2006–07 Queensland Roar FC season

Queensland Roar took part in the 2006–07 A-League competition, hoping to improve on their performance in the previous domestic season, which saw them finish in sixth position at the end of the A-League competition.

Queensland Roar FC
2006–07 season
ChairmanJohn Ribot
Manager see Coaches
Miron Bleiberg
Frank Farina
A-League5th
Pre-Season Cup7th
Top goalscorerDario Vidosic – 5 Goals
Highest home attendance32,371 v Sydney FC
Lowest home attendance10,040 v Newcastle Jets
Average home league attendance16,465

Transfers

In
Player Details
Liam Reddyfrom Newcastle Jets
Marcus Wedaufrom VfL Osnabrück
Andrew Packerfrom Sydney FC
Ante Milicicfrom Newcastle Jets
Simon Lynchfrom Dundee
Sasa Ognenovskifrom Fawkner-Whittlesea Blues
Dario Vidosicfrom Queensland Lions
Steve Fitzsimmonsfrom New Zealand Knights
Robbie Krusefrom Queensland Academy of Sport
Damian Morifrom Central Coast Mariners
Chris Grossmanfrom Queensland Academy of Sport

Out
Player Details
Alex Brosqueto Sydney FC
Jonti Richterto New Zealand Knights
Scott Higginsto Falkirk
Todd GavaReleased
Michael Bairdto FC Universitatea Craiova
Royce Brownlieto Swindon Town
Tyler Simpsonto Perth Glory
Reece TollenaereReleased
Warren Moonto Queen of the South
David Williamsto Brøndby
Tim Smitsto New Zealand Knights

Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 GK Tom Willis
2 MF Andrew Packer
3 DF Remo Buess
4 DF Chad Gibson (captain)
5 DF Josh McCloughlan
6 DF Stuart McLaren
7 MF Marcus Wedau
8 MF Massimo Murdocca
9 FW Simon Lynch
10 FW Reinaldo Elias da Costa
11 FW Ante Milicic
No. Position Player
12 FW Zhang Yuning
13 MF Spase Dilevski
14 DF Ben Griffin
15 MF Matt McKay
16 MF Hyuk-Su Seo
17 FW Damian Mori
18 MF Dario Vidosic
19 DF Sasa Ognenovski
20 GK Liam Reddy
21 MF Steve Fitzsimmons
27 MF Chris Grossman

Injuries & replacements

Suspensions

Coaches

Coach Miron Bleiberg resigned after the Round 12 loss to Adelaide United. Frank Farina became coach on 16 November 2006.[1]

Pre-Season cup

Summary
RoundDateHome TeamScoreAway TeamCrowd
1 15 July 2006Queensland Roar1–2Sydney FC7,132
2 22 July 2006Queensland Roar1–1New Zealand Knights3,347
3 29 July 2006Newcastle Jets0–0Queensland Roar2,822
4 6 August 2006Queensland Roar0–0Central Coast4,571
Playoff 11 August 2006Melbourne Victory (PEN)(4) 1–1 (2)Queensland Roar2,117
Final 18 August 2006New Zealand Knights1–2Queensland RoarUnknown

Group stage
Main article: 2006 A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup § Group B
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Sydney FC 3 2 1 0 4 2 +2 7 Qualified for the Pre-Season Challenge Cup knockout stage
2 New Zealand Knights 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 3
3 Newcastle Jets 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2
4 Queensland Roar 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2
Source:
Queensland Roar1–2Sydney FC
Smits  31'
Attendance: 7,132
Referee: Peter Green
Queensland Roar1–1New Zealand Knights
Dilevski  8' Rodrigues  24'
Maroochydore Soccer Club, Maroochydore
Attendance: 3,347
Newcastle Jets0–0Queensland Roar
Attendance: 2,822
Referee: James Lewis

