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8 years ago

The Whistle: Round 8 refereeing and VAR incidents explained

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. HEROIC MOMENTS: The Honda masterstroke behind Barbarouses’ deadly form TALKING POINTS: Phoenix flying high, Glory...

8 years ago

Outcome of independent Match Review Panel – Round 8

After his send-off in Saturday night’s Sydney Derby, Wanderers goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic has been hit with a suspension. The independent Match Review Panel (MRP) – consisting of Simon Micallef (Chair), Alan Davidson and Con Diomis – convened on Monday, 17 December 2018 to consider an incident involving Vedran Janjetovic of Western Sydney Wanderers FC...

8 years ago

How to watch Hyundai A-League Round 9

Two derbies and a Friday night blockbuster headline a massive round of Hyundai A-League action, as the drama continues over the festive period. Read on to find out how to watch your side in Hyundai A-League Round 9. WATCH FOR...

8 years ago

The crazy stats and records behind Victory and Roar’s six-goal thriller

Melbourne Victory emerged from one of the craziest halves of football ever seen in the Hyundai A-League smelling like roses. Kevin Muscat’s side put 10-man Brisbane Roar to the sword on Friday night, hammering in four opening half goals to...

8 years ago

Talking points: Phoenix flying high, Glory eyeing club record

The Mark Rudan revolution is in full swing across the ditch, with Wellington Phoenix riding high in a position that’s been unfamiliar to the Kiwi club in recent times. Phoenix beat Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at Westpac Stadium on Saturday...

8 years ago

Heroic Moments: The Honda masterstroke behind Barbarouses’ deadly form

Kosta Barbarouses is one of the Hyundai A-League’s hottest properties at the moment – and it could all be down to a sportsman-like gesture from teammate Keisuke Honda. Barbarouses’ two superbly-taken goals were among the biggest highlights from Victory’s commanding...

8 years ago

FFA launches Summer of Heroes

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today officially launched the Summer of Heroes campaign which will see more games, more goals and more heroes rise. Beginning on Thursday 27 December 2018, there will be 45 matches over 28 days across the Hyundai...

8 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 8

Who stood head and shoulders above the rest in Hyundai A-League Round 8? After a thrilling round of action, we’ve assessed the contenders and opted for a 4-3-3 formation for this Round’s Team of the Week. Did we get our...

8 years ago

Schenkeveld and City roll up sleeves in Adelaide to claim priceless confidence boost

He admits it wasn’t pretty but Bart Schenkeveld hopes Melbourne City’s triumph in Adelaide will instil the confidence they need to become a Hyundai A-League force this season. Warren Joyce’s side mustered a resolute display in the City of Churches...

8 years ago

Impressive City hold off Adelaide as Brattan tees up

Melbourne City leapfrogged Adelaide United into fourth spot on the Hyundai A-League ladder after clinching a 2-0 win in South Australia. Jordan Elsey’s first half own goal saw City take the lead against the run of play, but Warren Joyce’s...

8 years ago

Re-live: City beat Reds as Glory return to Hyundai A-League summit

Perth Glory went back to the top of the Hyundai A-League summit after a 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets on Sunday. Later in the evening, Melbourne City claimed a resolute 2-0 win over Adelaide United.   1  

8 years ago

Perth too good for Newcastle, back top of Hyundai A-League

Two first half goals from Neil Kilkenny and Jason Davidson saw Perth Glory defeat Newcastle Jets 2-0 and return to the top of the Hyundai A-League table. Kilkenny coolly dispatched a second-minute penalty and Davidson added a scrappy second in...