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8 years ago

Stats review: Honda and Toivonen’s ominous Big Blue impact, Glory equal eight-season record

This is the sort of impact Hyundai A-League marquees can have. The stats and figures were not on Melbourne Victory’s side for their Big Blue trip to Sydney FC in Sunday’s thrilling encounter.  But aided by their two superstar pre-season...

8 years ago

The Whistle – Round 5

Each week a-league.com.au will be speaking with FFA Director of Referees Ben Wilson to review some of the key refereeing and VAR incidents from the weekend’s matches. WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the Hyundai A-League LIVE and FREE TALKING POINTS: Superstar...

8 years ago

Opta reveals every club’s best player from Round 5

What do the numbers reveal about your club’s standout performer from Round 5? There were a host of strong showings across rebel Female Football Round. But who stood head and shoulders among the rest? Read on to find out! Adelaide...

8 years ago

How to watch Hyundai A-League Round 6

There’s only one unbeaten team left as we head into Round 6 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, with everyone trying to chase down leaders Perth Glory. Tony Popovic’s troops will hope to at least maintain their four-point lead at...

8 years ago

Paper Talk: Victory’s Honda receives incredible reception

He might have been wearing the colours of Melbourne Victory but Keisuke Honda got a rousing reception from fans in Sydney in Round 5 of the Hyundai A-League. Elsewhere, Newcastle Jets attacker Jason Hoffman has drawn comparisons to a global...

8 years ago

Re-capping a sell-out day in the Kogarah sun

A picturesque Kogarah afternoon was worth the price of admission alone for the near-20,000 fans who crammed into a sun-bathed Jubilee Stadium for Sunday evening’s Big Blue double-header. Those who came to Sydney’s south for one of the most highly...

8 years ago

Heroic Moments: Stoppage-time hero Ikonomidis proves lightning does strike twice

Perth Glory may well have to start dubbing it Ikonomidis time. That phrase might not roll off the tongue, unlike the plaudits currently falling at the feet of the former Lazio starlet. Ikonomidis’ last-gasp winner against Central Coast Mariners on...

8 years ago

Talking points: Superstar quality shines across Hyundai A-League

Big names delivered big performances in rebel Female Football Round. The weekend saw months of pre-season campaigning, hype and build up pay off all at once, with star quality gracing the outcome of every match. It fuels what is already...

8 years ago

Confirmed: Western Sydney Wanderers to host Leeds United at Western Sydney Stadium in July 2019

The Western Sydney Wanderers will take on Leeds United at the new Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday 20 July to officially open the stadium for football.

8 years ago

‘Real leader’ Kilkenny the architect of Perth Glory’s precious late victory

Robbed of regular midfield partner Juande on Sunday, ever-present Perth Glory gun Neil Kilkenny rolled up his sleeves and set about turning in a performance of the highest quality. The 32-year-old was calm, classy and wholly effective amid the drama...

8 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 5

Who were the standout performers in rebel Female Football Round? We’ve assessed the contenders and opted for a 3-5-2 formation in the mould of Tony Popovic’s high-flying Perth Glory for our Team of the Week. Did we get our starting...

8 years ago

Muscat delighted with Honda’s ‘huge influence’ on Big Blue

Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat applauded the “excellent” Keisuke Honda for his crucial part in the Big Blue success against Sydney FC on Sunday. Honda won and converted the decisive penalty inside the final 20 minutes to secure the visitors a...