Hyundai A-League News

Roy Krishna's goal against Newcastle Jets takes him equal first on Phoenix's all-time scoring charts.

Krishna becomes NZ citizen giving Phoenix another import slot

Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna has gained New Zealand citizenship in a move that will give club coach Mark Rudan more flexibility with his squad. The Fiji-born striker became a New Zealand citizen at a Wellington ceremony on Thursday, 10 years after arriving in the cou

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Phoenix sign former Wanderers keeper Covic for Sydney FC clash

Wellington Phoenix have signed ex-Caltex Socceroos and Western Sydney Wanderers gloveman Ante Covic on a short-term injury replacement deal. Phoenix confirmed the signing on Friday, with the 43-year-old set to be drafted straight into the squad for Saturday’s clash with Sydney

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Extra Time: Why Grand Final glory isn't enough for Victory perfectionist Troisi

James Troisi's candid assessment of last season perhaps offers a window into why Melbourne Victory are the most successful club in the Hyundai A-League. Kevin Muscat's men defied history to win the Grand Final from fourth, a triumph of character following a campaign that took

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The noble reason behind the Jets players shaving their heads

If you tuned in to Newcastle Jets’ Hyundai A-League clash with Melbourne City last weekend, you would have noticed a host of Jets players with freshly cropped haircuts. But it was not a result of a lost bet or a punishment from coach Ernie Merrick, rather a noble action for a

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Adelaide striker Diawara undergoes operation on troublesome knee

Sidelined striker Baba Diawara has undergone an arthroscopy as Adelaide United seek to discover the true extent of his knee injury. Diawara, 30, has featured for just 21 minutes this term, appearing briefly off the bench in the Round 2 draw with Newcastle Jets. GETAWAY: The

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Thomas' brilliant Victory training tale highlights Honda's outstanding attitude

Gun goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas has revealed exactly how Keisuke Honda's supreme professionalism is fuelling Melbourne Victory's red-hot start to the season. Star marquee Honda is loving life in the Hyundai A-League, scoring four times in six starts and delivering a sparkling s

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‘I just needed to clear my head’: The European holiday which convinced Halloran to make Hyundai A-League return

It took a short holiday in Europe for Ben Halloran to realise he wanted to resurrect his career in the Hyundai A-League with Adelaide United. After cutting ties with Japanese outfit V-Varen Nagasaki midway through 2018, Halloran was without a club and unsure what his next move

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LIVE BLOG: Round 6 was 'probably our worst game' says Ninkovic

Keep checking in with our LIVE BLOG for all the news around the Hyundai A-League clubs ahead of Round 7. PAPER TALK: 'We're all good': Goodwin moves on from Mauk missile WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the Hyundai A-League LIVE and FREE

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Adelaide United must find way to tackle 'unbelievable' Melbourne Victory star

Stopping the Hyundai A-League's ‘best-ever player’ is the task facing Adelaide United in Saturday night’s free-to-air clash with in-form Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium, according to Carl Valeri. Japanese superstar Keisuke Honda has been red-hot for Victory so far this sea

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Wellington Phoenix to host Keisuke Honda's Melbourne Victory at Eden Park

Wellington Phoenix have confirmed they will host Keisuke Honda's Melbourne Victory in their Round 19 Hyundai A-League clash at Eden Park. The fixture, originally on Saturday, has moved to Eden Park on Friday, February 15 at 5:35pm AEDT, and will be followed by a Super Rugby ga

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Paper Talk: Could Taggart return to the Hyundai A-League this week?

When Adam Taggart clutched at his groin on Friday night against Adelaide United, fans would have feared the worst. How would Brisbane Roar cope without a Taggart who has scored five goals in six Hyundai A-League games this season? THE WHISTLE: Round 6 refereeing and VAR in

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Brattan’s stunner spurs City to big win over Jets

Melbourne City has put a tumultuous week behind them to record a crucial 3-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park on Sunday night. There was plenty of pressure on coach Warren Joyce and his troops with Bruno Fornaroli again left out and coming off a disappointing loss in B

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Krishna sets Phoenix record in draw with Perth Glory

Roy Krishna created Wellington Phoenix history as his side drew 1-1 with league-leaders Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. The Fijian flyer scored his 34th goal for the club, taking him past Paul Ifill as Phoenix’s greatest-ever goalscorer. Phoenix looked on course for

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Re-live: Glory held by 10-man Phoenix, City ground the Jets

We were treated to two intriguing games in the Hyundai A-League on Sunday, with Wellington Phoenix almost becoming the first team to lower Perth Glory’s colours this season. Only a late goal to Spanish maestro Diego Castro saved the league leaders, who salvaged a 1-1 draw at W

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The Keisuke Honda interview that has the football world talking

Most footballers would be delighted with a 4-0 win, however it comes, but Keisuke Honda is not like most footballers. The Japanese import - famous for his relentless desire to improve himself - gave a telling insight into his mindset when interviewed pitchside following Melbou