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Gold Coast United Without Strikers Joel Porter And Tahj Minniecon For Central Coast Mariners Clash
Attacking burden to fall on Smeltz.
| Bet: | Returns: | Gold Coast United £21.00 | Draw £32.50 | Adelaide United £32.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Gold Coast United £21.50 | Draw £32.00 | Adelaide United £32.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Gold Coast United £21.00 | Draw £32.00 | Adelaide United £31.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Gold Coast United £21.00 | Draw £34.00 | Adelaide United £34.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Gold Coast United £22.00 | Draw £32.00 | Adelaide United £30.00 |
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Dec 3, 2009 12:54:25 AM
A depleted Gold Coast United squad welcome back three key defenders this week, but are looking light up front with Joel Porter and Tahj Minniecon likely to be ruled out for Saturday’s clash against the Central Coast Mariners.
Kristian Rees, Bas Van Den Brink and Steve Pantelidis all return from suspension to give United’s rearguard a welcome boost, but Shane Smeltz is the only regular starting striker still available.
Brazilian forward Milson could be in contention if he can complete his recovery from a thigh strain and Andrew Barisic is also in the mix.
Miron Bleiberg’s other options include Youth Team attackers Golgol Mebrahtu and free-scoring Chris Harold, who bagged another double in the 5-0 NYL drubbing of Melbourne Victory Youth last Sunday.
Porter suffered a heavy challenge during the game against Melbourne, landing awkwardly on his lower leg and twisting two knee ligaments.
Gold Coast United physiotherapist, Dave Battersby, said the injury should resolve itself in less than three weeks and wouldn’t be an ongoing issue for Porter.
Minniecon’s thigh strain should only be a minor setback for the player too, with Battersby expecting the players to be fully fit for next week’s clash against the Newcastle Jets.
Experienced midfielder Steve Fitzsimmons sustained a dislocated and fractured finger during the loss to Melbourne, but will be available to play, albeit with his finger in a special brace to prevent further injury.
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Kristian Rees, Bas Van Den Brink and Steve Pantelidis all return from suspension to give United’s rearguard a welcome boost, but Shane Smeltz is the only regular starting striker still available.
Brazilian forward Milson could be in contention if he can complete his recovery from a thigh strain and Andrew Barisic is also in the mix.
Miron Bleiberg’s other options include Youth Team attackers Golgol Mebrahtu and free-scoring Chris Harold, who bagged another double in the 5-0 NYL drubbing of Melbourne Victory Youth last Sunday.
Porter suffered a heavy challenge during the game against Melbourne, landing awkwardly on his lower leg and twisting two knee ligaments.
Gold Coast United physiotherapist, Dave Battersby, said the injury should resolve itself in less than three weeks and wouldn’t be an ongoing issue for Porter.
Minniecon’s thigh strain should only be a minor setback for the player too, with Battersby expecting the players to be fully fit for next week’s clash against the Newcastle Jets.
Experienced midfielder Steve Fitzsimmons sustained a dislocated and fractured finger during the loss to Melbourne, but will be available to play, albeit with his finger in a special brace to prevent further injury.
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