Translink Cup
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The Translink Cup also known as the Roar against Racism trophy is an Australia
n association football
invitational trophy contested in an annual charity friendly match hosted by Brisbane Roar of the Hyundai A-League and is held at Suncorp Stadium
, often used as a pre-season match for both teams to warm them up for the regular season, the match is also the 'Roar Against Racism' match to promote the decline of racism on the football pitch. All proceeds from the match goes to the 'Let's kick racism out of football' charity and a donation is also made by Translink
who sponsors and has naming rights to the cup.
with the game pulling only just over 12,000 fans into Suncorp Stadium. The competition got major media publicity in 2009 when talk of English Premier League clubs Fulham or Everton would tour to Brisbane to play against Queensland Roar in the Translink Cup. But original plans for Queensland to play Fulham were scrapped after the team went into a financial crisis. The 2009 version was then locked in with Scottish Premier League
club Celtic
for 12 July. The Game was a huge success after new Celtic Manager Tony Mowbray
decided to use the game as a warm-up for UEFA Champions League
qualifiers and bring many of his first team squad to Brisbane, this included Polish international goalkeeper Artur Boruc
, former Barcelona player Marc Crosas
, former Manchester City star and Greek international striker Georgios Samaras
, Andreas Hinkel
who has been capped by Germany 19 times, Scottish international Shaun Maloney
and the team was captained by Australian Star Scott McDonald
. Brisbane were eventually overpowered by the Scottish giants 3-0 with New Zealand International Chris Killen
picking up the Man of the Match award after scoring a double in quick succession. The match was also notable as 3 Brisbane Roar players (Craig Moore
, Charlie Miller
and Bob Malcolm) had previously played for Rangers for a combined total of 483 appearances. Over 31,000 people from around the globe turned up to the match, with many of the 31,000 Celtic supporters.
at Suncorp Stadium
, the game started off at a high tempo with Simon Lynch creating a close-range shot only to be saved by the keeper, Reinaldo eventually opened the scoring in the 12th minute after a a low header from a corner, he doubled the home sides lead in the 37 minute after dazziling footwork to get past a back. Mashego gave Supersport an almost instant reply with a low and fast shot into the bottom corner of the net in the 39th minute. By Half-Time Queensland Roar were the better team. Queensland came back scoring 7 minutes into the second half through prolific striker Simon Lynch
. Mashego came close to scoring a double in the 63rd minuted after his shot hit the crossbar, Queensland Roar finished off the scoring in the 70th minuted through newly signed youth player Tahj Minniecon
. Queensland Roar 4, Supersport United 1.
Facts:
and Serginho van Dijk going close to scoring in the opening 20 minutes before Smits opened the scoring on 35 minutes. The youngster outjumped Fabio to meet Hyuk-Su Seo’s cross and drilled the football past the keeper. Frank Farina's men responded with McKay doubling the lead just before the break. Palmeiras youngster Portela found the bottom corner of the roar’s goal through a free kick in the 57th minute. Palmeiras had a goal ruled out on 62 minutes with Valdivia ruled offside as he turned in a free kick from Portela. Farina made changes after the goal, bringing on Robbie Kruse and Scottish trialist Charlie Miller. Five minutes from the end Miller went close with a volley thudding against the crossbar. But the former Scottish international showed his ability as a provider, beating two defenders before teeing up Murdocca to thump home the third goal in injury time. Queensland Roar 3, Palmeiras B 1
Facts:
decided to use the game as a warm-up for European Champions League qualifiers and brought a near full-strength squad for the fixture, including Artur Boruc
, Lee Naylor, Stephen McManus
, Gary Caldwell
, Massimo Donati
, Marc Crosas
, Georgios Samaras
, Andreas Hinkel
, Shaun Maloney
and Scott McDonald
.
