2011–12 Sydney FC season

October 2026 March 2012 Sydney FC 2011–2012 Vítězslav Lavička Paul Ramsay A-League 5th Finals Elimination final AFC Champions League DNQ Bruno Cazarine (8 goals) 13,420 18,180 (Round 23 vs Melbourne Victory 8,508 (Round 21 vs Perth Glory _FCSYDNEY_1112h _FCSYDNEY_1112h _FCSYDNEY_1112h _FCSYDNEY_1112h _3_stripes_black FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 6698FF _adidasaltonblack _FCSYDNEY_1112a _adidasaltonblack _adidasonblack2011 _3_stripes_on_black 6698FF FFFFFF 6698FF 6698FF 6698FF 2010–11 2012–13 The 2011–12 season was Sydney FC's seventh consecutive season in the Hyundai A-League since its foundation season in 2005–2006. The club will not compete in the 2012 AFC Champions League after failing to qualify during the previous season. The 2011–12 season also marks a new chapter in the history of the A-League, with new kit manufacturers for all teams. Reebok had held the rights to jersey manufacturing rights for the first six A-League seasons. Sydney FC announced Adidas as their new kit maker. 2011–12 A-League squad Players included in a Sydney FC squad in the 2010–11 season 1 AUS GK Liam Reddy 2 AUS DF Sebastian Ryall 3 AUS DF Jamie Coyne 4 NED DF Pascal Bosschaart 5 AUS DF Michael Beauchamp 6 JPN MF Hirofumi Moriyasu 7 AUS MF Brett Emerton Marquee 8 SVK MF Karol Kisel 9 BRA FW Bruno Cazarine 10 AUS FW Nick Carle Australian Marquee 11 AUS FW Dimitri Petratos Youth 12 AUS MF Shannon Cole 15 NIR MF Terry McFlynn Captain 16 AUS MF Joel Chianese Youth 17 AUS MF Terry Antonis Youth 18 FIN FW Juho Mäkelä 19 AUS FW Mark Bridge 20 AUS GK Ivan Necevski 21 AUS MF Scott Jamieson 22 AUS DF Nathan Sherlock 23 AUS MF Rhyan Grant Youth 24 AUS FW Mitchell Mallia Youth 30 AUS GK Ryan Norval Transfers In Player From Date FeeSlovakia Karol KiselCzech Republic Slavia Praha8 February 2011http://a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=38768 Kisel back in Sky Blue 8 February 2011 A-League 20 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110219234314/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=38768 19 February 2011 deadFree TransferAustralia Jamie CoyneAustralia Perth Glory20 April 2011http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/202087,coyne-set-to-sign-for-sydney.aspx Coyne, Beechy To Sign For Sydney Ormond Aiden 20 April 2011 FourFourTwo 20 April 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121004124333/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/202087%2Ccoyne-set-to-sign-for-sydney.aspx 4 October 2012 Free TransferAustralia Michael BeauchampAustralia Melbourne Heart20 April 2011Free TransferAUS Joel ChianeseAUS Sydney FC (Youth)17 May 2011http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=aleague_newsdisplay&id=39772 Sydney FC add talented duo to roster 17 May 2011 Sydney FC 20 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725154641/http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=aleague_newsdisplay&id=39772 25 July 2011 deadFree TransferAUS Nathan SherlockAUS Sydney FC (Youth)17 May 2011Free TransferNED Pascal BosschaartNED ADO Den Haag17 June 2011http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=aleague_newsdisplay&id=40042 Sydney FC snare Pascal Bosschaart 17 June 2011 Sydney FC 20 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725154701/http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=aleague_newsdisplay&id=40042 25 July 2011 deadFree TransferAUS Brett EmertonENG Blackburn Rovers25 August 2011http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/212868,emerton-to-sign-today.aspx Emerton To Sign Today 25 July 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 25 August 2011 5 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005142602/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/212868,emerton-to-sign-today.aspx deadFree Transfer Out Player To Date FeeAustralia Matthew JurmanAustralia Brisbane Roar10 February 2011http://au.fourfourtwo.com/News/195994,jurman-does-sign-for-roar.aspx Jurman DOES Sign For Roar 10 February 2011 Australian FourFourTwo 20 March 2011 28 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228025203/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/195994%2Cjurman-does-sign-for-roar.aspx deadFree TransferSouth Korea Byun Sung-HwanAustralia Newcastle Jets11 April 2011http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/201218,byun-joins-jets-from-sky-blues.aspx Byun Joins Jets From Sky Blues 11 April 2011 Australian FourFourTwo 16 April 2011 16 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110416064413/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/201218,byun-joins-jets-from-sky-blues.aspx deadReleasedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/22/3145858.htm?site=sport&section=football https://web.archive.org/web/20110628235833/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/22/3145858.htm?site=sport&section=football dead 28 June 2011 Sydney chief leaves as squad takes shape 22 February 2011 Australian Broadcasting Corporation 27 February 2011Switzerland Stephan KellerNetherlands Willem II6 July 2011http://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/site/nieuws/171161/Willem_II_haalt_ervaren_verdediger_Keller_binnen.html Willem II haalt ervaren verdediger Keller binnen 10 July 2011 30 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141230213148/http://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/site/nieuws/171161/Willem_II_haalt_ervaren_verdediger_Keller_binnen.html dead Releasedhttp://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/1056395/Sydney-FC-player-clean-out Sydney FC player clean out 14 May 2011 SBS – The