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Juric strike sends Reds faithful wild as City self-destruct

A returning Tomi Juric sent a 10,000-plus Coopers Stadium crowd into raptures by netting a superb opener as Adelaide United clinched a 2-0 triumph against ten-man Melbourne City. The 41-cap Socceroos forward produced a moment of pure quality in the 66th minute to sweep a letha

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Macarthur's historic home debut crashed as Mariners stay perfect

Macarthur FC were brought crashing down to earth as Daniel De Silva and Jordan Smylie consigned the A-League newcomers to a 2-0 defeat to Central Coast Mariners in Sunday afternoon's historic clash. Mariners' forward De Silva struck a crucial blow after cleverly poking Josh Ni

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'I didn't see it coming': the two changes which put Roar in command against Victory

A change in tactics from Brisbane Roar and lack in match fitness in the Melbourne Victory camp were the key factors that contributed to Brisbane's 3-1 win on Saturday night, according to coaches of both sides. An enthralling first half had ended at 1-1 at AAMI Park, with Scot

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Pick that out! Four screamers scored in box office A-League double-header

What a way to start the new year. Fireworks filled the sky in Gosford on Thursday night as the A-League's final game of 2020 put a full stop on the year that was, but two days later those fireworks continued to explode as four goals of the highest calibre were scored across tw

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Wenzel-Halls strike clinches points as Roar bounce back by dismantling Victory

Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored a superb solo effort as Brisbane Roar responded from an opening round defeat with an impressive 3-1 win against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Wenzel-Halls had caused Victory problems all evening and the 23-year-old finally struck in the 79th minute

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Ins and Outs: Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners, Adelaide United v Melbourne City

A-League Season 2020/21 Matchweek 2 ? Sunday 3 January 2021 Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown...05pm (Local) (4:05pm (AE...eree: Daniel Elder Assistant Referee 1: Kearney Robinson Assistant Referee 2: Andrej Giev Fo

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Nieuwenhof, Brattan stunners hand Sky Blues win over Phoenix

Sydney FC began their hunt for three consecutive A-League Championships on the front foot with a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix at WIN Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Two of the best goals you will see all season highlighted the affair, with long distance shots from Calem Nieu

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Team of the Week, powered by Bunnings Warehouse – Matchweek 1

With Matchweek 1 in the books, it's time to review which players sparkled the brightest as the A-League closed out the year 2020 and opened the doors on its 16th season. After Western United and Adelaide United got the ball rolling with a high-octane goalless draw in the A-Lea

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Matchweek 2 preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne City

Two Socceroos strikers are set to face off when Jamie Maclaren's Melbourne City travel to face Tomi Juric and Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Juric, who has 41 international caps to his name, returned to Australia after a five-year spell in Europe for t

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Matchweek 2 preview: Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners

After their respective fast starts, Macarthur FC and Central Coast Mariners meet on Sunday afternoon with both sides intent on registering consecutive wins to begin the A-League campaign. The Bulls wasted no time in announcing themselves to the league with a 1-0 win over Weste

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Smithies on football's historic day

You could call it a coming of age, or independence, or D-Day? but whatever it's dubbed, December 31 2020 will forever be one of the most quietly significant dates in the history of football in Australia. On the day the A-League and W-League (and Youth League and e-League) form

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'What a way to start the new year': Young and old blend to spark fireworks in Gosford

Central Coast Mariners veteran Oli Bozanic says his younger teammates have learned exactly what it takes to buy into the Mariners way: working hard for the team, to achieve goals as a team. It's exactly the kind of spirit shown by youngsters Alou Kuol and Jaden Casella as they

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Mariners' New Years Eve delight: Kuol header decides tight F3 Derby

A first-half Alou Kuol header has handed Central Coast Mariners a 1-0 New Years Eve win over Newcastle Jets, the club's first Round 1 A-League win since the 2015/16 season. The Mariners, who strung together two draws and a win to end the 2019/20 A-League campaign, went into th

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Matchweek 2 preview: Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar

Melbourne Victory's 2020/21 A-League campaign gets underway against Brisbane Roar on Saturday afternoon, with the club intent on putting an uncharacteristically dour season behind them and climb back into Finals Series contention. Victory finished tenth in the 2019/20 season,

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Matchweek 2 preview: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC

Reigning Champions Sydney FC will face a stern test to open their 2020/21 campaign when they face Wellington Phoenix at WIN Stadium on Saturday evening. The Sky Blues secured the Premiership/Championship double last season but it wasn't an easy feat for Steve Corica's side.

