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8 years ago

Hyundai Ins and Outs: Round 10

Melbourne Victory have been handed a major boost for Friday night’s blockbuster Hyundai A-League clash against Wellington Phoenix with marquee man Keisuke Honda set to return from injury. Honda isn’t Victory’s only import to return as Spaniard Raul Baena has...

8 years ago

Stats review: No Honda, no problem for Toivonen as Sydney FC conquer Perth again

Melbourne Victory may have been without Keisuke Honda, but there was still no stopping Ola Toivonen. Toivonen, 32, continued his run of having scored or assisted in every Hyundai A-League game he has played thanks to a derby goal. Victory...

8 years ago

Babbel perplexed at frustrating Wanderers trait

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel said he could not explain his side’s frustrating fadeouts after a 2-2 draw at Adelaide United on Boxing Day. The Wanderers led at the break through Oriol Riera and Babbel urged his players to...

8 years ago

FFA issue statement on Bonevacia incident

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has been made aware of an incident involving a spectator at Coopers Stadium and Western Sydney Wanderers FC footballer, Roly Bonevacia, on Wednesday evening. FFA is working closely with Adelaide United, Western Sydney Wanderers FC and...

8 years ago

Y-League wrap: Roar exact revenge on Victory as Mariners snare F3 Derby

Brisbane Roar produced the most scintillating 45 minutes seen in the Y-League this season to dismantle Melbourne Victory in Round 7. Melbourne City are hot on their trail following a five-goal thriller against Adelaide United, while Central Coast Mariners gained some good...

8 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 9

Milos Ninkovic pulled the strings from the midfield, while Nikola Mileusnic and Sarpreet Singh danced past defenders, in an eventful Round 9. Lawrence Thomas was unlucky to concede so late in the Melbourne Derby and may have wished he had...

8 years ago

Stats show Riera is getting back to his lethal best following another goal against Adelaide

Oriol Riera appears to have found his shooting boots again as Western Sydney Wanderers drew 2-2 with Adelaide United on a scorching Wednesday night in the Hyundai A-League. The Spaniard registered four shots on target tonight, the equal-most in his...

8 years ago

Mileusnic brace not enough as Western Sydney salvage draw with 10-man Adelaide

Goals either side of Nikola Mileusnic’s second-half brace have rescued a point for Western Sydney Wanderers in their 2-2 draw with Adelaide United on Wednesday night. Oriol Riera got the ball rolling at a scorching Coopers Stadium in first-half injury time...

8 years ago

Bound for Glory? Perth’s position compared to past Christmas Day leaders

For the second time in Hyundai A-League history, Perth Glory are top on Christmas Day. But just what has that meant previously? Tony Popovic’s table-toppers suffered their first loss of the league season to Sydney FC last time out. But...

8 years ago

Isaias urges Adelaide to get aggressive in defence of Coopers Stadium

Adelaide United must show an aggressive streak to unlock the home form that has eluded them this season, according to captain Isaias. Marco Kurz’s men have collected just five points from a possible 15 at Coopers Stadium, losing two of...

8 years ago

Roma pay Twitter tribute to football friends Adelaide United

Adelaide United might be sixth on the Hyundai A-League ladder but they’re clearly number one in the eyes of Serie A side Roma. The pair have struck up a warm relationship on social media in recent times and their friendship...

8 years ago

Match preview: Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers

It may be Boxing Day but there will be no chance to relax for Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers when they meet in the final match of Hyundai A-League Round 9 on Wednesday evening. The match at Coopers Stadium...