The game started fast and furious and it looked as though Brisbane Roar could overcome the Glasgow giants with Brisbane youngster, Robbie Kruse
having 3 shots in the opening 10 minutes that force Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc
into making many acrobatic saves. Celtic also forced Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy
also made two notacible saves in the first 30 minutes. The pace of the game eventually eased up after the half-hour mark and Celtic took advantage of this with New Zealand international Chris Killen
scoring from a header in the 39th minute. He managed to get his second only 2 minutes later with a low shot going under Liam Reddy. At half-time Scottish trialist Bob Malcolm came on to the pitch where he showed glimpses of his ability with the former Rangers man making a few good tackles to break up play. Japanese
international Koki Mizuno
came on at half time along with Georgios Samaras
. Mizuno mad an almost instant impact scoring with a powerful header in the 50th minute to seal the win for Celtic. Another high point of the game for Celtic fans was when Marc-Antoine Fortune
came onto the field in the 70th minute to make his debut for Celtic after recently signing for the club from FC Nancy
for £3.5 million. Celtic controlled the game for majority of the second half limiting Brisbane Roar to only one shot on goal. The game ended after one minute of injury time and a minor injury to celtic youngster Milan Misun
. Celtic FC 3, Brisbane Roar 0.
Facts:
's third game on tour in Australia included Jermaine Beckford's
first start for the blues.
Jack Rodwell
scored his second goal of the tour to give Everton
the lead four minutes into the second half.
The Toffees appeared to be in cruise control until Roar substitute Kosta Barbarouses equalised in the 66th minute.
But Magaye Gueye
turned in Jose Baxter’s
tantalising cross from close range seven minutes from time.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n association football
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Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
invitational trophy contested in an annual charity friendly match hosted by Brisbane Roar of the Hyundai A-League and is held at Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium
Lang Park is the original name of the site located in the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Queensland, Australia, now occupied by the major sports facility known by its sponsorship name, Suncorp Stadium...
, often used as a pre-season match for both teams to warm them up for the regular season, the match is also the 'Roar Against Racism' match to promote the decline of racism on the football pitch. All proceeds from the match goes to the 'Let's kick racism out of football' charity and a donation is also made by Translink
TransLink (South East Queensland)
The TransLink Transit Authority is the authority introduced by the Queensland Government in June 2003 as a section of Queensland Transport to coordinate and integrate rail, bus and ferry services. TransLink works with Airtrain, Brisbane Transport, Brisbane Ferries, QR Citytrain and 17 other...
who sponsors and has naming rights to the cup.
Competition
The competition was little known for the first 2 years of format with Queensland Roar booking under-rated overseas teams such as Supersport UnitedSupersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
with the game pulling only just over 12,000 fans into Suncorp Stadium. The competition got major media publicity in 2009 when talk of English Premier League clubs Fulham or Everton would tour to Brisbane to play against Queensland Roar in the Translink Cup. But original plans for Queensland to play Fulham were scrapped after the team went into a financial crisis. The 2009 version was then locked in with Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
for 12 July. The Game was a huge success after new Celtic Manager Tony Mowbray
Tony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
decided to use the game as a warm-up for UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifiers and bring many of his first team squad to Brisbane, this included Polish international goalkeeper Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc is a Polish footballer who plays for Serie A club Fiorentina as a goalkeeper. On 20 October 2008, Boruc was one of 55 players shortlisted for the FIFPro World XI Player Awards.-Pogoń Siedlce:...
, former Barcelona player Marc Crosas
Marc Crosas
Marc Crosas Luque is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Volga.-Early life:Born in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona, Catalonia, Crosas came through the ranks at La Liga club FC Barcelona and signed a five-year contract in 2006.-Barcelona:On 7 November 2007, Crosas...
, former Manchester City star and Greek international striker Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras is a Greek footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Greek national football team. He is predominantly a left winger but can also play as a striker....
