R2 Preview - Cumberland United vs. MetroStars

We preview Round 2 in the National Premier Leagues - SA competition as North Eastern MetroStars play away to Cumberland United at A.A. Bailey Reserve on Saturday afternoon.

MetroStars will be looking to bounce back quickly after a shock 3-0 loss (highlights here) at the hands of Adelaide Olympic last Saturday evening. Rob Saraceno will be demanding a response from his squad after a disappointing performance.

Meanwhile Cumberland also started the season with a 3-0 loss, away to Adelaide City. Cumberland were unlucky to concede a soft penalty which was dispatched by Nick Bucco in the 21st minute. A double from Perry Mitris denied the Foxes a dream return to the top flight. Former MetroStars forward Matthew Charalambous will a familiar face among the opposition having spent the last two seasons at T.K. Shutter Reserve.

MetroStars Squad: 1. Isaac Carmody, 3. Cohan Morris, 5: Tim Henderson, 7. Michael D'Aloisio (c), 8. Rocky Callisto, 10. Anthony Solagna, 11. Luis Benedetti, 12. Benjamin Head, 14. Dylan Smith, 16. Kyle Crout, 17. Matthew Dawber, 18. Fabian Barbiero, 19. Cooper O’Donnell, 20. Joshua Mori, 22. Hamish Gow, 23. Christian Esposito, 25. Jackson O’Donnell, 26. Stefan Cali

Injured: 4. Justin Davis, 9. Tom Strain

Suspended: 24. Nahuel Bonada

Cumberland United Squad: Tommy Briscoe, Matthew Charalambous, Jace Cummins, Callum Elms, Declan Gray, Juan Gutierrez, Aristomenios Haralampopoulos, Antoni Panagoulias, Jordan Pegoraro, Karl Phelps, Jack Schoen (C), Christopher Skull, Harry Thannhauser, Ryan Wood, Charlie Yull, Luke Schoen (GK)