World Game 14 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110515061340/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/1056395/Sydney-FC-player-clean-out 15 May 2011 deadAustralia Stuart MusialikAUS Central Coast Mariners25 July 2011http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40412 Musialik heads to Mariners 25 July 2011 aleague.com.au 25 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081543/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay 17 June 2011 deadReleasedAustralia Andrew DuranteNew Zealand Wellington Phoenix14 May 2011https://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/sydney-fc-out-of-asia-players-head-for-the-exit-20110509-1eft9.html Sydney FC out of Asia, players head for the exit Hassett Sebastian 10 May 2011 The Sydney Morning Herald 14 May 2011Loan returnAustralia David WilliamsAustralia Melbourne Heart22 June 2011http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/207331,williams-my-heart-was-at-heart.aspx Williams: My Heart Was at Heart Ormond Aiden 22 June 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 11 July 2011 25 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110625040111/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/207331,williams-my-heart-was-at-heart.aspx deadFree TransferAustralia Kofi DanningAUS Brisbane Roar27 June 2011http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40143 Danning signs for Brisbane 27 June 2011 a-league.com.au 27 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617081543/http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay 17 June 2011 deadReleasedAustralia Brendan GanAUS Bonnyrigg White Eagles4 July 2011http://www.nswpl.com.au/index.php?id=554&tx_ttnews%5=5359&tx_ttnews%5=537&cHash=e169e412b0 Bonnyrigg White Eagles snap up Brendan Gan 4 July 2011 NSW Premier League 4 July 2011ReleasedAUS Anthony GolecAUS Sydney United30 June 2011Released Loan in Player From Date Duration Loan out Player To Date Duration Events May 10th: Jamie Coyne signs for Sydney FC from Perth Glory on a 2-year deal.http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/soccer/coyne-signs-up-with-sfc/story-e6frectc-1226053352627 Coyne signs up with SFC 10 May 2011 Adelaide NOW 25 August 2011 20th: Former chairman of the National Rugby League club Canterbury Bulldogs, Dirk Melton, is announced as the new CEO of Sydney FC.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=39803 Dirk Melton appointed Sydney FC CEO 20 May 2011 Sydney FC 11 August 2011November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes June July 18th: Sydney FC announce that Adidas will be replacing Reebok as their kit supplier, signing a 4-year deal.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40346 Sydney FC and adidas unite 18 July 2011 Sydney FC 11 August 2011November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes August 3rd: Sydney FC play their first pre-season friendly in preparation for the 2011–12 season, and tie 1–1 with NSW Super League club Macarthur Rams at Campbelltown Stadium.http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40498 Sydney FC draw 1–1 with Macarthur Rams 3 August 2011 Sydney FC 11 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110917041240/http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40498 17 September 2011 dead 8th: Sydney FC reveal their new kits, as well us unveiling their 2011–12 Membership drive at Martin Place, Sydney CBD.http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40542 Stars and "Three" Stripes at Sydney FC Members Launch 8 August 2011 11 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001084831/http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40542 1 October 2011 dead 9th: Former Socceroos goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac is announced as the new Goalkeeping Coach of Sydney FC, replacing John Filan.http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40547 Sydney FC Appoints Zeljko Kalac as Goalkeeper Coach 9 August 2011 Sydney FC 11 August 2011November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 10th: Sydney FC win their first pre-season game of the 2011–12 campaign, with a comprehensive 3–0 victory over former NSL club St. George Saints Football Club at Kogarah Oval.http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40578 Sydney FC cruise to 3–0 win against St George 10 August 2011 Sydney FC 11 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001084837/http://sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40578 1 October 2011 dead 17th: Sydney FC thump NSW Premier League team Parramatta Eagles 6–0 at Parramatta Stadium.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40649 Carle Snares Hat Trick as Sydney FC Defeats Parramatta 6–0 17 August 2011 Sydney FC 17 August 2011September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 24th: Sydney FC continue their pre-season undefeated run with a 4–2 win over Bankstown City Lions at Jensen Oval. Nick Carle scores a brace, giving him 5 goals in 2 games.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40721 Sydney FC Remains Undefeated With 4–2 Win Over Bankstown 24 August 2011 Sydney FC 24 August 2011September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 25th: Sydney FC announced Socceroo Brett Emerton as their second Marquee player.https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/brett-emertons-move-to-sydney-fc-is-exactly-what-the-club-needs-to-revive-mark-rudan-believes/story-e6frf4gl-1226121973012 Brett Emerton's move to Sydney FC is exactly what the club needs to revive, Mark Rudan believes Weiner David 25 August 2011 Fox Sports 25 August 2011 The announcement comes days after rival club Melbourne Victory announced they had signed Harry Kewell, whom it was believed Sydney FC was also chasing. 