Sportal Australia

Bright Start The Key For Jets

Bright Start The Key For Jets

NEWCASTLE assistant coach Mark Jones has nominated the first half hour of play as crucial for the Jets in the do-or-die Hyundai A-League minor semi-final against the Phoenix in Wellington on Sunday. 6 Mar 2010
Musialik: It's All About Us

Musialik: It's All About Us

SYDNEY FC midfielder Stuart Musialik is confident the Sky Blues can advance to the A-League Grand Final as long as they ensure another quiet afternoon for Melbourne Victory's Carlos Hernandez on Sunday. 6 Mar 2010
Victory Strikers Heading Back

Victory Strikers Heading Back

MELBOURNE Victory's chances of securing a home grand final have been boosted considerably with star strikers Archie Thompson and Robbie Kruse set to play in Sydney. 5 Mar 2010
Hugene Eyes World Cup Spot

Hugene Eyes World Cup Spot

ADELAIDE United and Socceroos goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic is eyeing up a place in Australia's World Cup squad, thanks to some invaluable advice from national coach Pim Verbeek. 5 Mar 2010
Herbert Pleased Despite Defeat

Herbert Pleased Despite Defeat

ALL Whites coach Ricki Herbert said he was still exceptionally pleased despite New Zealand's 2-0 defeat against Mexico in Los Angeles today. 4 Mar 2010
Kiwis Go Down Mexico Way

Kiwis Go Down Mexico Way

IN FRONT of 90,000 screaming Mexican fans, the All Whites found out what it will take to step up at the World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Mexico at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. 4 Mar 2010
Oar Takes It In His Stride

Oar Takes It In His Stride

Tommy Oar may well be the only one refusing to buy the hype associated with his sudden rise to the top of Australian football 4 Mar 2010
Brebs Relishing Double Quest

Brebs Relishing Double Quest

MELBOURNE Victory midfielder Grant Brebner is confident his team can cope with two huge challenges in the space of 48 hours. 4 Mar 2010
Mrdja's Two Game Ban Sticks

Mrdja's Two Game Ban Sticks

MELBOURNE Victory striker Nik Mrdja's appeal against a two-match ban has been dismissed by the A-League Disciplinary Committee.
4 Mar 2010
Verbeek Keeps His Eye On Oar

Verbeek Keeps His Eye On Oar

BRISBANE Roar's Tommy Oar's impressive Socceroos' debut running the left flank against Indonesia in the 1-0 win last night has grabbed the attention of coach Pim Verbeek. 4 Mar 2010
Asian Cup Here We Come

Asian Cup Here We Come

MARK Milligan scored the goal that sealed Asian Cup qualification as Australia swept past Indonesia 1-0 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane tonight. 3 Mar 2010
Forget The Mind Games - Phoenix

Forget The Mind Games - Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix striker Chris Greenacre says the roar of 35,000 supporters rather than Branko Culina's view of their club is the only noise that the players will respond to this weekend. 3 Mar 2010
Culina Gets The Captain's Nod

Culina Gets The Captain's Nod

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has entrusted veteran midfielder Jason Culina with the captaincy duties for Wednesday night's crucial Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia. 2 Mar 2010
Striker Crisis Facing Victory

Striker Crisis Facing Victory

MELBOURNE Victory face the possibility of being without a single senior striker for the second leg of their major semi-final against Sydney FC on Sunday night. 2 Mar 2010
Hiddink To Ivory Coast?

Hiddink To Ivory Coast?

FORMER Socceroos coach Gus Hiddink looks likely to return to World Cup action as coach of the Ivory Coast, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has reported. 2 Mar 2010
Geelong Wants In On World Cup

Geelong Wants In On World Cup

GEELONG'S Skilled Stadium is a surprise candidate to host World Cup matches should Australia win hosting rights for either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. 2 Mar 2010
Brosque Quits Roos For Baby

Brosque Quits Roos For Baby

SYDNEY striker Alex Brosque will miss his second Socceroos call-up in a row after leaving Australia training two days ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia. 1 Mar 2010
Gold Coast Singing In The Rain

Gold Coast Singing In The Rain

GOLD Coast United have given their National Youth League finals chances a massive boost, with a 5-0 win against the AIS in miserable conditions. 28 Feb 2010
Owusu Rescues Late Point

Owusu Rescues Late Point

LLOYD Owusu was Adelaide United's last-gasp hero with his 87th minute leveller earning the Reds a 3-3 draw in the National Youth League against 10-man Sydney FC. 28 Feb 2010
Mariners Kids Edge Closer

Mariners Kids Edge Closer

CENTRAL Coast Mariners regained top spot in the National Youth League after coming from behind to defeat F3 rivals Newcastle Jets 3-2 in their clash at Pluim Park. 28 Feb 2010
Wellington Edge Towards Sell-Out

Wellington Edge Towards Sell-Out

FEWER than 5,000 tickets remain for Wellington Phoenix's Hyundai A-League elimination semi-final against Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on March 7. 27 Feb 2010