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6 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week – Round 9

Sydney FC’s sensational display in the five-star thumping of Brisbane Roar stole the spotlight in Round 9, but how many Sky Blues make a-league.com.au’s Team of the Week? Let’s not forget Perth Glory’s commanding display in the 3-0 win against...

6 years ago

‘That’s the hard reality of football’: Troisi, Reds teach Jets a lesson in seizing big moments

Adelaide United playmaker James Troisi says his side’s 2-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday afternoon may not have been a true reflection of the game as a whole, but rightly displayed Adelaide’s ascendancy in the moments that mattered. The Reds’...

6 years ago

‘We really needed that’: drought-breaking win a relief for Berisha, United

Besart Berisha says snapping Western United’s three-game winless run was a must, as they recorded a 3-1 win over his former side Melbourne Victory. The three points at GMHBA Stadium come at an important time for United, who had not even scored...

6 years ago

Hometown hero Troisi nets first Adelaide goal to down misfiring Jets

James Troisi’s late solo effort snatched Adelaide United a 2-1 victory as Newcastle Jets were left to rue missed chances at Coopers Stadium. As hot, dry conditions in South Australia sapped the energy of both sides, Troisi took matters into his...

6 years ago

Berisha leads United to Westgate Derby dominance

Besart Berisha fired a double against his former club to earn Western United the Westgate Derby bragging rights as a 3-1 win made it back-to-back triumphs over Melbourne Victory. Victory legend Berisha put his ex-employers to the sword with a...

6 years ago

Talay buoyed by Phoenix run as they close in on matching long-standing club record

Ufuk Talay admits momentum is building with his in-form Wellington Phoenix as they surged into the Hyundai A-League top six for the first time this season. Phoenix recorded their third straight win after Ulises Davila netted a late penalty to...

6 years ago

Western United FC v Melbourne Victory: match preview

It’s derby day in Melbourne as Western United FC welcome Victory to GMHBA Stadium on Sunday looking to snap their three-game losing streak. Mark Rudan’s side made a good start to life in the Hyundai A-League – including a 3-2...

6 years ago

Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets: match preview

Newcastle Jets will get a good test of their recent resurgence when they travel to Coopers Stadium on Sunday to do battle with Adelaide United. After going four games without a win to start the campaign, Ernie Merrick’s Jets have...

6 years ago

Fowler fumes as Roar suffer ‘wake-up call’ at hands of ruthless Sky Blues

A disappointed Robbie Fowler says Brisbane Roar’s display in their shellacking against Sydney FC wasn’t acceptable and hopes it will act as a line-in-the-sand moment for their Hyundai A-League campaign. Roar arrived in Sydney full of confidence after a win...

6 years ago

‘There’s no ceiling for this club’: how Victory comeback defined United’s origin story

It’s felt within the club that Western United’s come-from-behind win against Melbourne Victory in Round 4 of the Hyundai A-League season will prove to be a defining moment of the club’s budding history. And with the rivalry set to resume...

6 years ago

Ninkovic gives Sydney FC two-week deadline after confirming offer from ‘new club’

Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic says he wants his future with the Hyundai A-League Champions sorted one way or the other in the next fortnight. The former Serbia international made the stark comments to FOX Sports just minutes after his side pummelled...

6 years ago

Babbel cannot hide frustrations as Wanderers fall short against Phoenix

Frustration is building as fortune fails to favour Western Sydney Wanderers, according to Markus Babbel. The Wanderers coach released his frustrations as his side was consigned to a fourth straight Hyundai A-League defeat on Saturday evening in Auckland. The ‘Nix...