Playoffs
Seventh place playoff

2006–07 A-League Season

Summary
RoundDateResultHome TeamScoreAway TeamVenueCrowdLadder
1 26 August 2006WinQueensland Roar3–0Perth GlorySuncorp Stadium (N)20,6061st
2 1 September 2006WinNewcastle Jets2–3Queensland RoarEnergyAustralia Stadium (N)7,2761st
3 9 September 2006DrawCentral Coast Mariners0–0Queensland RoarCentral Coast Stadium (N)4,6442nd
4 15 September 2006WinQueensland Roar5–0New Zealand KnightsSuncorp Stadium (N)15,5172nd
5 22 September 2006DrawQueensland Roar1–1Adelaide UnitedSuncorp Stadium (N)16,1432nd
6 1 October 2006LossMelbourne Victory4–1Queensland RoarTelstra Dome (T)25,9212nd
7 8 October 2006DrawSydney FC1–1Queensland RoarAussie Stadium17,2742nd
8 15 October 2006WinPerth Glory1–2Queensland RoarMembers Equity Stadium (T)9,9782nd
9 22 October 2006LossQueensland Roar0–1Newcastle JetsSuncorp Stadium (T)16,0613rd
10 28 October 2006DrawQueensland Roar1–1Central Coast MarinersSuncorp Stadium (N)13,7272nd
11 5 November 2006LossNew Zealand Knights1–0Queensland RoarNorth Harbour Stadium2,6003rd
12 11 November 2006LossQueensland Roar0–1Adelaide UnitedSuncorp Stadium (N)14,1544th
13 17 November 2006LossQueensland Roar0–2Melbourne VictorySuncorp Stadium (N)14,7974th
14 24 November 2006LossSydney FC3–0Queensland RoarAussie Stadium (N)12,7187th
15 2 December 2006WinQueensland Roar1–0Perth GlorySuncorp Stadium (N)11,2376th
16 7 December 2006LossQueensland Roar0–3Newcastle JetsSuncorp Stadium (N)10,0406th
17 16 December 2006WinCentral Coast Mariners2–3Queensland RoarCentral Coast Stadium (N)7,1326th
18 29 December 2006LossNew Zealand Knights3–1Queensland RoarNorth Harbour Stadium (N)1,9636th
19 4 January 2007WinAdelaide United0–1Queensland RoarHindmarsh Stadium (N)10,4355th
20 12 January 2006WinMelbourne Victory1–2Queensland RoarTelstra Dome (N)28,9374th
21 20 January 2006DrawQueensland Roar1–1Sydney FCSuncorp Stadium (N)32,3715th

KEY (N) = Night game (T) = Twilight game

Table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Melbourne Victory (C) 21 14 3 4 41 20 +21 45 Finals Series and 2008 AFC Champions League Group stage
2 Adelaide United 21 10 3 8 32 27 +5 33
3 Newcastle Jets 21 8 6 7 32 30 +2 30 Finals Series
4 Sydney FC 21 8 8 5 29 19 +10 29[lower-alpha 1]
5 Queensland Roar 21 8 5 8 25 27 −2 29
6 Central Coast Mariners 21 6 6 9 22 26 −4 24
7 Perth Glory 21 5 5 11 24 30 −6 20
8 New Zealand Knights[lower-alpha 2] 21 5 4 12 13 39 −26 19 Disbanded at end of season
Source: ultimatealeague.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion.
Notes:
  1. Sydney FC were penalised three competition points following round 18 due to salary cap breaches which occurred during the 2005–06 season
  2. New Zealand Knights cannot qualify for the AFC Champions League as they are not recognised as an AFC club.

Goal scorers
5 Goals
Dario Vidosic
4 Goals
Ante Milicic
Reinaldo
3 Goals
Simon Lynch
Matt McKay
2 Goals
Damian Mori
1 Goal
Stuart McLaren
Spase Dilevski
Ben Griffin
Own Goals
Chad Gibson
Josh McCloughlan
Sasa Ognenovski
Andrew Packer

Clean sheets

Liam Reddy – 6[2]

Notes and references
  1. Frank Farina link
  2. http://www.qldroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=playerstats&showdetailstatisticstype=7&seasonid=18

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