Eugene Galekovic – Football Scout

Eugene Galekovic mulling retirement ahead of Melbourne City’s knockout clash with Adelaide

Melbourne City easily beat the Central Coast Mariners 5-0 with Shayon Harrison at the AAMI Park.

Perth Glory have defeated Wellington Phoenix 5-0 at HBF Park in the final round of the regular season.

Melbourne Victory have claimed a tough 1-0 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers to spoil the party for retiring club legend Mark Bridge.

Newcastle Jets have ended their A-League season with a 2-0 win over Sydney FC.

Did he mean this? Eric Bautheac gave the home crowd something to remember with a cheekily-taken penalty which fooled Adelaide United’s goalkeeper.

Retiring Brisbane legend Matt McKay plays his final game in a 5-3 defeat against Adelaide, with new Roar coach Robbie Fowler watching on.

Wollongong Wolves defender Nikola Djordjevic pulled off an acrobatic scorpion kick against the Sutherland Sharks in the NPL.

New Brisbane Roar coach Roar Robbie Fowler says he’s motivated to show everyone how good he can become in this new stage of his career.
Another big name could be set to join the exodus of experienced A-League players at season’s end, with Melbourne City’s Eugene Galekovic still mulling over his playing future.
Unlike Matt McKay, Carl Valeri, Alex Brosque, Mark Bridge and Brendon Santalab — to name a few of this season’s vintage crop of retirements — Galekovic is yet to make up his mind.
“My focus hasn’t been on my future it’s been on just trying to win a trophy,” he said.
That means Sunday’s elimination final clash with Adelaide…

Melbourne City’s focus on defence paying dividends – Eugene Galekovic

Melbourne City came out victorious against their cross-town rivals Victory in a spiteful derby, despite keeping Tim Cahill on the bench for almost 80 minutes. During his 11 seasons with Adelaide United, veteran goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic was well aware of his new A-League club Melbourne City’s frailties, as well as their strengths.
City have long been known for their attacking prowess, but also their leaky defence.
“We knew we could get at them defensively but we would concede as well,” Galekovic said on Monday.
City have spent the start of A-League season focused on defence, and after two rounds it appears to be working as they sit atop the ladder and…

Melbourne City signs ex-Adelaide United keeper Eugene Galekovic

Eugene Galekovic spent 10 years between the Adelaide United goalposts.
Melbourne City have signed former Adelaide United goalkeeper and skipper Eugene Galekovic to a two-year deal.
The acquisition of the four-time A-League goalkeeper of the year follows City’s decision to release veteran Thomas Sorensen in April.
Galekovic had been Adelaide’s longest-serving player, with 238 games to his credit during a 10-year stint with the club.
The 36-year-old started his A-League career with City’s cross-town rivals, Melbourne Victory, in 2005.
“I’m delighted to be joining Melbourne…

Amor, Galekovic, Carrusca, McGowan, Cirio all tipped to leave Adelaide United

Adelaide United were eliminated from the AFC Champions League following a 1-0 defeat to Jiangsu Suning.

Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill break down Guangzhou’s aggregate win over Suwon and Jiangsu’s triumph over Adelaide United in the AFC Champions League. Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor says he’ll soon decide his future as several players head for the exit door of the A-League club.
Captain Eugene Galekovic made what appeared to be an emotional farewell to Adelaide fans after Tuesday night’s Asian Champions League loss.
The Reds were beaten 1-0 by Jiangsu Suning and knocked out of the Asian tournament.
Galekovic headlines a list of players expected to depart Adelaide which includes Marcelo Carrusca, Dylan McGowan, Sergio Cirio, Iacopo La Rocca…

Eugene Galekovic’s Adelaide United future up in the air – Guillermo Amor

Eugene Galekovic has become synonymous with Adelaide United since joining the club in 2007.
Adelaide United captain Eugene Galekovic could play one of his last games for the club in Wednesday night’s Asian Champions League match.
Galekovic is in the frame to return from a shoulder injury for the ACL fixture against Korea’s Jeju United in Adelaide.
But his future in Adelaide beyond this season is clouded amid speculation the Reds are on the verge of signing his one-time goalkeeping understudy Paul Izzo, currently at Central Coast.
Adelaide coach Guillermo Amor said he was uncertain about…

Adelaide United’s Eugene Galekovic out for a month through injury

Veteran Eugene Galekovic’s injury has turned Adelaide United’s season from bad to worse.
Adelaide United captain Eugene Galekovic will miss about four weeks because of a rare shoulder injury.
Galekovic was forced from the field during the Reds’ A-League loss to the Central Coast Mariners last Sunday but the exact nature of his injury is puzzling Reds medicos.
Scans revealed an ailment previously unseen by Adelaide’s doctor and physiotherapist, a club spokesman says, adding it isn’t a simple muscle tear.
The injury to Galekovic’s right shoulder is the latest misfortune to hit the struggling…

Eugene Galekovic injury compounds Adelaide United’s A-League woes

Veteran Eugene Galekovic’s injury has turned Adelaide United’s season from bad to worse.
Adelaide United’s torrid A-League title defence has taken another turn for the worse, with goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The Reds skipper was forced off the pitch 30 minutes into Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Central Coast Mariners in Canberra after suffering a suspected torn lateral muscle in his shoulder.
That diagnosis would only compound the woes of Guillermo Amor’s underperforming champions, who are now last by five points and about to embark on a gruelling…

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