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Popovic targets clean sheet as Sydney host Adelaide

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 08:20 · Archive

Sydney FC defender Alex Popovic will face his former club Adelaide United in an A-League match at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

Sydney FC defender Alex Popovic will face his former club Adelaide United on Sunday at Allianz Stadium in an A-League match. The 24-year-old centre-back said he would not let sentiment interfere with his task of nullifying Adelaide's attack, adding that Sydney is now his 'home' despite his South Australian heritage.

Popovic has cemented his position in the heart of Sydney's defence since coach Patrick Kisnorbo's appointment in March. He has formed a promising partnership with Jordan Courtney-Perkins, who has also benefited from Kisnorbo's arrival. 'I love Jordy. We complement each other very well, and the more games we get under our belt, the stronger we're going to become,' Popovic said.

The pair were part of Sydney's defensive unit that kept a clean sheet in the season-opening 0-0 Sydney derby draw last Friday. Popovic described his job as keeping the ball out of the net and acknowledged Adelaide would present a tough challenge, saying the opposition would 'try to rain goals' and it was about limiting their opportunities. Adelaide will play its opening A-League game of the new season on Sunday after having the previous weekend off for AFC Champions League Two commitments.

Popovic targets clean sheet as Sydney host Adelaide
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In this story: Alex Popovic · Adelaide United · Sydney FC · Patrick Kisnorbo · Jordan Courtney-Perkins · Craig Goodwin · Allianz Stadium

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