Sportal Australia

Petka Finally Finding His Feet

Petka Finally Finding His Feet

MICHAEL Petkovic is confident three clean sheets in a row have put an end to Melbourne's defensive woes, with Victory now turning their attention to matters at the other end of the pitch. 22 Sep 2010
Four-Month Blow For Lochhead

Four-Month Blow For Lochhead

WELLINGTON Phoenix and New Zealand defender Tony Lochhead is facing the possibility of up to four months on the sidelines after tearing his left adductor muscle. 22 Sep 2010
Dino Demands GCU Goals

Dino Demands GCU Goals

GOLD Coast defender Dino Djulbic has called for more goals and coach Miron Bleiberg has answered by promising an all-out attack when United face Newcastle at Skilled Park on Wednesday night. 22 Sep 2010
Cole Eyeing Sydney Revival

Cole Eyeing Sydney Revival

REFRESHED and re-energised following a week off Sydney FC defender Shannon Cole is convinced the Sky Blues will get their season off life support with a win against Gold Coast on Sunday. 21 Sep 2010
Glory To Honour Milestone Man

Glory To Honour Milestone Man

PERTH Glory captain Jacob Burns is hopeful the team can celebrate a huge milestone match for Jamie Harnwell with a confidence-boosting win over ladder leader Adelaide United on Friday night. 21 Sep 2010
Jets Italian Import To Debut

Jets Italian Import To Debut

ITALIAN import Marcello Fiorentini will make his debut for the Jets when Newcastle takes on the Gold Coast at Skilled Stadium on Wednesday night. 21 Sep 2010
Hutch Welcomes Break Time

Hutch Welcomes Break Time

JOHN Hutchinson believes a looming bye for Central Coast Mariners has come at the right time after a rather flat display in Sunday's goalless draw at Gold Coast United. 20 Sep 2010
Aloisi: Room For Improvement

Aloisi: Room For Improvement

MELBOURNE Heart striker John Aloisi is happy to be off the mark for his new club and convinced that there is room for improvement from the AAMI Park outfit. 20 Sep 2010
No Goals At Empty Skilled Park

No Goals At Empty Skilled Park

A CROWD barely topping two thousand saw Gold Coast United and Central Coast Mariners battle out a 0-0 draw at Skilled Park. 19 Sep 2010
Aloisi and Terra See Off Phoenix

Aloisi and Terra See Off Phoenix

JOHN Aloisi and Alex Terra were both on target as Melbourne Heart enjoyed a 2-1 home triumph over Wellington Phoenix. 19 Sep 2010
Reid Heaps Praise On Roar

Reid Heaps Praise On Roar

ADELAIDE United midfielder Paul Reid hailed Brisbane Roar as the best team he'd faced so far after the Reds' were held to a 1-1 draw at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. 19 Sep 2010
Reds And Roar Draw

Reds And Roar Draw

A-LEAGUE leaders Adelaide United remain undefeated after holding Brisbane Roar to an entertaining 1-1 draw, with both sides ruing missed chances to secure all three points at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. 18 Sep 2010
Victory Held To Fury Draw

Victory Held To Fury Draw

MELBOURNE Victory have held North Queensland Fury to an uninspiring 0-0 draw at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday night. 18 Sep 2010
Branko Relieved With Triumph

Branko Relieved With Triumph

JETS coach Branko Culina has expressed his relief at the club's first win this season after scoring a convincing 2-0 victory over Perth in Newcastle on Friday night. 18 Sep 2010
Postecoglou Coy On Sergio

Postecoglou Coy On Sergio

BRISBANE Roar's all-time leading goal scorer Sergio van Dijk will return to Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night with red-hot Adelaide United and he'd love to remind his old club just how badly they're missing his finishing touch. 18 Sep 2010
Not Enough Glory Commitment

Not Enough Glory Commitment

PERTH coach Dave Mitchell said Newcastle's commitment was the main reason the Jets scored a 2-0 win against Glory at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Friday evening. 18 Sep 2010
Fury Out To Prove A Point

Fury Out To Prove A Point

DAVID Williams warns North Queensland Fury can ill-afford another slip-up as they seek to break a two-match losing run when they face Melbourne Victory at Dairy Farmers Stadium. 18 Sep 2010
Jets See Off Perth Glory

Jets See Off Perth Glory

NEWCASTLE captain Michael Bridges and fellow forward Labinot Haliti were both on target as the troubled Jets secured a 2-0 win over Perth Glory in front of less than seven thousand fans at EnergyAustralia Stadium. 17 Sep 2010
Thommo Feels For The Jets

Thommo Feels For The Jets

MELBOURNE Heart midfielder Matt Thompson feels for his former Newcastle Jets team-mates who are caught up in the club's well-documented financial battles. 17 Sep 2010
Socceroo Stars Up For Asian Cup

Socceroo Stars Up For Asian Cup

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck is confident of having the best possible squad at his disposal for January's Asian Cup, revealing all of his top-line stars have expressed their desire to be involved. 17 Sep 2010
Heart Boss Won't Rush Trio

Heart Boss Won't Rush Trio

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip won't be rushing Josip Skoko, Rutger Worm and Alex Terra into his starting XI for Sunday's clash with Wellington Phoenix. 17 Sep 2010