Hyundai A-League News

'He’s hungry to test himself on this stage again': Rudan pleased as Gulley returns to Wellington Phoenix

Justin Gulley has a point to prove on the Hyundai A-League stage after signing for Wellington Phoenix today, says coach Mark Rudan. Gulley, 26, graduated through the Phoenix academy back in October 2015 and went on to make eight appearances in the Hyundai A-League. He has s

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Muscat: ‘I can’t wait to get home and watch that first half hour’

Melbourne Victory head coach Kevin Muscat was in a buoyant mood following his side’s 2-1 win over Sydney FC on Saturday night. The annual Hyundai A-League Australia Day clash had extra significance this time aronud as Victory’s three points saw them leapfrog their rivals and

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Beers on Kurto after stellar second half saves Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix head coach Mark Rudan has praised Filip Kurto’s heroics after the goalkeeper helped his side hold on for a 1-0 win over Melbourne City on Saturday night. The Pole made six saves in the second half to thwart City’s onslaught and pulled off a tremendous, doub

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Toivonen’s sublime free-kick sparks Victory to claim Big Blue bragging rights

A moment of pure class from Ola Toivonen led Melbourne Victory to their third straight Big Blue Derby triumph over Sydney FC. The 2017/18 Hyundai A-League Champions and 2017/18 Premiers matched each other punch for punch in a tightly-contested opening 20 minutes until a flash

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Williams strike and Kurto heroics lead Phoenix to tense win over Melbourne City

David Williams’ early strike proved decisive as Filip Kurto's heroics inspired Wellington Phoenix to hold off a spirited fightback by Melbourne City. After Phoenix’s record-breaking nine-match undefeated streak was halted by Sydney FC in midweek, following Roy Krishna’s late p

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Karacan seeks advice from friend-turned-foe for career move

Central Coast Mariners fans owe a debt of gratitude to an unlikely source following this week's arrival of former English Premier League midfielder Jem Karacan. Karacan signed for the Mariners from Tim Cahill’s former English Championship side Millwall, having previously play

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Goals galore as the Summer of Heroes reaches climax

There is rarely a dull moment in the Hyundai A-League and the last month of competition has proved no exception, with shock results, record runs, free-scoring antics and sensational saves providing thrilling entertainment. The Hyundai A-League’s Summer of Heroes campaign drew

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Babbel at a loss with luckless Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Markus Babbel has labelled his side’s Hyundai A-League form as ‘frustrating’ in light of their 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar on Friday night. The Wanderers were within seconds of grabbing their first win in nine games, before Vedran Janjetov

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Re-live: Taggart clinches remarkable late draw as Wanderers crumble again

Adam Taggart was the late hero as Brisbane Roar fought from two goals down in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Western Sydney Wanderers. The simply remarkable finish to the game saw Taggart bury a late header after an inexplicable error from Vedran Janjetovic to earn Darren Davi

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Fixture changes support Australian clubs' AFC Champions League campaigns

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced three changes to the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season draw following consultation with clubs, broadcast, commercial partners and other stakeholders. The changes made to the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season draw are aimed to ass

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Duke vows to lead by example after signing with Wanderers

Mitchell Duke believes his Japanese experience has improved his game and has expressed his desire to be a leader after signing for Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday. Duke, who previously played with Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League, signed an 18-month deal with

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Victory star Toivonen content for Sydney FC to 'control' Big Blue

Ola Toivonen will happily let Sydney FC dictate terms in Saturday night's mouth-watering Big Blue on the proviso that Melbourne Victory repeat their November triumph. Victory, beaten just once in 13 matches, can climb above the second-placed Sky Blues by snaring all three poin

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DeVere: Accountability key to fixing Roar's faulty defence

Luke DeVere has put the onus on Brisbane Roar's defenders to stand up as individuals and stop the haemorrhaging of goals that has undermined the club's campaign. Brisbane have conceded 32 times in their 15 matches this season and at least twice in eight of their last 10 outing

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Osama Malik leaves Melbourne City in overseas switch

Hyundai A-League veteran Osama Malik has left Melbourne City and completed a transfer to an unnamed Middle Eastern club for an undisclosed fee. City confirmed the 28-year-old's departure in a statement on Thursday. ROLLERCOASTER: Wanted and unwanted records broken in City t

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Popovic insists Perth are still dangerous despite goals drying up

Perth Glory head coach Tony Popovic backed his side's ability to score goals following Glory's 0-0 draw with Adelaide United on Wednesday night. Glory looked comfortable throughout the Hyundai A-League encounter and were unlucky not to steal all three points at the death, Joe