Cassandra Dimovski Explained

Cassandra Dimovski
Fullname:Cassandra Sue Dimovski
Birth Date:1993 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Height:165cm
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:2011–2016
Clubs1:Melbourne Victory
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Pcupdate:28 October 2016

Cassandra Dimovski (born 27 December 1993) is an Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper who most recently played for the Melbourne Victory in the W-League, the top division of women's soccer in Australia.[1]

Early life

Dimovski was raised in Lower Plenty, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria where she attended Templestowe College.[2] At age 14, she was scouted by a teacher to play for club team Eltham Redbacks. Originally playing as a midfielder, she changed to the goalkeeper position.[2] Dimovski also played for club team Box Hill Inter where she played with Matildas goalkeeper and captain Melissa Barbieri.[2]

Playing career

Club

Melbourne Victory, 2011–2016

Primarily playing for the Melbourne Victory as a backup goalkeeper,[3] Dimovski earned caps for the team in December 2013 after the team's primary goalkeeper Brianna Davey was injured[4] [5] and helped the team finish third during the regular season. After advancing to the playoffs, the Victory eventually won the Grand Final.[6] [7] [8]

In October 2015, it was announced that Dimovski was one of three Australian Victory players to return to the squad for the 2015–16 season.[9]

International

In 2012, Dimovski played for the Victorian National Training Centre (NTC) Girls Team in consideration for the senior national team.[10]

Honours

Team

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player profile – Cassandra Dimovski. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222320/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/players/Cassandra-Dimovski/4581. 2013-12-02. Melbourne Victory FC. 23 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Whitelaw. Anna. Cassandra Dimovski has goals in her sights. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320093317/http://www.banyuleandnillumbikweekly.com.au/news/local/sport/football-soccer/cassandra-dimovski-has-goals-in-her-sights/2462527.aspx. 2012-03-20. Banyule & Nillumbik Weekly. 7 November 2015. 21 February 2012.
  3. Web site: Dimovski, Ruyter-Hooley and Mastrantonio return to Victory. The Women's Game. 7 November 2015. 13 August 2014.
  4. News: Turner. David. Melbourne Victory's Cassandra Dimovski makes return to W-League. Herald Sun. 7 November 2015. 11 December 2013.
  5. Web site: Lim. Jordan. Dimovski heroics not enough for Victory. The Corner Flag. 7 November 2015. 2 November 2012.
  6. Web site: 2013/2014 W-League. Soccer Way. 7 November 2015.
  7. Web site: Owens. Niav. Roar snatch victory from Melbourne. ABC. 7 November 2015. 25 November 2012.
  8. News: W-League grand final: Melbourne Victory beat Brisbane Roar for first title. The Guardian. 7 November 2015. 23 February 2014.
  9. Web site: Victory announces new-look W-League squad. Melbourne Victory. 7 November 2015. 7 October 2015.
  10. Web site: Best form of attack is defence. The Football Sack. 7 November 2015. 23 August 2012.

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