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7 years ago

Young defender Fox released by Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix have confirmed that young defender Dylan Fox has left the club with immediate effect after his contract was mutually terminated on Wednesday. The 24-year-old had made just six appearances under Mark Rudan in the Hyundai A-League this season....

7 years ago

Match preview: Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar

You would not yet call it a crisis, but Melbourne Victory are enduring a worrying winless run as they head into Saturday night’s clash against Brisbane Roar at Marvel Stadium. Tuesday evening’s 2-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC...

7 years ago

Cacace reveals tribute to Italian legend with goal celebration

Wellington Phoenix youngster Liberato Cacace revealed his unique celebration after his maiden Hyundai A-League goal was a nod to Italian legend Francesco Totti. Cacace found the net early in the second half of the Phoenix’s 8-2 thrashing of Central Coast...

7 years ago

Match preview: Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers

Confidence will be sky-high in the Wellington Phoenix camp after their demolition of the Mariners last weekend, but they are set for a tougher test against Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday. The Phoenix swatted aside any concerns of potential pressure...

7 years ago

Match preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne City

Melbourne City will be searching for their first win in seven matches when they visit Sydney FC in the final fixture of Round 22. Warren Joyce’s men need a lift in morale after the concession of two late goals in...

7 years ago

Match preview: Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners

Alen Stajcic has been thrown straight into the furnace in his first game in charge as interim Central Coast Mariners boss with an F3 Derby against the in-form Newcastle Jets. Stajcic was appointed to the role on caretaker basis on...

7 years ago

Match preview: Adelaide United v Perth Glory

Perth Glory settled for a stalemate in their most recent meeting with Adelaide United and will know a repeat could open the door to Sydney FC in the battle for the Premiers Plate. Glory’s lead at the top of the...

7 years ago

Victory praised for classy dressing room gesture after ACL defeat

Melbourne Victory may have fallen to a late defeat against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday night but they left a good impression on the Japanese club. Victory lost their second straight game in this year’s ACL...

7 years ago

‘They are two world-class strikers’: O’Neill backs Sydney FC’s attack to bolster ACL hopes

It’s a monumental task ahead of them but Brandon O’Neill believes the presence of Sydney FC’s ‘world-class’ strikeforce gives them every chance against Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night. The Sky Blues are in Japan searching...

7 years ago

Wellington Phoenix given Twitter tribute by Italian giants Roma

Wellington Phoenix sent shockwaves through the Hyundai A-League on Saturday night with their massive win over Central Coast Mariners, even catching the eye of a Serie A juggernaut. The Phoenix were given a special mention by Italian side AS Roma,...

7 years ago

Opta reveals every club’s best player from Round 21

There were some big movers in Round 21 of the Hyundai A-League, with plenty still up for grabs over the remainder of the regular season. And it’s the players that stand-up tall for their clubs which is so important right...

7 years ago

Late goal denies Victory in AFC Champions League defeat to Sanfrecce

A goal from Keisuke Honda wasn’t enough to save Melbourne Victory from a second straight defeat in the 2019 AFC Champions League, losing 2-1 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan on Tuesday night. In his first club game in his homeland...