2007–08 Melbourne Victory FC season
2007–08 season | |||
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Manager | Ernie Merrick | ||
A-League | 5th | ||
Pre-Season Challenge Cup | 8th | ||
AFC Champions League | Group Stage (2nd) | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Daniel Allsopp (7) All: Daniel Allsopp (9) | ||
Highest home attendance | 31,884 vs Sydney FC (10 November 2007) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 14,558 vs Chonburi FC (21 May 2008) | ||
Average home league attendance | 24,439 | ||
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Season summary[]
Looking to capitalise on their successful 2006–07 campaign, Melbourne made some strong off-season signings including Costa Rican international Carlos Hernández to cover the hole left by the departure of Fred to MLS club D.C. United.[1] Again with the league's largest crowds and a record membership of over 20,000,[2] Melbourne were undefeated after 7 rounds but the season slipped away with some poor home performances and a mounting injury list. A late season rally gave Melbourne a hope of making the finals up to the second last round but they finished 5th, 4 points out of the finals.
Players[]
First team squad[]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers[]
- In
Player | From | League | Date |
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AIS | ![]() |
23 February 2007 |
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BSC Young Boys | ![]() |
20 February 2007 |
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Willem II | ![]() |
30 March 2007 |
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Adelaide United | ![]() |
11 April 2007 |
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Marconi Stallions | ![]() |
29 May 2007 |
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LD Alajuelense | ![]() |
12 June 2007 |
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Benfica | ![]() |
20 June 2007 |
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Vissel Kobe | ![]() |
25 July 2007 |
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AIS | ![]() |
28 August 2007 |
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Preston Lions | ![]() |
30 October 2007 |
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Queens Park Rangers | ![]() |
5 December 2007 |
- Out
Player | To | League | Date |
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Wellington Phoenix | ![]() |
1 March 2007 |
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released | - | 1 March 2007 |
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D.C. United | ![]() |
30 March 2007 |
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Perth Glory | ![]() |
17 March 2007 |
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Wellington Phoenix | ![]() |
21 March 2007 |
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Partick Thistle F.C. | ![]() |
21 March 2007 |
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Adelaide United | ![]() |
30 March 2007 |
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Fulham F.C. | ![]() |
4 August 2007 |
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Adelaide United | ![]() |
30 October 2007 |
Matches[]
Pre-season matches[]
30 May 2007 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 1 : 4 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
6 June 2007 | Richmond Eagles ![]() | 0 : 1 | ![]() | Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Melbourne |
13 June 2007 | Oakleigh Cannons ![]() | 2 : 3 | ![]() | Jack Edwards Reserve, Melbourne |
20 June 2007 | South Melbourne ![]() | 1 : 5 | ![]() | Bob Jane Stadium, Melbourne |
4 July 2007 | China PR ![]() | 1 : 0 | ![]() | Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Hong Kong |
7 July 2007 | Tianjin Teda ![]() | 1 : 1 | ![]() | showTEDA Football Stadium, Tianjin |
- The match against China was played over three 30-minute periods.
