The 2008–09 Adelaide United FC season was the club's fourth A-League season since the inception in the Australian football league since it first started in 2005. The club competed in the 2008–09 A-League, AFC Champions League 2008 and 2008 FIFA Club World Cup.
The off season saw the departure of Socceroo Bruce Djite and Nathan Burns. The club's season began at Hindmarsh Stadium against Perth Glory on 17 August. An early highlight for the season was Adelaide's run to the final of the AFC Champions League against Gamba Osaka.[1][2] Because of this performance, Adelaide participated in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup. They played in the play-off round against Waitakere United on 11 December, defeating them 2-1.[3][4] The Reds' next game was played against AFC Champions League rivals, Gamba Osaka, in the quarterfinal round on 14 December in Toyota, Japan. This match, despite Adelaide's grown skill since their first meeting with ACL champions, was won by Gamba Osaka 0-1.[5][6] Adelaide's last appearance in the Club World Cup was against Al-Ahly, from Egypt, to determine the fifth-placed club. The match was played on 18 December, and Adelaide defeated Al-Ahly 0-1.[7][8]
After the Round 18 A-League clash with Sydney FC at the Adelaide Oval (which Adelaide won 1-0), A$23,002 was donated to the Starlight Foundation as $1 from every ticket sold for the match went to the charity.[9]
This season also saw the introduction of the Adelaide United W-League team and the A-League National Youth League team. Former Adelaide player Richie Alagich, along with Michael Barnett and former Socceroos Tony Vidmar and Joe Mullen joined the coaching staff of these teams.
Players
Squad Information
First Team Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Youth Team Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Position |
Player |
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GK |
Lucas Andreucci |
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GK |
Luke Ostybe |
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DF |
Michael Doyle |
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DF |
Michael Marrone |
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DF |
Alex Sunasky |
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DF |
Scott Weidnebach |
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MF |
Joel Allwright |
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MF |
Travis Anderson |
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MF |
Andrew Ciarla |
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Transfers
First Team
Youth Team
Technical staff
Statistics
Squad statistics
1 - does not include own goal(s)
* - player(s) who competed in the ACL but not in the 2008–09 A-League season or the CWC
** - player(s) who competed in the CWC but not in the 2008–09 A-League season or the ACL
Goal scorers
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A goal was scored from a penalty kick |
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Two goals were scored from penalty kicks |
Attendance at home games
Round |
Date |
Opponent |
Score
AUFC – Away
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Attendance |
Weekday |
1 |
17 August 2008 |
Perth Glory |
1 – 0 |
10,510 |
Sunday |
3 |
30 August 2008 |
Wellington Phoenix |
3 – 0 |
7,832 |
Saturday |
6 |
27 September 2008 |
Newcastle Jets |
2 – 0 |
8,111 |
Saturday |
7 |
3 October 2008 |
Central Coast Mariners |
3 – 3 |
9,074 |
Friday |
9 |
26 October 2008 |
Perth Glory |
2 – 1 |
10,126 |
Sunday |
10 |
31 October 2008 |
Melbourne Victory |
2 – 3 |
13,191 |
Friday |
12 |
22 November 2008 |
Sydney FC |
2 – 0 |
9,509 |
Saturday |
14 |
5 December 2008 |
Wellington Phoenix |
6 – 1 |
9,442 |
Friday |
16 |
14 January 2009 |
Queensland Roar |
0 – 0 |
14,450 |
Wednesday |
18 |
3 January 2009 |
Sydney FC |
2 – 0 |
23,002 |
Saturday |
19 |
9 January 2009 |
Newcastle Jets |
2 – 0 |
13,585 |
Friday |
SF1 |
7 February 2009 |
Melbourne Victory |
0 – 2 |
14,119 |
Saturday |
PF |
21 February 2009 |
Queensland Roar |
1 – 0 |
8,472 |
Saturday |
Competitions
Pre-season
A-League
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League table
Source: the-AFC.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
1First place through to sixth place qualify for the 2009 A-League Finals Series.
