Sunday, January 29, 2012

Canberra United

McKellar Park (Capacity: 3.500)

Canberra United - Brisbane Roar (3:2) (W-League Grand Final, 29. January 2012)
1:0 M. Heyman (11.), 2:0 A. Sykes (18.), 2:1 Gielnik (23.), 3:1 M. Heyman (55.), 3:2 Butt (66.)

Attendance: 2512
Cost: $12AUD
Programme: C U In Green ($3)

Big line-up to get into the ground
 
Teams entering the pitch
 
Ready for kick-off
 
Half-time score in the GF
 
The Roar trying to fins a way past the Canberra defense
 
Lydia Williams standing strong in goal
 
Looking across halfway from the grandstand
 
Canberra celebrating the winning goal
 
Grandstand sold out in 8 minutes
 
Canberra are the W-League champions!
 
Showing off the trophy
 

HISTORY: (wiki) Canberra United Football Club is an Australian football (soccer) club that competes in the W-League, the national women's competition. Based in Canberra, the club was formed in 2008 for the league's inaugural season. Canberra is the only team in the league that is not affiliated to a men's A-League club, although a team in the National Youth League from Canberra also competes (being the AIS). In their first season Canberra were runners-up, defeated by Queensland in the final.
The primary club colour of Canberra United is green, chosen principally since it did not clash with the other seven clubs in the inaugural competition. They are the second elite sporting team from the city to wear a green jersey after National Rugby League club, Canberra Raiders. This has led to some cross-promotion between the two 'green machine' teams.
The Canberra United badge depicts the flagpole of Parliament House, a symbol of Canberra.
The Canberra United fans are known collectively as 'Capital Punishment', and are based on the western hill of McKellar Park. Supporters groups within these numbers include "Capital Hill", "Green Leprechauns" and "The Binbag Army"
Canberra United had the highest attendance in the W-League in the inaugural season with an average crowd of 1029.

HONOURS:
W-League:
Winners: (1): 2011-12
Runners-up (1): 2008–09

STADIUM HISTORY: (wiki) Belconnen Soccer Centre, also known as McKellar Soccer Centre and McKellar Park, is a stadium in the Canberra suburb of McKellar, in Australia. The playing surface is rectangular in shape and is used almost exclusively for football (soccer) matches. The venue is the home ground of ACT Premier League club Belconnen United FC and W-League club Canberra United FC.
The main grandstand is named after Ken Carter, who has been involved in the Belconnen Soccer Club since its formation and contributed significantly to the club's development.
The venue was opened on 23 November 2002 by ACT Senator Margaret Reid, the first match being a NSWPL match between Belconnen and Bonnyrigg White Eagles ending in a 2-2 draw.
All matches of the 2003 OFC Women's Championship were held at this venue, the tournament won by Australia.
A-League team, Central Coast Mariners played Belconnen United at the venue in 2007,2008,2009 and 2010. Sydney fc also played a friendly there against Belconnen.

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