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5 years ago

Macarthur’s historic home debut crashed as Mariners stay perfect

Macarthur FC were brought crashing down to earth as Daniel De Silva and Jordan Smylie consigned the A-League newcomers to a 2-0 defeat to Central Coast Mariners in Sunday afternoon’s historic clash. Mariners’ forward De Silva struck a crucial blow...

5 years ago

‘I didn’t see it coming’: the two changes which put Roar in command against Victory

A change in tactics from Brisbane Roar and lack in match fitness in the Melbourne Victory camp were the key factors that contributed to Brisbane’s 3-1 win on Saturday night, according to coaches of both sides.  An enthralling first half...

5 years ago

Pick that out! Four screamers scored in box office A-League double-header

What a way to start the new year. Fireworks filled the sky in Gosford on Thursday night as the A-League’s final game of 2020 put a full stop on the year that was, but two days later those fireworks continued...

5 years ago

Wenzel-Halls strike clinches points as Roar bounce back by dismantling Victory

Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored a superb solo effort as Brisbane Roar responded from an opening round defeat with an impressive 3-1 win against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Wenzel-Halls had caused Victory problems all evening and the 23-year-old finally struck in the 79th...

5 years ago

Ins and Outs: Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners, Adelaide United v Melbourne City

A-League Season 2020/21 Matchweek 2 – Sunday 3 January 2021 Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown Kick-Off: 4:05pm (Local) (4:05pm (AEDT)) Referee: Daniel Elder Assistant Referee 1: Kearney Robinson Assistant Referee 2: Andrej Giev Fourth Official: Stephen Lucas VAR: Kris Griffiths-Jones TV Broadcast: Live coverage...

5 years ago

Nieuwenhof, Brattan stunners hand Sky Blues win over Phoenix

Sydney FC began their hunt for three consecutive A-League Championships on the front foot with a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix at WIN Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Two of the best goals you will see all season highlighted the affair,...

5 years ago

Team of the Week, powered by Bunnings Warehouse – Matchweek 1

With Matchweek 1 in the books, it’s time to review which players sparkled the brightest as the A-League closed out the year 2020 and opened the doors on its 16th season. After Western United and Adelaide United got the ball rolling...

5 years ago

Matchweek 2 preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne City

Two Socceroos strikers are set to face off when Jamie Maclaren’s Melbourne City travel to face Tomi Juric and Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Juric, who has 41 international caps to his name, returned to Australia after...

5 years ago

Matchweek 2 preview: Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners

After their respective fast starts, Macarthur FC and Central Coast Mariners meet on Sunday afternoon with both sides intent on registering consecutive wins to begin the A-League campaign. The Bulls wasted no time in announcing themselves to the league with a...

5 years ago

Smithies on football’s historic day

You could call it a coming of age, or independence, or D-Day… but whatever it’s dubbed, December 31 2020 will forever be one of the most quietly significant dates in the history of football in Australia. On the day the...

5 years ago

‘What a way to start the new year’: Young and old blend to spark fireworks in Gosford

Central Coast Mariners veteran Oli Bozanic says his younger teammates have learned exactly what it takes to buy into the Mariners way: working hard for the team, to achieve goals as a team. It’s exactly the kind of spirit shown by youngsters...

5 years ago

Mariners’ New Years Eve delight: Kuol header decides tight F3 Derby

A first-half Alou Kuol header has handed Central Coast Mariners a 1-0 New Years Eve win over Newcastle Jets, the club’s first Round 1 A-League win since the 2015/16 season. The Mariners, who strung together two draws and a win to end...