, Andreas Hinkel
Andreas Hinkel
Andreas Hinkel is a German footballer who currently plays for German Bundesliga club SC Freiburg.He is a right back and has 21 caps for Germany....
who has been capped by Germany 19 times, Scottish international Shaun Maloney
Shaun Maloney
Shaun Richard Maloney is a Scottish footballer who plays for English club Wigan Athletic in the Premier League and for the Scotland national team. He plays on either Wing or as a Striker and occasionally as an Attacking Midfielder...
and the team was captained by Australian Star Scott McDonald
Scott McDonald
Scott Douglas McDonald is an Australian football player who currently plays as a striker for English Championship side Middlesbrough and the Australian national team. Scott McDonald is of Scottish heritage.-Early career:...
. Brisbane were eventually overpowered by the Scottish giants 3-0 with New Zealand International Chris Killen
Chris Killen
Christopher John "Chris" Killen is a New Zealand international footballer who plays as a striker for Chinese Super League club Shenzhen Ruby. Killen grew up in Wellington and played his club football for Miramar Rangers. After a trial with Manchester City, he joined City's youth academy...
picking up the Man of the Match award after scoring a double in quick succession. The match was also notable as 3 Brisbane Roar players (Craig Moore
Craig Moore
Craig Andrew Moore , is a retired Australian soccer defender.Moore is best known for his two spells with Scottish Premier Division / Scottish Premier League club Rangers...
, Charlie Miller
Charlie Miller
Charles "Charlie" Miller is a Scottish football player who is currently without a club following his release from Clyde...
and Bob Malcolm) had previously played for Rangers for a combined total of 483 appearances. Over 31,000 people from around the globe turned up to the match, with many of the 31,000 Celtic supporters.
2007
The inaugural translink cup was fought between Queensland Roar and Supersport UnitedSupersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
at Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium
Lang Park is the original name of the site located in the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Queensland, Australia, now occupied by the major sports facility known by its sponsorship name, Suncorp Stadium...
, the game started off at a high tempo with Simon Lynch creating a close-range shot only to be saved by the keeper, Reinaldo eventually opened the scoring in the 12th minute after a a low header from a corner, he doubled the home sides lead in the 37 minute after dazziling footwork to get past a back. Mashego gave Supersport an almost instant reply with a low and fast shot into the bottom corner of the net in the 39th minute. By Half-Time Queensland Roar were the better team. Queensland came back scoring 7 minutes into the second half through prolific striker Simon Lynch
Simon Lynch (footballer)
Simon Lynch is a former Scottish professional footballer who ended his career at Stenhousemuir.-Early career:...
. Mashego came close to scoring a double in the 63rd minuted after his shot hit the crossbar, Queensland Roar finished off the scoring in the 70th minuted through newly signed youth player Tahj Minniecon
Tahj Minniecon
Tahj James Rodney Minniecon is an Indigenous Australian football striker who plays for in the A-League. He is known for his speed around the penalty box.-Early life:...
. Queensland Roar 4, Supersport United 1.
Facts:
- This was Tahj Minniecon's first game in Queensland Roar colours
- Queensland Roar won their first Translink Cup
- This was Queensland Roar first major or minor silverware
- Reinaldo was awarded the man of the match award
2008
Queensland Roars Against Racism clash started with both Matt McKayMatt McKay
Matthew Graham "Matt" McKay is an Australian football player who plays for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and the Australia national team....
