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5 years ago

A-League Save of Matchweek 12: Ryan Scott, chosen by Mark Bosnich

In a tight game, brilliant saves can carry the same weight as a goal, and former Socceroo Mark Bosnich believes Ryan Scott’s diving stop played a crucial role in his side’s 1-0 win over Brisbane. Riku Danzaki thought he had...

5 years ago

A-League goal of Matchweek 12: Mitchell Duke, chosen by Robbie Slater

Western Sydney Wanderers striker Mitchell Duke scored a stunning goal in a stunning game to help his team win a crazy 4-3 encounter – with Duke’s goal selected by former Socceroo Robbie Slater as the best of the Matchweek. Duke...

5 years ago

A-League 2020/21 Fixture Updates: Matchweeks 15-21

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) today released the A-League fixtures for match weeks 15 to 21 which will see matches scheduled up to and including Sunday 16 May 2021. The latest batch of 52 fixtures will see the home and...

5 years ago

ABC Pod: Taylor reveals an A-League quality sometimes lost in English football

Wellington Phoenix defender Steven Taylor says the incessantly competitive nature of the A-League, even in training sessions, is a quality sometimes found lacking in the English game – and it’s helping the league flourish. The 35-year-old is currently serving a two-week quarantine period...

5 years ago

Team of the Week, presented by Bunnings Warehouse – Matchweek 12

Matchweek 12 of the 2020/21 A-League campaign comes to a close with Central Coast Mariners six points clear at the top of the table.  The Gosford side drew 2-2 with Perth Glory on Sunday afternoon. Wins to Western Sydney Wanders,...

5 years ago

Burgeoning links with Asia help both sides

As part of APL’s Harmony Week celebrations, Simon Hill dives into Australian football’s relationship with Asia It’s 15 years since Australia was admitted into the Asian Football Confederation, and while the last decade and a half has had its challenges,...

5 years ago

Yeboah gifts Wanderers stunning victory in seven-goal thriller with Wellington

Kwame Yeboah sent Western Sydney Wanderers second in the A-League but that fact ought to be considered a mere sidenote after the Red and Black came from behind to beat Wellington Phoenix 4-3 in an instant A-League classic on Monday...

5 years ago

APL Statement

APL Managing Director, Danny Townsend, has today released the following statement after Adelaide United forward, Kusini Yengi, received racial abuse on social media following Saturday evening’s 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory: “Our game in this country has always been about diversity...

5 years ago

Why football has so many diverse reasons to celebrate

From Afghanistan through to Zambia, they are the footballers who represent every corner of the globe and showcase the sport here in Australia. The 13 clubs across the A-League and Westfield W-League are surely the closest that one country can...

5 years ago

Solid Scott gives Rudan selection dilemma as number one Kurto closes in on United return

Mark Rudan says you only need to look towards Ryan Scott’s place amongst Western United’s leadership group to understand the importance of the stand-in goalkeeper to his side. Scott made his second start for the Green and Black against Brisbane Roar...

5 years ago

Stajcic – Mariners take confidence to Melbourne as blockbuster clash with City awaits

Central Coast Mariners boss Alen Stajcic says Melbourne City are currently the form team of the competition – but that won’t knock his side’s confidence heading into the clash between two top-three sides at AAMI Park in Matchweek 13. The Mariners drew 2-2 with...

5 years ago

Brave Pierias header sees Western United overcome Roar

Western United FC snapped their two-game losing streak and ended their barren AAMI Park run with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on Sunday night. Youngster Dylan Pierias scored the only goal of the game 18 minutes from time, nodding...