Qantas Australian U-13 Boys Football team draw with Laos

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Qantas Australian Under 13 Boys Football team draw with Laos at AFC U14 Festival of Football

Sabah, Malaysia Wednesday 2 June 2010 By Adam Mark

The Qantas Australian Under 13 Boys Football Team have kicked off their ‘AFC U14 Festival of Football- Tournament with a 0-0 draw against Laos played out in sweltering conditions in Sabah, Malaysia.

Australia played some exceptional football based on effective possession. Western Australian Jordan Pokler, who occupied the ‘10- role within the 1-4-3-3 system, was the perfect link between defense and attack. Pokler-s ability to receive the ball between the lines and find space against a compact Laos was a highlight of this match as was the precision of his passing.

Unfortunately for all the possession the Australian-s enjoyed they failed to capitalize and towards the end some resolute defending by Australian Captain Adam Berry and the back four was needed to keep the scores level as the oppressive conditions took it-s toll on both teams the longer the game went on.

Unfortunately Australia-s other two matches scheduled for the day were cancelled due to a torrential rainstorm which saw all the tournament-s afternoon matches called off.

The Qantas Australian Under 13 Boys Football Team will play matches against Singapore and Vietnam tomorrow.

Match Details

Qantas Australian Under 13 Boys 0 Laos 0

Sabah, Malaysia

Qantas Australian Under 13 Boys starting line-up: 29.Milan Egic (gk), 5.Nathan Bertolissio, 8.Anthony Duzel, 10.Jordan Pokler, 12.Austin Ludwik, 13.Adam Berry (c), 14.Matthew Stewart, 15.Bai Antoniou, 16.Scott Halliday, 21.Steve Kuzmanovaki, 27.Anthony Kalik

Player Name	Club	State / Territory
Bai Antoniou	West Sydney Berries	NSW - Metropolitan 1
Adam Berry	Blacktown City FC	NSW - Metropolitan 2
Nathan Bertolissio	West Sydney Berries	NSW - Metropolitan 1
Antonee Burke - Gilroy	Newcastle Football	Northern NSW
Daniel DeSilva	Stirling Lions	Western Australia
Anthony Duzel	Melbourne Knights	Victoria - Metropolitan
Milan Egic	Gold Coast Football	Queensland
Scott Halliday	Football Brisbane	Queensland
Anthony Kalik	Manly United FC	NSW - Metropolitan 2
Anthony Krkovski	Sutherland FC	NSW - Metropolitan 1
Steve Kuzmanovski	Sydney Olympic	NSW - Metropolitan 2
Martin Lo	Project 22	NSW - Metropolitan 1
Austin Ludwik	Gold Coast Football	Queensland
Ross Millard	ECU Joondalup	Western Australia
Connor O-Toole	Project 22	NSW - Metropolitan 2
Jordan Pokler	Perth City	Western Australia
Liam Rose	Sydney United FC	NSW - Metropolitan 1
Lucas Spinella	Bulleen	Victoria - Metropolitan
Matthew Stewart	Marconi Stallions FC	NSW - Metropolitan 2
Jacob Tarasenko	Broadmeadow	Northern NSW
Lachlan Wales	Manly United FC	NSW - Metropolitan 2
Thomas Waller	Macquarie	Northern NSW