NSW youngsters selected for Kevin Muscat Testimonial Match

Mustafa Amini (former Blacktown City youth player), Terry Antonis (former Marconi Stallions and NSWIS youth player), Dean Bouzanis (former St George and Sydney Olympic youth player), Sam Gallagher (former Manly United youth player), Brendan Hamill (former Marconi Stallions youth player), Matthew Lewis (former Blacktown City youth player), Nikola Stanojevic (former NSWIS player) and Ante Tomic (current Sydney United first team member) were all selected in Jan Versleijen?s squad.
Versleijen has selected players that are in contention for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games qualification campaign and also members of the Qantas Young Socceroos who will be competing at the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 which will be held 3-17 October 2010 in Zibo, Shandong Province, China PR.
Versleijen was excited to have an extra opportunity to participate in this historic match and for his players to get match experience.
“We are honoured to be able to contribute to this exciting testimonial match for Kevin Muscat,” said Versleijen.
“Kevin has had a prolific football career at domestic and international level and this match is in recognition of his vast achievements.
“The players that I have selected for this match are being considered for upcoming national team campaigns and their performance may have a bearing on their future selection.
“It’s also a great privilege to be part of the first ever football match at this fantastic new venue and I’m sure that my players will rise to the occasion,” concluded Versleijen.
The squad will feature 2 players that competed at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt last year namely Central Coast Mariners defender Sam Gallagher and goal-keeper Dean Bouzanis who is currently contracted to Liverpool FC in England as the only overseas based player in the squad.
Also appearing will be Netherlands bound players Adam Sarota and Michael Zullo who have recently finalised their transfers from Brisbane Roar to FC Utrecht.
Come Play XI Squad
Kevin Muscat Testimonial Match @ AAMI Park – Friday 14th May
Mustafa Amini Central Coast Mariners, Australia
Terry Antonis AIS
Mark Birighitti Adelaide Untied, Australia
Dean Bouzanis Accrington Stanley FC (on loan from Liverpool FC)
Osaka Cernak Brisbane Roar, Australia
Sam Gallagher Central Coast Mariners, Australia
Curtis Good AIS
Brendan Hamill Melbourne Heart, Australia
Jack Hingert North Queensland Fury, Australia
Mathew Leckie Adelaide Untied, Australia
Matthew Lewis Central Coast Mariners, Australia
Francesco Monterosso Adelaide Untied, Australia
Adam Sarota Brisbane Roar, Australia
Nikola Stanojevic Uncontracted
Klim Taseski Melbourne Heart, Australia
Ante Tomic Sydney United
Michael Zullo Brisbane Roar, Australia
Head Coach: Jan Versleijen
Assistant Coach: Ante Milicic
Team Manager: Gary Moretti
GK Coach: Fernando Alves
Physiotherapist: Nino La Scala
Match Details
Melbourne Victory v Come Play XI
Friday, May 14, 2010
AAMI Park, kick-off 8:00pm


