Brendan Berecry

Football Federation Australia and fans around the country will no doubt look back on 2008 as another landmark year of development.

After ascending to the top of the A-League ladder last weekend, Adelaide United arrived to see yet another summit towering before them.

Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory led the way in the A-League last weekend.

Australia playing Japan in a vital 2010 World Cup qualifier in Yokohama on February 11 shapes as a sporting event to savour.

Australia have a golden chance to consolidate top spot in their third match of their final round World Cup AFC qualifying group.

Adelaide United may be just five years old, but the fledgling A-League club embarks on uncharted territory for Australian sport this week.

The success of Adelaide United in reaching the 2008 ACL Final with the 3—1 aggregate victory hastened their evolution.

Adelaide United’s progression through the 2008 ACL is now tantalisingly close to leading the fearless Reds to next month’s AFCC League Final

Roger Federer’s comparable grace on the New York hard courts rescued the champion in 2008.

“Curl it like Cole” could be the new mantra for Sydney FC.