and Serginho van Dijk going close to scoring in the opening 20 minutes before Smits opened the scoring on 35 minutes. The youngster outjumped Fabio to meet Hyuk-Su Seo’s cross and drilled the football past the keeper. Frank Farina's men responded with McKay doubling the lead just before the break. Palmeiras youngster Portela found the bottom corner of the roar’s goal through a free kick in the 57th minute. Palmeiras had a goal ruled out on 62 minutes with Valdivia ruled offside as he turned in a free kick from Portela. Farina made changes after the goal, bringing on Robbie Kruse and Scottish trialist Charlie Miller. Five minutes from the end Miller went close with a volley thudding against the crossbar. But the former Scottish international showed his ability as a provider, beating two defenders before teeing up Murdocca to thump home the third goal in injury time. Queensland Roar 3, Palmeiras B 1
Facts:
- This was Charlie Miller's and Serginho van Dijk's debut game for the Roar
- Queensland Roar win their second Translink Cup
- Portela from Palmeiras B was awarded the man of the match award
2009
Celtic Manager Tony MowbrayTony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
decided to use the game as a warm-up for European Champions League qualifiers and brought a near full-strength squad for the fixture, including Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc is a Polish footballer who plays for Serie A club Fiorentina as a goalkeeper. On 20 October 2008, Boruc was one of 55 players shortlisted for the FIFPro World XI Player Awards.-Pogoń Siedlce:...
, Lee Naylor, Stephen McManus
Stephen McManus
Stephen McManus is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Middlesbrough. McManus was club captain of Celtic from 2007 until his move to Middlesbrough....
, Gary Caldwell
Gary Caldwell
Gary Robert Caldwell is a Scottish footballer who is currently the captain of Wigan Athletic and also plays for the Scotland national football team....
, Massimo Donati
Massimo Donati
Massimo Donati is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a Central Midfielder for Serie B club Bari.-Italy:...
, Marc Crosas
Marc Crosas
Marc Crosas Luque is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Volga.-Early life:Born in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona, Catalonia, Crosas came through the ranks at La Liga club FC Barcelona and signed a five-year contract in 2006.-Barcelona:On 7 November 2007, Crosas...
, Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras is a Greek footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Greek national football team. He is predominantly a left winger but can also play as a striker....
, Andreas Hinkel
Andreas Hinkel
Andreas Hinkel is a German footballer who currently plays for German Bundesliga club SC Freiburg.He is a right back and has 21 caps for Germany....
, Shaun Maloney
Shaun Maloney
Shaun Richard Maloney is a Scottish footballer who plays for English club Wigan Athletic in the Premier League and for the Scotland national team. He plays on either Wing or as a Striker and occasionally as an Attacking Midfielder...
and Scott McDonald
Scott McDonald
Scott Douglas McDonald is an Australian football player who currently plays as a striker for English Championship side Middlesbrough and the Australian national team. Scott McDonald is of Scottish heritage.-Early career:...
.
The game started fast and furious and it looked as though Brisbane Roar could overcome the Glasgow giants with Brisbane youngster, Robbie Kruse
Robbie Kruse
Robbie Thomas Kruse is an Australian football player who currently plays as a forward for German side Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga and the Australian national team...
having 3 shots in the opening 10 minutes that force Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc is a Polish footballer who plays for Serie A club Fiorentina as a goalkeeper. On 20 October 2008, Boruc was one of 55 players shortlisted for the FIFPro World XI Player Awards.-Pogoń Siedlce:...
into making many acrobatic saves. Celtic also forced Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
also made two notacible saves in the first 30 minutes. The pace of the game eventually eased up after the half-hour mark and Celtic took advantage of this with New Zealand international Chris Killen
Chris Killen
Christopher John "Chris" Killen is a New Zealand international footballer who plays as a striker for Chinese Super League club Shenzhen Ruby. Killen grew up in Wellington and played his club football for Miramar Rangers. After a trial with Manchester City, he joined City's youth academy...
scoring from a header in the 39th minute. He managed to get his second only 2 minutes later with a low shot going under Liam Reddy. At half-time Scottish trialist Bob Malcolm came on to the pitch where he showed glimpses of his ability with the former Rangers man making a few good tackles to break up play. Japanese
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
international Koki Mizuno
Koki Mizuno
is a Japanese footballer, who currently plays as a midfielder for Kashiwa Reysol.He is the cousin of Keita Suzuki, also a footballer.-JEF United:After graduating from Shimizu Commercial High School, Mizuno joined JEF United in 2004. He was the MVP of the 2006 J...
came on at half time along with Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras
Georgios Samaras is a Greek footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Greek national football team. He is predominantly a left winger but can also play as a striker....
