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8 years ago

‘We showed how we can play’: Wales rapt as City steady the ship

There was a lot of pressure on Melbourne City heading into Sunday night’s home clash with the Newcastle Jets. Having been comfortably beaten by Brisbane Roar last weekend and with the uncertainty around the future of marquee man Bruno Fornaroli,...

8 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 6

It was a pretty entertaining round in the Hyundai A-League, with some superb performances across the five matches. But who were the best players in Round 6? WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the Hyundai A-League LIVE and FREE WRAP: Krishna sets...

8 years ago

Brattan’s stunner spurs City to big win over Jets

Melbourne City has put a tumultuous week behind them to record a crucial 3-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park on Sunday night. There was plenty of pressure on coach Warren Joyce and his troops with Bruno Fornaroli...

8 years ago

Krishna sets Phoenix record in draw with Perth Glory

Roy Krishna created Wellington Phoenix history as his side drew 1-1 with league-leaders Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. The Fijian flyer scored his 34th goal for the club, taking him past Paul Ifill as Phoenix’s greatest-ever goalscorer. Phoenix...

8 years ago

Re-live: Glory held by 10-man Phoenix, City ground the Jets

We were treated to two intriguing games in the Hyundai A-League on Sunday, with Wellington Phoenix almost becoming the first team to lower Perth Glory’s colours this season. Only a late goal to Spanish maestro Diego Castro saved the league...

8 years ago

The Keisuke Honda interview that has the football world talking

Most footballers would be delighted with a 4-0 win, however it comes, but Keisuke Honda is not like most footballers. The Japanese import – famous for his relentless desire to improve himself – gave a telling insight into his mindset...

8 years ago

‘We had too much fear’: Babbel angry at Wanderers effort

Western Sydney Wanderers boss Markus Babbel pulled no punches in his assessment of his side’s 4-0 defeat at Melbourne Victory, insisting they “had too much fear” and that it was “men against boys”. The Champions put on a clinic at...

8 years ago

‘We didn’t play well’: Corica targets improvement despite win

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica acknowledged his side put in a “poor, poor performance” in the first half but was pleased the Sky Blues responded to win 2-1 at Central Coast Mariners on Saturday. The reigning Premiers started slowly and...

8 years ago

Victory lay down impressive marker as Honda sparkles again

The calendar may only just have flipped over into December but there are signs it’s going to take something special to stop Melbourne Victory this season. Kevin Muscat’s men were a joy to watch in Saturday night’s 4-0 mauling of...

8 years ago

Dominant Victory put on masterclass to crush Wanderers

Melbourne Victory have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the Hyundai A-League, crushing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-0 on Saturday night. The champions put on an attacking masterclass at Marvel Stadium, putting the result beyond doubt by half-time as...

8 years ago

O’Neill’s spectacular strike helps Sydney FC defeat the Mariners

A stunning goal from Sydney FC midfielder Brandon O’Neill has helped the Sky Blues to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners 2-1 in Gosford on Saturday. After Matt Simon gave the Mariners an early lead with a...

8 years ago

Re-live: Victory outclass Wanderers, Sydney FC edge Mariners

It was two contrasting games on Super Saturday of the Hyundai A-League but Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory both did enough to take all three points. It took a stunning goal from midfielder Brandon O’Neill to get the Sky Blues...