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7 years ago

Y-League wrap: Six-goal thriller in Melbourne, Sydney FC go top

Round 9 of the Foxtel Y-League wrapped up with two matches over the weekend, including an entertaining goal-fest between Melbourne City and Perth Glory. While Sydney FC also registered a vital three points in a rescheduled match from Round 6...

7 years ago

“We can’t defend”: Babbel’s frank admission after Wanderers’ collapse against City

Markus Babbel declared his team “can’t defend” after they conceded another two late goals against Melbourne City to slump to a club-record sixth straight defeat in a drama-filled Hyundai A-League clash on Tuesday night. Down to 10-men but leading 3-2...

7 years ago

City beat Wanderers in seven-goal thriller in Hyundai A-League classic

A 94th-minute goal from Bart Schenkeveld has seen Melbourne City snatch a thrilling 4-3 win over a 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers in a Hyundai A-League classic at AAMI Park. In one of the games of the 2018/19 Season, the big...

7 years ago

Jarred Gillett resigns from Hyundai A-League referee panel

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that they have accepted the resignation of referee Jarred Gillett who will finish his duties in March 2019 to pursue both academic and refereeing opportunities overseas. Gillett graduated with a PhD in Biomechanics from...

7 years ago

Ins and Outs announced for Round 15’s midweek Hyundai A-League fixtures

The games are arriving thick and fast over the Summer of Heroes, and there’s a mouth-watering Hyundai A-League triple-header on Wednesday evening. It all starts in Wellington, where the high-flying Phoenix host a Sydney FC side welcoming the return of...

7 years ago

The Whistle – Round 14

Each week a-league.com.au will be speaking with FFA Director of Referees Ben Wilson to review some of the contentious refereeing and VAR incidents from the weekend’s matches. TEAM OF THE WEEK: Best performers from Round 14 TALKING POINTS: Victory show mark of...

7 years ago

Merrick praises ‘natural goal-scorer’ Sheppard after Jets striker signs contract extension

Ernie Merrick says Kaine Sheppard has the potential to be a long-term player for the Newcastle Jets after signing a one-year contract extension today. Sheppard joined the Jets from NPL Victoria outfit Avondale in September and has since scored two...

7 years ago

Match preview: Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners

They may be separated by six points and three spots on the Hyundai A-League ladder but it’s arguably last-placed Central Coast Mariners who head into this F3 Derby in better form. Mike Mulvey’s Mariners have picked up four points from...

7 years ago

Match preview: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC

A massive Wednesday night triple-header starts with a blockbuster between the Phoenix and Sky Blues, two teams emerging as genuine title contenders in 2018/19. Wellington – coached by former Sydney FC favourite son Mark Rudan – are enjoying a nine-game...

7 years ago

Match preview: Perth Glory v Adelaide United

Perth Glory will relish being back in front of their home fans at HBF Park for this huge battle against Adelaide United to close out Round 15. The league leaders were held scoreless for the first time this season in...

7 years ago

Opta reveals every club’s best player from Round 14

What do the stats reveal about the top Hyundai A-League performers from Round 14? We’ve crunched the numbers from an enthralling weekend to shine a light on your club’s best, thanks to Opta data. WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the...

7 years ago

‘There’s a lot more progression and improvement’: Rudan predicts more from in-form Phoenix

They’ve been one of the stories of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, on a club-record unbeaten run and emerging as genuine finals contenders. It’s been a brilliant first half of the season for Wellington Phoenix, with rookie coach Mark Rudan...