Marquee man Juninho has made his long-awaited Sydney FC debut, playing the first 45 minutes against Penrith Nepean United.
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina chose to start Juninho versus the New South Wales Premier League side but it wasn't enough to save Sydney from defeat.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning midfielder featured in a 4-2-3-1 formation, lining up directly behind lone striker Alex Brosque with Steve Corica and Adam Biddle on his left and right.
Juninho laid on a couple of decent chances for his new teammates before Sydney FC took the lead in the 27th minute, with Socceroo star Mark Milligan heading home the ball from Ufuk Talay's free kick.
Penrith Nepean United scored a scrappy equaliser just before the break and then, after Culina substituted almost all his starters for the second period, the home side forged ahead and held on to win 2-1 in front of approximately 5000 fans.
Sydney FC's starting line-up: Clint Bolton, Iain Fyfe, Mark Rudan, Tony Popovic, Steve Corica, Alex Brosque, Terry McFlynn, Mark Milligan, Adam Biddle, Juninho, Ufuk Talay.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning midfielder featured in a 4-2-3-1 formation, lining up directly behind lone striker Alex Brosque with Steve Corica and Adam Biddle on his left and right.
Juninho laid on a couple of decent chances for his new teammates before Sydney FC took the lead in the 27th minute, with Socceroo star Mark Milligan heading home the ball from Ufuk Talay's free kick.
Penrith Nepean United scored a scrappy equaliser just before the break and then, after Culina substituted almost all his starters for the second period, the home side forged ahead and held on to win 2-1 in front of approximately 5000 fans.
Sydney FC's starting line-up: Clint Bolton, Iain Fyfe, Mark Rudan, Tony Popovic, Steve Corica, Alex Brosque, Terry McFlynn, Mark Milligan, Adam Biddle, Juninho, Ufuk Talay.
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