Round 2 sizzled with a glut of goals (18) and some incredible derby scenes in Melbourne. Catch up with the round’s scores, video and reaction for a Monday morning fix of the weekend’s Hyundai A-League
Adelaide United 1-2 Western Sydney Wanderers
The Grand Final rematch was a feisty affair with the visitors gaining a measure of revenge courtesy of second half goals to super-sub Brendan Santalab after Henrique had opened the scoring for the Reds.
VIDEO: Adelaide v Wanderers highlights
Santalab brace inspires Wanderers in GF rematch
Super-sub hails Wanderers’ character after comeback win
Holland laments Reds’ late fadeout
Sydney FC 4-0 Central Coast Mariners
Another four-goal haul as Arnie’s men dispatched the Mariners with relative ease. Filip Holosko showing again why he’s so highly rated with a master-class at Allianz.
VIDEO: Sydney FC v Mariners highlights
Sizzling Sky Blues hit four in Mariners rout
Brosque’s warning: Sydney FC will only get better
Okon upbeat despite Mariners’ heavy defeat
Melbourne Victory 1-4 Melbourne City
Wow! Tim Cahill’s A-League debut saw him smash a stunning goal that’s been all over the news, and with a dominating performance City have made a powerful statement in their very own ‘Demolition Derby’.
VIDEO: Victory v City highlights
Cahill magic lifts City to thumping Melbourne Derby win
Melbourne Derby analysis: Cahill lives up to the hype
Muscat disappointed by ‘poor’ Victory performance
Newcastle Jets 4-0 Brisbane Roar
The Jets overran a hugely disappointing Roar with Andrew Nabbout lively up front. The former Victory man set up the first before goals to Devante Clut, Nigel Boogaard and Steve Ugarkovic put the seal on a dominant performance. The Jets now unbeaten in two.
Electric Jets thrash Roar in Newcastle
Holman: Sloppy Roar must improve quickly
Team spirit helping Jets soar: Nabbout
Perth Glory 2-0 Wellington Phoenix
Glory banished last week’s fadeout to remain unbeaten after sweeping aside Phoenix with two second half goals in front of over 11,000 at nib stadium.
