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It's not about luck: Postecoglou backs Victory's perserverance

Michael Lynch It was frantic, furious and frenetic with two penalties in two minutes having a huge impact on the outcome of the Victory-Perth elimination final.

Singaporean charged over soccer bribes

Singapore Businessman charged with corruption for offering free sex to three Lebanese soccer referees.

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More than just luck for Victory

Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.

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Can Mariners do victory jig?

Michael Lynch Mariners go into Sunday's sudden-death semi-final again as favourite.

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Genoa stay alive

Brazilian Matuzalem struck a spectacular long-range effort 10 minutes from time to earn Genoa a vital point in their bid to avoid relegation after a 1-1 draw on Sunday with derby rivals Sampdoria.

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EPL marred by violence

London Newcastle fans fought running battles with mounted police as English football, already scarred by Saturday's Wembley disorder, was gripped by violence again on Sunday.

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Grand final nightmare to spur Mariners on

Michael Lynch Graham Arnold says his team is ready to claim its first championship.

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Rojas makes FFA awards history

Michael Lynch Young winger dubbed the ''Kiwi Messi'' by his more ardent fans has had a breakout campaign.

Tough pre-season will get us through final: Beauchamp

Sebastian Hassett Wanderers have played just one game in the past 22 days, a 2-0 semi-final win.

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FFA trumpets success by the numbers

Sebastian Hassett After all the hype that greeted the arrival of three elite marquee players, the most successful debut season of any expansion club and a nationwide buzz that enveloped the game, it was no surprise on...

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Heskey re-signs with Newcastle Jets

ormer England striker Emile Heskey has agreed to play another A-League season with the Newcastle Jets.

GoalControl wins FIFA contract

FIFA has selected its goal-line technology system for next year's World Cup in Brazil. GoalControl, a German camera-based, ball-tracking system, was the last of four contenders to join the race to...

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Victory ace eyes glory

Michael Lynch When Melbourne Victory crashed 3-2 at home to Perth Glory on March 23, coach Ange Postecoglou bristled when it was put to him in the post-match press conference that his team badly missed the...