2007–08 Adelaide United FC season

October 2015 October 2015 August 2023 Adelaide United 2007–08 Aurelio Vidmar Mel Patzwald A-League 6th Pre-Season Cup Champions AFC Champions League Group stages 4–1 (Melbourne Victory) 2–0 (Central Coast Mariners) 25,039 (vs Sydney FC, 28 December 2007) 10,256 (vs Newcastle Jets, 18 November 2007) 12,697 _Kit_frount_AU_reebok_spikes FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF 2006–07 2008–09 The 2007–08 Adelaide United FC season was the club's third season since the inception of the A-League. The club competed in the 2007–08 A-League and finished sixth on the ladder. For the 2007–08 season Adelaide recruited ex-Socceroo Paul Agostino "marquee", Ivorian Jonas Salley and ex-Olyroo Kristian Sarkies.Sarkies joins United June 2020 medicmedic, A-League Official News They also signed Issy Erdogan of Preston Lions. One of the success stories of the season was the signing of former Flamengo FC player Cássio on a free transfer from Brazilian club. Cássio, who joined from Santa Cruz FC, won the Club Champion award in his first season. Shaun Ontong and Matthew Mullen from the AIS, were also signed to replenish their defensive stocks after the departure of Kristian Rees, Adam van Dommele and Aaron Goulding. The 2007–08 season was a season to forget for Adelaide as they battled a huge amount of player injury throughout the season. This effectively ended their finals hopes and it was the first time Adelaide had failed to make the top two in A-League history. Adelaide United participated in the 2008 AFC Champions League after finishing runner-up in the 2006–07 regular season and finals series to Melbourne Victory. Adelaide was drawn into Group E, along with V-League and Super Cup winners Bình Dương F.C., CSL champions Changchun Yatai, and K-League winners Pohang Steelers. In their opening match of the 2008 campaign, Adelaide United defeated Pohang 2–0 in Korea. United drew against Changchun 0–0 in their second game, defeated Bình Dương 2–1 in Vietnam and followed this up with a 4–1 victory in the return leg. In their final group tie at home, Adelaide defeated Pohang 1–0, setting up a deciding away tie against Changchun to determine the Group E winner. In Changchun, Adelaide withstood considerable pressure to achieve an historic 0–0 draw, thus becoming the first Australian team to ever progress to the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League. Adelaide drew J-League and Emperor's Cup champions Kashima Antlers in a two legged quarter-final starting in Japan, where they managed a 1–1 draw. Adelaide captain Travis Dodd scored first in the opening half, but right before halftime the score levelled when Robert Cornthwaite scored an own goal. In the return leg at the Hindmarsh Stadium a week later, Adelaide became the first Australian team to progress to the semi-finals of the competition with a 1–0 win. Cornthwaite redeemed himself from his own goal in the first leg by scoring the only goal of the game midway through the second half. Adelaide drew 2007 Uzbek League Runners-up FC Bunyodkor in the semi-final, after the Uzbeks knocked out Saipa F.C. in their quarter-final. In the first leg of the semi-final, Adelaide won 3–0 with Diego, Barbiero, and Cristiano (via a penalty) scoring. The match was witnessed by 16,998 fans at Hindmarsh Stadium.Reds take giant leap towards AFC Champions League Final https://web.archive.org/web/20110412190645/http://adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=24107 12 April 2011 In the second leg of the semi-finals Adelaide United lost 1–0 to FC Bunyodkor but went through to the final 3–1 on aggregate.Adelaide United into AFC Champions League Final September 2016 medicmedic Thus they became the first Australian team to make it to the final of Asia's premier club competition.Vidmar: ‘As big as the World Cup!’ https://web.archive.org/web/20090227182104/http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168297218.html 27 February 2009 In the two legged final, they took on Japanese team Gamba Osaka who deposed 2007 champions Urawa Red Diamonds in the other semi-final.Nishino: We won the mental battle https://web.archive.org/web/20081025035210/http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168297215.html 25 October 2008 This result ensured that Adelaide would participate in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup either as the AFC representatives or as the highest placed non-Japanese team – as