Newcastle United Jets FC season 2007-08

The ALeague NUJ A-League 2007-08 season was their most successful A-League season. They defeated ALeague CCM 1-0 in their first Grand Final, winning the Championship and qualifying for the AFC Champions League 2009.

During the pre-season, former Jets CEO George Liolio was replaced by Newcastle solicitor John Tsatsimas. [cite news |url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_pressreleases1&id=18496 |title=New Jets Boss Speaks To Fans |date=2007-07-17 |first=John |last=Tsatsimas |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Newcastle United Jets]

Defender Jade North has been named as the captain for the season. [cite news |url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_pressreleases1&id=18661 |title=Newcastle Jets look North for Captain |date=2007-07-31 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Newcastle United Jets ]

quad

Changes

The Newcastle Jets lost several of their most notable players for the 2007-08 season. Nick Carle moved overseas to play with Gençlerbirliği in order to improve his chances of selection for the Socceroos. [cite news |url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_pressreleases1&id=18108 |title=Nick Carle Transfer Confirmed |date=2007-06-17 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Newcastle United Jets ] [cite news |url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_pressreleases1&id=18114 |title=Fans Farewell Nicky |date=2007-06-18 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Newcastle United Jets ] The Jets received a transfer fee of AU$650,000 for the talented midfielder. Paul Okon retired due to his inability to keep up at training. [cite news |url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_pressreleases1&id=18143 |title=Paul Okon's Message To The Fans |date=2007-06-21 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Newcastle United Jets |first=Paul |last=Okon |authorlink=Paul Okon ] Milton Rodriguez went back to his native Columbia after he failed to come to a new agreement with the Jets, apparently asking more money than the Jets were prepared to pay. Three New Zealand players, Tim Brown, Steven Old and Vaughan Coveny decided to join with the new Kiwi outfit Wellington Phoenix. [cite news |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/51009,wellington-snap-up-four-more.aspx |title=Wellington Snap Up Four More |date=2007-05-01 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo ] [cite news |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/52393,coveny-signs-for-phoenix-at-last.aspx |title=Coveny Signs For Phoenix At Last |date=2007-05-19 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo ]

Gary van Egmond took a trip to South America to try and find replacements for lost squad members. [cite news |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/50767,jets-scout-south-america.aspx |title=Jets Scout South America |date=2007-05-28 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo ] Argentinian attacking midfielder Livio Prieto and Brazilian forward Flavio Barros agreed to terms with the Jets as a result of the scouting trip but later reneged on their agreements.cite news |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/54201,newcastle-jets-sign-south-americans.aspx |title=Newcastle Jets Sign South Americans |date=2007-06-14 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |first=Richie |last=Young |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo ] However the trip wasn't entirely useless with Argentinian forward Jorge Drovandi and a Brazilian midfielder Denni Rocha dos Santos signing for the club. [cite news |url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_club_newsitem&id=18740 |title=Drovandi: Here To Deliver His Best |publisher=Newcastle United Jets |date=2007-08-06 |accessdate=2007-09-14 ] [cite news |url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18853 |title=Jets snare Brazilian gun |first=Dominc |last=Brock |date=2007-08-17 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Football Federation Australia ]

Three new Australians also joined the club. Joel Griffiths' twin brother Adam Griffiths was signed from English club Brentford to bolster the defence, [cite news |first=Jon |last=Ritson |title=Adam's Set For Take-Off At Jets |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/57192,adams-set-for-takeoff-at-jets.aspx |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo |date=2007-07-26 |accessdate=2007-09-13 ] Scott Tunbridge from Scottish outfit Hamilton Academical and Noel Spencer from Sydney FC (where he had been playing on a short-term deal after being ditched by the Mariners). [cite news |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/55248,jets-to-unleash-%E2%80%9Cexcitement-machine%E2%80%9D.aspx |title=Jets To Unleash "Excitement Machine" |date=2007-06-29 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo |first=Aidan |last=Ormond ]

The club officially announced on August 14th, 2007 that Brazilian Mário Jardel who has won the European Golden Boot award twice, would be joining the side as a marquee player. [cite news |url=http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=93532 |title=Jardel flies in for Jets |date=2007-08-14 |accessdate=2007-09-14 |publisher=The World Game ] [cite news |url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,22243799-5013549,00.html |publisher=Fox Sports |date=2007-08-14 |title=Jets sign Brazilian Jardel |accessdate=2007-09-14 ]

Another late signing was announced before Round 4, with former Socceroo Stephen Laybutt joining the club. [cite news |first=Aidan |last=Ormond |title=Jardel Set To Make His Debut |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/61117,jardel-set-to-make-his-debut.aspx |publisher=Australian FourFourTwo |date=2007-09-13 |accessdate=2007-09-13 ]

