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Adelaide United 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers
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Airton Andrioli
After consecutive losses in the Isuzu UTE A-League, Adelaide United are back on track after defeating Western Sydney 2-0 on Friday night.
Hear every word of head coach Airton Andrioli’s post-match press conference below.
Alen Stajcic
The Wanderers remain winless to start the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025-26 after losing 2-0 at Coopers Stadium in Round 4, and it’s another case of not taking their chances, according to their head coach.
Hear what Alen Stajcic had to say, including an injury update on defender Anthony Pantazopoulos, in his post-match press conference below.
Perth Glory 0-1 Central Coast Mariners
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Adam Griffiths
Perth Glory remain winless in the Isuzu UTE A-League this season and are still in search of a new head coach following the departure of former boss David Zdrilic.
To further compound their woes, Friday night’s loss to the Mariners means the Glory will remain on the foot of the ladder for another week.
Hear what interim head coach Adam Griffiths had to say after the game.
Warren Moon
Another of the Isuzu UTE A-League’s interim head coaches is certainly enjoying a much better start to life this season.
Friday night’s win over the Glory means Mariners interim boss Warren Moon has now picked up seven points from the club’s opening four games.
Listen to his post-match press conference below.
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 Auckland FC
MATCH REPORT: A Derby for the ages! 2 red cards, 2 incredible goals, a melee and bragging rights for Auckland
Giancarlo Italiano
It’s been the talk of the season when it comes to tactics; Wellington Phoenix’s high line.
Unfortunately the Nix’ adventurous tactic was exposed twice by rivals Auckland FC on Saturday afternoon in a game that wasn’t short on drama.
Here’s everything Wellington head coach Giancarlo Italiano had to say after the game.
Steve Corica
It’s now four New Zealand derbies and four New Zealand derby victories for Steve Corica and Auckland FC.
The Black Knights boss had plenty to say after the game, including his take on what he thought was a contentions red card to Dan Hall.
Check out his press conference below.
Melbourne Victory 0-2 Melbourne City
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Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory’s hopes of gaining revenge following their Grand Final defeat to rivals Melbourne City didn’t go to plan on Saturday night, after they were beaten 2-0 in the first derby of the new season.
Hear what Victory boss Arthur Diles had to say in post-match press conference below.
Aurelio Vidmar
Melbourne City backed up their impressive midweek win over Japanese side Machida Zelvia with a brilliant derby day victory over rivals Melbourne Victory.
Key to their 2-0 win was young striker Max Caputo, who opened the scoring in just the second minute to take his tally to four goals for the season.
Hear from a delighted City head coach Aurelio Vidmar in his post-match press conference below.
Sydney FC 2-0 Macarthur Bulls
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Ufuk Talay
After suffering defeat in Round 1, Sydney FC have rebounded in style, with Sunday’s 2-0 win over Macarthur Bulls their third straight victory in the Isuzu UTE A-League.
Head coach Ufuk Talay praised his side’s performance and character when speaking after the game.
Take a listen below.
Mile Sterjovski
Macarthur boss Mile Sterjovski conceded two games in the space of four days was simply too big an ask for his side.
The Bulls recorded an impressive ACL Two win on Thursday night but ultimately went down 2-0 to the Sky Blues at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon.
Hear what Sterjovski had to say in post-match press conference below.
Brisbane Roar 3-0 Newcastle Jets
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Michael Valkanis
Brisbane Roar boss Michael Valkanis said he was delighted with the way in which his side went about getting their victory on Sunday afternoon against the Jets.
The Roar now sit fourth on the ladder after comprehensive display on the Sunshine Coast.
Hear the full press conference below.
Mark Milligan
It was a chastening afternoon for Mark Milligan and his Jets side, who have now leaked 12 goals in just four games.
The Newcastle Jets boss spoke to reporters after the full-time whistle sounded on the Sunshine Coast.
