Here’s your recap of scores, video and reaction after a massive Big Blue, a six-goal thriller in Auckland, red cards galore in Newcastle and a five-goal show in Gosford.
Sydney FC 1-0 Melbourne Victory
The Premiership trophy is on its way to Moore Park – even Victory’s James Troisi said so – after the two heavyweights squared off at a rain-soaked Allianz and Bobo bagged the winner as the Premiers in waiting continued on their merry way.
Sydney FC have ‘mental advantage’ over Victory
Troisi admits Victory’s Premiership tilt is over!
Wellington Phoenix 3-3 Perth Glory
Auckland fans were treated to an absolute ripper with fabulous goals – including a Castrio moment of sheer genius – and fabulous entertainment though the home side would’ve been the less happy of the two after giving up a two-goal lead.
Wellington Phoenix boss pleased to build momentum
‘Untouchable’ Glory dominated Phoenix insists Lowe
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-0 Adelaide United
Two sides who’d played in China midweek battle manfully but couldn’t find a way to win at a rainy Spotless on Saturday.
Popa praise for Wanderers’ ‘fantastic talent’
Adelaide shot-stopper eyes more first-team action
Central Coast 2-3 Melbourne City
Brilliant entertainment – and a dash of controversy – for the fans in Gosford as City cemented their push for third spot with five rounds to go while the Mariners showed plenty of spirit but were unable to bring home that much-needed three points.
Valkanis backs Tongyik after City’s Gosford thriller
Mariners not giving up on finals: Appiah
Newcastle Jets 1–3 Brisbane Roar
It was all happening in the Hunter with a red card to captain and coach to the home side, and the fatigued visitors made them pay to maintain their push for third spot with a fabulous win to end a mammoth stretch of games for Brisbane.
Maclaren delighted after difficult week for Roar
Red card ‘no excuse’ says Jets defender