ABC Home Radio Television News ... WNBL Posted: Friday September 16 2005 12:39pm (AEST) Tom Pondeljak (left)... back for the clash with Sydney FC (File Photo). (Getty Images) Pondeljak back for Sydney FC encounter Midfielder Tom Pondeljak will return for Central Coast in their round four A-League clash with Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday evening. Pondeljak will take the place of injured youth international Matthew Osman, who is expected back next week. The star midfielder's return is a big boost for the Mariners, who slumped to their first defeat of the season when they went down 2-0 at home to the New Zealand Knights last Saturday. FULL STORY See Also: Rech links up with Kosmina in Adelaide Viduka on target for Boro, Cahill booked in Everton loss Goals from Australia captain Mark Viduka and George Boateng were enough for depleted Middlesbrough to earn a 2-0 winning start in their UEFA Cup campaign against Greek side FC Xanthi this morning (AEST). Viduka caught the eye on many occasions and he was partnered in attack by Massimo Maccarone, who had played wide on the right of midfield in Saturday's 2-1 win over Arsenal. FULL STORY See Also: Boro guarantee Viduka's future Football Essentials Sydney and Mariners looking to bounce back Sydney FC will be out to bounce back while Melbourne are still chasing their first win in this weekend's A-League action, writes ABC Sport Online's Joel Zander. | |
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