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Mohamed Toure nets winner as injury concerns mount for Victory

Mohamed Toure marked his first A-League start with a winner in the Original Rivalry, gifting Adelaide United a gritty 1-0 win over rivals Melbourne Victory. The 16-year-old Reds starlet was handed his competition starting debut by United coach Carl Veart and the decision paid

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Rudan - Garcia and I could only laugh amid electrifying A-League epic

It was a case of not knowing whether to laugh or cry for A-League coaches Mark Rudan and Richard Garcia as their Western United and Perth Glory sides played out a crazy eight-goal second half in Saturday's 5-4 win for United. It seemed a unique 45-minute spell where all tactic

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Lustica wins record-breaking nine goal classic as chaos reigns in Geelong

Western United prevailed 5-4 over Perth Glory in a chaotic, see-sawing A-League contest on Saturday afternoon that saw a competition record eight second half goals hit the back of the net in Geelong. Steven Lustica's deflected 84th minute strike put an end to the madness at GM

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‘He’s like the Energizer bunny’ – Corica hails relentless Grant after Grand Final winner

Sydney FC head coach Steve Corica paid tribute to match-winner Rhyan Grant after his relentless performance earned the Sky Blues a historic fifth Hyundai A-League Championship. The Socceroos star showcased his desire and stamina to score a 100th-minute winning goal with his ch

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Brillante sends message to teammates as City prepare for maiden Grand Final

As the only Melbourne City player to have ran out in a Hyundai A-League Grand Final, newly-appointed captain Josh Brillante has delivered some valuable words of advice to his teammates ahead of the club's first appearance in the showpiece match. Brillante made the switch from

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‘A chance to make history’ – Sydney FC embracing weight of expectation says Caceres

The opportunity to cement their names into Hyundai A-League legend is driving Sydney FC ahead of Sunday's Grand Final, according to Sky Blues attacker Anthony Caceres. The newly-crowned Premiers will meet second seeds Melbourne City at Bankwest Stadium, kick-off 6.30pm AEST, k

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Mariners go top after brushing past Premiers Sydney FC

Alou Kuol fired the Central Coast Mariners to the top of the A-League after a stunning yet deserved 2-0 win against defending Premiers and Champions Sydney FC at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Alen Stajcic's revitalised side bounced back from their first loss of the season against

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D'Agostino nets double as Glory crush Adelaide in long-awaited opener

Perth Glory shows no signs of rustiness as Nick D'Agostino's brace helped clinch an emphatic 5-3 win over Adelaide United as the Western Australians got their season under way in dominant fashion. The Olyroos attacker netted either side of half-time at HBF Park as new Glory co

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Wenzel-Halls consigns Newcastle to fourth straight defeat

Brisbane Roar secured back-to-back away A-League wins after Dylan Wenzel-Halls' winner helped the Queenslanders beat Newcastle Jets 2-1 on Wednesday. ... Wenzel-Halls notched his second goal of the campaign by latching onto Scott McDonald's defence-splitting pass and firing past J

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Matchweek 5 preview: Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory

Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory meet at AAMI Park on Tuesday night in the final fixture of Matchweek 5, with both sides eager to bounce back from respective losses and keep pace with the A-League leaders. Perth and Melbourne have played just two games each in the 2020/21 A-L

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Matchweek 5 preview: Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets

Wellington Phoenix return to A-League action for the first time in 15 days searching for their maiden points at their temporary home in Wollongong against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday. Ufuk Talay's team will be without suspended midfielder Alex Rufer, who was sent off in their

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Matchweek 5 preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory

Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory meet on Saturday evening to write another chapter in one of the A-League's most storied rivalries. The Original Rivalry never fails to provide fireworks and Coopers Stadium will provide a most fitting arena for the two teams to ignite the