Head coach Gary van Egmond has named his extended squad for Friday night’s clash against Wellington Phoenix at CommBank Stadium.
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Western Sydney Wanderers return to CommBank Stadium on Friday night for an Isuzu UTE A-League double header, with the Women’s team kicking off proceedings before the Men’s side faces Wellington Phoenix under lights.
The occasion also marks Multicultural Round, celebrating the diversity of Western Sydney with cultural performances and activations set to create a vibrant matchday atmosphere.
The Wanderers come into the clash off a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Melbourne City, where Bozhidar Kraev’s late header secured a valuable point at home.
Contributions across the park from Steven Ugarkovic, Ryan Fraser and debutant Jacob Farrell highlighted the squad’s depth and resilience as they continue their push up the Isuzu UTE A-League table.
Wellington arrive eager to respond following a narrow loss to Melbourne Victory and possess attacking quality capable of troubling any side.
With both teams looking to make a statement, Wanderers supporters can expect an intense contest as the Red & Black look to harness home support and Multicultural Round energy to claim all three points.
Western Sydney Wanderers FC: 3.Alex GERSBACH, 5.Dylan SCICLUNA, 7.Ryan FRASER, 8.Steven UGARKOVIC, 9.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 11.Hiroshi IBUSUKI, 14.Philip CANCAR, 17.Jarrod CARLUCCIO, 18.Jacob FARRELL, 20.Lawrence THOMAS, 21.Aydan HAMMOND, 22.Anthony PANTAZOPOLOUS, 23.Bozhidar KRAEV, 25.Josh BRILLANTE, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 30.Jordan HOLMES, 32.Angus THURGATE, 38.Jai ROSE
Ins:Â 11.Hiroshi IBUSUKIÂ (promoted)
Outs: 24. Nathan BARRIE (injured)
