanne Slater
17 MF  AUS April Mann
20 GK  AUS Sian Mclaren
30 GK  AUS Kristi Harvey

Transfers

Transfers in

No. Position Name From Type/fee Date Ref.
4 DF Dianne Alagich NSW Sapphires Free transfer 10 September 2008 [1]
10 FW Victoria Balomenos Adelaide Sensation [1]
1 GK Sian McLaren Free agent 16 October 2008 [2]
2 DF Renee Harrison Adelaide Sensation [2]
3 DF Sarah Amorim Free agent [2]
5 MF Angela Fimmano Free agent [2]
6 DF Kristyn Swaffer Adelaide Sensation [2]
7 FW Rachael Quigley Free agent [2]
8 MF Tanya Harrison Adelaide Sensation [2]
9 FW Stephanie Tokich Free agent [2]
11 MF Sharon Black Adelaide Sensation [2]
12 FW Sandra Scalzi Free agent [2]
13 MF Leah Robinson Free agent [2]
14 MF Donna Cockayne Free agent [2]
15 MF Lauren Chilvers Free agent [2]
16 MF Nenita Burgess Adelaide Sensation [2]
20 GK Emma Wirkus Adelaide Sensation [2]
30 GK Kristi Harvey Free agent [2]

Competitions

Overall record

Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
W-League 25 October 2008 27 December 2008 Matchday 1 8th 10 2 1 7 13 28 −15 020.00
Total 10 2 1 7 13 28 −15 020.00

Source: Competitions

W-League

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Queensland Roar (C) 10 8 1 1 27 7 +20 25 Qualification to Finals series
2 Newcastle Jets 10 5 2 3 17 12 +5 17
3 Canberra United 10 4 4 2 14 10 +4 16
4 Sydney FC 10 4 2 4 15 14 +1 14
5 Melbourne Victory 10 4 0 6 13 13 0 12
6 Central Coast Mariners 10 4 0 6 15 20 −5 12
7 Perth Glory 10 3 2 5 14 24 −10 11
8 Adelaide United 10 2 1 7 13 28 −15 7
Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
10 2 1 7 13 28  −15 7 2 0 3 7 16  −9 0 1 4 6 12  −6

Results by round

Round12345678910
GroundAHHAAHHAHA
ResultLWWLDLLLLL
Position7755567888
Points0366777777
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

The league fixtures were announced on 1 October 2008.

  Win   Draw   Loss

25 October 2008 1 Queensland Roar 4–1 Adelaide United Brisbane
17:00 AEST
  • Harch 22', 66'
  • Colthorpe 58'
  • Ferguson 64'
Report
Stadium: QSAC Stadium
Attendance: 835
Referee: Kirralee Gardener
31 October 2008 2 Adelaide United 3–2 Newcastle Jets Adelaide
16:45 ACDT
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee: Sara Hodson
9 November 2008 3 Adelaide United 3–2 Sydney FC Adelaide
14:30 ACDT
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 618
Referee: Kirralee Gardener
15 November 2008 4 Perth Glory 3–2 Adelaide United Perth
16:00 AWST
Report
Stadium: Members Equity Stadium
Referee: Prue Donohoe
22 November 2008 5 Canberra United 0–0 Adelaide United Canberra
16:00 AEDT Report Stadium: McKellar Park
Attendance: 804
Referee: Casey Reibelt
29 November 2008 6 Adelaide United 0–3 Melbourne Victory Adelaide
14:30 ACDT Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee: Prue Donohoe
6 December 2008 7 Adelaide United 0–6 Central Coast Mariners Adelaide
15:30 ACDT Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee: Kate Jacewicz
14 December 2008 8 Newcastle Jets 2–1 Adelaide United Newcastle
17:00 AEDT Report Stadium: Wanderers Oval
Referee: Lee Corey
19 December 2008 9 Adelaide United 1–3 Perth Glory Adelaide
19:30 ACDT
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Referee: Kirralee Gardener
27 December 2008 10 Sydney FC 3–2 Adelaide United Sydney
18:00 AEDT Report Stadium: Parramatta Stadium
Attendance: 795
Referee: Casey Reibelt

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[3]

No. Pos Nat Player Total W-League
Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK  AUS Emma Wirkus 4 0 4 0
2 DF  AUS Renee Harrison 9 0 8+1 0
3 DF  AUS Sarah Amorim 9 0 9 0
4 DF  AUS Dianne Alagich 10 0 10 0
5 MF  AUS Angela Fimmano 6 0 2+4 0
6 DF  AUS Kristyn Swaffer 10 1 10 1
7 FW  AUS Rachael Quigley 7 0 3+4 0
8 FW  AUS Sandra Scalzi 8 4 7+1 4
9 FW  AUS Stephanie Tokich 10 0 7+3 0
10 FW  AUS Victoria Balomenos 9 3 9 3
11 MF  AUS Sharon Black 9 3 8+1 3
12 MF  AUS Tanya Harrison 9 0 4+5 0
13 MF  CAN Leah Robinson 5 0 5 0
14 FW  AUS Donna Cockayne 8 1 4+4 1
15 MF  AUS Lauren Chilvers 8 0 4+4 0
16 DF  AUS Leanne Slater 3 0 2+1 0
17 MF  AUS April Mann 8 0 7+1 0
20 GK  AUS Sian Fryer-McLaren 5 0 4+1 0
30 GK  AUS Kristi Harvey 2 0 2 0
MF  AUS Nenita Burgess 1 0 1 0

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.[3]

No. Pos Nat Player Total W-League
2 DF  AUS Renee Harrison 3 1 0 3 1 0
10 FW  AUS Victoria Balomenos 4 0 0 4 0 0
3 DF  AUS Sarah Amorim 3 0 0 3 0 0
15 MF  AUS Lauren Chilvers 2 0 0 2 0 0
6 DF  AUS Kristyn Swaffer 1 0 0 1 0 0
8 FW  AUS Sandra Scalzi 1 0 0 1 0 0
11 MF  AUS Sharon Black 1 0 0 1 0 0
12 MF  AUS Tanya Harrison 1 0 0 1 0 0
13 MF  CAN Leah Robinson 1 0 0 1 0 0
14 FW  AUS Donna Cockayne 1 0 0 1 0 0
16 DF  AUS Leanne Slater 1 0 0 1 0 0

Awards

W-League

Award Player Ref.
2008–09 Hat Trick Award Sandra Scalzi [4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Former Matilda named as Reds' W-League Captain". Adelaide United. 10 September 2008. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Reds finalise squad for Westfield W-League". Adelaide United. 16 October 2008. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Adelaide United [Women] » Appearances Women A-League Women 2008/2009". worldfootball.net.
  4. ^ "Scalzi receives W-League accolade". Adelaide United. 21 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011.