Cassio

Cassio backflip like 'punch in mouth'

Laine Clark Livid North Queensland FC boss Don Matheson has described Cassio's decision to backflip and re-sign with Adelaide United as a "punch in the mouth".

Timing right for Cassio to remain in Red

Jim Morton A-League flag bearers Adelaide United have been boosted by the retention of star midfielder Cassio ahead of Friday night's crunch match with Queensland Roar.

Hands off Cassio: Adelaide United coach

Daniel Brettig Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar is adamant he won't lose gifted fullback Cassio to either of the two new clubs joining the A-League next season.

Cassio loss leaves Adelaide lop-sided

Daniel Brettig Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar has conceded that he had no-one in his present squad capable of replacing irrepressible left-back Cassio.

Adelaide United gutted by Cassio injury

Adelaide United are reeling from the news their pivotal Brazilian Cassio will be out of action for at least nine months with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Cassio set to miss Asian Champions games

Adelaide United defender Cassio will have scans on a knee injury likely to force him out of the remainder of the Asian Champions League group stage.

Adelaide United's Cassio out with injury

By Daniel Brettig Brazilian wing-back Cassio has suffered a hamstring strain that will keep him out of Sunday's A-League encounter with Newcastle.

Soccer

Reds win tough scrap to leave Victory blue

Michael Lynch 'Whatever it takes' is a slogan that's rather fallen out of fashion around Melbourne this week, but Adelaide United shoved, scrapped, fought, scragged and did, well, whatever it took, to get the...

Adelaide thumps Sydney FC

Adelaide Dario Vidosic scores twice to orchestrate a 3-0 drubbing of an off-key Sydney FC.

Still hope for Chelsea: Benitez

Yokohama Interim coach insists Chelsea still has all to play for despite another debilitating defeat.

Smiles, a goal and he's all Heart

Michael Lynch Golgol Mebrahtu has made quite an impression in his short time in the A-League.

Vidmar lauds benefits of CWC campaign

Adrian Warren Coach Aurelio Vidmar declared Adelaide United's FIFA Club World Cup campaign was invaluable, believing it had increased the club's profile on the global stage.

Nth Qld Fury miss out on top player

Laine Clark The North Queensland Fury have refused to live up to their name despite missing out on another high profile signing.

Adelaide needs strong start in Japan

Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar admits a lack of experience in the Club World Cup will be a major hindrance against Waitakere United on Thursday.

Adelaide hit Wellington for six

Daniel Brettig Adelaide United have embarrassed the Wellington Phoenix 6-1 in the A-League clash at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Adelaide get back to basics before Japan

Daniel Brettig Adelaide United must reinforce the fundamentals of their game against the Phoenix on Friday night before turning attention to the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.

Jets not shot down yet, says van Egmond

Liam Fitzgibbon Newcastle head into Sunday's clash with Adelaide still dreaming of finals football, despite knowing their A-League title defence is hanging by a thread.

Adelaide Utd triumph over Sydney FC 2-0

Hannibal Rossi Sasa Ognenovski headed home his first goal for Adelaide as they beat arch rival Sydney 2-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium to reclaim second spot on the A-League ladder.