Hyundai A-League News

Toivonen crashes Bridge's farewell party as Victory shade Wanderers

Ola Toivonen's thumping first-half header spoiled Mark Bridge's farewell as Melbourne Victory edged Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night. Victory's marquee striker netted the only goal of the game midway through the first half to imbue Kevin Muscat's m

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Kantarovski, Petratos fire Jets to season-ending win over Sydney FC

Newcastle Jets finished their season on a high with a clinical 2-0 victory over second-placed Sydney FC at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night. Ben Kantarovski and Dimitri Petratos struck either side of half-time to secure the Jets – destined to stay seventh regardless of

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Kristensen heads for Brisbane Roar exit door

Thomas Kristensen will not be part of the Robbie Fowler revolution at Brisbane Roar after the club confirmed the veteran midfielder's departure. The 36-year-old former Copenhagen man is heading back to his native Denmark after three years and 60 appearances in the Hyundai A-Le

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Relive: Jets upset Sydney FC, Victory edge Wanderers

The final double-header of the regular season proved a tough one for two of the Hyundai A-League's fiercest rivals. Sydney FC stumbled to a disappointing defeat in their last domestic fixture prior to the Finals Series as a clinical Newcastle Jets prevailed 2-0 at McDonald Jon

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‘I’m just a local kid’: Golden boy Roy Krishna on Fiji, Phoenix, Rudan and records

Wellington Phoenix talisman Roy Krishna's rise from honest marksman to Hyundai A-League super star could be the pick of the success stories swirling around the New Zealand capital. The resurgent Kiwi club have exceeded all expectations this season, and Fijian flyer Krishna, 31

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'Just like Arzani', but City starlet Najjarine is his own man

Their styles and stories might be similar but Ramy Najjarine is his own man, not the new Daniel Arzani according to Melbourne City teammate Lachlan Wales. Najjarine, 19, has been used sparingly by City boss Warren Joyce this season but offered a glimpse of his explosive talent

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Harrison double leads City’s five-goal rout of Central Coast

On-loan Tottenham Hotspur product Shayon Harrison scored a double in Melbourne City’s commanding 5-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners on Friday. Harrison’s gorgeous solo goal kicked Warren Joyce’s side into gear late in the opening half and the Englishman clinched his first

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‘As close as we are, we want to beat each other’: Rudan relishing clash with ‘Popa’

They may be out of the running for a top-four finish but the competitive streak in Wellington Phoenix boss Mark Rudan means Sunday’s clash with Perth Glory will be anything but a dead rubber. And not least because of his relationship with Glory boss Tony Popovic. Rudan and

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Hyundai A-League 2019 Finals Series Fixtures Confirmed

With the top four positions now confirmed for the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed the schedule for the first two weeks of the Hyundai A-League 2019 Finals Series. Melbourne City FC could finish in fifth place on goal differen

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Muscat: 'We've been as aggressive as we can' with Troisi return

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has said the club has been “as aggressive as we can” as they bid to get James Troisi back to fitness for the Hyundai A-League Finals Series. The attacking midfielder, who has been one of his side’s most consistent performers in recent seaso

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Update: Each top-six club's injury worries

It is coming towards the end of a long Hyundai A-League season and it’s often fitness that plays a crucial part when the knockout stages get underway. With plenty of long flights in store for the six clubs set to take part in the Final Series, injuries will come sharply under

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Fowler: I know what I’ve got to do

Brisbane Roar may have finished their season in a way which encapsulates their 2018/19 campaign, but incoming head coach Robbie Fowler believes he knows what needs doing to turn the club’s fortunes around. Brisbane Roar’s 5-3 loss to Adelaide United gives the club an unwanted

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Goodwin’s goal, assist buries Brisbane, gifts Adelaide a home semi-final

A Craig Goodwin masterclass has seen Adelaide United seal a home semi-final, most likely against Wellington Phoenix, next week following a fortunate 5-3 win over Brisbane Roar in an ANZAC Day, Thursday afternoon thriller. The last time Nikola Mileusnic scored for the Reds was

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Three Hyundai A-League greats bow out in Round 27

While football supporters across the nation pay their respects this weekend to those who served, and serve, their country, Round 27 will also signal a farewell to a trio of Hyundai A-League greats. Hyundai A-League legends who are set to draw the curtain on distinguished caree

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‘A great opportunity to remember people who have sacrificed a lot’ - DeVere's ANZAC Day honour

When Brisbane Roar take on Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium on ANZAC Day, Luke DeVere will spare a thought for those who fought for Australia. DeVere’s grandfather has a long history in the armed services, while the defender has worked closely with the Returned and Services