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The best of the best

The best of the best

Every A-League round, we hand out our FTBL awards for the brilliant, bad and bizarre moments each week. In round 17, one player broke his scoring drought, another continued his stunning return to form, whilst there was madness once again at Coopers on a Friday night. 3 May 2021
'Anything could happen' - Contiki tour continues for Western Utd

'Anything could happen' - Contiki tour continues for Western Utd

Western United's three-game road trip in seven days epitomises an A-League where the race to secure a finals spot is turning into a survival of the fittest. 3 May 2021
Achilles tear sidelines City boss Kisnorbo

Achilles tear sidelines City boss Kisnorbo

Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo will miss the A-League club's next two games after tearing his Achilles, with assistant Des Buckingham to take the reins. 3 May 2021
‘Upstanding character’ - Mariners to appeal Urena ban

‘Upstanding character’ - Mariners to appeal Urena ban

Central Coast Mariners will appeal the severity of Marco Urena's three-game suspension in a bid to have the Costa Rica international's ban downgraded. 3 May 2021
'We're disappointed with draws' - CCM unfazed by winless streak

'We're disappointed with draws' - CCM unfazed by winless streak

Callum McManaman has scored the equaliser for Melbourne Victory in a 1-1 A-League draw against Central Coast Mariners. 2 May 2021
'An advert for football...it had everything' - Robinson's glee at derby delight

'An advert for football...it had everything' - Robinson's glee at derby delight

They say form goes out the window on derby day and so it proved after Western Sydney Wanderers won their first games in seven outings with a thrilling 3-2 win over bitter rivals Sydney in a pulsating encounter at BankWest Stadium. 2 May 2021
Goalkeeper Young seeking Roar exit

Goalkeeper Young seeking Roar exit

A week after Scott McDonald's sudden exit from Brisbane Roar, veteran goalkeeper Jamie Young has been granted permission to speak to rival A-League clubs. 2 May 2021
'Good signs going home...' - Glory plot late charge towards finals

'Good signs going home...' - Glory plot late charge towards finals

Perth Glory have posted just one win from their past 11 games, but they took some confidence after their first clean sheet in the 0-0 draw with Macarthur. 2 May 2021
'Scotty is terrific' - McDonald earns praise after derby winner

'Scotty is terrific' - McDonald earns praise after derby winner

Scott McDonald's signing could prove a turning point in Western Sydney Wanderers' erratic season after the new recruit starred in the Sydney derby. 2 May 2021
Derby win revives Wanderers

Derby win revives Wanderers

Everything went right for Western Sydney Wanderers in a combative derby win over Sydney as the champions had a six-match unbeaten run ended. 1 May 2021
'The pitch was terrible...' - Talay fury as Roar, Phoenix draw

'The pitch was terrible...' - Talay fury as Roar, Phoenix draw

Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has slammed the decision to play on a waterlogged pitch after a 0-0 A-League draw with Brisbane Roar in Redcliffe. 1 May 2021
'I wouldn't call it a classic' - Federici heroics save day for Bulls

'I wouldn't call it a classic' - Federici heroics save day for Bulls

Perth Glory striker Bruno Fornaroli wasn't able to find a way past Macarthur goalkeeper Adam Federici during a 0-0 draw in Perth. 1 May 2021
'Get back into the winners' circle' - Mariners keen to halt form slump

'Get back into the winners' circle' - Mariners keen to halt form slump

After spending most of the season on top of the ladder, Central Coast Mariners are out to end a four-game winless run with a win against Melbourne Victory. 1 May 2021
'I could not be prouder' - 10-man Western Utd secure draw with Reds

'I could not be prouder' - 10-man Western Utd secure draw with Reds

Western United were forced to play with 10 men for over an hour but held on for a point in a goalless draw with Adelaide United on Friday. 1 May 2021
'They're going to be a lot tighter' - Derby desperation sets in...

'They're going to be a lot tighter' - Derby desperation sets in...

The Sydney A-derby promises to be as intense as it has ever been. 1 May 2021
Mariners' Urena cops three-game ban

Mariners' Urena cops three-game ban

Central Coast Mariners attacker Marco Urena has been suspended for three games for his challenge on Brisbane's Jay O'Shea. 30 Apr 2021