Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

Fourth placed Melbourne Victory claimed a 2-1 victory over the seventh place Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday night. Follow us at http://twitter.

Soccer

Melbourne Victory 3 Canberra United 0

Canberra United's 16-game unbeaten streak came to an end when an understrength side lost 3-0 to Melbourne Victory on Saturday, November 17.

Kewell quits Melbourne Victory: report

Socceroos star Harry Kewell has reportedly quit Melbourne Victory, citing personal reasons for leaving the A-League club.

Football

Mariners front up to the emerging monsters of Asia

Sebastian Hassett The motto of Guangzhou Evergrande simply sums up the Chinese club's extraordinary ambition: ''Be the best forever.''

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Football

Mariners young guns earn shot at Socceroos

Central Coast youngsters Mitchell Duke and Trent Sainsbury have earned spots in the Socceroos Australian-based training squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.

A-League

Popovic's plans have paved path to final for Wanderers

Sebastian Hassett A common refrain about the Western Sydney Wanderers is if a new club can dominate, does that mean the A-League is weak?

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Champions' biggest challenge comes after decider

Michael Lynch THE conventional wisdom about grand final winners finding it difficult to back up is that once successful, they become the hunted not the hunter.

A-League Grand Final: what the experts say

The grand final predictions of A-League coaches,

A-League

Popovic poised to gamble on injured trio

Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic is set to make the biggest selection gamble of his short managerial career by starting Jerome Polenz, Aaron Mooy and Mark Bridge in Sunday's A-League grand...

Football

Liverpool striker apologises for biting Chelsea star

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on Sunday apologised for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the sides' 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield.

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A-League

Mariners axe CEO as club plans new direction

Sebastian Hassett The Central Coast Mariners might be celebrating the greatest on-field week in the club's history. Off it, however, is a different story, with chief executive John McKay having been formally ousted...

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Arnold backs fresh faces to handle test

Sebastian Hassett He might have left seven of his best players at home, but Central Coast coach Graham Arnold hates the idea he'll be fielding a compromised team in Tuesday night's Asian Champions League match against...

Football

Former stars back to help youngsters

David Polkinghorne Shaun Ontong and Kaz Patafta want to help discover the next Tom Rogic in Canberra.

Referees banished to sidelines after howlers put standards under scrutiny

Dominic Bossi The two referees in charge of last week's A-League preliminary finals have been dropped for this weekend's semi-final matches after a series of blunders marred the fixtures.

Two late goals deny Mariners first ACL away win

The Central Coast Mariners were cruelly denied a first ever away win in the Asian Champions League when Guizhou Renhe scored twice in the last six minutes to beat the A-League side 2-1 in China.

Mulvey sings praises of brilliant Ono

Dominic Bossi Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey watched in agony as Shinji Ono produced one of the A-League's greatest goals but was full of praise for the Japanese maestro after the match.

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A-League

Bruised Bridge racing clock as Mooy hits training track

Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney could be dealt a huge blow before Sunday's A-League grand final with Mark Bridge failing to train on Tuesday due to an ankle injury.

Soccer

Sainsbury's first goal keep Mariners' Asian Champions League dream alive

Stuart Condie Trent Sainsbury picked the perfect moment to score his first goal for Central Coast on Wednesday, heading in late to earn the Mariners a 2-1 win over Chinese side Guizhou Renhe that revives his...

A-League

Postecoglou weighs up final choice for Victory

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou goes into the sudden-death final against Perth Glory with a crucial choice to make: does he stick with proven finals performer Leigh Broxham in midfield, or does he give the nod to...