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9 years ago

Merrick eyeing shock return for Jets marquee

When Ronald Vargas collapsed to the Suncorp Stadium turf following an awkward clash with Matt McKay, there were fears the Venezuelan may never take the football field again. But remarkably, just three weeks following surgery to repair his shattered ankle,...
9 years ago

Analysis: Melbourne City searching for mark of champions

Melbourne City’s frustrating 1-1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday shone a light on the killer edge still eluding the Hyundai A-League’s would-be powerhouse. Contrast the result with Sydney FC’s 2-0 win over Perth Glory two weeks ago: like City, they were...
9 years ago

City v Wanderers: key stats from Gombau’s debut draw

Western Sydney Wanderers escaped with a 1-1 draw away to Melbourne City in Josep Gombau’s first match in charge. Here are the key stats on the Spaniard’s return to the Hyundai A-League. Western Sydney Wanderers have scored the fewest amount...
9 years ago

Wasteful City held as Wanderers draw again

Melbourne City missed a chance to reclaim top spot as Western Sydney Wanderers held on for a 1-1 draw at AAMI Park on Sunday. Ross McCormack squandered a host of opportunities either side of his second half equaliser and was ultimately...
9 years ago

Phoenix down Glory in seven-goal thriller

Wellington Phoenix have secured their first win of the Hyundai A-League season following an entertaining 5-2 victory over Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. In a free-flowing encounter, Phoenix fell behind early courtesy of a Xavi Torres goal before...
9 years ago

Jets won ‘ugly’: Merrick

Ernie Merrick admitted it wasn’t Newcastle Jets’ best performance but was pleased with his side’s ability to grind out a win against an under-strength Adelaide United. A sluggish Jets fell behind courtesy of a Nikola Mileusnic strike midway through the...
9 years ago

Muscat hails impact of impressive teenager after Victory draw

Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat praised Christian Theoharous for his impact off the bench in the 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar. Theoharous, 17, came on with 13 minutes remaining at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night and produced a lively cameo. The...
9 years ago

Analysis: Theoharous an inspiration for Victory

Kevin Muscat summed up the apprehension stifling Melbourne Victory when he praised teenage talent Christian Theoharous in the wake of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar. Muscat described the 17-year-old, whose positivity and skill paved the way for Besart Berisha’s...