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Brisbane Roar 2-2 Western Sydney Wanderers
MATCH REPORT: Roar debutant’s goal sees Brisbane and Wanderers share the points at Suncorp amid VAR drama
Michael Valkanis
It might nit have been a win but Brisbane Roar’s 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night ensured they remain firmly in the race to secure a spot in the finals.
The draw was also a memorable moment for youngster Niall Thom, who bagged his first senior goal for the club.
Head Coach Michael Valkanis spoke about that and plenty more in his post-match press conference.
Gary van Egmond
That Thom goal caused plenty of controversy though with suggestions from many that it was offside and shouldn’t have stood.
That question was put to Wanderers interim Head Coach Gary van Egmond after the game.
Wellington Phoenix 2-0 Perth Glory
MATCH REPORT: Wellington climb out of bottom spot with comfortable win over Perth Glory
Chris Greenacre
Wellington Phoenix are up into ninth on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder after brushing aside Perth Glory 2-0 on Saturday.
Interim Head Coach Chris Greenacre told reporters after the game that he and the players made a commitment before the game to try and send the Nix fans home happy after what’s been a difficult season at Hnry Stadium.
Adam Griffiths
Perth Glory are now second last on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder after succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at Hnry Stadium.
Head Coach Adam Griffiths didn’t mince his words when assessing the performance after game.
Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: Mariners and Adelaide share the spoils after late goal in Gosford
Warren Moon
The Mariners’ unbeaten run moved to eight matches on Saturday evening when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Adelaide United at polytec Stadium.
Head Coach Warren Moon addressed the performance and the race for a finals position in his press conference after the game.
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United remain fourth on the ladder and firmly ensconced inside the Isuzu UTE A-League finals positions after saturday’s draw.
Head Coach Airton Andrioli admits he was proud of the way Adelaide fought back to secure what could be a valuable point.
Newcastle Jets 1-2 Auckland FC
MATCH REPORT: Auckland beat Newcastle in thrilling top of the table clash
Mark Milligan
The Newcastle Jets 10-game unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday night when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Auckland FC in a top of the table clash.
The result means Auckland FC are now just a point behind the Jets at the top of the ladder and after the game Head Coach Mark Milligan was asked if Auckland’s physical approach proved to be decisive.
Steve Corica
Auckland FC secured arguably the most important win of their season so far on Saturday when they went to McDonald Jones Stadium and upset league leaders Newcastle Jets 2-1.
Steve Corica was naturally full of praise for his side when speaking after the game.
Melbourne Victory 4-1 Macarthur FC
MATCH REPORT: Victory put on a show as Macarthur’s misery continues
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory extended their unbeaten run out to six games on Sunday evening when they breezed past Macarthur Bulls 4-1 at AAMI Park.
Head Coach Arthur Diles addressed the media at his post-match press conference.
Mile Sterjovski
Macarthur’s alarming form slump continued on Sunday evening when they were brushed aside by Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
The loss is the Bulls’ fourth-straight in the Isuzu UTE A-League and they now sit two points outside the top six having played a game more than the sixth-placed Central Coast Mariners.