Liberian striker Boima Karpeh trialled with the Jets in September 2007 but was not signed. He was expected to be signed on an injury waiver for Steve Eagleton. [cite news |title=Hopes high Jardel can clear red tape in time |date=2007-09-11 |page=27 |publisher=The Herald |first=James |last=Gardiner ] [cite news |title=Eagleton runs out of luck with Jets |publisher=The Herald |first=James |last=Gardiner |date=2007-09-19 |page=86 ]

AIS midfielder James Holland was signed on a short term contract for Round 8 to cover for Stuart Musialik who was away on national duty with the Olyroos. Holland impressed on his A-League debut and scored the opening goal for the Jets against the Wellington Phoenix. He was then signed for a further 1 week before returning to the AIS.

On 22 October Gary van Egmond revealed that Drovandi and Tunbridge had been given permission to look for new clubs, stating that they did not fit into the Jet's setup. [cite news |title=Newcastle dump misfit duo |url=http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22630380-5006068,00.html |date=2007-10-23 |accessdate=2007-10-28 |publisher=The Daily Telegraph |first=John |last=Taylor ] Drovandi later agreed to terminate his contract allowing the Jets to sign James Holland for the remainder of the season. [cite news |title=Drovandi's exit opens door for Jets to go on the attack |date=2007-12-04 |publisher=The Herald |first=James |last=Gardiner] The talented midfielder also signed for the following two years. [cite news |title=Newcastle beat rivals to punch on Holland |date=2007-12-08 |publisher=The Herald |first=James |last=Gardiner]

In January 2008 the club signed promising young midfielder Ben Kantarovski to a four year contract. [cite news |url=http://theherald.yourguide.com.au/articles/1161338.html?src=topstories |title=Kantarovski grounded as record-breaking early take-off with Jets looms after four-year deal |first=James |last=Gardiner |publisher=The Herald |date=2008-01-14 |accessdate=2008-01-17 ] The club also announced that they were in the process of obtaining a visa for South Korean youth international Song Jin-Hyung and that he would be signed on a two year contract. [cite news |title=Korean poised to join Jets for finals |first=James |last=Gardiner |publisher=The Newcastle Herald |date=2007-01-17 ]

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Round 1

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date = July 14, 2007
14:30 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 0 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18485 Report]
team2 = ALeague PG
goals1 =
goals2 = Harnwell goal|48
stadium = Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
attendance = 2,700
referee = James LewisThe bumpy ground at Port Macquarie caused troubles for both teams. New signings Scott Tunbridge, Adam Griffiths and Noel Spencer started for the Jets. The game was drawed nil all at half time but Jamie Harnwell won the game for the Glory early in the second half.

Round 2

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date = July 22, 2007
14:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague MV
score = 0 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18562 Report]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 =
goals2 = Wheelhouse goal|51
stadium = Skilled Stadium
attendance = 8,500
referee = Ben WilliamsThe Jets managed to come back from Victoria with 3 points. Midfielder Jobe Wheelhouse knocked home a 51st minute Joel Griffiths free kick to give the Jets the win.

Round 3

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date = July 27, 2007
19:30
team1 = ALeague AU
score = 4 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18623 Report]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Burns goal|6 Djite goal|66 Sarkies goal|80|pen Alagich goal|86
goals2 = Bridge sent off|2|69 A. Griffiths sent off|2|79 J. Griffiths goal|90+2|pen
stadium = Hindmarsh Stadium
attendance = 3,800
referee = Craig ZetterAdelaide demolished Newcastle in a game full of penalties and cards, not many of which seemed to go the Jets way. Adelaide was four up through four different players before the Jets finally scored a consolation penalty goal in the dying moments of the game despite only having 9 players on the field.

Play-offs

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date = 4 August, 2007
19:30 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 3 – 2
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18725 Report]
team2 = ALeague SFC
goals1 = J. Griffiths goal|5, goal|76 Tunbridge goal|56
goals2 = Zadkovich goal|79 Talay goal|83
stadium = Parramatta Stadium
attendance = 2,611
referee = Peter GreenThe Jets managed their second win of pre-season despite a late comeback from Sydney FC. Argentinian Jorge Drovandi got his first taste of Australian football, playing for 50 minutes of the game. The ever impressive Joel Griffiths scored a brace for the Jets and Scott Tunbridge was gifted a goal after a mix-up in the Sydney defence. Despite Sydney playing poorly for most of the game they managed to score two late goals.