30th: New marquee signing Brett Emerton is unveiled, and presented with the #7 jersey.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40774 Brett Emerton Presented With No. 7 Jersey 30 August 2011 Sydney FC 1 September 2011November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 30th: Sydney FC are humbled 3–0 by Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park, Miranda making it the first loss of the pre-season for Sydney FC.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40794 Understrength Sydney FC defeated 3–0 by Sutherland 30 August 2011 Sydney FC 1 September 2011September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes September 1st: Club stalwart and long time serviceman from season one Terry McFlynn is announced he will retain the captaincy for the upcoming season.http://www.theroar.com.au/2011/09/01/mcflynn-keeps-armband-emerton-a-deputy/ McFlynn keeps armband, Emerton a deputy 1 September 2011 The Roar 7 September 2011 10th: Sydney FC go down to NSW Premier League club Sydney Olympic 1–0.http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40903 Sydney FC Goes Down 1–0 To Sydney Olympic 11 September 2011 Sydney FC 12 September 2011September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 17th: Sydney FC lose their first pre-season game against A-League opposition going down to Newcastle Jets 1–0 in Cessnock.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/216267,jets-knock-off-sky-blues-in-trial-game.aspx Jets Knock Off Sky Blues in Trial Game 18 September 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 18 September 2011 24 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110924020545/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/216267,jets-knock-off-sky-blues-in-trial-game.aspx dead October 8th: ROUND 1 v Melbourne Victory at Docklands Stadium finishes in a 0–0 draw. Striker Mark Bridge is sent off in the second half, following an incident with Rodrigo Vargas.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/219640,thrilling-big-blue-ends-goalless.aspx Thrilling Big Blue Ends Goalless 8 October 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 9 October 2011 8 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111008220452/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/219640,thrilling-big-blue-ends-goalless.aspx dead 15th: ROUND 2 v Brisbane Roar at the Sydney Football Stadium, results in Sydney FC's first loss of the season, going down 2–0 to defending Premiers & Champions Brisbane. Goals from Besart Berisha and Thomas Broich either side of half time allowed the Roar to win their 30th consecutive game without defeat.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/220272,broich--berisha-bury-sky-blues.aspx https://archive.today/20130629073848/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/220272,broich--berisha-bury-sky-blues.aspx dead 29 June 2013 Berisha & Broich Bury Sky Blues 15 October 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 16 October 2011 22nd: ROUND 3 v Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium results in Sydney breaking their goal drought, and winning their first game of the season, with a come from behind 2–1 victory. Dario Vidosic put the Reds ahead after a mistake by defender Michael Beauchamp, however second half goals by Jamie Coyne, and Nick Carle allowed Sydney to post their first 3 points of the season.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/220938,super-sydney-second-half-stuns-reds.aspx Super Sydney Second-Half Stuns Reds 22 October 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 23 October 2011 24 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111024060234/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/220938,super-sydney-second-half-stuns-reds.aspx dead 29th: ROUND 4 v Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park sees Sydney FC salvage a 1–1 draw in the dying seconds of injury time. A scrappy affair played in torrential rain, both sides failed to take their chances. Heart opening the scoring with 5 minutes to play through Brazilian striker Maycon. However Sydney replied through Nick Carle who scored his second goal of the season, right at the death.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/221507,heart-stopping-conclusion-at-aami.aspx Heart Stopping Conclusion at AAMI 29 October 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 30 October 2011 30 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111030051559/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/221507,heart-stopping-conclusion-at-aami.aspx dead November 6th: ROUND 5 v Gold Coast United at the Sydney Football Stadium ends up with Sydney FC taking all 3 points in a miraculous second half comeback. Down 1–0 at half time, which was doubled to 2–0 seconds into the second half, 2 goals in as many minutes saw Bruno Cazarine and Nick Carle claw Sydney back to 2–2, before a penalty kick was awarded to Sydney FC deep into stoppage time. Karol Kisel converted, to give Sydney a 3–2 win.