Hyundai A-League News

Late Glory drama ruins Honda-inspired comeback

Christopher Ikonomidis struck a dramatic stoppage time winner as Perth Glory defeated Melbourne Victory 3-2 on Sunday evening. The Perth attacker fired home a rebound at the death to settle a frantic contest at AAMI Park and seal the first Hyundai A-League win of the Tony Popo

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Sydney FC’s stars shine bright but marquee man suffers injury blow

Sydney FC couldn’t have asked for a better start to life at their new home ground of the SCG on Saturday night. A relatively comfortable 2-0 win over their fierce rivals Western Sydney Wanderers, with big guns Adam Le Fondre, Milos Ninkovic and Alex Brosque all firing. WRAP

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Popovic: Glory won't alter gameplan

Perth Glory manager Tony Popovic won’t be changing the way his side plays, saying his team is still a work in progress. Speaking ahead of Perth’s trip to face Melbourne Victory in Round 2 of the Hyundai A-League, Popovic said he saw enough in last Sunday’s draw with Western Sy

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Honda to start despite injury scare

Melbourne Victory marquee Keisuke Honda will start against Perth Glory on Sunday evening despite suffering a knock at training. The Japanese international landed awkwardly during Victory’s final preparations but manager Kevin Muscat assured reporters that the knock was not ser

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Kurz plays down injury concerns ahead of FFA Cup Final 2018

Adelaide United manager Marco Kurz says his side will be prepared regardless of who lines up against Sydney FC in Tuesday’s FFA Cup Final 2018. The Reds have had a less than ideal lead-up to the decider with German midfielder Mirko Boland battling a hip injury and striker Geor

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Merrick praises performance on the road

Newcastle Jets manager Ernie Merrick says he’s more than happy to leave Coopers Stadium with a point after his side drew with Adelaide United 1-1 on Friday night. Jets striker Ronny Vargas put the away side in front early in the second half before a stunning header from Craig

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Reds, Jets finish all square at Coopers Stadium

Ronny Vargas has scored his first Hyundai A-League goal as Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United drew 1-1 in the opening game of Round 2 at Coopers Stadium on Friday night. In a content that sprung to life in the second half, Vargas put the Jets in front before Craig Goodwin ensu

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‘I just hope he doesn't score’: Joyce wary ahead of McCormack reunion

Having seen up close the full impact Ross McCormack can have in the Hyundai A-League, Melbourne City boss Warren Joyce knows the challenge awaiting his side on Saturday. McCormack played 17 games for City last season as an injury replacement for Bruno Fornaroli, ending the cam

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Corica not buying in to Sydney Derby mind games

It might be his first Sydney Derby as head coach but Sydney FC boss Steve Corica knows all about the “mind games” ahead of such a blockbuster clash. The build-up to Saturday night’s clash at the SCG took a strange twist this week with Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel’s claim

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Davidson aiming for Socceroos recall

Jason Davidson is a player that has experienced what every Australian footballer dreams of - playing in a World Cup and winning the Asian Cup. Despite having achieved so much at just 27 years of age, however, the defender is determined to create 'more memories' as he eyes a So

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FFA Cup Final 2018 Player to Watch: Brandon O'Neill

The early evidence suggests this could be Brandon O'Neill's best season yet for Sydney FC. Perhaps partially overshadowed by midfield partner Josh Brillante in recent seasons, O'Neill has nevertheless been a key cog in a machine that has swept to regular trophies. Now it se

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Deng signs Victory extension

Thomas Deng has signed a one-year contract extension with Melbourne Victory. Deng will now be a Victory player until the end of the 2019/20 campaign. MATCH PREVIEW: Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory HONDA HAILED: Roux talks up Japanese star WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the

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Roux hails impact of ‘great leader’ Honda

Melbourne Victory full-back Storm Roux says Keisuke Honda is proving an inspirational presence for Kevin Muscat’s side.

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Katrina Gorry's best Westfield W-League moments

Brisbane Roar star Katrina Gorry will join a select group of players to have reached 100 appearances in the Westfield W-League if she features in Sunday's clash with Perth Glory. Synonymous with spectacular goals, the dynamic 26-year-old midfielder laid her career foundations

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FFA Cup Final 2018 Player to Watch: Jordan Elsey

Marco Kurz's reputation as a demanding taskmaster willing to sacrifice style for solidity seems to naturally lend itself to players of experience rather than youthful exuberance. In reality, however, the Adelaide United boss has not been afraid to hand regular opportunities to