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7 years ago

Rudan: Phoenix ‘wake-up call’ was necessary in comeback win

Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan admitted he needed to give his players a rocket at half time in Saturday’s 3-2 Hyundai A-League win over the Central Coast Mariners. Rudan also shook things up tactically at the break after the winless...

7 years ago

Krishna leaves Phoenix legends trailing in his wake on Wellington’s historic night

It was only fitting that, for one who has lived through some of Wellington Phoenix’s darkest days, Roy Krishna was the man to send the Hyundai A-League club to a new level of euphoria. Krishna’s brace in Wellington’s 3-2 win...

7 years ago

Late Troisi effort breaks Newcastle hearts

James Troisi rifled home an 84th minute winner as Melbourne Victory beat Newcastle Jets 2-1 in Saturday evening’s Hyundai A-League fixture. Newcastle forward Kaine Sheppard appeared to have rescued a point after cancelling out Terry Antonis’ effort with a scrappy...

7 years ago

Re-live: Troisi leaves it late for Victory, Phoenix’s remarkable comeback triumph

Fans were treated to an enthralling night of Hyundai A-League drama on Saturday night. It all kicked off with a sensational five-goal thriller in Wellington, where Phoenix came from two-goals down to beat Central Coast Mariners 3-2. Then, reigning Champions...

7 years ago

Ilso eyes goals as Sydney FC appear in confident Adelaide’s crosshairs

Ken Ilso insists Adelaide United won’t settle for anything less than three points at Jubilee Stadium on Sunday as they seek to narrow the gap to Sydney FC. The Reds are buoyant after a season-best showing in the 2-0 midweek...

7 years ago

Krishna leads Phoenix comeback to leave 10-man Mariners stunned

Roy Krishna sparked an incredible 15-minute turnaround as Wellington Phoenix came from behind to beat 10-man Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in Saturday’s absorbing Hyundai A-League contest. Krishna dispatched two second half penalties before David Williams’ decisive strike, one which cancelled...

7 years ago

Even competition gives Western Sydney hope, says Babbel

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel believes every team can beat one another in the Hyundai A-League, and that there are no league standouts like in the cases of Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona. The comments come as the Wanderers travel west to face...

7 years ago

Le Fondre backing himself ‘no matter what’

Leading the way in the Golden Boot race with 11 goals in 12 games, Adam le Fondre is brimming with confidence as the Hyundai A-League nears the halfway mark.  The former English Premier League marksman arrived on Australian shores with...

7 years ago

Muscat: New recruit Kamsoba is a ‘breath of fresh air’

Kevin Muscat has labelled Elvis Kamsoba a ‘breath of fresh air’ ahead of Melbourne Victory’s clash against Newcastle Jets on Saturday night.  The 22-year-old made his first appearance in the Hyundai A-League in Melbourne’s 2-0 loss to Adelaide United, having...

7 years ago

Davies: We deserved a point

Brisbane Roar interim coach Darren Davies believes his side were unfortunate not to leave AAMI Park with at least a point following their 1-0 loss to Melbourne City on Friday night. Round 13 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season kicked...

7 years ago

Melbourne Victory tease fans with Kei Nishikori ‘signing’

Melbourne Victory fans may have thought another Japanese star was joining their ranks after the club posted a cheeky tweet with Keisuke Honda and Kei Nishikori. The 29-year-old Japanese tennis player is in Australia on the eve of the Australian Open, having...

7 years ago

City match-winner De Laet the symbol of Joyce’s unconventional Premiership bid

Warren Joyce has invited his fair share of naysayers over the course of the Hyundai A-League season so far, but the Melbourne City boss truly outdid himself on Friday night. City’s growing bid for Premiership contention has risen hand in...