2007 Pre-Season Cup[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | BP | Pts |
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1 | Adelaide United | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 3 | 8 |
2 | Perth Glory | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 1 | 8 |
3 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 | 3 |
4 | Melbourne Victory | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0 | 1 |
Source:[citation needed]
15 July 2007 Group Stage | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 1 : 1 | ![]() | showAurora Stadium, Launceston |
22 July 2007 Group Stage | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 0 : 1 | ![]() | showSkilled Stadium, Geelong |
28 July 2007 Group Stage | Perth Glory ![]() | 2 : 1 | ![]() | showDarwin Football Stadium, Darwin |
4 August 2007 Play-offs | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 1 : 2 | ![]() | showOlympic Park Stadium, Melbourne |
11 August 2007 Seventh Place Play-off | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 0 : 1 | ![]() | showOlympic Park Stadium, Melbourne |
2007-08 Hyundai A-League fixtures[]
25 August 2007 Round 1 | Wellington Phoenix ![]() | 2 : 2 | ![]() | showWestpac Stadium, Wellington |
1 September 2007 Round 2 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 0 : 0 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne, Melbourne |
7 September 2007 Round 3 | Adelaide United ![]() | 1 : 1 | ![]() | showHindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
16 September 2007 Round 4 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 0 : 0 | ![]() | showOlympic Park Stadium, Melbourne |
21 September 2007 Round 5 | Newcastle Jets ![]() | 2 : 2 | ![]() | showEnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle |
28 September 2007 Round 6 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 2 : 0 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
6 October 2007 Round 7 | Sydney FC ![]() | 0 : 1 | ![]() | showSydney Football Stadium, Sydney |
12 October 2007 Round 8 | Adelaide United ![]() | 4 : 1 | ![]() | showHindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
21 October 2007 Round 9 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 2 : 1 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
26 October 2007 Round 10 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 0 : 2 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
4 November 2007 Round 11 | Central Coast Mariners ![]() | 2 : 1 | ![]() | showBluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
10 November 2007 Round 12 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 0 : 0 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
16 November 2007 Round 13 | Queensland Roar ![]() | 1 : 0 | ![]() | showSuncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
24 November 2007 Round 14 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 1 : 1 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
2 December 2007 Round 15 | Perth Glory ![]() | 3 : 1 | ![]() | showMembers Equity Stadium, Perth |
8 December 2007 Round 16 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 2 : 2 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
16 December 2007 Round 17 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 1 : 3 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
31 December 2007 Round 18 | Central Coast Mariners ![]() | 2 : 5 | ![]() | showBluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
5 January 2008 Round 19 | Queensland Roar ![]() | 1 : 2 | ![]() | showSuncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
11 January 2008 Round 20 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 3 : 0 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
20 January 2008 Round 21 | Sydney FC ![]() | 2 : 2 | ![]() | showSydney Football Stadium, Sydney |
Ladder[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Central Coast Mariners | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 25 | +5 | 34 | Finals Series and 2009 AFC Champions League Group stage[a] |
2 | Newcastle Jets (C) | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 21 | +4 | 34 | |
3 | Sydney FC | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 24 | +4 | 32 | Finals Series and 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship |
4 | Queensland Roar | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 21 | +4 | 31 | Finals Series |
5 | Melbourne Victory | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 27 | |
6 | Adelaide United | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 29 | +2 | 26 | |
7 | Perth Glory | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 34 | −7 | 20 | |
8 | Wellington Phoenix[b] | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 37 | −12 | 20 |
Source: ultimatealeague.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion
Notes:
- ^ First place qualifies for the 2009 AFC Champions League Group stage.
Winning the 2008 A-League Grand Final earns qualification for the 2009 AFC Champions League Group stage, unless the Grand Final winners are also first place, in which case the Grand Final runner up qualifies. - ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for the AFC Champions League as they are not recognised as an AFC club.
2008 AFC Champions League[]
Warm-up matches[]
14 February 2008 | Whittlesea Zebras ![]() | 1 : 3 | ![]() | Epping Stadium, Melbourne |
26 February 2008 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 2 : 1 | ![]() | Olympic Park Stadium, Melbourne |
4 March 2008 | Adelaide United ![]() | 1 : 1 | ![]() | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
Matches[]
Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 14 |
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6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 7 |
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6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 6 |
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6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 5 |
Source:[citation needed]
12 March 2008 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 2 : 0 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
19 March 2008 | Chonburi FC![]() | 3 : 1 | ![]() | showSuphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok |
9 April 2008 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 3 : 4 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
23 April 2008 | Gamba Osaka ![]() | 2 : 0 | ![]() | showOsaka Expo '70 Stadium, Suita |
7 May 2008 | Chunnam Dragons ![]() | 1 : 1 | ![]() | showGwang-Yang Stadium, Gwangyang |
21 May 2008 | Melbourne Victory ![]() | 3 : 1 | ![]() | showTelstra Dome, Melbourne |
References[]
- ^ "Victory sign Costa Rican star". The Australian. 12 June 2007. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ Ormond, Aidan (31 August 2007). "Victory Hits The Magic 20K Mark". FourFourTwo Australia. Haymarket Group. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
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