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Archie Thompson on bench for Victory

Guy Hand Melbourne Victory will unleash Archie Thompson from the bench, while first-choice goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos also returns against Newcastle on Friday night.

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Neill gets the nod for cup qualifiers

Dominic Bossi Experience has won over youth for the Socceroos back line after coach Holger Osieck identified veterans Lucas Neill and Sasa Ognenovski as the men to lead Australia's defence in its final three World...

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Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again

Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.

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Defence is key to Victory

Michael Lynch Thanks mainly to Marco Rojas and his partner in crime Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory is one of the most potent teams in the A-League.

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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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Mariners have just one hurdle to go

Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners will face Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League grand final.

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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.

Glory gears up for elimination final

Perth Perth Glory is confident it possesses the right tactics to thwart Melbourne Victory.

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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...

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Postecoglou has habit of last-gasp wins

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou can rightly feel he has surpassed expectations in 2012-13.

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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.

Victory, with a little bit of luck

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory is one game away from the grand final with victory over Perth.

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Victory injuries mount

Michael Lynch Victory is having to do without three of its key players in at the most critical point of the year.

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Wanderers' heart wins Aloisi praise

Michael Lynch Western Sydney will go into next weekend's derby with Sydney FC in buoyant mood.

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Victory keen to see Flores back in action

Guy Hand Melbourne Victory looks certain to start Argentinian star Marcos Flores in its clash with Perth.

Victory loses in extra time

Michael Lynch Battle for last two A-League finals berths may go down to last kick of season.

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Angry Ange lets fly

Michael Lynch Victory coach Ange Postecoglou is not a man who takes defeat easily.

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Federation rejects breaks in local season for Socceroos

Sebastian Hassett Though the A-League may supply as many players for the Socceroos as any other, an international break won't be coming any time soon.