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5 years ago

Le Fondre: strength in depth giving Sky Blues confidence ahead of Finals Series

Sydney FC forward Adam Le Fondre says his side are “well-equipped” to handle the absence of Andrew Redmayne, Ryan McGowan and Rhyan Grant, ahead of the trio’s imminent departure to join Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad. Speaking to FOX Sports after his side’s...

5 years ago

Sky Blues fire warning to top-six rivals with 4-1 win over Reds

Sydney FC sent Finals Series aspirants around the league a timely reminder of their quality by notching a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Saturday night. The Reds came into the Matchweek 23 contest with the chance to draw...

5 years ago

‘The wheels have fallen off’ – Rudan believes Western United need ‘massive reset’ after crushing loss to Victory

Mark Rudan feels Western United must hit the restart button afters their slender hopes of a Finals Series push were vanquished by a ruthless Melbourne Victory side in a 6-1 thumping at AAMI Park on Friday. Elvis Kamsoba scored a...

5 years ago

Kamsoba at the double as Melbourne Victory smack Western United for six

Elvis Kamsoba hit his first A-League double as Melbourne Victory smashed state rivals Western United, 6-1, following a first-half demolition job at an empty AAMI Park. The Navy Blue claimed their first ever win over the Green and Black in six attempts...

5 years ago

Sunday football preview: A-League, May 30

Wellington Phoenix welcome Perth Glory to Eden Park for a high-stakes Distance Derby in the first of two A-League fixtures on Sunday, May 30. Captain Ulises Dávila returns to Ufuk Talay’s squad as the seventh-placed ‘Nix look to jump Macarthur...

5 years ago

A-League 2020/21 Fixture Update – Western United v Macarthur FC

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) today announced that the A-League 2020/21 fixture between Western United FC and Macarthur FC will now be played at Leichhardt Oval in NSW. APL Commissioner Greg O’Rourke said that the decision was made to ensure...

5 years ago

Friday night preview: Western United v Melbourne Victory

Bragging rights are on the line when Western United host Melbourne Victory in the third instalment of the Battle of the Bridge on Friday, May 28.  Victory are yet to beat their local rivals in five attempts since the Green...

5 years ago

Magnificent Mariners close in on Finals Series after comeback win over Bulls

Central Coast Mariners took an enormous step toward securing Finals Series football by coming from behind to beat Macarthur FC 2-1 at Campbelltown Stadium on Thursday night.  The Bulls took the lead through Markel Susaeta but the visitors dominated the...

5 years ago

“We want those crowds every week” – Hill, Brosque reflect on unforgettable Phoenix win on SEN’s ‘The Global Game’

Former Sydney FC striker Alex Brosque says he’s eager to see more of the scenes produced at Wellington Phoenix’s record-breaking home victory over Western United, after the raucous home crowd helped put on an unforgettable show at Sky Stadium. Simon...

5 years ago

How to watch: A-League Matchweek 23

The penultimate Matchweek of the 2020/21 A-League campaign gets underway on Thursday, May 27 with eight games on the agenda, beginning with a clash between Macarthur FC and Central Coast Mariners. The two teams locked on 36 points go head-to-head...

5 years ago

A-League Goal of Matchweek 22 – Reno Piscopo

Reno Piscopo’s top-corner thunderbolt struck in Wellington Phoenix’s 3-0 win over Western United at Sky Stadium has been named Goal of the Week for Matchweek 22.  Wellington returned to New Zealand for their first game on home soil in more...

5 years ago

A-League Save of Matchweek 22 – Oliver Sail

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Oliver Sail earns Save of Matchweek 22 honours for a resolute block from a close-range Bruce Kamau shot in his side’s 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Wednesday night. It was the first of two saves...