Hyundai A-League News

Ikonomidis proves decisive as Perth Glory edge past ten-man Melbourne City

Chris Ikonomidis pounced on the stroke of half-time as Perth Glory edged to a 1-0 win against a Melbourne City outfit who struggled to muster a goal threat. Warren Joyce’s team were without Uruguayan striker Bruno Fornaroli for the third straight game and, although they did im

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Toivonen shows his class against the Reds

Melbourne Victory may have just won their fifth game courtesy of a 2-0 win over Adelaide in the Hyundai A-League, but it was Sweden international Ola Toivonen who should steal all the headlines. Toivonen recorded five shots against Adelaide, with three of those testing the Red

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Toivonen and Barbarouses terrorise Adelaide in 'Marvel'ous display

Ola Toivonen was the star of the show as Melbourne Victory downed Adelaide United 2-0 in a fiery Hyundai A-League clash at Marvel Stadium. Toivonen leapt highest on 62 minutes and his shot, which was denied by Paul Izzo, fell into the path of Kosta Barbarouses who fired Victo

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Rudan returns to haunt his former club as clinical Phoenix punish Sydney FC

He may be affectionately known as the ‘Big Blue Man’ in the Harbour City, but club legend Mark Rudan became the master of the Sky Blues’ downfall as Sydney FC were dismantled by Wellington Phoenix in spectacular fashion. Rudan led the Sky Blues to Hyundai A-League glory as cap

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Krishna masterclass leads Phoenix to shock win over Premiers Sydney FC

A devastating display of finishing from Roy Krishna led Wellington Phoenix to deliver the upset of the season so far in a 3-1 win against reigning Hyundai A-League Premiers Sydney FC. Krishna capped a sensational week, where he became the Phoenix’s all-time leading scorer and

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"Stand up and fight for your dreams": Babbel challenges Wanderers to keep improving

With the clock ticking down to half-time, Western Sydney Wanderers sat all square with Central Coast Mariners in what had been an arm-wrestle of a first 45 minutes at Spotless Stadium. WRAP: Baccus bullet inspires Wanderers to win over Mariners WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch th

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‘If he’s on the pitch, the others feel comfortable’: Babbel’s wrap for his “quality” German

How Markus Babbel must be delighted that Patrick Ziegler was finally able to make his Hyundai A-League debut for the club on Friday night. One of Babbel’s key signings in the off-season, the German centre-back had missed the first six matches of the campaign with a knee injury

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Baccus bullet inspires Wanderers to vital win over Mariners

Western Sydney Wanderers have breathed new life into their Hyundai A-League campaign with a much-needed 2-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners on Friday night. Young midfielder Keanu Baccus scored his first Hyundai A-League goal in first-half stoppage-time to put the Wanderer

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Thomas form enforcing long arm of the law

Melbourne Victory have delighted fans across the competition with their goal scoring antics thus far in Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, but it’s been at the other end of the pitch where an equal, if not greater, contribution has been made to the side’s early success. Shot-sto

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Victory players 'thriving' off Honda's high standards, says Muscat

Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat has once again hailed the off-season recruitment of Keisuke Honda, claiming the Japanese marquee is setting “very, very high standards” and that they drag "people along with him”. Honda's on-field impact has been clear to see, the import sco

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Extra Time: Marrone raring to go in 'exciting' Original Rivalry clash

Adelaide United defender Michael Marrone is convinced his side knows how Melbourne Victory will play in the latest edition of the Hyundai A-League’s Original Rivalry. And while stopping the Keisuke Honda-led Victory will be another matter, Marrone thinks United are well-placed

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Studies and footballs: How former NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominee Princess Ibini juggles her passions

For most people, finishing high school and turning 18 involves studying, parties and relaxation but for NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominee Princess Ibini, her final year of high school has involved anything but. The Sydney FC winger and Westfield Matilda had to complete

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Ryan reflects on his NAB Young Footballer of the Year journey

Success at a young age can often lead talented footballers astray but for Mat Ryan it was critical in his path to becoming a top-class goalkeeper. The Caltex Socceroos and Brighton Hove and Albion shot-stopper has had an eventful career to date, including consecutive NAB Young

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World record attempt to be staged during Wanderers-Mariners clash

Western Sydney Wanderers Powerchair player Andy Waite will be out for a slice of history at the half-time break of Friday evening’s Hyundai A-League match against the Central Coast Mariners. Waite - who plays in wheelchair sport Powerchair Football for the Wanderers - has also

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‘Nothing’s changed’: Joyce on Fornaroli omission

Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce said he needs “everybody showing 100 per cent commitment to the cause” when asked about Bruno Fornaroli’s continued omission from his Hyundai A-League squad. Fornaroli will miss for the third match running against Perth Glory on Saturday but C