Finals series
The
2007 A-League Grand Final took place at Etihad Stadium in
MelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia, on 18 February 2007. The match was contested by premiers
Melbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
and Adelaide United. Melbourne prevailed 6-0 in the equal greatest win in
A-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
history, and the greatest ever deficit in any Australian soccer Grand Final, including the old
NSLThe National Soccer League is the former national association football competition in Australasia, overseen by Soccer Australia and later the Australian Soccer Association. The NSL spanned 28 seasons from its inception in 1977, until its demise in 2004...
.
Archie ThompsonArchibald Gerald Thompson is a New Zealand-born Australian professional football player, currently playing for Melbourne Victory in the Hyundai A-League, where he holds the League all time scoring record...
scored five goals, just the sixth ever A-League
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and the most goal by an individual in any A-League match. This performance earned him the
Joe Marston MedalThe Joe Marston Medal is an A-League award given to the player of the match in the A-League Grand Final each year. Introduced in 1990, previously the award was also given to the best player in the National Soccer League grand final. The medal is named after Joe Marston, who played for Australia...
.
Match details
EWLINE
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 Michael TheoklitosMichael Theoklitos is an Australian football player for the Brisbane Roar.-Early career:Theoklitos made several appearances in the Australian National Soccer League before moving away to Blackpool in England as a youngster, where he only played three games due to an injury sustained shortly after...
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Kevin Muscat Kevin Muscat is an Australian football player who currently plays for Victorian State League Division 1 side Sunshine George Cross and is assistant coach of Melbourne Victory...
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Steve Pantelidis Steven Pantelidis is an Australian football player of Greek descent, who currently plays as a central midfielder for Perth Glory in the Australian A-League.- Club career :...
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 FredHelbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, commonly known as Fred is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for A-League club Melbourne Heart, and is also the team captain.-Brazil:...
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Danny Allsopp |
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10 |
Archie ThompsonArchibald Gerald Thompson is a New Zealand-born Australian professional football player, currently playing for Melbourne Victory in the Hyundai A-League, where he holds the League all time scoring record...
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Rodrigo Vargas Rodrigo Alejandro "Roddy" Vargas is a Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender for the Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory.-Club career:...
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14 |
Adrian Caceres Claudio Adrian Caceres is an Argentine-Australian football player who currently is playing for Real Mataram.-Club career:...
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15 |
Adrian Leijer Adrian Leijer is an Australian football player who currently plays as a centre back for A-League team Melbourne Victory and is also the Captain of the side.-Early years:...
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Simon Storey Simon Storey is an Australian association football player. He has previously played for Melbourne Victory in the A-League in their Championship and Premiership winning team.-Club career:...
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 Grant BrebnerGrant Ian Brebner is a Scottish association football player, who currently plays for Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory. Born in Edinburgh, Brebner joined Manchester United as a 16-year-old in 1994, and although he was a member of the club's successful youth side, he failed to break into...
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Eugene GalekovicEugen-Josip "Eugene" Galeković is an Australian football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League and internationally for Australia.-Club career:...
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Kristian Sarkies Kristian Sarkies is an Australian football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart...
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AlessandroAlessandro Viana da Silva is a Brazilian football player.Born in Recife, Brazil, he has previously played for Brazilian clubs sides Internacional Porto Alegre, ADAP and Angra dos Reis. Alessandro is a lightning-quick left-back who possesses a fine technique and an attacking attitude to the position...
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 James RobinsonJames Robinson is an English/ Australian professional footballer who currently plays for Oakleigh Cannons in the Victorian Premier League, as a Midfielder-England:...
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Leigh Broxham Leigh Broxham is an Australian football player who currently plays as a central midfielder for the Melbourne Victory in the Hyundai A-League.-Club career:...
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| Ernie Merrick Ernest 'Ernie' Merrick is the Scottish former head coach for the Australian A-League football team, Melbourne Victory.-Melbourne Victory:...
Joe Marston Medal: Archie ThompsonArchibald Gerald Thompson is a New Zealand-born Australian professional football player, currently playing for Melbourne Victory in the Hyundai A-League, where he holds the League all time scoring record...
