Hyundai A-League News

Paper Talk: Victory's Honda receives incredible reception

He might have been wearing the colours of Melbourne Victory but Keisuke Honda got a rousing reception from fans in Sydney in Round 5 of the Hyundai A-League. Elsewhere, Newcastle Jets attacker Jason Hoffman has drawn comparisons to a global superstar, while some Wanderers fans

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Three things we spotted from our win over Wellington

Adelaide United managed to secure a 3-1 comeback win over Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night, thanks to an inspired second-half performance. Here are three things we spotted from our second victory of the season: Reds’ resilience impressive Awa

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Heroic Moments: Stoppage-time hero Ikonomidis proves lightning does strike twice

Perth Glory may well have to start dubbing it Ikonomidis time. That phrase might not roll off the tongue, unlike the plaudits currently falling at the feet of the former Lazio starlet. Ikonomidis’ last-gasp winner against Central Coast Mariners on Sunday evening was his sec

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Confirmed: Western Sydney Wanderers to host Leeds at Western Sydney Stadium next year

The Western Sydney Wanderers will take on Leeds United at the new Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday 20 July to officially open the stadium for football. Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas, alongside NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres, club legend Dean Heffernan and Wanderers goalk

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'Real leader' Kilkenny the architect of Perth Glory's precious late victory

Robbed of regular midfield partner Juande on Sunday, ever-present Perth Glory gun Neil Kilkenny rolled up his sleeves and set about turning in a performance of the highest quality. The 32-year-old was calm, classy and wholly effective amid the drama that enveloped the league-l

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Muscat delighted with Honda's 'huge influence' on Big Blue

Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat applauded the "excellent" Keisuke Honda for his crucial part in the Big Blue success against Sydney FC on Sunday. Honda won and converted the decisive penalty inside the final 20 minutes to secure the visitors a 2-1 win at Jubilee Stadium an

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'He's got a lot left in him': Aloisi's ominous Taggart warning

With five goals in five Hyundai A-League matches, striker Adam Taggart has hit the ground running in Brisbane Roar colours. But Roar boss John Aloisi has warned the club’s rivals that Taggart will only get better as the season progresses. Taggart scored two well-taken goals

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Hard taskmaster Kurz eyes more Adelaide improvement

Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz was not letting the result cloud his thoughts after his side’s 3-1 win at Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. United came from behind to win in New Zealand, with a Thomas Doyle own goal on the stroke of half-time levelling proceedings. Ken Ilso th

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From Hero to Villain: Terry Antonis and Simon Hill re-live Victory star's incredible Big Blue redemption

It could prove to be the defining moment of Terry Antonis’ footballing career. Melbourne Victory had their Hyundai A-League 2017/18 Grand Final ticket within their grasp in April’s Semi-Final clash against Sydney FC. That was until Antonis inexplicably turned a cross from S

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Adelaide match-winner Ilso hands Kurz welcome selection headache

Marco Kurz will have taken a vast amount of encouragement from Saturday’s trip to face Wellington Phoenix. In addition to three well-deserved points, Adelaide United head home with newfound competition for their problematic centre-forward spot. Ken Ilso, albeit not playing

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City coach Joyce addresses Fornaroli's absence in Brisbane

Melbourne City boss Warren Joyce insisted tactical reasons were behind Bruno Fornaroli's surprise exclusion from the squad that lost 2-0 away to Brisbane Roar on Saturday night. City struggled to consistently pose a credible threat Suncorp Stadium as Adam Taggart's two goals p

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Popovic refusing to underestimate Central Coast Mariners

Perth Glory head coach Tony Popovic is not about to take Central Coast Mariners lightly despite their contrasting starts to the season. Perth head into the rebel Female Football Round top of the table after dropping just two points, the same tally as their visitors have accumu

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Mariners boss Mulvey tips tough mental test in Perth

Central Coast Mariners boss Mike Mulvey knows his side are going to have to show real mental resolve when they visit Perth Glory on Sunday. The travelling side are up against the odds at nib Stadium after a heavy loss to Melbourne Victory left them bottom of the table and winl

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Muscat excited by attacking options for the Big Blue

Kevin Muscat is excited boss heading into the Big Blue, knowing he is able to unleash the attacking threat of Ola Toivonen on Sydney FC. Having missed the start of the season with a calf injury, FIFA World Cup star Toivonen is in contention to make his first start to the seaso

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Sydney FC sell out Big Blue double-header

Sydney FC have sold out both their Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League clashes with Melbourne Victory at the Jubilee Stadium on Sunday. The Big Blue headlines this weekend's rebel Female Football Round, with the Westfield W-League clash kicking off at 2.30pm followed the