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8 years ago

Defence personnel proudly flying the flag for football

Football is not called the world game for nothing. Football is a movement that transcends borders, social classes and gender, bringing people from all walks of life together for 90 minutes. WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the Hyundai A-League LIVE...

8 years ago

How an unlikely hero ignited Newcastle’s Hyundai A-League season

Nick Cowburn picked a great time to score his first Hyundai A-League goal. With full-time approaching in Newcastle’s Remembrance Round clash with Sydney FC, Cowburn’s Jets appeared destined for a crushing blow at home. They were staring down the barrel...

8 years ago

Report: Late Cowburn equaliser saves Newcastle at the death

Nick Cowburn’s late equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Newcastle Jets in Saturday night’s Remembrance Round fixture against Sydney FC. The Jets defender registered his maiden Hyundai A-League goal in timely fashion for Ernie Merrick’s side, heading home Dimitri Petratos’...

8 years ago

Re-live: Brisbane stage impressive fightback, Cowburn rescues Newcastle

There were dramatic twists and turns in Saturday’s Hyundai A-League double-header. The tone for an intriguing evening was set when Brisbane Roar fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Western Sydney Wanderers in the early kick off...

8 years ago

Report: Brisbane comeback leaves Wanderers stunned in four-goal thriller

Brisbane Roar fought back from a disastrous opening to earn a 2-2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers in their Saturday afternoon Remembrance Round clash. The visitors were 2-0 down and chasing shadows early on as Oriol Riera clinched a brace...

8 years ago

Popovic says players are the real spark behind Glory revolution

He came with a reputation for hard work and Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic is starting to see his methods paying off on the training paddock. Perth have shrugged off their traditional early-season sluggishness to sit in second spot on the...

8 years ago

Match Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar will be out to make an immediate impression against Western Sydney Wanderers as the Hyundai A-League travels to Mudgee for the first time on Saturday. John Aloisi was “angry” with his team’s slow start in last weekend’s loss to Perth...

8 years ago

Toivonen in line for Hyundai A-League debut on Sunday

Ola Toivonen is poised to make his Hyundai A-League debut for Melbourne Victory when they host Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on Sunday night. The Swedish FIFA World Cup star has been added to Victory’s squad at the expense of...

8 years ago

“It’s about character”: Mulvey challenges players to bounce back

Character is a term often overused in sport but it’s the one thing Central Coast Mariners coach Mike Mulvey will be looking for when his side line up against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday night. With the Mariners slumping...

8 years ago

Joyce pleased with efforts behind the scenes

Melbourne City manager Warren Joyce has praised his side’s attitude in training after they defeated Wellington Phoenix 2-0 at AAMI Park on Friday night. Goals to marquee men Ritchie De Laet and Bruno Fornaroli either side of half-time gave City...

8 years ago

Jackson: Jets must find their feet in front of goal

They may only have one point from their first three games but Newcastle Jets defender Lachlan Jackson believes his team aren’t far from being the finished product. A draw away to Adelaide United is sandwiched between losses to Wellington Phoenix...

8 years ago

Re-live: City bounce back with dominant display against Phoenix

Remembrance Round in the Hyundai A-League commences with an exciting Friday night clash between Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix. Ritchie De Laet opened the scoring early on with a wonderful low drive, with City doubling the lead in the second...