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6 years ago

Watch McDonald’s Mini Matches from Round 16

Need to catch up on all of the action from Hyundai A-League Round 16? We’ve got you covered with our McDonald’s Mini Matches. Watch all the goals, saves, close shaves, flash points, dust ups, sights, sounds and reactions from the...

6 years ago

‘We were very strong’ – Mombaerts bouyed by City defensive improvement

Melbourne City boss Erick Mombaerts has praised his side’s defensive fortitude after shutting out in-form Perth Glory in a goalless draw on Saturday. Neither side was able to find the breakthrough at AAMI Park in the clash that saw both...

6 years ago

Fighting spirit alone not enough for Durante

Western United defender Andrew Durante has praised his side’s fighting spirit but conceded they paid the price for their defensive lapses against Adelaide United. The Reds won a thrilling seven goal shoot-out at Whitten Oval on Sunday afternoon 4-3 to...

6 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week – Round 16

There was plenty of contrast in Round 16 of the Hyundai A-League running the range of emotions from high-scoring thrillers to tactical nail-biters. There was Big Blue delight for league-leaders Sydney FC, while Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix...

6 years ago

Reds prevail in see-sawing, seven-goal thriller

Adelaide United have seen off a concerted Western United fight-back to return to the Hyundai A-League top six – prevailing 4-3 in a see-sawing affair on Sunday afternoon. Substitute Nathan Konstandopoulos proved the hero for Adelaide with a 79th minute...

6 years ago

‘It’s tough to take’: Stajcic says Mariners must make their own luck

Central Coast Mariners boss Alen Stajcic has lamented his team’s lack of luck after coming away empty-handed against Brisbane Roar on Saturday afternoon. The Mariners seemed destined to settle for a scoreless draw at Central Coast Stadium before Corey Brown’s...

6 years ago

Popovic lauds Perth defence as Glory go 35 days without conceding

Perth Glory boss Tony Popovic lauded another sterling defensive display from his side after holding Melbourne City to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.  The reigning Premiers’ defence could not be breached for the fourth consecutive game as Perth held...

6 years ago

City halt Glory’s winning run but settle for frustrating draw

Melbourne City and Perth Glory both lost further ground on runaway Hyundai A-League leaders Sydney FC after a 0-0 draw on Saturday evening.  Both sides traded blows throughout a tense and even contest but neither City or the visiting reigning...

6 years ago

Brown says Brisbane are finding their groove under Fowler

Corey Brown is relishing the chance to work alongside Robbie Fowler and believes Saturday’s 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners is evidence the tide is turning for Brisbane Roar under the Premier League legend. Brown – who was playing his...

6 years ago

Brisbane enter top six as late own goal sinks Mariners

An own goal from Lewis Miller helped Brisbane Roar scrape a 1-0 victory against Central Coast Mariners and stagger into the Hyundai A-League top six. Brisbane full-back Corey Brown struck an 86th minute attempt which ricocheted off the legs of...

6 years ago

‘No one is happy in the dressing room’ – Salvachua searching for Victory solutions

Melbourne Victory Head Coach Carlos Salvachua says a dissatisfied dressing room mood could be the catalyst for his side to turn their season around. The Victory fell 3-0 to their long-time Hyundai A-League rivals in the at-times fiery derby clash...

6 years ago

‘The boys dug deep’ – Talay praises resilient Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix boss Ufuk Talay said his side did what they needed to do as they returned to winning ways over Newcastle Jets on Friday evening. The Phoenix edged out the plucky Jets 2-1 at Sky Stadium courtesy of Ulises...