Another game, another goal for Tomislav Uskok. The unheralded Macarthur Bulls centre-back is gaining quite the goalscoring reputation.
Uskok’s thunderous header earned Macarthur a 1-1 draw with Vietnamese side Cong An Ha Noi FC in Group E on Thursday night.
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Trailing 1-0 heading into the final 14 minutes, the Bulls rallied thanks to a set-piece routine finished by experienced defender Uskok, who also scored against Chinese giants Beijing Guoan on matchday two.
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“It wasn’t a priority but in a match like today it was very vital we were good with set-pieces,” said Macarthur head coach Mile Sterjovski as the Bulls ended matchday three third in Group E, a point adrift of Stefan Mauk’s leaders CAHN.
“Coming up against a good opposition that made it difficult for us to play our football. Sometimes you need to get points with set-pieces and I’m glad we got that today.”
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Uskok’s latest goal only highlighted his goalscoring ability. It’s an area that often goes under the radar, especially in the Isuzu UTE A-League.
Last season alone, the 34-year-old scored three goals for the Bulls in the domestic competition.
Since returning to the Isuzu UTE A-League in 2020 via Western United after a brief stint with Central Coast Mariners four years earlier, Uskok has scored nine goals.
No centre-back has scored more goals in that timeframe, with former Melbourne City star Curtis Good (seven) next on the list.
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When considering the history of the Isuzu UTE A-League among centre-backs, Uskok is eighth on the all-time list, and counting.
Uskok and Macarthur are at home in the Isuzu UTE A-League for the first time on Monday when they welcome Adelaide United to Campbelltown Stadium.
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