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222199,sky-blues-second-half-salvo.aspx https://archive.today/20120709042222/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222199,sky-blues-second-half-salvo.aspx dead 9 July 2012 Kisel Completes Stunning Comeback 6 November 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 6 November 2011 Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg accuses referee Peter Green of match fixing for "the sake of the game".http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222202,bleiberg-blasts-ref-after-late-penalty.aspx https://archive.today/20120707050853/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222202,bleiberg-blasts-ref-after-late-penalty.aspx dead 7 July 2012 Bleiberg Blasts Ref After Late Penalty Lucius Adam 6 November 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 6 November 2011 12th: ROUND 6 v Perth Glory at NIB Stadium sees Sydney win their second game on the trot, with a 1–0 win. Striker Mark Bridge giving the visitors all 3 points after converting a low cross from Nick Carle. The win moves Sydney FC into 2nd position on the ladder, at the time only 2 points behind reigning Premiers & Champions, and currently undefeated in 2011–12 team Brisbane.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222800,perth-glory-fail-to-bridge-sydneys-gap.aspx Perth Glory Fail To Bridge Sydney's Gap 12 November 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 13 November 2011 15 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111115091527/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222800,perth-glory-fail-to-bridge-sydneys-gap.aspx dead 19th: ROUND 7 v Central Coast Mariners at the Sydney Football Stadium results in a 3–2 loss to the Sky Blues, ending their 4-game unbeaten streak. The Mariners opened the scoring with a bullet free kick via Dutch import Patrick Zwaanswijk before extending the lead mid way into the 2nd half through New Zealand international Michael McGlinchey. Nick Carle however pulled one back, effectively scoring his 4th goal of the season, and for a short time it looked like a repeat of the 3–2 heroics against the Gold Coast a fortnight earlier, but those hopes were quashed when the Mariners striker Troy Hearfield put a third past Liam Reddy. In the dying minutes, Brett Emerton was fouled near the box, and he skillfully put the free kick up, and around the wall, scoring his first competitive goal in a Sydney FC shirt.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/223423,mariners-edge-five-goal-derby-thriller.aspx Mariners Edge Five-Goal Derby Thriller 19 November 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 21 November 2011 22 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111122053656/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/223423,mariners-edge-five-goal-derby-thriller.aspx dead 27th: ROUND 8 v Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand results in the second consecutive loss for the Sky Blues, going down 2–1 this time to New Zealand club Wellington Phoenix. Wellington were up 2–0 with goals through Paul Ifill and Tim Brown, before Sydney's Bruno Cazarine picked up his 2nd goal of the season with a consolation goal in the 70th minute. The loss means Sydney drop a further place down in the ladder to fourth, allowing rivals Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory to move into 2nd and 3rd respectively after they won their games.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/224094,phoenix-knock-off-sky-blues.aspx Phoenix Knock Off Sky Blues 27 November 2011 FourFourTwo Australia 29 November 2011 14 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111214060127/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/224094,phoenix-knock-off-sky-blues.aspx dead December 4th: ROUND 9 v Brisbane Roar at Jubilee Oval, Carlton in Sydney's South-East ends with Sydney FC defeating Brisbane 2–0, ending the current defending Premiers & Champions 36-game winning streak, which is a record in Australian sport. An early goal, after just 36 seconds from young striker Dimitri Petratos got Sydney underway. Marquee man Brett Emerton got a flukey second goal from a corner kick midway through the first half, which the wind took and blew into the Brisbane goal, despite the best efforts from Goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos and former Sydney FC defender Matthew Jurman. The loss ends Sydney's 2-game losing streak, and moves them back into 3rd position behind Central Coast Mariners.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/224744,sydney-end-record-roar-run.aspx Sydney End Record Roar Run Orme Steve 4 December 2011 FourFourTwo 7 December 2011 6 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111206125339/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/224744,sydney-end-record-roar-run.aspx dead 7th: Sydney FC were supposed to be playing the Perth Glory at Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah as part of the A-League's regional round. However, the match was postponed until further notice due to Perth Glory being unable to fly out from Perth Airport due to heavy storm activity in the area which prevented planes from arriving or departing to and from the airport. Due to the long distance between Sydney and Perth, the Glory are unable to fly the next morning.