Sydney FC midfielder Brandon O’Neill has been included in the 23-man Olyroo squad for the AFC U-23 Championship Doha 2016 after Dutch Erevidisie side Roda JV Kerkrade knocked back Australia’s request to release Daniel de Silva for the tournament.
O’Neill’s inclusion in the Olyroo squad to play in the final round of qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in Qatar from 14-30 January is a good reward for a storming start to the Hyundai A-League.
“It‘s unfortunate that Daniel de Silva wasn’t released by his club but Brandon showed some tremendous form in the opening rounds of the A-League and he will add to the quality of our squad,” said Olyroos Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar.
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The Olyroos will head to Dubai for a seven day camp before the opening match in Group D against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 14 January at the Grand Hamad Stadium. The Olyroos also play Vietnam (17 January) and Jordan (20 January) with the top two teams progressing to the quarter finals.
The top three teams will qualify for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games Football Tournament.
Olyroos squad for the AFC U-23 Championship Doha 2016 in Qatar
|
Surname |
First Name |
DOB |
Club |
|
AMINI |
Mustafa |
20-04-93 |
Randers FC, Denmark |
|
ANTONIS |
Terry |
26-11-93 |
PAOK, Greece |
|
BORRELLO |
Brandon |
25-07-95 |
Brisbane Roar FC |
|
BRILLANTE |
Josh |
25-03-93 |
Calcio Como, Italy |
|
BURGESS |
Cameron |
21-10-95 |
Fulham FC, England |
|
DENG |
Thomas |
03-20-97 |
Melbourne Victory FC |
|
DONACHIE |
James |
14-05-93 |
Brisbane Roar FC |
|
DUNCAN |
Jack |
19-04-93 |
Randers FC, Denmark |
|
EDWARDS |
Ryan |
17-11-93 |
Partick Thistle, Scotland |
|
GALLIFUOCO |
Giancarlo |
12-01-94 |
Melbourne Victory FC |
|
GALLOWAY |
Scott |
25-04-95 |
Melbourne Victory FC |
|
GERIA |
Jason |
10-05-93 |
Melbourne Victory FC |
|
GERSBACH |
Alex |
08-05-97 |
Sydney FC |
|
HOOLE |
Andrew |
22-10-93 |
Sydney FC |
|
IKONOMIDIS |
Christopher |
04-05-95 |
SS Lazio, Italy |
|
IZZO |
Paul |
06-01-95 |
Central Coast Mariners |
|
LENNOX |
Aaron |
19-02-93 |
Kilmarnock FC, Scotland |
|
MACLAREN |
Jamie |
29-07-93 |
Brisbane Roar FC |
|
MAUK |
Stefan |
22-10-95 |
Melbourne City FC |
|
O’NEILL |
Brandon |
12-04-94 |
Sydney FC |
|
PAIN |
Connor |
11-11-93 |
Melbourne Victory FC |
|
TAGGART |
Adam |
02-06-93 |
Dundee United FC, Scotland |
|
UGARKOVIC |
Steven |
19-08-94 |
Uncontracted |
Match Details
Australia v UAE
14 January 2016
Grand Hamad Stadium
7.30pm (3.30am 15 January AEDT)
Vietnam v Australia
17 January 2016
Grand Hamad Stadium
4.30pm (12.30am 18 January AEDT)
Jordan v Australia
20 January 2016
Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium
7.30pm (3.30am 21 January AEDT)
Possible quarter final – 23 January 2016
Possible semi final – 26 January 2016
Possible 3rd/4th playoff – 29 January 2016
Possible Final – 30 January 2016