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‘We really needed that’: drought-breaking win a relief for Berisha, United

Besart Berisha says snapping Western United's three-game winless run was a must, as they recorded a 3-1 win over his former side Melbourne Victory. The three points at GMHBA Stadium come at an important time for United, who had not even scored int heir previous three games.

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Talay buoyed by Phoenix run as they close in on matching long-standing club record

Ufuk Talay admits momentum is building with his in-form Wellington Phoenix as they surged into the Hyundai A-League top six for the first time this season. Phoenix recorded their third straight win after Ulises Davila netted a late penalty to sink Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1

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Fowler fumes as Roar suffer ‘wake-up call’ at hands of ruthless Sky Blues

A disappointed Robbie Fowler says Brisbane Roar's display in their shellacking against Sydney FC wasn't acceptable and hopes it will act as a line-in-the-sand moment for their Hyundai A-League campaign. Roar arrived in Sydney full of confidence after a win over Central Coast M

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Ninkovic gives Sydney FC two-week deadline after confirming offer from 'new club'

Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic says he wants his future with the Hyundai A-League Champions sorted one way or the other in the next fortnight. The former Serbia international made the stark comments to FOX Sports just minutes after his side pummelled Brisbane Roar 5-1 on Saturd

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Babbel cannot hide frustrations as Wanderers fall short against Phoenix

Frustration is building as fortune fails to favour Western Sydney Wanderers, according to Markus Babbel. The Wanderers coach released his frustrations as his side was consigned to a fourth straight Hyundai A-League defeat on Saturday evening in Auckland. The 'Nix secured a

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Fornaroli's classy reaction after haunting City on return

Bruno Fornaroli capped off his first game against Melbourne City since his departure with a goal and a win in a performance to remember. It was a special night for the Uruguayan who refused to celebrate after putting the visitors ahead, instead putting his hands together in an

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New role key to Thurgate’s incredible rise to Jets’ match winner

Young gun Angus Thurgate admits he's still coming to grips with the new role coach Ernie Merrick has him playing which has led to him being Newcastle Jets' match-winning hero two games in a row. A midfielder coming through the ranks at the Jets, Thurgate has been deployed in a

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Rising Phoenix plot move into Finals contention

Wellington Phoenix's rise from the depths of the Hyundai A-League table comes as no surprise to a trio of the Kiwi club's star players. The 'Nix notched their first away win of the season on Sunday with an upset 2-1 win over in-form Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium to move o

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Pacey Sydney FC has Le Fondre eyeing Golden Boot

Adam Le Fondre says Sydney FC's added pace in the attacking third is key to his early season returns following a game-winning brace against Western United. The Englishman celebrated his 33rd birthday a day early at GMHBA Stadium with a first-half double for the Sky Blues as th

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Stajcic: Jair set to be unleashed against Sydney FC

Central Coast Mariners boss Alen Stajcic has hinted Brazilian recruit Jair could be available for the club's next match against Sydney FC. The Mariners pulled off a big coup last month by nabbing the former Newcastle Jets attacker to fill their final visa spot in the squad.

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‘It was basically freestyle’: Wanderers pay for no structure says Babbel

A frustrated Markus Babbel believes his Western Sydney Wanderers side have hit a fork in the road, with the path his players decide to take to determine the fate of their 2019/20 campaign. After going unbeaten for the first four rounds, Saturday night's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle

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‘He’s becoming a pain for me’: Thurgate’s form gives Merrick selection headache

Newcastle Jets boss Ernie Merrick has a selection dilemma on his hands after Angus Thurgate's second match-winning performance in as many games has rendered the young forward virtually undroppable. Locked in a goalless tussle with Western Sydney Wanderers at McDonald Jones Sta

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‘He doesn’t leave me alone’: Pestering Fowler getting the best out of O’Donovan

Roy O'Donovan is seeing a noticeable lift in his performance thanks to the incessant efforts of Roar boss Robbie Fowler to improve his game. Brisbane moved into the top six after their 2-0 win over Central Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday and it was O'Donovan who put the R

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‘I had five tears down my right side’: Gallifuoco’s painful journey to become a Mariners hero

At his worst point, Giancarlo Gallifuoco was unable to use any part of the right side of his body to do anything related to football. Just trying to attempt a pass with his right foot rendered him in extreme pain and discomfort. The ailment was a result of a serious injury

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Kruse ends 3,222 day wait as Victory finally kick-start their campaign

It was a night to toast Leigh Broxham's 300th Hyundai A-League game but it was Melbourne Victory star Robbie Kruse who also had reason to celebrate the win over Perth Glory. In his first start since re-joining with the club in the off-season, Kruse came up with the only goal a