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/224964,sydney-v-perth-glory-game-called-off.aspx Sydney v Perth Glory Game Called Off 7 December 2011 FourFourTwo 7 December 2011August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 11th: Round 10 v Gold Coast United at Skilled Park Robina on the Gold Coast ends up with a disappointing 0–0 draw for the Sky Blues, against a Gold Coast United outfit sitting last on the A-League ladder.http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/goldcoastunited/news-display/A-share-of-the-points-for-Gold-Coast/43490 https://archive.today/20121230111105/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/goldcoastunited/news-display/A-share-of-the-points-for-Gold-Coast/43490 dead 30 December 2012 A share of the points for Gold Coast 11 December 2011 Football Federation Australia 21 December 2011 The game was slightly marred post game, when it was revealed that Sydney FC defender Shannon Cole would be fined by the club, after being found guilty of Diving, breaching the clubs no tolerance policy regarding simulation, which is frowned upon by the world governing body FIFA and fans worldwide.http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/sydney-fc-fine-defender-shannon-cole-for-breaching-no-diving-policy/story-e6frey4r-1226220251566 Sydney FC fine defender Shannon Cole for breaching no-diving policy 12 December 2011 The Daily Telegraph 21 December 2011 17th: Round 11 v Newcastle Jets at Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle results in a come-from-behind victory against Sydney's Northern New South Wales rivals. The Jets scored first after dominating the first half-hour of the game via a strike from New Zealand international Jeremy Brockie before Sydney FC clawed their way back into the game. Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine leveled the scoreline, 19 minutes into the second half, after a smart cross from Karol Kisel in front of goal, followed by a simple header from Finnish striker Juho Makela on 84 minutes. The game also marked the debut of youth player Mitchell Mallia who came on as a substitute in the second half.https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/late-goal-from-substitute-juho-makela-gives-sydney-fc-win-against-newcastanile-jets-at-ausgrid-stadium/story-e6frf4gl-1226224739378 Sydney storm home against Jets Late goal from substitute Juho Makela gives Sydney FC win against Newcastle Jets at Ausgrid Stadium Habashy Angela 17 December 2011 Fox Sports 21 December 2011 22nd: Round 12 v Adelaide United at the Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park saw Adelaide arrive in Sydney, having sacked their coach Rini Coolen only days previously.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/227047,coolen-sacked-kosmina-installed.aspx Coolen Sacked, Kosmina Installed 18 December 2011 FourFourTwo 9 January 2012 7 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120107231450/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/227047,coolen-sacked-kosmina-installed.aspx dead replacing him with Vitezslav Lavickas predecessor John Kosmina,https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/john-kosmina-returns-as-coach-to-adelaide-united-after-axing-of-rini-coolen/news-story/5d11a908f4aedcfba9a0c591e00a1b93 Coolen Sacked, Kosmina Installed Gatt Ray 18 December 2011 The Australian 2011-12-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20111218065129/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/john-kosmina-returns-as-coach-to-adelaide-united-after-axing-of-rini-coolen/story-fn63e0vj-1226225046657 subscription live 9 January 2012 who had also been Adelaide United manager from 2005 until 2007. The game finished 2–2, with Daniel Mullen opening the scoring for the Reds, following a brain explosion from Sydney FC captain Terry McFlynn who miskicked a back-pass which ended in a corner. Bruno Cazarine was brought down in the penalty area. Slovak Karol Kisel fired the ball home. In the second half Dario Vidosic won a penalty for the Reds, which he converted himself, however Sydney youth star Dimitri Petratos gave Sydney a share of the points when he fired home a ball from the edge of the penalty area, and took a glance off the inside of the post, ending the game 2–2.http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/soccer/reds-draw-with-sydney-fc/story-e6frectc-1226229035894 Reds draw with Sydney FC Smithies Tom 22 December 2011 Adelaide NOW 9 January 2012 29th: Round 13 v Melbourne Heart at the Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park brought Sydney FC's largest crowd of the season thus far for the final game of the year. However, it was not to be a happy time for the Sky Blues, completely dominated from the opening whistle. Despite showing early promise through Brazilian Bruno Cazarine, the Heart opened the scoring through Eli Babalj in the 32nd minute. Heart doubled their advantage right on the stroke of half time, through Mate Dugandzic. The game was all but over for Sydney FC when Jason Hoffman made it 3–0. However Heart's Brazilian striker Alex Terra would have the laugh last in the dying minutes of the game when he made it 4–0 after Sydney FC goalkeeper dropped the ball right in front of him, in his eagerness to get the ball up the field after intercepting the cross, Terra calmly dribbled the ball to the goal line before booting it in the net, ending the rout and a painful 90 minutes for the harbour team. The loss would also see Wellington leapfrog them into 4th, with Sydney dropping into 5th.https://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/heart-run-riot-with-40-over-sydney-20111229-1pegg.html Heart run riot with 4–0 over Sydney 29 December 2011 The Sydney Morning Herald 9 January 2012 January 4th: Round 14 – Big Wednesday v Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand saw Sydney travel to the "Cake-Tin" for the second time the season, in the hope of burying the memories of their previous game with a win. However, it was not to be despite Sydney FC getting the scoring underway via a penalty from Brett Emerton. Goals from Daniel, Dani Sanchez, Ben Sigmund and Paul Ifill would see Sydney FC concede 4 goals for the second week in a row. Bruno Cazaerine added a 2nd goal for Sydney in the second half, but it would be nothing more than a mere consolation goal, for a team struggling to find at consistency at the back, or