SOCCEROO pair Bruce Djite and James Troisi have both got on the scoresheet as their Turkish side Genclerbirligi defeated Dutch giants Feyenoord 3-0 in a mid-season friendly.
And there was more good news with new Central Coast Mariner signing Mile Jedinak also getting a run in the match.The midfielder signed for the club during the Christmas break and arrived in Turkey on January 3.
According to sketchy reports of the Wednesday afternoon friendly in the Turkish south coast region of Belek, where Gencler have been based for their mid-season training, the Turks took the lead in the 23rd minute through Eduardo Carlos.
Then the Aussies struck with Troisi bagging a goal in the 38th minute and Djite getting his side's third three minutes after the restart.
At half-time, the Dutch made wholesale changes to their line-up but it's said in the first half many of their big names were on show.
According to sources, around 1600 football teams play and train in Belek throughout the year.
According to sketchy reports of the Wednesday afternoon friendly in the Turkish south coast region of Belek, where Gencler have been based for their mid-season training, the Turks took the lead in the 23rd minute through Eduardo Carlos.
Then the Aussies struck with Troisi bagging a goal in the 38th minute and Djite getting his side's third three minutes after the restart.
At half-time, the Dutch made wholesale changes to their line-up but it's said in the first half many of their big names were on show.
According to sources, around 1600 football teams play and train in Belek throughout the year.
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