A team of Adelaide United legends, such as Marcelo Carrusca, Travis Dodd and Cássio, will join forces once again in a special exhibition match for Remembrance Round.
A line-up of Reds greats, including a selection of 2008 Asian Champions League Finalists, will play an Australian Defence Force team ahead of Adelaide’s Hyundai A-League encounter against Perth Glory in honour of the upcoming Remembrance Round.
Fans will be able to watch their former superstars, coached by Aurelio Vidmar, grace the turf at Cooper’s Stadium on Sunday afternoon at 1.35pm before the current crop of players kick off at 5pm.
Introducing the #AUFC Legends squad to take on the Australian Defence Force on Remembrance Day. Gates open at 1:30pm. #RemembranceRound
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— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) November 6, 2018
The squad will include many former stars spanning from the first half of the Hyundai A-League’s young history. Spectators will see those who were heavily involved in the famous run to the Asian Champions League Final in 2008, including 2016 Grand Final hero Carrusca.
A team of @AdelaideUnited greats is set to return to the Hindmarsh Stadium pitch as part of the club’s #RemembranceDay commemorations. Hear what coach Aurelio Vidmar has to say about his star-studded Reds team. #ALeague
➡️https://t.co/cBI6vYCebt pic.twitter.com/hJeXX4it8J— Rob Greenwood (@robgreenwood1) November 6, 2018
I should also mention I’ve been carb loading since retirement in preparation for this game #nottheonlyone
— Travis Dodd (@trav_dodd) November 6, 2018
With the squad boasting over 1,300 club appearances between them it’s an opportunity for the club to celebrate it’s past, alongside the most recent success of their FFA Cup victory over Sydney FC.
The club will also be auctioning off the commemorative playing kits Adelaide United will be wearing against Glory to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
Adelaide United Legends squad
Goalkeeper: David Scarsella
Defenders: Richie Alagich, Angelo Costanzo, Iain Fyfe, Cássio, Daniel Mullen, Adam van Dommele
Midfielders: Jonas Salley, Fabian Barbiero, Travis Dodd, Jason Spagnuolo, Lucas Pantelis, Marcelo Carrusca
Strikers: Carl Veart, Cristiano
Coach: Aurelio Vidmar
