Hyundai A-League News

Victory target ACL knockout stages after naming squad

Melbourne Victory’s AFC Champions League campaign is one step closer after they announced their 28-man squad to take on the best of Asia. Victory find themselves placed in Group F alongside Guangzhou Evergrande, Daegu FC and the winner of a playoff between Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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Boogaard delivers for Jets to keep Newcastle's ACL dream alive

An unlikely goal from skipper Nigel Boogaard has kept Newcastle Jets alive in this year’s AFC Champions League after a 3-1 extra-time win over Persija Jakarta on Tuesday night. In an entertaining clash in the Hunter, an extra 30 minutes was needed after Ramdani Lestaluhu’s 72n

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Paper Talk: School's back for Brisbane Roar teenager after 'surreal' Hyundai A-League test

An injury crisis of epic proportions conspired to hand Izaack Powell one of the sternest examinations of his life. But it was a test the Grace Lutheran College student passed with flying colours. Powell became the youngest ever Hyundai A-League player for Brisbane Roar in t

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The evolution of Princess Ibini, Sydney FC's Grand Final wildcard

It’s incredible to think that at the age of 19, Princess Ibini is firmly part of the Westfield W-League furniture. The Sydney FC youngster has matured into one of the finest forwards in the league, so much so that she is well within contention for a spot in the Westfield Matil

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Boogaard: ACL success can boost Jets’ Hyundai A-League finals push

Skipper Nigel Boogaard believes the start of Newcastle Jets’ AFC Champions League campaign could also have a positive impact on the club’s Hyundai A-League top six hopes. The Jets take on Indonesian champions Persija Jakarta at Hunter Stadium on Tuesday night in the first of t

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Heroic Moments: Ipswich kid topples Hyundai A-League giants with redemption moment

He might not be a household name yet but Dylan Wenzel-Halls has always possessed the capacity to turn heads and raise eyebrows. In 2018, the 21-year-old broke a National Premier Leagues QLD record after scoring seven goals in a single match for Western Pride. The previous y

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Persija Jakarta: Get to know Newcastle Jets' AFC Champions League opponents

After emerging as victors from last week’s AFC Champions League Preliminary Round 1 qualifier, Persija Jakarta are heading to the Hunter to play the Newcastle Jets in a do-or-die ACL clash on Tuesday night. The round 2 preliminary qualifier clash is a knockout encounter, with

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Talking points: Are Perth Premiership-bound after top-two tussle?

Are Glory days heading back to the west? Tony Popovic’s side marched seven points clear of Melbourne Victory after Sunday’s triumph over the reigning Champions. It is a handsome buffer, enlarged by that 2-1 victory at AAMI Park that has Perth basking in heights reminiscent

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Ikonomidis unlocks Victory and puts Glory on path to Premiers Plate

The odd eyebrow was raised when Perth Glory named Andy Keogh on the bench for the biggest game of their season to date. Though on target in last weekend's 3-0 win over Wellington Phoenix, former captain Keogh had to settle for a place among the substitutes against Melbourne Vi

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Glory surge seven points clear of Victory to spoil Honda's return

Keisuke Honda's return for Melbourne Victory failed to prevent Perth Glory from marching seven points clear atop the Hyundai A-League with a precious 2-1 win at AAMI Park. Two goals in eight second-half minutes from Neil Kilkenny and Diego Castro overshadowed marquee star Hond

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Raw determination from Brisbane hands Sydney's budding strike duo a setback

Brisbane Roar’s disastrous Hyundai A-League season appeared destined for new catastrophic depths in Friday night’s clash with Sydney FC. But just as Roar appeared set for a similar tale of misfortune, the Queenslanders mustered the ultimate display of character. Their come

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Wenzel-Halls fires late winner as valiant Roar upset Sydney FC

Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored a dramatic winner to hand a valiant Brisbane Roar a famous 2-1 comeback win over Sydney FC in Friday’s Hyundai A-League contest. Wenzel-Halls fired home in the final minute of normal time to complete a remarkable late turnaround and hand interim boss

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Honda 'ready' for Hyundai A-League return against Glory

He’s not yet ready to play 90 minutes but Keisuke Honda says he’s close to full fitness and prepared to return in Melbourne Victory’s top-of-the-table clash with Perth Glory on Sunday. Honda hasn’t played in almost two months after suffering a mystery hamstring injury in mid-D

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‘It’s a huge result, eight points is a big gap’: Rudan delighted with Phoenix’s draw with Jets

His side may have missed a late penalty but coach Mark Rudan says Thursday night’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle Jets is a “huge result” in Wellington Phoenix’s quest to make the Hyundai A-League Finals Series. The sixth-placed Phoenix maintained their eight-point advantage from the

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Lachlan Wales named January nominee for NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and NAB, together with Melbourne City FC are proud to announce Lachlan Wales as the January nominee for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award. This is Lachlan’s first nomination for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year. Having signed