Reaction and Interviews

Besart Berisha scoring for Victory against Roar in the 2017 Semi Final
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Corey Brown: The day Berisha broke my jaw

Sprawled on the AAMI Park turf writhing in pain with a broken jaw is the first thing that comes to Corey Brown's mind when he thinks about lining up against Besart Berisha this Saturday night. Brown's Melbourne Victory are hosting Berisha's Western United in what should be a f

Moey not Bhed
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Social Reaction as 'not bhed, good soize' Sydney Derby video goes viral

Among the thousands of fans that were part of the amazing atmosphere at Saturday night's Sydney Derby was man who has become famous around the country.

Western Sydney Wanderers
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Talking Points: Best-ever start, but are the Wanderers the real deal?

For the first time in Hyundai A-League history, Western Sydney Wanderers are the early season pacesetters. Western Sydney underlined their title ambitions by edging Sydney FC 1-0 in Saturday's thrilling derby at Bankwest Stadium, ending a 980 day wait for a win over their fier

Diego Castro is playing his 100th game for Perth Glory
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Castro-inspired Perth should have clubs 'very nervous'

In April, Diego Castro pledged his footballing allegiance to Perth Glory, signing a two-year contract that will likely see the Spaniard end his playing career in the capital of West Australia.  If the 37-year-old signed a five-year extension tomorrow, you'd wager Glory fans wo

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‘It’s clear’ – Corica reaffirms belief that Sydney FC should have been awarded a goal

Sydney FC head coach Steve Corica was unwavering when asked again about his view on the 'disallowed goal' in the Sydney Derby. The Sky Blues head coach believes Kosta Barbarouses' 51st-minute header crossed the goal-line before Western Sydney Wanderers' goalkeeper Daniel Lopar

Abdiel Arroyo
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Merrick demands 'more tap ins' after Arroyo's wonder strike

Ernie Merrick is holding back on the praise for Abdiel Arroyo and demanding 'more tap ins' from the Newcastle Jets' star striker. Arroyo opened his Hyundai A-League account with a stunning, twisting volley after chesting down Matt Millar's 37th-minute long throw in the Jets' 2

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‘As it should be’ – Social media reacts as Sydney Derby day returns to Wanderland

Bankwest Stadium was awash with intoxicating sights, sounds, aromas and emotion for the first instalment of the Sydney Derby at the Wanderers' new home. Fans draped in red, black and sky blue flocked to the stadium and surrounding streets of Parramatta before, during and after

Lopar
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Western Sydney now possess ‘the one thing they lacked last year’ says Georgievski

Daniel Georgievski joined Western Sydney Wanderers with a feeling everything was about to change. And now, after his side continued their perfect start to the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League campaign with a 1-0 win over rivals Sydney FC, he's already seeing his vision come to fruitio

James Troisi
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Troisi hails vital Verbeek move which sparked Reds comeback

It seemed James Troisi was set to taste defeat in his Adelaide United debut after a lacklustre first-half showing from his side against Newcastle Jets - until a masterstroke changed the game. Reds boss Gertjan Verbeek made two pivotal half-time changes which Troisi says swung

Victory celebrate Nabbout goal
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Toivonen: First win a ‘relief’ as Victory finally deliver

Skipper Ola Toivonen believes Melbourne Victory's win over Brisbane Roar will ease some of the pressure that had been building on Marco Kurz's side. Victory finally secured their first win of the campaign ? and the new Kurz era ? with Andrew Nabbout's first-half goal enough fo

Roy O'Donovan
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Best of the Pressers: O’Donovan rallies Roar fans ahead of Fowler’s home debut

Roy O'Donovan has urged Brisbane Roar fans to turn out in their droves to see their new-look side play their first home game under Robbie Fowler. After a in Round 2 bye, Roar have waited patiently to make their return to Suncorp Stadium on Friday, 25 October, and Fowler's squa

Western United celebrate Panagiotis Kone's goal
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‘We’ve got some fantastic individuals’: Rudan backs stars to shine in United’s first Melbourne Derby

There'll be some serious star power on show when Western United host Melbourne City in the club's first-ever local derby on Sunday afternoon. And coach Mark Rudan is confident it will be his key men that help can help swing the match in United's favour, and lay down the first

Al Hassan Toure
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The Bouzanis trait that inspired Toure’s cheeky FFA Cup goal

When Al Hassan Toure surged down the right and into the Melbourne City box in the first-half of Wednesday night's FFA Cup Final 2019, the only option appeared to cross for a teammate in a better position. With little space between City goalkeeper and the near post, the best ch

Dylan and Ryan McGowan
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‘We both like to get stuck in’: McGowan brothers set for fiery Sydney Derby battle

Football matches in the family backyard were always fiercely competitive between Ryan and Dylan McGowan during their younger days before their professional careers took off. But on Saturday night that competitiveness is set to go to a whole new level when they square off for f

Kaine Sheppard
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‘He’s my number one fan’: Sheppard’s autism inclusion push inspired by family ties

Kaine Sheppard grew up watching his autistic brother Jake fall in love with football.