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Sky Blues clinch derby with last-gasp winner

Two stoppage-time goals were scored in a thrilling end to Saturday night’s Sydney derby at Allianz Stadium.

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Mikael Doka of the Mariners celebrates his goal during the A-League Men round 23 match between Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix at Industree Group Stadium, on April 06, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Last-gasp strike lifts Mariners to first place

The battle for A-League premiership has intensified after a thrilling finish to Saturday night’s summit clash in Gosford.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 06: Maximilien Balard of the Central Coast Mariners and David Michael Ball of the Wellington Phoenix during the A-League Men round 12 match between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners at Sky Stadium, on February 06, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Mark Tantrum/Getty Images)

Mariners ready for Phoenix ‘challenge’

The Phoenix can take a significant step towards winning the A-League premiership by beating the Mariners in Gosford.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Nishan Velupillay of the Victory headers the ball during the A-League Men round 17 match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, on February 17, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Victory has added derby incentive

Melbourne Victory is eyeing a top-two A-League spot but it also has a chance to further reduce Melbourne City’s slim hopes of contesting this season’s final series.

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A-League battlers finally have a home

Western United has long-term plans to become much more than just an A-League club.

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Bruno Fornaroli of Perth Glory celebrates scoring a goal with Tony Popovic, Manager of Perth Glory during the Round 7 A-League match between Perth Glory and Sydney FC at HBF Park in Perth, Saturday, November 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Gary Day) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Fornaroli: Coaching drama won’t stop Victory

Tony Popovic’s coaching future is yet to be determined beyond this season, but one of Victory’s best players is confident it won’t become an untimely distraction.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Jack Rodwell of Sydney FC warms up during the A-League Men round 10 match between Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix at Allianz Stadium, on December 29, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Sydney FC take cautious approach with star

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay hopes to time a former English Premier League star’s return to A-League action to perfection.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Maxi Balard of the Mariners controls the ball during the A-League Men round 22 match between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium, on March 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Mariners seeking redemption

The Mariners are glad they don’t have to wait long for the chance to bounce back from their poor performance against Sydney FC.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 31: Youstin Salas Gomez and Lukas Kelly-Heald of the Phoenix celebrate the win while Florin Berenguer of the Roar looks on in disappointment during the A-League Men round 22 match between Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar at Sky Stadium, on March 31, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Phoenix hold on to beat Roar

Brisbane Roar paid the price for a slow start and failing to make the most of their chances against Wellington Phoenix.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 16: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC reacts to the loss during the A-League Men round 21 match between Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC at Eden Park, on March 16, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Coach’s challenge to Sydney FC star

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay wants more from Englishman Joe Lolley to give the Sky Blues the best chance of moving up the A-League ladder.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Michael Ruhs of Western United collides with Victory goalkeeper Paul Izzo (R) and Roderick Miranda of the Victory during the A-League Men round 21 match between Western United and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, on March 14, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

A-League broadcaster goes broke

Fears that A-League men’s and women’s matches would no longer be televised following the demise of Global Advance have been eased.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Zinedine Machach of the Victory passes the ball during the A-League Men round 18 match between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park, on February 25, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

French star extends Victory stay

Melbourne Victory have secured the services of their French attacking weapon for two more years.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Cannon Clough of Canberra United in action during the A-League Women round 21 match between Canberra United and Wellington Phoenix at McKellar Park, on March 24, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Canberra United’s future clouded

Capital Football is desperate for the Canberra’s proposed entry into next season’s A-League men’s competition to be confirmed.

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BSM SPORT 7/10/06 Australia vs Paraguay friendly at Suncorp Stadium - Paraguay's Carlos Gamarra tackling Australia's Stan Lazaridis pic by Giulio Saggin

Stan’s the man for the Glory

A Socceroos stalwart is set to play a key role in the planned revival of A-League club Perth Glory.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Nicolas Milanovic and Marcelo of the Wanderers celebrate a goal following a VAR during the A-League Men round 21 match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers at HBF Park, on March 16, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Wanderers ‘very together’

Thrashed 7-0 by Melbourne City less than a week ago, the Wanderers have hit back with a win in Perth.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Mariners head coach Mark Jackson reacts during the A-League Men round 18 match between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park, on February 25, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Nasty brawl mars Mariners success

The Central Coast Mariners’ AFC Cup dream remains alive but their latest success in India was soured by a melee involving players and coaches.

