29/05/2010 Beijing Baxy 1-3 Chengdu Blades Chengdu Blades returned to winning ways with a resounding victory over Beijing Baxy in round 10 of the Jia League.
Chengdu Blades moved up to 2nd spot courtesy of three well deserved points.
17/05/2010 Brendon Santalab put in a full shift and scored a goal as Chengdu Blades thrashed Anhui Jiufang 4-0. Chengdu are second, three points behind leaders Hunan Xiangtao.
02/05/2010 Shenyang Dongjin 0-0 Chengdu Blades Chengdu Blades came away with one point after a scoreless draw against Shenyang Dongjin in round six of the Jia-League. Blades were unfortunate not to take the lead when Harison teed up Brendon Santalab, who struck the woodwork with a dipping volley. Harison came close to taking the lead but yet again Shenyang keeper was at his best. Blades have a bye in round seven, but will return to Jia-League action on Friday 14 May when they host Anhui Jiufang.
25/04/2010 Chengdu Blades 0-0 Guangzhou Chengdu Blades had a goalless draw in a hard fought battle against Guangzhou. After some early pressure from the Blades, Guangzhou were awarded a penalty following a counter attack, but credit to Blades
goal keeper Song Zhenyu who saved well from Pingfeng's spot kick. The Blades continued to dominate in the second-half but were not able to capitalize on couple of occasions with the match finishing in 0-0 draw.
Despite picking up just a point from last two games, the Blades sit second in the Jia League.
22/04/2010 Pudong Zhongbang 1-0 Chengdu Blades Chengdu Blades lost their first game of the season in the midweek clash with Pudong Zhongbang. Chengdu Blades saw their 100 per cent start to Jia-League come to an end after losing to Pudong Zhonbang in Shanghai.
With a loss Blades sit second in the Jia-League.
19/04/2010 Santalab fires Chengdu Blades to top of Chinese 1st division Brendon Santalab scored his first goal for the season to fire Chengdu Blades to the top of the Chinese 1st Division. Santalab’s goal helped the Blades to a 2-1 win over Beijing Institute Technology to give them three wins from their opening three matches and put them in a good position to push for immediate promotion. The goal was Santalab’s 10th for the club after the Australian striker scored nine in 13 appearances in China's top flight last term.
10/04/2010 Second win for Blades Chengdu Blades recorded their second win of the season away to Hunan Xiangtao with a hard fought 1-0 victory. With a small contingent of loyal Chengdu fans travelling away with the team to Hunan, they were not disappointed as Chengdu Blades were victorious. Chengdu Blades dominated the first period with Santalab and Harrison coming closest to opening the scoring, but Hunan goalkeeper was in top form. In the second period, new captain Li Gang scored to give the visitors 1-0 lead and winning the match. Chengdu Blades recorded their second win of the season and are also leading the competition in JiaLeague on six points. Chengdu Blades next home game is against Beijing Ligong on Saturday.
05/04/2010 First game first win for Chengdu Blades Chengdu Blades began their first game in Jia League with a 3-0 win over Nanjing Yoyo at Chengdu Sports Centre. Chengdu Blades next opponents are Hunan Xiagtao at Hunan Provincial People's Stadium.
02/04/2010 Chengdu Blades China League One 2010 Santalab's Chengdu Blades FC kick off their 2010 season on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Chengdu Sports Center, Chengdu.
