Kosta Barbarouses (Panathanaikos)
1 Barba, 2 Barba, 3 Barbarouses
correct according to his facebook page.
Brisbane Roar 2 (Mitch NICHOLS 19�, Matt McKAY 35�)
Melbourne
Heart 0
Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba
Crowd: 2893
Brisbane Roar: 20. Andrew REDMAYNE (gk), 2. Matt SMITH, 3. Luke DEVERE, 5. Ivan FRANJIC (6. Erik PAARTALU 46�), 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES (24. James MEYER 71�), 12. Matt MUNDY, 13. HENRIQUE, 15. Matt McKAY (capt), 17. Mitch NICHOLS, 18. Luke BRATTAN (26. Daniel BOWLES 50�), 22. Thomas BROICH.
Substitute (not used): 30. Matt ACTON (gk).
Yellow cards: Ivan FRANJIC (27�), Thomas BROICH (45�), Mitch NICHOLS (55�), Erik PAARTALU (62�)
Red cards: Nil
Melbourne Heart: 1. Clint BOLTON (gk), 3. Brendan HAMILL, 4. Simon COLOSIMO (16. Stefan VRBESIC 67�), 7. Rutger WORM, 12. Aziz BEHICH, 13. Gouramangi SINGH, 14. Kamal IBRAHIM (20. Sam MUNRO 53�), 17. Jason HOFFMAN, 18. Ante TOMIC (23. Dean HEFFERNAN 46�), 19. Eli BABALJ, 21. Kliment TASESKI.
Substitutes (not used): 2. Michael MARRONE, 25. Marko SUTALO (gk).
Yellow cards: Simon COLOSIMO (6�)
Report mentions Costa a couple of time.
http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=34004
Brisbane Roar�s unbeaten pre-season streak has continued with a 3-1 training match win over runaway Queensland State League leaders Sunshine Coast Fire in Gympie.
The match was played in wet � and at times torrential � conditions, but a healthy crowd was still on hand to cheer on both sides.
A handy display from the frontline partnership of Kosta Barbarouses and Henrique paved the way for the win with the New Zealander bagging two goals and the Brazilian the other.
Brisbane took the lead late in the first 40 minute half when Barbarouses slotted his first of the game.
The New Zealand international found himself free on the edge of the box with the ball at his feet after an Henrique effort was well blocked by Fire goalkeeper Antony Hall.
Barbarouses grabbed the opportunity from dead in front and lashed home the rebound.
On the stroke of half-time it was the Brazilian�s turn to get his name on the scoresheet courtesy of a cross from Barbarouses.
After being played down the right by Thomas Broich, Barbarouses put the ball into the heart of the box where Henrique expertly turned his defender and put the ball past Hall.
Barbarouses then scored Brisbane�s third goal � and his double � midway through the second period.
Making a scorching run from wide on the left, Barbarouses cut back inside and unleashed an unstoppable shot with his right foot.
The Fire began to move the ball well and exert some of their own pressure, with much of their best play going through Yuta Gonai.
While Brisbane�s unbeaten run remains intact, the streak of five consecutive clean sheets came to an end courtesy of a well-taken goal by Corey Towle.
With 20 minutes left in the contest, Towle pounced defensive header which failed to clear the area and curled a shot into the top corner.
The goal was just reward for the Fire who pushed Brisbane hard for the entirety of the contest.
Brisbane�s next pre-season training match will be against a Brisbane Invitational XI at Underwood Park, Rochedale on July 6.
Gates open at 4.30pm with the Rapid Fire Fields, player signings begin at 4.45pm and kick-off is scheduled at 7.05pm.
http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=34061
Full 90 for kosta same than moss and smeltz:
but maybe more later in season
i think he is better then Reinaldo
but different type of striker. and i supose depends on the costa(not Kosta) Rican striker and what style he plays to who roar will go with up front imo
"Former Phoenix forward Costa Barbarouses has started the trash talk ahead of his new club Brisbane Roar's match against the Phoenix tomorrow night. 26 August 2010 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz"
...wait, what?<!-- ADDTHIS END --> Robb2010-08-26 17:40:37
"Former Phoenix forward Costa Barbarouses has started the trash talk
ahead of his new club Brisbane Roar's match against the Phoenix tomorrow
night.<span style="font-size: 80%;"> 26 August 2010 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz"</span>...wait, what?<!-- ADDTHIS END -->
that is strange.... but great
If not then I never knew that. Interesting random fact.
If not then I never knew that. Interesting random fact.
Still doesn't explain selecting Mulligan but eh.
Still doesn't explain selecting Mulligan but eh.
Think this is a bit harsh - he played very well for them in the first three games of the season. And even if it's only one good game, it's still one more good game than the likes of Clapham, Mulligan and Peverley have had.
I'd be very disappointed if I were him.