the rules do not allow more than one Japanese team to participate.Adelaide toasted by Oz media https://web.archive.org/web/20081228161658/http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168297273.html 28 December 2008 Adelaide lost heavily over two legs to Gamba Osaka. The score was 3–0 to Gamba Osaka away and 2–0 to Osaka at home in Adelaide, the Japanese club winning 5–0 on aggregate.Gamba crowned kings of Asia https://web.archive.org/web/20090125091352/http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168330702.html 25 January 2009 __TOC__ Players 1 AUS GK Daniel Beltrame 2 AUS DF Robert Cornthwaite 4 AUS DF Angelo Costanzo 5 AUS DF Michael Valkanis captain 6 BRA DF Cássio 7 AUS MF Lucas Pantelis 8 AUS MF Kristian Sarkies 9 AUS FW Paul Agostino 13 AUS MF Travis Dodd 15 CIV MF Jonas Salley 17 AUS DF Isyan Erdoğan 18 AUS MF Fabian Barbiero 20 AUS GK Eugene Galeković 21 AUS MF Jason Spagnuolo 22 BRA MF Diego 28 AUS MF Rostyn Griffiths AUS DF Richie Alagich AUS FW Bruce Djite AUS FW Nathan Burns AUS MF Shaun Ontong AUS DF Milan Susak NED MF Bobby Petta AUS FW Dez Giraldi AUS GK Robert Bajic Transfers Transfers in Name Position Moving fromAUS Paul Agostino Forward TSV 1860 MünchenCIV Jonas Salley Midfield New Zealand KnightsAUS Kristian Sarkies Forward Melbourne VictoryBRA Cássio Defender Santa CruzAUS Shaun Ontong Defender AISAUS Matthew Mullen Midfield AISAUS Isyan Erdogan Defender Preston LionsAUS Milan Susak Defender FK VojvodinaAUS Eugene Galekovic Goalkeeper Melbourne Victory Transfers out Name Position Moving toAUS Greg Owens Midfield Central Coast MarinersAUS Ross Aloisi Midfield Wellington PhoenixAUS Matthew Kemp Defender Melbourne VictoryCHN Shengqing Qu Forward releasedAUS Carl Veart Forward retiredBRA Fernando Forward releasedAUS Kristian Rees Defender Whittlesea ZebrasAUS Aaron Goulding Defender releasedAUS Adam van Dommele Defender South Melbourne Goal scorers TotalPlayerGoals per Round  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9  10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6 AUS Bruce Djite 1 1 2 1 1 5 AUS Travis Dodd 1 2 1 1 5 AUS Lucas Pantelis 1 1 1 1 1 4 AUS Nathan Burns 1 1 1 1 4 AUS Paul Agostino 1 2 1 2 AUS Richie Alagich 1 1 1 BRA Diego 1 1 AUS Kristian Sarkies 1 A goal was scored from a penalty kick Competitions Pre-season Round Date Home team Score Away team Crowd Stadium Match Details 1 15 July 2007 Melbourne Victory 1–1 Adelaide United 8,061 Aurora Stadium Report 2 20 July 2007 Adelaide United 1–1 Perth Glory 3,513 Hindmarsh Stadium Report 3 27 July 2007 Adelaide United 4–1 Newcastle Jets 3,800 Hindmarsh Stadium Report Playoff 5 August 2007 Adelaide United 3–2 Queensland Roar 5,221 Hindmarsh Stadium Report Grand Final 12 August 2007 Adelaide United 2–1 Perth Glory 9,606 Hindmarsh Stadium Report A-League League table Standings AU Matches Round Date Home team Score Away team Crowd Stadium Match Details 1 25 August 2007 Queensland Roar 2–2 Adelaide United 16,828 Suncorp Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230065230/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780022/scoreboard.html Summary 2 1 September 2007 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United 14,233 Sydney Football Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230114820/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780027/scoreboard.html Summary 3 7 September 2007 Adelaide United 1–1 Melbourne Victory 12,231 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230060630/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780032/scoreboard.html Summary 4 15 September 2007 Newcastle Jets 1–0 Adelaide United 13,627 EnergyAustralia Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20120717075455/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780036/scoreboard.html Summary 5 22 September 2007 Wellington Phoenix 2–2 Adelaide United 12,127 Westpac Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230070626/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780040/scoreboard.html Summary 6 30 September 2007 Adelaide United 2–1 Central Coast Mariners 11,019 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230084441/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780046/scoreboard.html Summary 7 7 October 2007 Perth Glory 0–0 Adelaide United 6,252 Members Equity Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230084125/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780050/scoreboard.html Summary 8 12 October 