Full season draw see Calendar
28/02/2010 Interview Brendon Santalab 27.02.10 | grankanaria.be
Chinese Football Association is determined to clean out match-fixing scandal. Two Teams have been punished for match-fixing scandal and have been relegated down to 2nd Division. One of the teams happens to be Brendon Santalab's team. Santalab was a revelation for the Blades last season, scoring nine goals in 13 appearances as the team finished 7th on the Chinese Super League table, but sadly they have been punished with relegation down to 2nd Division. read more
25/02/2010 Santalab back for new season with Blades 24.02.10 | tribalfootball.com Former Sydney FC striker Brendon Santalab is back in China and preparing for his second season with Chengdu Blades. However, this season will be slightly different after the Blades were relegated to the second division of the Chinese Super League this week for being involved in a match-fixing controversy a few years ago (something Santalab had no involvement in).read more
03/12/2009 tribalfootball.com: Chengdu striker Santalab: Fury told me to go! 02.12.09 | tribalfootball.com Australian striker Brendon Santalab can’t wait to get back to China for pre-season in early January with his Chengdu Blades teammates. The former Sydney FC striker, who joined North Queensland Fury in the Australian pre-season but left before playing a game, had a brilliant debut season in the Chinese Super League and loved his time with the Blades. Santalab told tribalfootball .com: “After such a great run of games with the Blades where I scored nine goals, everyone at the club is buzzing with me.read more
25/11/2009 nqfuryfcthejournal.com: Former Fury Player Brendon Santalab Fires Blades To Safety... By M.McGrath - November 17, 2009
Former NQ Fury Transit lounge player (He was in then he was out) Brendon Santalab has enjoyed a stellar spell in the Chinese Super League hitting the back of net 9 times in just 13 appearances. Santalab’s arrival & valuable run of goals after breaking into the Chengdu Blades FC team helped fire his new club who were struggling & facing the possibility of a relegation battle when he arrived to a respectable seventh placed league finish. read more
28/10/2009 Brendon Santalab: thank you all Brendon will unfortunatly miss the last game through suspension. He would like to thank all the fans of Chengdu Blades Football Club for their support through the season. The club was in a difficult situation after the first half of the season but with some changes and with the support from the fans the team has put together a great second half of the season to safely stay in the Chinese Super League. ''I would like to thank the fans for making my three months at the Blades a comfortable one, its a great feeling as a player to have the support from your own fans and I hope to continue my good run of form next season''
17/10/2009 Santalab at it again for Chengdu Blades Australian striker Brendon Santalab has scored yet again for Chengdu Blades in the Chinese Super League. The 27-year old former Sydney FC man has enjoyed a fruitful start to his career in China, scoring nine goals in 12 appearances, helping the Blades climb the table. Overnight, Santalab netted the only goal in the 40th minute in Chengdu’s 1-0 win over Jiangsu Shuntian. The three points enabled the Blades to jump to 10th on the table. Chengdu currently sit five points out of the top six.
06/10/2009 Chengdu Blades 2-3 Chongqing Lifan A late goal saw Chengdu Blades slip to their first defeat in five matches in round 26 of the Chinese Super League. The visitors had a two goal lead, but Blades fought back netting two goals in 72nd and 76th minute. Brendon Santalab and Zhang Yuan both worked hard up front, but Lifan were in resolute mood at the back. In the 82nd minute Chongqing Lifean scored a late goal and ensured the visitors left with all three points.
27/09/2009 Brendon Santalab scores a double Brendon Santalab has maintained his brilliant form in China's Super League by scoring a double in Chengdu's 2-2 draw at Hangzhou on Saturday night. The 27-year-old Australian's brace means he has scored in four consecutive Super League matches now and takes his personal tally to 8 goals out of 10 games, since joining the Blades in early August. Santalab's first came after Hangzhou had taken an early lead when Brazilian forward Erivaldo tapped in from close-range. But on 19 minutes, Chengdu were awarded a penalty which Brendon Santalab stepped up to convert despite the goalkeeper getting his hand to the shot. And only a few minutes into the second-half Santalab doubled his tally with an exquisite solo goal where he took on the Hangzhou defence before sliding a neat shot in. But Erivaldo levelled the scores with a 66th minute header, before Chengdu went close late on to winning the game with an effort hitting the crossbar. Chengdu, though, are now 12th and well clear of the drop zone.
20/09/2009 Brendon Santalab scores again Brendon Santalab has continued his fine form in the Chinese Super League by scoring in Chengdu Blades' 1-1 draw with Dalian Shide on Sunday. The former Sydney FC and NQ Fury man grabbed his sixth goal for the club, 4th in 3 games, from the penalty spot after being brought down in the box by the Dalian keeper. It brings Santalabs goal tally to 6 goals in 9 games in Chinese Super League Earlier, Santalab's threat was ominous after he launched a dangerous run down the right wing before his shot was deflected over. But well into the second-half, Santalab got in behind the Dalian defence before being brought down inside the box. stepped up and coolly slotted the shot to the goalkeeper's right, but the visitors equalised not long after. Full credit to Chengdu Blades players, as they were reduced down to 10 men in the 32nd minute and played the remainder of the match with 10 men.