. Mizuno mad an almost instant impact scoring with a powerful header in the 50th minute to seal the win for Celtic. Another high point of the game for Celtic fans was when Marc-Antoine Fortune
Marc-Antoine Fortuné
Marc-Antoine Fortuné is a French footballer who plays for Premier League club West Bromwich Albion.-Early life:...
came onto the field in the 70th minute to make his debut for Celtic after recently signing for the club from FC Nancy
FC Nancy
Football club de Nancy was a French association football team playing in the city of Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle.The team was founded in 1901 and disappeared in 1965, due to financial problems.Two years after the demise of this team, Nancy's current top team, AS Nancy were founded.-Honours:* Coupe de...
for £3.5 million. Celtic controlled the game for majority of the second half limiting Brisbane Roar to only one shot on goal. The game ended after one minute of injury time and a minor injury to celtic youngster Milan Misun
Milan Mišun
Milan Mišůn is a Czech footballer who currently plays for Celtic as a left back and also as a centre back.-FK Příbram:Mišůn played for FK Příbram, where he made 24 appearances and scored 2 goals.-Celtic:...
. Celtic FC 3, Brisbane Roar 0.
Facts:
- Bob Malcolm and Luke Brattan made their debuts for Brisbane Roar
- Celtic FC won their first Translink Cup
- Chris Killen won the man of the match award
- This was Tony Mowbray's first game as manager of Celtic
- Marc-Antoine Fortune made his debut for Celtic
- The match broke the record for highest attendance at a Translink Cup Match
- It is also notable as 3 Brisbane Roar players (Craig MooreCraig MooreCraig Andrew Moore , is a retired Australian soccer defender.Moore is best known for his two spells with Scottish Premier Division / Scottish Premier League club Rangers...
, Charlie MillerCharlie MillerCharles "Charlie" Miller is a Scottish football player who is currently without a club following his release from Clyde...
and Bob Malcolm) had previously played for Rangers - Celtic's arch rivalsOld FirmThe Old Firm is a common collective name for the association football clubs Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow, Scotland.The origin of the term is unclear. One theory has it that the expression derives from Celtic's first game in 1888, which was played against Rangers. However, author,...
in Scotland - for a combined total of 483 appearances.
2010
EvertonEverton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
's third game on tour in Australia included Jermaine Beckford's
Jermaine Beckford
Jermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
first start for the blues.
Jack Rodwell
Jack Rodwell
Jack Christian Rodwell is an English footballer who plays for Everton as a midfielder. Rodwell has represented his country at all levels from Under-16 to the senior team.- Club career :...
scored his second goal of the tour to give Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
the lead four minutes into the second half.
The Toffees appeared to be in cruise control until Roar substitute Kosta Barbarouses equalised in the 66th minute.
But Magaye Gueye
Magaye Gueye
Magaye Serigne Falilou Dit Nelson Gueye is a French professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for English club Everton. He is a French youth international and is currently playing on the under-21 team...
turned in Jose Baxter’s
Jose Baxter
Jose Baxter is an English footballer who plays for Tranmere Rovers on loan from Everton as a striker. He has represented England youth teams at every age group up to Under-17's.-Early life:He was born in Bootle, liverpool...
tantalising cross from close range seven minutes from time.
2011
It was announced by the Roar on July 5 that the club would not be playing an overseas team in a match for the Translink Cup.2007
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----Summaries
| Year | Crowd | Match | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | ||
| 2007 Details |
12,000+ |  Queensland Roar |
4–1 |  Supersport UnitedSupersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
| 2008 Details |
12,841 | Queensland Roar |
3–1 |  Palmeiras B |
| 2009 Details |
31,430 | Brisbane Roar |
0-3 |  CelticCeltic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
| 2010 Details |
19,786 | Brisbane Roar |
1-2 |  EvertonEverton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |