Victory snatch late win in Big Blue
IT wasn’t as convincing as last season’s A-League grand final but Melbourne Victory’s win over Sydney FC was crucial as the season nears a critical stage.
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Re-live: Victory wins Big Blue from own goal
MELBOURNE Victory beat Sydney FC 1-0 from an own goal to Matt Jurman in the 79th minute in a cagey battle where chances were at a premium.
How Djite kept his eye on the ball
ADELAIDE United striker Bruce Djite says he never lost his nerve during his long goal drought after scoring two goals against Brisbane last weekend.
Former Glory skipper China-bound
Former Perth Glory captain Michael Thwaite has been released by the A-League club to take up a contract in the Chinese Super League.
Goal gluttons City set new club record
IT’S taken 15 games and 31 minutes for Melbourne City to achieve a feat they could only crack in 27 at best.
Victory back on track to meet Sky Blues head on
IF MELBOURNE Victory players were getting ahead of themselves then coach Kevin Muscat insists they have copped the reality check they needed.
Re-live: Potent City too good for Phoenix
RED-HOT Melbourne City strikers Harry Novillo and Bruno Fornaroli have fired the hosts to a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.
Carney to Sydney FC: Jets want two-for-one
OLYROO Andrew Hoole and Sydney FC teammate Chris Naumoff are believed to be at the centre of negotiations between Sydney and the Newcastle Jets over a player swap deal.
Boogaard denies Reds a slice of A-League history
NIGEL Boogaard’s A-League record eighth red card has cost the competition a scenario which is as rare as a blue moon.
Why Smeltz can damage Victory from bench
SHANE Smeltz’s scoring record against Melbourne Victory won’t guarantee the striker a starting spot against the champions, but Graham Arnold believes he’s just as dangerous of the bench.
Roar’s success comes at a price
FANS with illusions of the Brisbane Roar repeating their success of the past five seasons can forget it, unless the team makes one significant change: Spend more money.
Glory run riot as Jets slump to huge loss
NEWCASTLE Jets have suffered a huge loss to Perth Glory after their captain Nigel Boogaard was sent off for a second yellow card before half time.
Luis loving our wide open spaces
IT took just one beautifully weighted pass that produced a goal to convince A-League fans what Luis Garcia already knew – that even at 37, there is some magic left in those feet.
Wanderers marquee striker on borrowed time
THE future of Wanderers marquee Federico Piovaccari remains unclear despite coach Tony Popovic insisting that the player is not about to be released immediately.
Victory not ready to reveal ACL foreigner hand
INTRIGUE as to which foreigners Melbourne Victory will take in to the ACL will linger for another few weeks after the club declined to announce their squad on Sunday.
Santa hopes latest gift will sway Popa
WANDERERS striker Brendon Santalab is hopeful his dramatic winner against the Mariners can herald a sustained run in Tony Popovic’s starting XI.
Sydney angry at late return of Olyroos stars
SYDNEY FC have been left fuming over the apparently delayed return of three players from Olyroos duty, ahead of Tuesday’s crunch clash with Melbourne Victory.
Re-live: Harold, Castro braces as Glory romp
CHRIS Harold and Diego Castro have scored braces as Perth Glory romped to a five goal victory over the Newcastle Jets.
China bid looms large for Oar
A LUCRATIVE offer from China looms as the biggest hurdle in Brisbane Roar’s bid to bring Tommy Oar home from English outfit Ipswich Town.
Franjic set for City return
IT HAS been a revolving door of players off the field at Melbourne City of late and fans can be prepared for a flow-on effect on the pitch on Monday night.
City strike gold with attacking duo
A YEAR ago their careers were in limbo but today they’re the golden boot headliners in Melbourne City’s AAMI Park double header.
Eli’s wretched luck keeps door open for Troisi
STRIKER Serginho van Dijk has boosted morale at Adelaide United but he has no chance of making a return to the A-League this season as an injury replacement for Eli Babalj.
No big-name marquee up City’s sleeve
MELBOURNE City’s axing of Robert Koren was a squad management decision rather than a move to snare a big-name replacement, says coach John van’t Schip.
Roar keen to bring Oar home
BRISBANE Roar are poised to make a play for homesick attacking weapon Tommy Oar, who has left English Championship club Ipswich.
Re-live: WSW snatch win to spoil Garcia debut
THE Wanderers have beaten 10-man Central Coast 2-1 after a late Brendon Santalab goal to spoil Luis Garcia’s debut off the bench for the Mariners.
Santalab spoils Garcia’s welcome party
LUIS Garcia’s A-League welcome party was spoiled by a late Brendon Santalab goal as the Western Sydney Wanderers grabbed top spot on the ladder in Gosford.
City’s new boys could face Phoenix
NEW Melbourne City signings Osama Malik and Nick Fitzgerald could debut at home to Wellington Phoenix on Monday after the club confirmed their signings.
What Roar must do to halt slump
AFTER two heavy losses in a row, John Aloisi is facing his first real test as Brisbane coach. Here’s what we’ve taken from the Roar’s last two games.
Aloisi defends selection amid form slump
BRISBANE coach John Aloisi has defended his decision to drop keeper Jamie Young despite the move failing to inspire the Roar against Adelaide United.
Risdon ready for Europe move
PERTH Glory defender Josh Risdon stands on the brink of making the most important decision of his life.
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