Two second half goals by Santa secured a win on the road for Chengdu Blades. It takes Santas goal tally to 5 goals in seven games for his new club Chengdu Blades and lifts Blades up to 12th place on the Chinese Super League table.
16/09/2009 Chinese Super League:
Brendon Santalab the hero Santalab scored two dramatic second-half goals to inspire Chengdu Blades to a 2-1 away triumph at Guangzhou The former Sydney FC man struck on 74 and 85 minutes after the hosts had taken the lead courtesy of Luis Ramirez's 64th minute penalty. With just over a quarter of an hour to go, Chengdu were on the right side of an awful decision by the referee, awarding the Blades a penalty for handball.
And Santalab was the man to step up and put away the spotkick, coolly lobbing the ball down the middle with the keeper diving to his right.
Ten minutes later, Santalab did it again after a long throw fell kindly for the Australian who produced a brilliant volleyed finish into the corner of the net. For Santalab, who only played his first game for Chengdu in August, his pair of goals take him to five for the club. The result takes Chengdu further away from relegation zone, as they move up to 12th some 7 points clear of second-last Shenzhen.
13/09/2009 Brendon Santalab scored another goal for Chengdu Blades as they defeated title-chasing Henan Construction Santalab scores his third Goal for his new club, Chengdu Blades. Wang Song put Chengdu ahead in the 13th minute from the penalty spot before Zou Yougen made it 2-0 with a second goal from the spot.
In 81st minute Santalab restored Chengdu's two-goal lead to win the game by 3-2.
27/08/2009 Santalab nets again for Chengdu Blades
Brendon Santalab has made it two from two for his new club Chengdu Blades. Santalab again netted for the Blades in their Chinese Super League clash, this time a 2-2 draw against Beijing Guoan. Brazilian midfielder Agnaldo opened up the scoring for the visitors in the 14th minute at Beijing’s Workers Stadium before Santalab made it 2-0 ten minutes before the break. Santalab, who joined Chengdu recently from A-League outfit North Queensland Fury, scored his second goal for his new club with a strong header on 34 minutes after a fine move. It seemed as though the visitors were going to cruise to a victory but Santalab’s former A-League rival, Joel Griffiths and his brother Ryan saved Guoan with goals in the final twenty minutes.
23/08/2009 Santalab Off The Mark Brendon Santalab opened his account for struggling Chengdu Blades by grabbing the winner in a crucial 2-1 victory over Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League on Saturday.
The 26-year-old attacker won and converted an 80th minute penalty for Chengdu who move away from the drop zone and up to 13th thanks to the win.
After Rodrigues had opened the scoring for Chengdu, Samuel Caballero equalised from a corner for Changchun on 71 minutes. But Santalab drove forward on a determined run on 78 minutes and was brought down inside the box by Yan Feng to win the decisive penalty.
The Australian dusted himself off and stepped up to coolly slot the spotkick to Changchun stopper Zong Lei's right for the winner.
10/08/2009 Milligan and Shanghai overcome Santalab’s Chengdu Blades Mark Milligan and Shanghai overcame Brendon Santalab and Chengdu Blades in the Chinese Super League on Saturday. The former Sydney FC teammates clashed for the first time in the match at Shanghai’s Hongkou Stadium with the home side saluting 2-1. Shanghai went ahead in the 58th minute through Du Wei before going ahead 2-0 two minutes thanks to Belarus striker Vyatcheslav Hleb. Milligan supplied the cross for Hleb who evaded the offside trap and slotted it calmly past Blades keeper Lan Yi. Chengdu got one back in injury time through Zhang Yuan. The win pushed Shanghai to fourth on the table whilst Chengdu sit in 14th.
04/08/2009 Santalab settles into life in China Brendon Santalab is settling into his new life in China after signing with Chengdu Blades. Bren took a great opportunity to have another shot overseas after originally signing with new A-League franchise North Queensland Fury prior to the 2009/10 season. But the fledgling club allowed him to terminate his contract and make the move to southwest China and embark on an exciting journey. tribalfootball.com caught up with the former Sydney FC front man for a quick chat about the initial move to Chengdu, how he has settled and his debut for the club. read more
21/07/2009 Santalab signs with Chengdu Blades Brendon Santalab has signed with Chinese Super League outfit Chengdu Blades. Bren signed a two-year deal with the Blades after having his contract at Fury mutually terminated. Bren joined the Fury from Sydney FC in November last season but was allowed to leave the fledgling club before appearing in a competitive match.
29/05/2009 Interview Brendon Santalab's fear factor S-LEAGUE club the Tampines Rovers may well be shaking in their boots after reading Brendon Santalab's name on the North Queensland Fury's team list this week. became a hero in Singapore's national competition in 2003, making it his mission to ensure opposition defenders' lives were turned into nightmares.
And for six months, after being signed on a loan spell, the versatile forward did exactly that, scoring a staggering 23 goals in just 22 games for Geylang United.
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It's official NQ Fury FC will Begin it's A-League footballing life with a Home fixture against Sydney FC @ Dairy Farmers Stadium Saturday 8/8/2009... The opening match has the team buzzing as Fury have 7 former Sydney FC players on its books. Fury FC Dean Hassall said drawing Sydney at home for the season opener provided a fantastic opportunity for North Queensland. “There are so many factors which make this match one the club hopes will draw a big crowd,” Hassall said. "It signals a new era of football in the region and it also lays the foundation for a new brand of interstate rivalry." "It also gives north Queensland football fans a chance to finally see their team on the pitch – not just the better known players like Robbie Fowler, Ufuk Talay, Brendon Santalab and Robbie Middleby but the entire roster."
Big thanks to the fans Brendon would personally like to thank all the Sydney FC fans who sent their votes through for FANS GOAL OF THE SEASON at Sydney FC.
''My time at Sydney FC has been a very memorable one, I would also like to thank the office staff for all their valuable help and direction even through diffcult times, I look forward to travelling back to Sydney with my new club the NORTH QUEENSLAND FURY.''
06/03/2009 Brendon in Townsville SANTALAB was in Townsville yesterday - along with fellow Fury signings and James Robinson to inspect the facilities at Dairy Farmers Stadium and to buy a house.
Wollongong native Santalab was impressed with Townsville, describing it as very similar to his home town.
And he said the extended pre-season - which begins next month - would help deliver results on the pitch.
Pictured: Fury players Ufuk Talay, Brendon Santalab
and James Robinson.
21/01/2009 SANTA SIGNS WITH FURY North Queensland Fury coach Ian Ferguson lauds signing. Santalab is almost guaranteed to bring NQFC plenty of entertainment value. The 26-year-old scored the A-League goal of the season in 2007/08, while a couple of his efforts this year are again expected to be in the running for the award. "This year I think he has scored three absolutely spectacular goals," Ferguson said. "He can play up front, he can play in numerous positions for me which helps, so his versatility is fantastic for the team as well. "I think he'll be a crowd pleaser, he's one that when he starts playing and we start getting a few home games under our belts, I'm sure he'll be one of the fans' favourites." He will join his new club in April.
27/10/2008 Brendon out until Christmas Brendon suffered damage to his right shoulder when he fell heavily in a challenge in the win over Melbourne Victory. Santalab will miss eight weeks of action.
25/10/2008SFC top of the table by 1 point, on 15 points after a great
2-0 win againt Melboutne Victory. For the first time this season Sydney FC has the outright lead in the race for the Hyundai A-League championship after scoring an historic 2-0 win over Melbourne at the Telstra Dome. The Sky Blues started strongly against their Southern rivals, with Adam Casey and Brendon Santalab terrorising Melbourne down the flanks of the field. In the 14th minute Steve Corica came close to opening the scoring with his shot inside 18 drawing a sharp save from Victory gloveman Michael Theoklitis, and 5 minutes later the stand-in skipper was heavily involved again, helping create a good chance for Santalab which earned FC a corner. Santalab's far post header was flicked on by skipper Steve Corica to Bridge, who comfortably knocked it home. FC almost added to its advantage in the shadows of half time when Bridge was the beneficiary of a blocked Santalab blast, but the Olyroo striker couldn’t get any real power behind his follow-up effort and the scoreline remained unchanged
at the break. Sydney was dealt a blow immediately after the restart with Santalab falling heavily in a challenge and forced from the field with a dislocated shoulder, despite an attempt to play through the pain.
