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Alexander Baumjohann on the charge against the Mariners.
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Heroic Moments: Alexander the Great issues Sydney Derby warning

Alexander Baumjohann has only been in the Hyundai A-League for a matter of months. But his showings for Western Sydney Wanderers have been so breathtaking thus far that his name is being thrown in among a pantheon of Hyundai A-League playmaking royalty. Exhibit A: The Wande

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Talking points: Phoenix's shock win over Sydney shakes Hyundai A-League foundations

Mark Rudan arrived in New Zealand earlier this year mindful of a colossal assignment, one that may even dwarf the countries many spectacular peaks. Round 7's away date at Sydney FC, the club Rudan led to inaugural Hyundai A-League glory?

Ola Toivonen
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Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 7

Wellington Phoenix's stunning upset of Sydney FC dominated headlines over the weekend and sees them well represented in our latest Hyundai A-League Team of the Week. There were big moves made at the top, too, as Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory broke further clear thanks in l

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Sheppard's timely Jets strike fulfils prophetic Merrick prediction

Ernie Merrick sagely invested faith where others might have doubted whether Newcastle boasted the firepower to overcome Brisbane Roar on Sunday. "I think this team will score goals," the Jets boss assured ahead of Round 7, which his team entered as the competition's second-low

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Sheppard, Jair hit first Hyundai A-League goals as Jets see off Roar

FFA Cup star Kaine Sheppard and Brazilian forward Jair both broke their Hyundai A-League ducks to deliver Newcastle Jets a 2-0 home win over Brisbane Roar on Sunday. The off-season recruits eased the ongoing absence of Roy O'Donovan with one apiece either side of half-time as

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Popovic happy with triumph despite sluggish start

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic was pleased with the way his side responded to a first half that was a ‘little bit flat’ in their 1-0 success against Melbourne City on Saturday evening. The Hyundai A-League table-toppers scored just before half-time, midfielder Chris Ikonomidis

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Muscat says Victory 'very good value' for latest win

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat was pleased with the way his side won differently against Adelaide United on Saturday evening. Victory romped to a 4-0 success against Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 6, doing as they pleased to make it four Hyundai A-League wins on the t

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'Maybe they underestimated us', says Rudan

Wellington Phoenix boss Mark Rudan feels his side have turned a corner and showed how in a fantastic 3-1 win at Sydney FC on Saturday. Rudan - a Sydney FC great in his playing days - felt Phoenix’s 1-1 draw with ladder-leaders Perth last week provided his side with the injecti

Castro Glory
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Glory talismen Castro and Ikonomidis deliver in City stars' absence

In a match of fine margins, it was the presence of a returning Diego Castro and Chris Ikonomidis which tipped the contest in Perth Glory’s favour.  In contrast, Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce saw Curtis Good - standing in for injured marquee defender Ritchie de Laet - dismi

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Ikonomidis proves decisive as Perth Glory edge past ten-man Melbourne City

Chris Ikonomidis pounced on the stroke of half-time as Perth Glory edged to a 1-0 win against a Melbourne City outfit who struggled to muster a goal threat. Warren Joyce’s team were without Uruguayan striker Bruno Fornaroli for the third straight game and, although they did im

Steven Taylor celebrates
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Rudan returns to haunt his former club as clinical Phoenix punish Sydney FC

He may be affectionately known as the ‘Big Blue Man’ in the Harbour City, but club legend Mark Rudan became the master of the Sky Blues’ downfall as Sydney FC were dismantled by Wellington Phoenix in spectacular fashion. Rudan led the Sky Blues to Hyundai A-League glory as cap

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Toivonen shows his class against the Reds

Melbourne Victory may have just won their fifth game courtesy of a 2-0 win over Adelaide in the Hyundai A-League, but it was Sweden international Ola Toivonen who should steal all the headlines. Toivonen recorded five shots against Adelaide, with three of those testing the Red

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Toivonen and Barbarouses terrorise Adelaide in 'Marvel'ous display

Ola Toivonen was the star of the show as Melbourne Victory downed Adelaide United 2-0 in a fiery Hyundai A-League clash at Marvel Stadium.  Toivonen leapt highest on 62 minutes and his shot, which was denied by Paul Izzo, fell into the path of Kosta Barbarouses who fired Victo

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Krishna masterclass leads Phoenix to shock win over Premiers Sydney FC

A devastating display of finishing from Roy Krishna led Wellington Phoenix to deliver the upset of the season so far in a 3-1 win against reigning Hyundai A-League Premiers Sydney FC. Krishna capped a sensational week, where he became the Phoenix’s all-time leading scorer and

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LIVE BLOG: Glory return to the top with Victory in chase, Phoenix land upset win

Perth Glory maintained their position on top of the Hyundai A-League ladder but Melbourne Victory are in close pursuit as both teams recorded wins in a Saturday triple header. The day opened with Wellington Phoenix's shock 3-1 triumph against Sydney FC at Jubilee Oval, b