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Translink Cup
Founded2007
Region 
2010 Translink Cup

The Translink Cup, also known as the Roar Against Racism Trophy,[

TransLink
, who sponsored and had naming rights to the cup.

Competition

The competition was little known for the first 2 years of format with Queensland Roar booking under-rated overseas teams such as

Rangers
for a combined total of 483 appearances. Over 31,000 people from around the globe turned up to the match, with many of the 31,000 Celtic supporters.

2007

The inaugural translink cup was fought between

Simon Lynch. Mashego came close to scoring a double in the 63rd minute after his shot hit the crossbar, Queensland Roar finished off the scoring in the 70th minute through newly signed youth player Tahj Minniecon
. Queensland Roar 4, Supersport United 1.

Facts:

  • This was Tahj Minniecon's first game in Queensland Roar colours
  • Queensland Roar won their first Translink Cup
  • This was Queensland Roar first major or minor silverware
  • Reinaldo was awarded the man of the match award

2008

Queensland Roars Against Racism clash started with both

Serginho van Dijk
going close to scoring in the opening 20 minutes before Smits opened the scoring on 35 minutes. The youngster outjumped Fabio to meet Hyuk-Su Seo's cross and drilled the football past the keeper. Frank Farina's men responded with McKay doubling the lead just before the break. Palmeiras youngster Portela found the bottom corner of the roar's goal through a free kick in the 57th minute. Palmeiras had a goal ruled out on 62 minutes with Valdivia ruled offside as he turned in a free kick from Portela. Farina made changes after the goal, bringing on Robbie Kruse and Scottish trialist Charlie Miller. Five minutes from the end Miller went close with a volley thudding against the crossbar. But the former Scottish international showed his ability as a provider, beating two defenders before teeing up Murdocca to thump home the third goal in injury time. Queensland Roar 3, Palmeiras B 1

Facts:

  • This was Charlie Miller's and Serginho van Dijk's debut game for the Roar
  • Queensland Roar win their second Translink Cup
  • Portela from Palmeiras B was awarded the man of the match award

2009

Celtic Manager

European Champions League qualifiers and brought a near full-strength squad for the fixture, including Artur Boruc, Lee Naylor, Stephen McManus, Gary Caldwell, Massimo Donati, Marc Crosas, Georgios Samaras, Andreas Hinkel, Shaun Maloney and Scott McDonald
.

The game started fast and furious and it looked as though Brisbane Roar could overcome the Glasgow giants with Brisbane youngster,

Milan Misun
. Celtic FC 3, Brisbane Roar 0.

Facts:

2010

Everton's third game on tour in Australia included Jermaine Beckford's first start for the blues. Jack Rodwell scored his second goal of the tour to give Everton the lead four minutes into the second half. The Toffees appeared to be in cruise control until

Roar substitute Kosta Barbarouses
equalised in the 66th minute. But Magaye Gueye turned in Jose Baxter's tantalising cross from close range seven minutes from time.[2]

2011

It was announced by the Roar on 5 July that the club would not be playing an overseas team in a match for the Translink Cup and have never played for the cup since.[3]

Results

Match

2007

Supersport United
Lynch 52'
Minniecon
70'		 Mashego 39'
Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane, Queensland
Attendance: 12,000+

2008

Queensland Roar3 – 1Brazil Palmeiras B
Smits 35'
McKay 43'
Murdocca 90+2'		 (Report) Portela 57'

2009

Brisbane Roar0 – 3Scotland Celtic
(Report) Killen 39', 41'
Mizuno, 50'

2010

Brisbane Roar1 – 2England Everton
Barbarouses 66' Rodwell 49'
Gueye 83'

Summaries

Year Crowd Match
Home Team Score Away Team
2007
Details
 		12,000+ Australia Queensland Roar 4–1
Supersport United
2008
Details
 		12,841 Australia Queensland Roar 3–1
Palmeiras B
2009
Details
 		31,430 Australia Brisbane Roar 0-3 Scotland Celtic
2010
Details
 		19,786 Australia Brisbane Roar 1-2 England Everton

References

  1. ^ "FOX SPORTS | Live Sports Scores | NRL, AFL, Cricket Scores".
  2. ^ "Football".
  3. ^ http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40238[permanent dead link]
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