2007 Adelaide United 4–1 Melbourne Victory 13,372 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121231070229/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780051/scoreboard.html Summary 9 20 October 2007 Sydney FC 0–1 Adelaide United 12,922 Sydney Football Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230145606/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000380008/scoreboard.html Summary 10 28 October 2007 Adelaide United 4–1 Wellington Phoenix 11,740 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230065230/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780022/scoreboard.html Summary 11 2 November 2007 Adelaide United 0–1 Queensland Roar 10,705 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230134800/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780060/scoreboard.html Summary 12 10 November 2007 Central Coast Mariners 2–0 Adelaide United 11,680 Bluetongue Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230122439/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780065/scoreboard.html Summary 13 18 November 2007 Adelaide United 1–1 Newcastle Jets 10,256 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230072514/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780071/scoreboard.html Summary 14 23 November 2007 Adelaide United 1–1 Perth Glory 10,678 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230103701/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780073/scoreboard.html Summary 15 30 November 2007 Wellington Phoenix 1–2 Adelaide United 18,345 Westpac Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230115440/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780077/scoreboard.html Summary 16 8 December 2007 Melbourne Victory 2–2 Adelaide United 22,466 Telstra Dome Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230160148/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780084/scoreboard.html Summary 17 14 December 2007 Adelaide United 1–2 Central Coast Mariners 11,123 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230155728/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780087/scoreboard.html Summary 18 28 December 2007 Adelaide United 1–3 Sydney FC 25,039 Adelaide Oval Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230104107/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780090/scoreboard.html Summary 19 4 January 2008 Newcastle Jets 2–1 Adelaide United 13,047 EnergyAustralia Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230060359/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780095/scoreboard.html Summary 20 13 January 2008 Perth Glory 3–2 Adelaide United 8,025 Members Equity Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230133838/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780101/scoreboard.html Summary 21 20 January 2008 Adelaide United 2–0 Queensland Roar 10,803 Hindmarsh Stadium Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230200758/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780105/scoreboard.html Summary AFC Champions League 2008 AFC Champions League Group stage Group E ADE Round Date Home team Score Away team Attendance Stadium 1 12 March 2008 Pohang Steelers 0 – 2Cornthwaite 3Djite 59Adelaide United 8,436 Steelyard Stadium 2 19 March 2008 Adelaide United 0–0 Changchun Yatai 10,510 Hindmarsh Stadium 3 9 April 2008 Bình Dương 1 – 2Diego 10Alagich 78 Adelaide United 15,000 Gò Đậu Stadium 4 23 April 2008 Adelaide United 4 – 1Pantelis 56Dodd 58, 62Diego 77 Bình Dương 13,802 Hindmarsh Stadium 5 7 May 2008 Adelaide United 1 – 0Diego 63 Pohang Steelers 11,805 Hindmarsh Stadium 6 22 May 2008 Changchun Yatai 0–0 Adelaide United 20,000 Changchun City Stadium Knockout stage Final Date Home team Score Away team Attendance Stadium Quarter (1) 17 September 2008 Kashima Antlers 1 – 1Dodd 38Adelaide United 7,004 Kashima Soccer Stadium Quarter (2) 24 September 2008 Adelaide United 1 – 0Cornthwaite 73 Kashima Antlers 16,965 Hindmarsh Stadium Semi (1) 8 October 2008 Adelaide United 3 – 0Diego 57Barbiero 70Cristiano 89 pen Bunyodkor 16,998 Hindmarsh Stadium Semi (2) 22 October 2008 Bunyodkor 1–0 Adelaide United 17,000 MHSK Stadium Grand (1) 5 November 2008 Gamba Osaka 3–0 Adelaide United 20,639 Osaka Expo '70 Stadium Grand (2) 12 November 2008 Adelaide United 0–2 Gamba Osaka 17,000 Hindmarsh Stadium References External links Official website 2007–08 Category:2007–08 A-League by team Category:2007 in sport in Adelaide Category:2008 in sport in Adelaide