Finals

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date = 10 August, 2007
19:30 UTC+12
team1 = ALeague WP
score = 0 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18789 Report]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 =
goals2 =
stadium = Westpac Stadium
attendance = 5,174
referee = penshootoutbox
penalties1 = Smeltz penmiss|Goalkeeper saved Aloisi pengoal Christie pengoal Johnson penmiss|Goalkeeper saved
penaltyscore = 2 – 4
penalties2 = pengoal J. Griffiths pengoal Bridge pengoal Thompson pengoal ElrichA close game that resulted in another nil all draw. Both sides had plenty of chances but failed to capitalize. Joel Griffiths put the ball into the net but was ruled offside. Jets goalkeeper Ante Čović produced two saves during the penalty shootout to see the Jets finish the pre-season in 5th position.

A-League Season

Regular Season

Points Table

Round 1

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date = August 26, 2007
15:00 UTC+8
team1 = ALeague PG
score = 0 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=18974&pageid=2071 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780024/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 =
goals2 =
stadium = Members Equity Stadium
attendance = 8,508
referee = Simon PrzydaczA scrappy game in the Western Australian capital resulted in a nil all draw. South American imports Denni and Jorge Drovandi both made their A-League debuts. Jobe Wheelhouse was rewarded with a start after a convincing pre-season. Gary van Egmond was pleased to come away from Perth with a point.

Round 2

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date = September 2, 2007
17:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 1 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19072 Report] [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780030/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague QR
goals1 = J. Griffiths Goal|88
goals2 = Reinaldo Goal|70 McLaren sent off|2|42|85
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 13,144
referee = Simon PrzydaczA large crowd turned up to see the Jets play their first home game of the season at EnergyAustralia Stadium. Jets playmaker Denni made more of an impression than the previous week, showing off his fancy footwork. Queensland opened the scoring in the 70th minute through striker Reinaldo when the Jets defence was caught off-guard. The Roar's captain McLaren was sent off after bringing down hardworking Jets player Joel Griffiths on the edge of the penalty box. Griffiths equalised the scoring with a classy free kick from the resulting set-piece.

Round 3

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date = September 9, 2007
17:00 UTC+12
team1 = ALeague WP
score = 0 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19188 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780033/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 =
goals2 = Thompson Goal|77
stadium = Westpac Stadium
attendance = 11,478
referee = Peter O'LearyThe Jets were without Stuart Musialik and Mark Bridge who were away on national duty. Although Wellington put the Jets under a lot of pressure the Jets managed to steal a victory. Goalkeeper Ante Čović continued his good form and again kept the Jets in the game with a number of fine saves. A free kick late in the game by Matt Thompson took a huge deflection off the foot of Jets defender Adam Griffiths and found the back of the net. Thompson was awarded the goal despite Griffiths claiming the flick-on was intentional. The win lifted the Jets clear of the middle of the table to 2nd.

Round 4

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date = September 15, 2007
19:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 1 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19289 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780036/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague AU
goals1 = Bridge Goal|81
goals2 =
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 13,627
referee = Angelo NardiThis game marked the debut of Brazilian superstar Mário Jardel who was welcomed loudly by the home crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 71st minute. Mark Bridge scored a superb goal, his second of the week after playing for the Olyroos. Midfielder Denni was pulled from the pitch in the first half after coach Gary van Egmond felt he was losing the ball too often.

Round 5

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date = 21 September 2007
20:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 2 – 2
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19388 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780039/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague MV
goals1 = A. Griffiths goal|3
Musialik goal|21
goals2 = Thompson goal|65
Caceres goal|83
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 11,179
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 6

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date = September 29, 2007
19:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague SFC
score = 1 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19499&pageid=1001 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780044/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Brosque Goal|36
goals2 =
stadium = Sydney Football Stadium
attendance = 13, 755
referee = Craig Zetter

Round 7

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date = October 7, 2007
17:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague CCM
score = 1 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19616&pageid=2071 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780049/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Pondeljak goal|62
goals2 = Bridge goal|82
stadium = Bluetongue Stadium
attendance = 12,622
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 8

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date = October 14, 2007
15:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 2 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19723 Report] [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780053/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague WP
goals1 = Holland Goal|17 J. Griffiths Goal|40
goals2 = Old Goal|90+4
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 11,947
referee = Ben Williams

Round 9

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date = October 19, 2007
20:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 1 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19804&pageid=1001 Report] [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000380007/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague QR
goals1 = J. Griffiths goal|47|pen
goals2 = Kruse goal|1
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 12,326
referee = Mark Shield

Round 10

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date = October 26, 2007
20:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague MV
score = 0 – 2
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=19914&pageid=1001 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780056/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Pantelidis Sent off|0|66
goals2 = A. Griffiths Goal|8
J. Griffiths Goal|88
stadium = Telstra Dome
attendance = 27,123
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 11

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date = November 3, 2007
19:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 0 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20036 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780062/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague SFC
goals1 =
goals2 = Bridges Goal|69
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 16,433
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 12

