Josh Risdon emerged victorious from his one-on-one battle with fellow World Cup hopeful Daniel Arzani on Friday night, getting a crucial assist for Western United in a 1-1 draw with Macarthur FC.
Not losing means a team is halfway to winning - and their coach is likely to keep his job longer. A look into what's transpired two rounds into the Isuzu UTE A-League season.
Ex-Socceroo Matthew Jurman looms as the most logical replacement for the suspended Jordan Elsey but Newcastle Jets coach Arthur Papas will explore his options.
Western Sydney are favourites for their ALM clash with Brisbane but Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan and winger Brandon Borrello are wary of potential complacency.