2First place qualifies for the 2010 AFC Champions League Group stage.
3Winning the 2009 A-League Grand Final automatically earns qualification for the 2010 AFC Champions League Group stage, unless first place are champions.
4Second place qualifies for the 2010 AFC Champions League Qualifying play-off, unless they qualify for the 2010 A-League Grand Final alongside first place or become A-League Champions, subsequently third place then qualify for the 2010 AFC Champions League Qualifying play-off.
Matches
Round |
Date |
Home Team |
Score |
Away Team |
Attendance |
Stadium |
1 |
17 August 2008 |
Adelaide United |
1 - 0
Dodd 41'
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Perth Glory |
10,510 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
2 |
24 August 2008 |
Queensland Roar |
1 - 1
Dodd 8' (pen) |
Adelaide United |
12,761 |
Suncorp Stadium |
3 |
30 August 2008 |
Adelaide United |
3 -0
Pantelis 15'
Cristiano 49', 60' |
Wellington Phoenix |
7,832 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
4 |
12 September 2008 |
Melbourne Victory |
1 - 0 |
Adelaide United |
24,812 |
Telstra Dome |
5 |
20 September 2008 |
Sydney FC |
3 - 0 |
Adelaide United |
12,462 |
Sydney Football Stadium |
6 |
27 September 2008 |
Adelaide United |
2 - 0
Cristiano 72', 60' |
Newcastle Jets |
8,111 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
7 |
3 October 2008 |
Adelaide United |
3 - 3
Dodd 7' (pen)
Cornthwaite 19'
Cristiano 50' |
Central Coast Mariners |
9,074 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
8 |
17 October 2008 |
Queensland Roar |
0 - 1
Cornthwaite 60' |
Adelaide United |
11,117 |
Suncorp Stadium |
9 |
26 October 2008 |
Adelaide United |
2 - 1
Alemão 80'
Dodd 82' (pen) |
Perth Glory |
10,126 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
10 |
31 October 2008 |
Adelaide United |
2 - 3
Dodd 28' (pen)
Cássio 67' |
Melbourne Victory |
13,191 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
11 |
15 November 2008 |
Central Coast Mariners |
3 - 0 |
Adelaide United |
7,865 |
Bluetongue Stadium |
12 |
22 November 2008 |
Adelaide United |
2 - 0
Ognenovski 45+2'
Dodd 78' |
Sydney FC |
9,509 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
13 |
30 November 2008 |
Newcastle Jets |
1 - 1
Ognenovski 90+4' |
Adelaide United |
7,136 |
Energy Australia Stadium |
14 |
5 December 2008 |
Adelaide United |
6 - 1
Ognenovski 21'
Cristiano 43', 74'
Cassio 47', 70'
Dodd 90+1' |
Wellington Phoenix |
9,442 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
15 |
6 January 2009[10] |
Melbourne Victory |
1 - 0 |
Adelaide United |
27,196 |
Telstra Dome |
16 |
14 January 2009[10] |
Adelaide United |
0 - 0 |
Queensland Roar |
14,450 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
17 |
26 December 2008 |
Perth Glory |
0 - 1
Sarkies 40' |
Adelaide United |
12,581 |
Members Equity Stadium |
18 |
3 January 2009 |
Adelaide United |
2 - 0
Cassio 45'
Alemão 82' |
Sydney FC |
23,002 |
Adelaide Oval |
19 |
9 January 2009 |
Adelaide United |
2 - 0
Barbiero 23'
Pantelis 74' |
Newcastle Jets |
13,585 |
Hindmarsh Stadium |
20 |
18 January 2009 |
Wellington Phoenix |
1 - 1
Reid 9' |
Adelaide United |
8,241 |
Westpac Stadium |
21 |
25 January 2009 |
Central Coast Mariners |
0 - 1
Cristiano 82' |
Adelaide United |
12,351 |
Bluetongue Stadium |
Finals series
FIFA Club World Cup
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