Reaction and Interviews

Rising star D’Agostino learning from ‘one of the best strikers in the league’

Nick D'Agostino continued his strong goalscoring form with a double against Wellington Phoenix and the Perth Glory youngster credits strike partner Bruno Fornaroli for setting the standards high. The 21-year-old struck twice in the 4-2 triumph at HBF Park on Saturday night, ma

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‘It wasn’t about being pretty’ – Jamieson prizes Derby points over style

Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson says his side are determined to prove they have the mettle to win the big games after their Melbourne Derby triumph. City prevailed at AAMI Park on Friday night 2-1 against local rivals Melbourne Victory in a see-sawing contest on the back

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Corica demands more as Sydney FC chase Derby revenge against Wanderers

They are 13 points clear at the top of the ladder, are unbeaten in their last 12 matches and appear on a relentless charge towards another Hyundai A-League Premiership. This couldn't be much better for defending champions Sydney FC but try telling that to coach Steve Corica.

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Cox ready to be unleashed on Sydney says de Marigny

Western Sydney Wanderers marksman Simon Cox is 'in good shape' ahead of the Sydney Derby, according to interim head coach Jean-Paul de Marigny. The Republic of Ireland international striker is yet to start in the Hyundai A-League but scored on his debut as a substitute in the

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Returning Jet O’Donovan vowing goals and has Mariners in his sights

Central Coast Mariners fans look away now.

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Hyundai A-League Team of the Week - Round 17

Perth Glory and Melbourne City dropped points in a weekend of action which saw Adelaide United tighten up the battle for ascendancy in the top six. Sydney FC stretched their lead at the top to 13 points with a tight win over Brisbane Roar while Western Sydney Wanderers beckone

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Deans looks to O’Donovan and Hoolahan to fix Jets finishing woes

Roy O'Donovan and Wes Hoolahan can solve the Newcastle Jets goalscoring crisis, according to head coach Craig Deans. The Hyundai A-League's joint lowest scorers fired their third blank in five games during a 0-0 draw against Western United, despite dominating the shot count 26

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‘We need to start picking up points’ - Victory signing Rojas eager to make an impact

Marco Rojas was satisfied to blow the cobwebs away on his Melbourne Victory return but admits his side have no time to spare in the Hyundai A-League. After signing for Victory for the third time in January, New Zealand international Rojas replaced goalscorer Andrew Nabbout on

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‘They made it difficult for us’ – Corica pleased to edge out defensive Roar

Sydney FC boss Steve Corica acknowledged his side weren't at their best but remains pleased to extend their unbeaten run with victory over a ten-man Brisbane Roar on Friday night. The Sky Blues's usually fluid attack failed to unlock the Roar from open play in hot conditions a

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McDonald praises Roar character in defeat

Brisbane Roar striker Scott McDonald has expressed his disappointment that his side's plucky 10-man performance against Sydney FC didn't result in a point on Friday night. The Roar stood toe-to-toe with the Hyundai A-League leaders for large parts of the contest at Netstrata J

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'We were very strong' - Mombaerts bouyed by City defensive improvement

Melbourne City boss Erick Mombaerts has praised his side's defensive fortitude after shutting out in-form Perth Glory in a goalless draw on Saturday. Neither side was able to find the breakthrough at AAMI Park in the clash that saw both sides lose ground to Hyundai A-League le

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Fighting spirit alone not enough for Durante

Western United defender Andrew Durante has praised his side's fighting spirit but conceded they paid the price for their defensive lapses against Adelaide United. The Reds won a thrilling seven goal shoot-out at Whitten Oval on Sunday afternoon 4-3 to move ahead of Western Uni

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Hyundai A-League Team of the Week - Round 16

There was plenty of contrast in Round 16 of the Hyundai A-League running the range of emotions from high-scoring thrillers to tactical nail-biters. There was Big Blue delight for league-leaders Sydney FC, while Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix also notched

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‘It’s tough to take’: Stajcic says Mariners must make their own luck

Central Coast Mariners boss Alen Stajcic has lamented his team's lack of luck after coming away empty-handed against Brisbane Roar on Saturday afternoon. The Mariners seemed destined to settle for a scoreless draw at Central Coast Stadium before Corey Brown's 86th minute strik

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Popovic lauds Perth defence as Glory go 35 days without conceding

Perth Glory boss Tony Popovic lauded another sterling defensive display from his side after holding Melbourne City to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night. The reigning Premiers' defence could not be breached for the fourth consecutive game as Perth held City ? the Hyundai A-League's