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Auckland FC team playing kit for new A-League team

Newest team reveals name and colours

Despite big cost-cutting moves at the A-League, expansion continues and the newest team has confirmed its bold new look for next season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan shows his emotion during the A-League Men round 19 match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at CommBank Stadium, on March 02, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Bizarre coach behaviour leaves him fighting for his job

A Western Sydney Wanderers hero could return to the club as a replacement for coach Marko Rudan who is under fire after his latest display of petulant behaviour.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan looks on during the A-League Men round 12 match between Melbourne City and Western Sydney Wanderers at AAMI Park, on March 12, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Coach goes missing after record smashing

Wanderers fans wanted answers after a record club defeat to Melbourne City but the coach instead refused to front the media.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Bruno Fornaroli Mezza of the Victory celebrates after scoring his teams second goal from a penalty during the A-League Men round 20 match between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium, on March 09, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Bruno’s back in form

Melbourne Victory star Bruno Fornaroli continues to make a habit of scoring against Adelaide United.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: An empty Wanderers supporter bay is seen after fans walked out during the first half during the A-League Men round 19 match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at CommBank Stadium, on March 02, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wanderers fans committed to boycott

Western Sydney Wanderers’ active supporter group is still in ‘pursuit of justice’ after the ‘unnecessary’ actions of police officers at last Saturday’s Sydney derby.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Musa Toure of Adelaide United during warm ups of the A-League Men round four match between Adelaide United and Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium, on November 11, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Disagree’: Teen forced to delete Pride post

Adelaide United youngster Musa Toure “made a mistake” in the way he posted his thoughts about the A-League’s pride round.

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‘Disturbed’: Fans backed after ugly clash

Wild new footage of police tackling fans at a Sydney A-League match on the weekend has emerged, with one club boss expressing concern for the safety of supporters.

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A-League’s vow after fans banned

Western Sydney’s active supporter group will boycott Wanderers matches until a decision to ban six fans is overturned.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Marco Rodrigo Rojas of Roar celebrates a goal during the A-League Men round 19 match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium, on March 03, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Rojas roars in win over Victory

In his first game as a starter since joining Brisbane Roar, New Zealand international Marco Rojas starred against his former club.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Ruben Zadkovich, head coach of the Glory calls out to his players during the round 16 A-League Men's match between Perth Glory and Melbourne City at Macedonia Park, on February 11, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Roar happy with coach

Interim Brisbane coach Ruben Zadkovich is impressing Roar officials in his bid to secure the job beyond this season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Jack Rodwell of Sydney FC reacts at full time after winning the round 19 A-League Men's match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Allianz Stadium, on March 04, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Sky Blues won’t rush back star

Jack Rodwell is unlikely to return for Saturday night’s Sydney derby, but Wanderers coach Marko Rudan will after serving his suspension.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Ali Auglah of the Bulls celebrates scoring a goal during the A-League Men round three match between Macarthur FC and Western United at Campbelltown Stadium, on November 04, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

A-League to allow breaks during Ramadan

A-League players observing Ramadan will be able to break their fast in matches played over sunset during the holy period.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Tolgay Arslan of Melbourne City controls the ball against Mustafa Amini of the Glory during the A-League Men round 15 match between Perth Glory and Melbourne City at HBF Park, on February 02, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

City desperate for playmaker’s spark

Having served his three-game suspension, playmaker Tolgay Arslan has a big job to do for Melbourne City.

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‘Unbelievable’: A-League flop goes viral

There’s no denying the A-League produced some magnificent highlights this weekend, but this was not one of them.

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