Hyundai A-League News

Fowler praises defensive mettle for ‘huge three points’ against Jets

Brisbane Roar boss Robbie Fowler is in no doubt where his side’s increasing strength lies after his charges shut-out win over Newcastle Jets. The Roar prevailed at Cbus Super Stadium 1-0 on Friday night courtesy of a first-half strike from Scott McDonald – his fourth goal in t

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'Phenomenal' Wanderers are building something - de Marigny

Western Sydney Wanderers interim boss Jean Paul de Marigny hailed his side's performance against Sydney FC in Saturday night's 1-1 derby draw as the best under his seven-game tenure so far. The Red and Black trailed their cross-city rivals due to Adam Le Fondre's 35th minute o

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How Yeboah battled through pain barrier to snatch late leveller

Kwame Yeboah was almost forced to limp off the Bankwest Stadium pitch early but his toughness was rewarded with an equaliser in Western Sydney Wanderers’ 1-1 draw with Sydney FC. Yeboah revealed he suffered a painful groin tweak while unleashing a 19th-minute effort on the Hyu

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Yeboah strikes late as Wanderers stay unbeaten against Sydney FC

Kwame Yeboah’s late goal kept Western Sydney Wanderers undefeated against Sydney FC this season as the 24th Sydney Derby remained locked in a 1-1 draw at an empty Bankwest Stadium. The runaway Hyundai A-League leaders had fallen 1-0 in both previous derby fixtures in 2019/20,

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Brisbane edge Newcastle arm-wrestle thanks to McDonald winner

Scott McDonald was on the scoresheet again as Brisbane Roar tightened their grip on a top six spot with a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets on Friday night. McDonald's fine 16th minute effort - just the seventh first half goal Robbie Fowler's side had produced in 2019/20, and the ex

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Maclaren hat-trick helps City inflict 10th straight defeat on Mariners

Jamie Maclaren scored a hat-trick as Melbourne City beat Central Coast Mariners 4-2 in Friday's Hyundai A-League clash. Maclaren rapidly cancelled out Jordan Murray's opener after just 72 seconds before Markel Susaeta put the visitors in front by the 10 minute mark. The Soc

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From worst-ever to top four – but Fowler’s defensive rebuild is no surprise to Aldred

Brisbane Roar were in need of divine intervention when it came to defending last season – so it is perhaps no surprise that Robbie Fowler has overseen a successful rebuild of the club’s leaky back line. Fowler inherited a defensive ruins which conceded a staggering 71 goals in

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Phoenix players united in bid to chase ‘unfinished business’

Wellington Phoenix players voted unanimously to decamp to Sydney and finish chasing their dreams of Hyundai A-League glory following Sunday night’s win against Melbourne Victory. Phoenix general manager David Dome revealed head coach Ufuk Talay opened the door for any player t

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Corica admits Sky Blues must learn Sydney Derby lessons

Saturday’s Sydney Derby may be a far reach from the cauldron atmosphere the rivalry usually brings but Steve Corica insists Sydney FC must heed the lessons of previous clashes to avoid a repeat outcome. The runaway Hyundai A-League leaders travel to face Western Sydney in an e

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Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets: match preview

Brisbane Roar were originally scheduled to face the Newcastle Jets later in the season but, due to a space in the schedule, the match has been brought forward to this Friday, 20 March. Robbie Fowler’s side were planning to travel and play Melbourne Victory this weekend, while

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Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season Draw - Fixture Updates

Football Federation Australia today announced that following the latest Government advice re: mass gatherings that the next series of five matches will be played however with a closed stadiums policy and only with essential match day personnel involved. FFA Head of Leagues, Gr

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Zullo expects battle to play part in Sydney FC's Premiership march

He may be a 10-cap Socceroo but Michael Zullo accepts he may not immediately snatch the Sydney FC starting jersey from teenage full-back Joel King. Experienced left-back, Zullo, has appeared in five matches for the Premiers elect in 2019/20, making only two starts, after suffe

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‘I want to put them to the sword again’: Duke eyeing more Sydney Derby delight

If Western Sydney Wanderers skipper Mitchell Duke needed any reminding it’s Sydney Derby week in the Hyundai A-League he only needs to look down at his phone. Duke’s inbox has again been running hot this week with messages of support as the Wanderers aim to create their own sl

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Perth Glory v Western United FC: match preview

Goalkeeper Liam Reddy will become just the fourth player to reach the 300-game mark in the Hyundai A-League when Perth Glory host Western United FC on Saturday night. Reddy, who is the first gloveman to reach the magical 300 mark, may be 38 but is showing no signs of slowing d

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Premiership tilt - not revenge - on Wilkinson’s mind for Sydney Derby

Revenge isn’t the motivating factor for Sydney FC in Saturday night’s Derby against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Sky Blues skipper Alex Wilkinson desperate to take another step towards the Premiership. The Sky Blues are just three wins away from getting their hands on the Pr