19/10/2008 Sydney stumbles in away clash with the Glory, 2-1 - Goal Brendon in the 10th minute Sydney FC suffered a defeat with John Kosmina’s men going down 2-1 to the Glory in sweltering conditions in Perth. “The visitors continued to struggle with their passing through the middle of the park but in the 10th minute Brendon Santalab got them back on the right track. Santalab, best known for his long-bombs, the midfielder proved he’s just as dangerous from close range, receiving the ball on the left edge of Perth’s box, beating one defender, then firing home the equaliser from an acute angle. Santalab was unlucky not to score his second late in the game when his athletic header picked out the perfectly positioned Perth keeper. Despite being down a man Sydney finished with a surge, with Santalab skying a tough chance in the 92nd minute, but it wasn’t meant to be. Goals: Perth Glory 2, Sydney FC 1(Santalab 10')
04/10/2008 Determined Sydney scores thrilling draw with the Roar, 1-1 Photo:Celebration after Stuart scores an equaliser in dying seconds of the game Sydney FC has snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat in its Hyundai A-League clash with the Queensland Roar, with Stuart Musialik’s dramatic last-gasp goal earning the Sky Blues a well-deserved 1 all result, and a valuable point tonight at the Sydney Football Stadium. While Sydney managed to steal a late point, rumblings about Kosmina's strikeforce are sure to be lifted a notch this week after his high-priced off-season signings, John Aloisi and Mark Bridge, again failed to find the net. Super-sub Brendon Santalab had the crowd on their feet as he fired from long range, but his effort blazed just over the bar.
29/09/2008 Phoenix rise up against Sydney FC 2-1 John Kosmina described today’s Hyundai A-League clash with the Wellington Phoenix as a ‘banana skin’ and his prophesy proved correct, with Sydney FC slipping to its first defeat of the season in the round six contest in New Zealand. Brendan Santalab was introduced for the visitors in the 60th minute and breathed some life into Sydney, with his energy and enthusiasm causing the Phoenix defence problems. Santalab checked into the action and after just two minutes provided Bridge with an opportunity to score but the midfielder’s fierce shot sailed just wide of the mark. The Sky Blues looked the better side for long periods of the match and took an early lead off the head of Alex Brosque, but in the end the Kiwi’s proved too tough and took the game 2-1.
24/09/2008 Last year Santa made it to top 10 goals in the world, this year he did again with his goal last week against Adelaide. The selection of last week: Steven Gerrard (v Marseille), Fernandinho (v Basel), Juan Culio (v Roma), Alessandro Del Piero
(v Zenit St. Petersburg), Robbie Rogers
20/09/2008 Sydney FC 3 Adelaide United 0 Sydney FC continued their undefeated start to the season with a confident 3-0 win over an understrength Adelaide United at the Sydney Football Stadium. The result was rarely in doubt after a second minute strike from Terry McFlynn and a goal just past the half hour mark from Alex Brosque. Third goal by Brendon Santalab that will doubtless be a contender for goal of the year. Santalab - who scored the best goal last season - smacked a 79th-minute, 35-metre rocket past Adelaide goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic to make it 3-0. It was the highlight of a fairly lopsided contest, a 35-metre wonder strike from substitute Brendon Santalab. Brendon Santalab put the icing on the cake with a thunderous 35 metre monster to maintain his record of spectacular strikes. Incredibly Santalab's long-range bomb replicated the A-League goal of the season scored by the 26-year-old was also against United at Adelaide Oval in January.
Season Launch 2008-2009 Brendon Santalab is presented with his jersey No 11 for Hyundai A-League Season 2008/09 Sydney FC kicked off its final week of preparations for the new Hyundai A-League season 2008/09! An open training session got proceedings underway at Fan Day 2008, and gave the assembled supporters a rare chance to see how the team is put through its paces by coach, John Kosmina at the club’s training base at Macquarie University. As the session drew to a close, many of the players and coaching staff got ready to line up in a celebrity match followed by
presentation of the player's jerseys for the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 season by junior footballers from several Sydney associations.
2007/08 Sydney FC Awards: Sydney FC Players Player Award:
Alex Brosque
SMH Members Player of the Year Award:
Steve Corica
Chairman Award:
John Kosmina
Forward of the Year:
Alex Brosque
Midfielder of the Year:
Steve Corica
Defender of the Year:
Tony Popovic
Young Player of the Year Award:
Adam Biddle
Golden Boot:
Alex Brosque
Fans Goal of the Year Award:
Brendon Santalab
Hyundai A-League Awards 2008
GOAL OF THE YEAR
Brendon Santalab SFC