in front of goal.http://tvnz.co.nz/football-news/phoenix-start-2012-romp-over-sydney-4674812 Phoenix start 2012 with romp over Sydney 4 January 2011 TVNZ 9 January 2012 8th: Round 15 v Central Coast Mariners at Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park saw a short turn around of just 4 days after the mid-week round, and had Sydney FC facing the table topping Mariners in what would be considered to be a crucial game for Sydney coach Vitezslav Lavicka who it was revealed had 4-weeks remaining to turn the season around, or face an inevitable axing once the season had finished. With the passing of one of Sydney's most loyal fans, "Doggadog" who was remembered with a minutes silence before the game, it was expected that Sydney would lift and play hard against their South NSW Derby rivals from the very start. However, this was not the case, with Sydney struggling to find any cohesion within themselves, and as has been the story for so many games this season, they went behind first through Central Coast's birthday boy Oliver Bozanic who was given too much room and buried the ball in the net. The Second half would show a much better performance from Sydney FC, having the best part of the possession and chances, however the Mariners defence held strong, and the score remained the same until the final whistle, leaving Sydney with 1 point from their last 5 games.http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/match/report/184369/Sydney-vs-Central-Coast-Mariners Mariners extend lead at top 8 January 2011 SBS The World Game 9 January 2012 14th: Round 16 v Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland sees Sydney FC travel north of the border the venue where they have failed to win since early 2007. A goal from Mark Bridge not only ended his goal scoring drought, but also allowed the Sydney FC team to believe they might get their first win in 4 years. However, the dream was to be shattered, late into Extra Time, when former Bahraini criminal Sayed Mohamed Adnan scored from a free kick. A now rejuvenated Brisbane, refused to lay down against a tiring Sydney FC defence, and Albanian Besart Berisha scored from a suspicious handball cross from Mitch Nichols to seal a 2–1 victory and all 3 points against a Sydney FC team who were shocked at not taking him the 3 points.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/228837,sydney-stunned-by-brisbane-late-show.aspx Sydney Stunned By Brisbane Late Show 14 January 2011 FourFourTwo 19 January 2012 17 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120117063253/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/228837,sydney-stunned-by-brisbane-late-show.aspx dead '19th: Community Round v Perth Glory at Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah saw Sydney play Perth a month later than originally planned. Due to the 5:30 pm kick-off many fans were unable to attend. Sydney FC took the lead once more just before the half time interval, and once more Sydney fans held their breath in the hope of taking away 3 points and hopefully kick starting their season which had seemingly stalled, having lost 5 on the trot. However, it scenes becoming all to familiar Sydney's defence fell asleep in the dying minutes of the half, and conceded what was arguably a soft goal from a corner, levelling the scores at 1–1, to the final whistle.http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/229204,sydney-denied-at-the-death-by-glory.aspx Sydney Denied at the Death By Glory 18 January 2011 FourFourTwo 19 January 2012 20 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120110432/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/229204,sydney-denied-at-the-death-by-glory.aspx dead 23rd: Round 17 v Gold Coast United at Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park. After 6 games without a win, Sydney FC finally got a much needed 3 points against a Gold Coast team who were coming last on the ladder. However, the match started with familiar scenes with Gold Coast opening the scoring through Ben Halloran in the 55th minute, it looked like Sydney FC would never be able to control a game for 90 minutes. However a late comeback saw Slovak Import Karol Kisel peg a goal back in the 71st minute, before turning provider in the 81st for Brazilian Bruno Cazarine in the 89th minute. The win moved Sydney back into finals contention having dropped out of the 6.https://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/fans-breathe-sigh-of-relief-after-sydney-end-six-game-drought-20120122-1qc84.html Fans breathe sigh of relief after Sydney end six game drought Hassett Sebastian 23 January 2012 The Sydney Morning Herald 29 January 2012 26th (Australia Day): Round 18: v Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, Melbourne. The City Derby clash between Sydney and Melbourne always brings excitement and entertaining football between the two rival clubs, and this game, billed on Australia Day was no exception. Both Sydney and Melbourne were having poor seasons, and struggling to make it into finals contention, and 3 points to either side would have done a good deal to getting either team into the finals. Melbourne Victory looked the team to do it, with a double blow just before half time through Isaka Cernak and Fabio gave the hosts a convincing 2–0 lead at half time. However Melbourne's weakness this season is their ability to hold onto a lead, and once again they failed. Bruno Cazarine pegged a goal back for Sydney, scoring his 2nd in as many games, and his 6th for the season, and right at the death from a free kick, former Melbourne Victory player Sebastian Ryall scored his first ever