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Brisbane Roar 0-0 Melbourne City
MATCH REPORT: This worrying image highlights ‘huge story’ for defending champions
Michael Valkanis
Brisbane Roar battled hard to secure a point against reigning Champions Melbourne City on Friday night.
Hear everything Brisbane Roar head coach Michael Valkanis had to say after the draw below.
Aurelio Vidmar
Melbourne City boss Aurelio Vidmar admits the club are now sweating over the fitness of CommBank Socceroos winger Mathew Leckie, as he also leapt to the defence of counterpart Michael Valkanis and Brisbane.
Hear everything Melbourne City head coach Vidmar had to say after the draw below.
Perth Glory 0-2 Melbourne Victory
MATCH REPORT: Juan Mata’s first Victory goal sets up blockbuster Melbourne Derby: ‘Best performance by far’
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory celebrated their first win of the season after Juan Mata opened his account in a 2-0 win over Perth Glory on Friday.
Hear everything Melbourne Victory head coach Arthur Diles had to say after the win below.
Adam Griffiths
Perth Glory are in search of both a new head coach and their first win of the season following Friday’s defeat to Victory at HBF Park, where former Rangers forward Tom Lawrence made his debut.
Hear everything interim Perth Glory head coach Adam Griffiths had to say after the loss below.
Auckland FC 2-1 Adelaide United
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Steve Corica
Reigning premiers Auckland FC are sitting on top of the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder after defeating Adelaide United 2-1 on Saturday. However that win did come at a cost, with captain Hiroki Sakai now likely to miss this weekend’s New Zealand derby due to a hamstring issue.
Hear everything Auckland head coach Steve Corica had to say after the win below.
Airton Andrioli
It’s now back-to-back losses for Adelaide United and head coach Airton Andrioli will be left wondering “what if” following Saturday’s clash at Go Media Stadium.
Hear everything Adelaide United head coach Andrioli had to say after the loss below.
Newcastle Jets 1-4 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Hat-trick hero fires Sydney FC to thumping win as Jets dismantled in shock result
Mark Milligan
Newcastle Jets boss Mark Milligan believes his side will learn their lessons from Saturday night’s 4-1 home rout at the hands of rivals Sydney FC.
Hear everything Newcastle Jets head coach Mark Milligan had to say after the loss below.
Ufuk Talay
Sydney FC are up in to second on the ladder after making it back-to-back wins in the Isuzu UTE A-League thanks to hat-trick hero Al Hassan Toure.
Hear everything Sydney FC head coach Ufuk Talay had to say after the win below.
Macarthur Bulls 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
MATCH REPORT: Wanderers defender’s incredible streak rolls on as Bulls drop points in late derby drama
Mile Sterjovski
Macarthur Bulls saw a second league win of the season slip through their hands against local rivals the Wanderers in Round 2, succumbing to a late equaliser as the game finished 1-1.
Hear everything Macarthur Bulls head coach Mile Sterjovski had to say after the draw below.
Alen Stajcic
Western Sydney Wanderers came away from Campbelltown Sports Stadium with a point on Saturday night, with head coach Alen Stajcic saying his side played with bravery, willingness and intent in the second-half after a disappointing opening 45 minutes.
Hear everything Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic had to say after the draw below.
Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Wellington Phoenix
MATCH REPORT: Goalkeeper’s incredible display helps Mariners claim a point against Wellington
Warren Moon
Interim Mariners head coach Warren Moon says he’s pretty positive about his side’s performance during the 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix.
Mariners goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne was in outstanding form on Sunday afternoon, with Moon saying he’s lucky to have him there.
Hear everything interim Central Coast Mariners head coach Warren Moon had to say after the draw below.
Giancarlo Italiano
Wellington boss Giancarlo Italiano lamented the fact his site were unable to kill off the match against Central Coast on Sunday.
Hear everything Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano had to say after the draw below.
