Rams at the Olympics

Last updated : 07 August 2008 By Rams Mad Editor

Ruben Zadkovich
Ruben Zadkovich in starting eleven for the Australians this afternoon in the opening game of the 2008 Olympics
Although the Olympic games don't officially start until tomorrow (Friday 8th August) Derby County will be represented today in the opening games of the Football competition by a player most Rams fans haven't even seen and one hoping to re-find his form.

Ruben Zadkovich will be taking the field in the very first game of the competition having been named in the starting line up for this evenings game (He wears number 13). At the same time as Benny Feilhaber who will be hoping to come on at some satge in the USA's opening game against Japan.

Zadkovich and his fellow Aussie's will be walking out in the Group A game against Serbia in the Shanghai Stadium. Kick off will be 5.00pm BST. Games will be shown on EuroSport TV.

Meanwhile at the same time in the TJ Olympic Centre stadium Benny Feilhaber will be hoping for a chance to improve his form and help take a USA team to the finals of the competition.

Benny Feilharber
Benny Feilharber hoping to get a chance to show his true form for the USA in todays Olympic opening games
Feilhaber (23) was a late entry into the USA side following injury but is now going for gold as the USA take on Japan. He will not start the game but has been named among the substitutes. (Benny wears the number 10 shirt)...