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date = November 9, 2007
20:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 1 – 4
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20174&pageid=1001 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780064/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague PG
goals1 = J. Griffiths goal|49
goals2 = Durante goal|25|own
J. Simpson Goal|51
Rukavytsya Goal|63 Goal|90
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 8,122
referee = Peter Green

Round 13

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date = November 18, 2007
18:30
team1 = ALeague AU
score = 1 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20293&pageid=1001 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780071/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Dodd goal|76
goals2 = J. Griffiths goal|70
stadium = Hindmarsh Stadium
attendance = 10,256
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 14

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date = November 25, 2007
17:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 0 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20403&pageid=2055 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780075/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague CCM
goals1 =
goals2 =
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 14,169
referee = Mark Shield

Round 15

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date = November 30, 2007
19:00 UTC+10
team1 = ALeague QR
score = 0 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20498&pageid=2071 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780078/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 =
goals2 = J. Griffiths Goal|90+2
stadium = Suncorp Stadium
attendance = 14,193
referee = Peter Green

Round 16

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date = December 7, 2007
20:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague SFC
score = 1 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20605&pageid=1001 Report] [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780083/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Zadkovich sent off|0|52
Corica goal|90+3
goals2 =
stadium = Sydney Football Stadium
attendance = 10,732
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 17

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date = December 16, 2007
17:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague MV
score = 1 – 3
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20725&pageid=2071 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780089/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Hernández goal|11
goals2 = Denni goal|41 J. Griffiths goal|54 goal|76
stadium = Telstra Dome
attendance = 22,626
referee = Matthew BreezeThe Jets defeated Melbourne in their most convincing win of the season. It was the first time that the Jets had won after going behind. New Australian national coach Pim Verbeek was watching from the stands as numerous players such as Joel Griffiths, Ante Čović and Archie Thompson tried to impress him. Carlos Hernández put the home side ahead early in the first half but Denni scored his first A-League goal to put the Jets back on level terms. Griffiths came close to scoring a hat-trick but had to be happy with reclaiming the position as the league's top goal scorer. James Holland played his first game for the club after signing a permanent contract for the next two seasons.

Round 18

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date = December 30, 2007
19:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 2 – 3
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20857&pageid=1001 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780091/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague WP
goals1 = Bridge goal|29|pen
Tunbridge goal|81
goals2 = Smeltz goal|16
Ferrante goal|49
Rees goal|51
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 15,107
referee = Srebre Delovski

Round 19

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date = January 4, 2008
20:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 2 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=20938 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780095/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague AU
goals1 = J. Griffiths goal|13
Holland goal|73
goals2 = Pantelis goal|41
Barbiero sent off|2|18, 45+1
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 13,047
referee = Peter Green

Round 20

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date = January 12, 2008
19:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague CCM
score = 1 – 2
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21046&pageid=1001 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780099/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Kwasnik Goal|9
goals2 = Holland goal|6
J. Griffiths goal|52
stadium = Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium
attendance = 19,238
referee = Matthew Breeze

Round 21

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date = January 18, 2008
20:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 2 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21144&pageid=1001 Report] [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780102/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague PG
goals1 = J. Griffiths goal|22 Bridge goal|64
goals2 = Rizzo sent off|0|37
Harnwell goal|45+2
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 16,212
referee = Michael Hester

Finals series

Major Semi-Final (Leg 1)

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date = 27 January 2008
18:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 2 – 0
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21256&pageid=2055 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000240099/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague CCM
goals1 = A. Griffiths goal|22 J. Griffiths goal|85|pen
goals2 =
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 22,960
referee = Matthew Breeze

Major Semi-Final (Leg 2)

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date = 10 February 2008
18:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague CCM
score = 3 – 0 (a.e.t.)
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21399&pageid=2055 Report]
[http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000240101/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Kwasnik goal|37 Petrovski goal|74, goal|95
goals2 =
stadium = Bluetongue Stadium
attendance = 19,112
referee = Ben Williams

Preliminary Final

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date = 17 February 2008 18:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague NUJ
score = 3 – 2 (a.e.t.)
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21474&pageid=1001 Report] [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000240115/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague QR
goals1 = Thompson goal|40 J. Griffiths goal|104|pen Elrich goal|111
goals2 = Reinaldo goal|90+2|pen, goal|118|pen Moore sent off|2|77|112
stadium = EnergyAustralia Stadium
attendance = 16,021
referee = Peter Green

Grand Final

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date = 24 February 2008 17:00 UTC+11
team1 = ALeague CCM
score = 0 – 1
report = [http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000240119/scoreboard.html Summary]
team2 = ALeague NUJ
goals1 = Vukovic sent off|0|90+5
goals2 = Bridge goal|64
stadium = Sydney Football Stadium
attendance = 36,354
referee = Mark Shield

Goal Scorers

"Last updated 4 July 2008"

References