professional goal, giving Sydney a hard earned and well fought for point away from home.https://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/sky-blues-keep-hopes-alive-after-draw-in-battle-of-the-desperates-20120126-1qjso.html Sky Blues keep hopes alive after draw in battle of the desperates Hand Guy 26 January 2012 The Sydney Morning Herald 29 January 2012 February 3rd: Manager Vitezslav Lavicka announces at a press conference that he will not renew his contract for next season, as he will be leaving the club at the end of the 2011–12 season, citing personal reasons.https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/sydney-fc-coach-vitezslav-lavicka-to-exit-aleague-club/news-story/a863ce052f0eb4510ffe5e46efd37e29 Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka to exit A-League club Kogoy Peter Gatt, Ray 3 February 2012 The Australian 2012-02-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20120203132803/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/sydney-fc-coach-vitezslav-lavicka-to-exit-a-league-club/story-e6frg7mf-1226261623934 subscription live 13 February 2012 5th: Round 20: v Newcastle Jets at Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park has Sydney concede 5 goals for the first time in 4 years as they lost 5–2. First half goals from former Sydney FC players Nikolai Topor-Stanley, Ruben Zadkovich and Jeremy Brockie see Sydney FC slump to a 3–0 deficit at half time. The second half saw a small comeback fought, with Hirofumi Moriyasu and Michael Beauchamp scoring their first goals of the season to bring it back to 3–2, however two further late goals from Brockie and Ali Abbas Al-Hilfi gave Sydney a loss nobody expected.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-05/jets-crush-hapless-sydney-fc/3812472/?site=newcastle Jets crush hapless Sydney FC 5 February 2012 Australian Broadcasting Corporation 13 February 2012 11th: Round 21: v Perth Glory at Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park has Sydney win a tightly fought contest, their fourth home win of the season. After being locked in 0–0 at half time, stand in captain for suspended Terry McFlynn, Brett Emerton scored the opener firing home a cross from Karol Kisel. Emerton turned scorer into provider, when he set up a cross which saw Bruno Cazarine header the ball into the Danny Vukovic who could only push the ball into the roof of the net, thus scoring his 7th of the season. Perth got a late consolation goal through Billy Mehmet but Sydney held out to win 2–1.http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/emerton-leads-sydney-to-21-win-over-glory-20120211-1syx1.html Emerton leads Sydney to 2-1 win over Glory Habashy Angela 11 February 2012 The Sydney Morning Herald 13 February 2012 March Preseason 3 August 2011 Wednesday, 7:30pm Macarthur Rams 1–1 Report Sydney FC Saddler 67 Cazarine 55 Campbelltown Stadium 2,349 D 10 August 2011 Wednesday, 7:30pm St. George F.C. 0–3 Report Sydney FC Bridge 40 Cazarine 50 Rufer 83 pen Jubilee Oval 2,352 W 17 August 2011 Wednesday, 7:30pm Parramatta Eagles 0–6 Report Sydney FC Carle 27 pen 47 60 pen Bridge 48 Rufer 86 Makela 88 Parramatta Stadium ~2,000 W 24 August 2011 Wednesday, 7:30pm Bankstown City 2–4 Report Sydney FC Salameh 43 pen Gardiner 55 Moriyasu 36 Carle 51 59 pen Petratos 67 Jensen Oval 1,251 Kevin Peddie W 31 August 2011 Wednesday, 7:30pm Sutherland Sharks 3–0 Report Sydney FC Nikas 47 pen McGanty 70 Cahill 90 Seymour Shaw Park ~2,000 Strebre Delovski L 10 September 2011 Saturday, 7:30pm Sydney Olympic FC 1–0 Report Sydney FC Smith 87 Belmore Oval ~2,500 Kris Griffith-Jones L 17 September 2011 Saturday, 5:00pm Newcastle Jets 1–0 Report Sydney FC Virgili 43 Cessnock Sports Ground 1,786 Stuart Wolfe L 24 September 2011 Saturday, 3:00pm Sydney FC 2–2 Perth Glory Carle 19 Emerton 49 pen Mehmet 35 Howarth 52 Jubilee Oval 3,577 D 2011–12 Hyundai A-League 8 October 2011 Saturday, 6:30pm AEST Melbourne Victory 0–0 Report Summary Sydney FC Bridge 0 73 Etihad Stadium, Melbourne 40,351 Peter Green D 15 October 2011 Saturday, 7:30pm AEST Sydney FC 0–2 Report Brisbane Roar Berisha 42 Broich 70 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 15,789 Strebre Delovski L 22 October 2011 Saturday, 5.30pm AEST Adelaide United 1–2 Report Sydney FC Vidosic 28 Coyne 60 Carle 81 Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide 12,504 Gerard Parsons W 29 October 2011 Saturday, 7.30pm AEST Melbourne Heart 1–1 Report Sydney FC Maycon 88 Carle 90+4 AAMI Park, Melbourne 5,666 Chris Beath D 6 November 2011 Sunday, 5.00pm AEST Sydney FC 3–2 Report Gold Coast United Cazarine 60 Carle 63 Kisel 90+4 pen Rees 22 Macallister 46 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 11,051 Peter Green W 12 November 2011 Saturday, 7.30pm AWST Perth Glory 0–1 Report Sydney FC Bridge 45 NIB Stadium, Perth 9,046 Gerard Parsons W 19 November 2011 Saturday, 7.45pm AEST Sydney FC 2–3 Report Central Coast Mariners Carle 77 Emerton 88 Zwaanswijk 40 McGlinchey 66 Hearfield 82 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 13,947 Strebre Delovski L 27 November 2011 Sunday, 2:00pm AEST Wellington Phoenix 2–1 Report Sydney FC Ifill 7 Brown 59 Cazarine 70 Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand 6,308 Ryan Shepard L 4 December 2011 Sunday, 4.30pm AEST Sydney FC 2–0 Report Brisbane Roar Petratos 1 Emerton 19 Jubilee Oval, Carlton† 11,555 Peter Green W 11 December 2011 Sunday, 7.30pm AEST Gold Coast United 0–0 Report Sydney FC Skilled Park, Robina 2,984 Ben Williams D 17 December 2011 Saturday, 5.30pm AEST Newcastle Jets 1–2 Report Sydney FC Brockie 25 Cazarine 59 Makela 84 Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle 13,658 W 22 December 2011 Thursday, 7.30pm AEST Sydney FC 2–2 Report Adelaide United Kisel 19 pen Petratos 66 Mullen 7 Vidosic 56 pen Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 10,212 Jarred Gillett D 29 December 2011 Thursday, 6.30pm AEST Sydney FC 0–4 Report Melbourne Heart Babalj 32 Duganzic 45+1 Hoffman 76 Terra 86 Sydney Football Stadium, More Park 16,007 Peter Green L 4 January 2012 Wednesday, 1.00pmm AEST Wellington Phoenix 4–2 Report Sydney FC Daniel 26 pen Sanchez 42 Sigmund 79 Ifill 90+4 Emerton 16 pen Cazarine 63 Westpac Stadium, Wellington L 8 January 2012 Sunday, 4.00pm AEST Sydney FC 0–1 Report Central Coast Mariners Bozanic 8 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 11,866 Jared Gillett L 14 January 2012 Saturday, 7.30pm AEST Brisbane Roar 2–1 Report Sydney FC Adnan 90+4 Besart Berisha 90+5 Bridge 39 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland 14,545 L 18 January 2012 Wednesday, 5.30pm AEST Sydney FC 1–1 Report Perth Glory Bridge 45+1 Hughes 88 Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah 5,505 Matthew Gillett D 22 January 2012 Sunday, 5.30pm AEST Sydney FC 2–1 Report Gold Coast United Kisel 71 Cazarine 89 Ben Halloran 55 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park W 26 January 2012 Thursday, 5.00pm AEST Melbourne Victory 2–2 Report Sydney FC Cernak 45 Fabio 45+1 Cazarine 56 Ryall 90 AAMI Park, Melbourne ~20,000 Strebre Delovski D 5 February 2012 Sunday, 5.00pm AEST Sydney FC 2–5 Report Newcastle Jets Moriyasu 47 Beauchamp 72 Topor-Stanley 22 Zadkovich 29 Brockie 39 87 Al-Hilfi 90+6 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 10,232 L 11 February 2012 Saturday, 7.45pm AEST Sydney FC 2–1 Report Perth Glory Emerton 54 Cazarine 72 Mehmet 86 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 8,508 W 19 February 2012 Sunday, 7.00pm AEST Adelaide United 1–2 Sydney FC Barbiero 56 Chianese 45, Mallia 81 Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, SA 8,259 W 25 February 2012 Sunday, 5.00pm AEST Sydney FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix Ifill 13 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 10,165 L 3 March 2012 Saturday, 7.30pm AEST Central Coast Mariners 1–1 Sydney FC Hearfield 90 Chianese 56 Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford 8,658 D 10 March 2012 Saturday, 7.45pm AEST Sydney FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory Kisel 32 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 18,200 W 17 March 2012 Saturday, 7.45pm AEST Melbourne Heart 2–2 Sydney FC Dugandzic 32 Babalj 36 Cole 65, 76 AAMI Stadium, Melbourne 7,498 D 23 March 2012 SUnday, 5.30pm AEST Sydney FC 3–2 Newcastle Jets Cazarine 12, Chianese 31, 33 Bridges 26, Wheelhouse 84 Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park 14,500 W †The Round 9 fixture against the Brisbane Roar was moved from the Sydney Football Stadium to Jubilee Oval due to an Eminem concert being held at the Sydney Football Stadium on the same dayhttp://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/222128,sydney-to-face-roar-at-kogarah.aspx Sydney To Face Roar at Kogarah 4 November 2011 FourFourTwo 7 December 2011August 2026 InternetArchiveBot †The Round 10, regional fixture against Perth Glory was postponed until further notice, due to the Perth squad unable to leave Perth Airport due to bad weather. Statistics Goal scorers RankScorerGoals1Brazil Bruno Cazarine82Australia Joel Chianese42Australia Nick Carle42Slovakia Karol Kisel42Australia Brett Emerton46Australia Mark Bridge37Australia Dimitri Petratos27Australia Shannon Cole29Australia Jamie Coyne19Australia Sebastian Ryall19Finland Juho Makela19Australia Michael Beauchamp19Australia Mitchell Mallia19Japan Hirofumi Moriyasu1 Disciplinary record Correct as of Round 14 NameAustralia Mark Bridge001Australia Nick Carle300Australia Scott Jamieson500Northern Ireland Terry McFlynn500Australia Michael Beauchamp200Australia Brett Emerton100Australia Shannon Cole100Australia Liam Reddy100Australia Terry Antonis100Australia Jamie Coyne200Netherlands Pascal Bosschaart200Slovakia Karol Kisel500Brazil Bruno Cazarine200Finland Juho Makela100 Home Crowds Round Opponent Attendance2Brisbane15,7895Gold Coast United11,0517Central Coast13,9479Brisbane11,55512Adelaide United10,21213Melbourne Heart16,00716Gold Coast8,55018Newcastle10,23220Perth8,50822Wellington10,20825Melbourne Victory18,20027Newcastle15,005 †The Round 9 fixture against the Brisbane Roar was moved from the Sydney Football Stadium to Jubilee Oval due to an Eminem concert being held at the Sydney Football Stadium on the same day . Results by round table b Round Ground Home Away A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/H†///////////////// Result D/L/W/D/W/W/L/L/W/D/W/D/L/L/L/L/D/W/D/L/W/W/L/D/W/D/W Position 5/9/5/6/4/2/3/4/3////////////////// green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd blue1 red1 6 Nov 2011 Competitive Matches January 2012 SFC End-of-season awards On 26 April 2012, Sydney FC hosted their annual Sky Blue Ball and presented six awards on the night.https://www.sydneyfc.com/news/ivan-necevski-wins-sydney-fcs-top-gong Ivan Necevski wins Sydney FCs top gong sydneyfc.com 27 April 2012 7 November 2020 Award Men's Women's Youth Player of the Year Ivan Necevski N/A Clubman of the Year Terry McFlynn N/A Player's Player of the Year N/A Teresa Polias Hagi Gligor Fan's Player of the Year Nick Carle N/A Golden Boot Bruno Cazarine N/A References 30em External links Sydney FC website A-League website 2011-12 Category:2011–12 A-League by team Category:2011 in sport in Sydney Category:2012 in sport in Sydney