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Brisbane Roar 0-2 Auckland FC
MATCH REPORT: Auckland go five points clear on top with powerful win in Brisbane
Michael Valkanis
Friday night’s defeat to Auckland FC brings about an end to what’s been an incredibly congested fixture list for Brisbane Roar.
Head coach Michael Valkanis addressed that and plenty more in his post-match press conference.
Steve Corica
Auckland FC maintained their stranglehold on the Isuzu UTE A-League after a convincing 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium
Goals from Sam Cosgrove and Lachlan Brook sealed all three points for Steve Corica’s side, with both players now level at the top of the charts when it comes to the race for the Golden Boot.
Melbourne Victory 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
MATCH REPORT: Wanderers off the bottom of the table after tense win over Melbourne Victory
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory’s four-game winning streak came to an end on Saturday afternoon as they were defeated 1-0 at home by Western Sydney Wanderers.
Victory boss Arthur Diles discussed the result and much more in his post-match press conference.
Alen Stajcic
The Wanderers moved off the foot of the Isuzu UTE A-League with a much needed win on Saturday night thanks to Kosta Barbarouses’ first half penalty.
The result eases some of the pressure on head coach Alen Stajcic, who praised the character of his side when speaking after the game.
Macarthur Bulls 0-3 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Sydney underline premiership credentials with strong win over Macarthur
Mile Sterjovski
Macarthur were riding high on a six-game unbeaten run before that rich vein of form was brutally ended by Sydney FC on Saturday night.
The big talking point leading into the contest was the heat in Campbelltown, and Bulls boss Mile Sterjovski was adamant in his belief that the game shouldn’t have been played in such conditions.
Ufuk Talay
Sydney FC ended their two-game winless run in emphatic fashion on Saturday night as goals from Piero Quispe, Victor Campuzano and Patrick Wood sealed a 3-0 win over the Bulls.
Sky Blues boss Ufuk Talay discussed the performance and the impact the heat played on the game when speaking at his post-game press conference.
Perth Glory 3-0 Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: Tom Lawrence stunner helps Glory dismantle Central Coast Mariners
Adam Griffiths
Perth Glory bounced back to winning ways on Saturday night when they brushed the Central Coast Mariners aside at Perth Glory.
Head coach Adam Griffiths was in fine form during his post-match press conference – have a watch below!
Warren Moon
The Mariners are back at the bottom of the Isuzu UTE A-League after succumbing to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Perth Glory at HBF Park.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, head coach Warren Moon admits his side simply didn’t show up and deserved to lose.
Wellington Phoenix 2-2 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: Phoenix mount stirring comeback as Adelaide escape windy Wellington with a point
Giancarlo Italiano
Wellington Phoenix came from two goals down to gain a point on Sunday afternoon as they battled both Adelaide United and a ferocious wind at Sky Stadium.
Whilst they’re no strangers to the conditions in Wellington, Phoenix boss Giancarlo Italiano admits his side were badly affected by the wind in the first half.
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United were 2-0 up and cruising at Sky Stadium as they headed into half time against Wellington Phoenix.
However, whilst they benefitted from the windy conditions in the first half they soon encountered problems after the break, as they coughed up their two-goal lead against the Phoenix and were somewhat fortunate not to lose.
Head coach Airton Andrioli discussed that and plenty more in his post-match press conference.
Melbourne City 0-1 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: Jets continue to soar as Golden Boot leader downs Melbourne City
Aurelio Vidmar
Melbourne City’s topsy turvy form in the Isuzu UTE A-League continued on Sunday afternoon as they were beaten at home by Newcastle Jets.
The result at AAMI Park means Vidmar’s side have now won just once in their last five matches and the City boss admits they got what they deserved.
Mark Milligan
On the flip side, the win for Mark Milligan’s Newcastle Jets was their fourth in five games and they now sit fourth on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder.
Socceroos great Milligan addressed his side’s excellent recent form and plenty more in his post-match press conference – take a watch below!
