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Melbourne China Match Pics

Melbourne China Match Pics

A selection of match pictures from Melbourne Victory's 1-0 loss to China. 5 Jul 2007
Chinese Challenge for Merrick’s men

Chinese Challenge for Merrick’s men

Melbourne Victory’s two new boys will both be handed the chance to impress when Ernie Merrick’s men face China in Hong Kong this evening.
4 Jul 2007
Merrick Focuses On Performance, Not Results

Merrick Focuses On Performance, Not Results

Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick has conceded results will not play a crucial role in determining the success of the club’s Chinese tour. 2 Jul 2007
Archie wants to go 107 km/h

Archie wants to go 107 km/h

As part of FFT's search for the next football star, we timed Socceroo Archie Thompson’s strikes from the penalty spot. Here, he predicts he’ll hit a ball at 107 km/h... see if it comes true! We've filmed him complete all of the modules required at the trials to be held around the country soon. Check out the August 2007 issue for more information. If you think you could be ‘The Next’ football star head to
www.nikefootball.com to register. 2 Jul 2007
Archie Thompson and the dreaded beep test

Archie Thompson and the dreaded beep test

As part of FFT's search for the next football star, Socceroo Archie Thompson tells us what he really thinks about taking beep tests... We've filmed him complete all of the modules required at the trials to be held around the country soon. Check out the August 2007 issue for more information. If you think you could be ‘The Next’ football star head to
www.nikefootball.com to register. 2 Jul 2007
Archie's Power Secrets...

Archie's Power Secrets...

As part of FFT's search for the next football star, we got Socceroo Archie Thompson to explain the secrets behind generating power when it comes to penalties. He even tells us which of his Socceroo and Victory team mates he rates as having the most powerful strike. We've filmed him complete all of the modules required at the trials to be held around the country soon. Check out the August 2007 issue for more information. If you think you could be ‘The Next’ football star head to
www.nikefootball.com to register. 2 Jul 2007
Football Star Search: Archie's Left Footed Penalty Speed Test

Football Star Search: Archie's Left Footed Penalty Speed Test

As part of FFT's search for the next football star, we got Socceroo Archie Thompson to run through his paces. This is Archie's left footed spot kick where we captured the ball speed with a radar gun. Archie hit the ball at an impressive 98 km/h. We've filmed him complete all of the modules required at the trials to be held around the country soon. Check out the August 2007 issue for more information. If you think you could be ‘The Next’ football star head to
www.nikefootball.com to register. 2 Jul 2007
Football Star Search: Archie's Right Footed Penalty Speed Test

Football Star Search: Archie's Right Footed Penalty Speed Test

As part of FFT's search for the next football star, we got Socceroo Archie Thompson to run through his paces. This is Archie's right footed spot kick where we captured the ball speed with a radar gun. Archie hit the ball at a smokin’ 105 km/h. We've filmed him complete all of the modules required at the trials to be held around the country soon. Check out the August 2007 issue for more information. If you think you could be ‘The Next’ football star head to
www.nikefootball.com to register. 2 Jul 2007
Uncertainty Lingers Over China Squad

Uncertainty Lingers Over China Squad

Zhu Guanghu admits he is unsure who will feature in the 23-man squad that will launch China's assault on this year's AFC Asian Cup. 2 Jul 2007
Victory Gets New Star

Victory Gets New Star

Costa Rican international Carlos Hernandez has joined Melbourne Victory. 12 Jun 2007