Assistant Referees:
Ben Wilson
Nathan Gibson
Fourth Official:
Matthew BreezeMatthew Christopher Breeze is an Australian association football referee. He is also a barrister and a former police prosecutor.-Domestic career:He officiates in the Australian A-League football competition....
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Daniel Beltrame Daniel Beltrame is a former Australian football goalkeeper who last played for Adelaide United in the A-League.-Club career:...
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Richie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League...
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Angelo CostanzoAngelo Costanzo is an Australian football player.He is instantly recognizable by his trademark long hair, which has earned him the nickname "The Divine Ponytail" among Adelaide and Newcastle fans.-Club career:In 1994 at 18 years of age he won the SA player of the year award at Salisbury United,...
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Michael Valkanis Michael Valkanis is a former Australian football player who played as a Central Defender.-Club career:He has played in the Greek League with Iraklis, most notably with Larissa where he played for five seasons and won 102 caps, and Agios Nikolaos...
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Ross Aloisi Ross Aloisi is a former Australian football player who was known for being the captain of Adelaide United in the Hyundai A-League - a team he guided to a minor premiership, a pre-season cup and earning entry into 2 Asian Champions League campaigns...
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Carl Veart Carl Veart is a former Australian football player who last played as a striker for Adelaide United.-Club career:...
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Fernando Fernando Rech is a Brazilian former football player. He played either as a striker or an attacking midfielder.-Life and career:...
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Greg OwensGreg Owens is an Australian football player who plays in the position of attacking midfielder...
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Travis DoddTravis Dodd is an Indigenous Australian football player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.-Club career:...
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Nathan BurnsNathan Burns is an Australian international football player currently playing as a right winger for AEK Athens F.C. in the Greek Super League.-Adelaide United:He formerly played for Parramatta Eagles and trained at the AIS....
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Diego WalshDiego Walsh is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for TOT S.C. in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:...
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Robert Bajic Robert Bajic , is an Australian football player of Croatian background. He last played as a goalkeeper for Sông Lam Nghệ An in the V-League.- Club career :...
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Kristian Rees Kristian Rees is an Australian football player who plays in the position as a central defender.-Club career:He made his NSL debut playing for Adelaide City...
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Aaron GouldingAaron Goulding is an Australian football player who currently plays for Para Hills Knights in the South Australian Premier League.-Club Career:...
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Jason SpagnuoloJason Spagnuolo is an Australian football right midfielder who currently plays for Adelaide City in the South Australian Super League.-Club career:...
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Bruce DjiteBruce José Djite is an American-born Australian football striker who currently plays for Adelaide United F.C. in the A-League.-Club career:...
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John KosminaAlexander John Kosmina , known as John Kosmina, is a former Australian football player and manager of Polish Australian ethnicity. He was most recently the manager of Sydney FC...
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Melbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
First Title |
Match Statistics
| Melbourne |
Adelaide |
| Attempts at goal |
22 |
14 |
| Attempts on target |
15 |
9 |
| Attempts off target |
6 |
5 |
| Attempts - Woodwork |
1 |
0 |
| Keeper saves |
5 |
3 |
| Ball possession |
51% |
49% |
| Corners |
5 |
5 |
| Fouls committed |
12 |
23 |
| Offsides |
4 |
1 |
| Yellow cards |
1 |
5 |
| Red cards |
0 |
1 |
See also
- A-League 2006-07
The 2006–07 A-League season was the second season of the Australian football competition, the A-League. Football Federation Australia hoped to build on the success of the first season and on the interest generated by the Socceroos competing in the 2006 FIFA World Cup...
- Melbourne Victory Season 2006-07
The Melbourne Victory A-League 2006-07 season was their most successful A-League season. They defeated Adelaide United 6-0 in their first Grand Final, winning the Championship, Premiership and qualifying for the AFC Champions League 2008.-First team squad:...
- Adelaide United FC Season 2006-07
Adelaide United FC's 2006–07 season season was the Reds' A-League 2006–07 season. The club had a successful first season of the A-League, winning the Premiership and finishing third in the finals series. Adelaide began their 2006-07 season with a 2-2 draw with local club Adelaide Galaxy and a 2-1...
- List of A-League champions
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