Sportal Australia

Scott Not Getting Silly Over Slot

Scott Not Getting Silly Over Slot

ADELAIDE defender Scott Jamieson is thrilled to be part of the Socceroos set up ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier in Brisbane but doesn't think he's 'anywhere near' a World Cup slot. 27 Feb 2010
No Cake Tin Fears For Jets

No Cake Tin Fears For Jets

NEWCASTLE Jets striker Labinot Haliti insists his club's away-day triumph on the Gold Coast means travel sickness is not a concern ahead of another do-or-die A-League finals clash. 25 Feb 2010
Sigmund's Phoenix Card Boost

Sigmund's Phoenix Card Boost

JON McKain's red card in Wellington Phoenix's dramatic A-League semi-final win over Perth Glory has been a blessing for teammate Ben Sigmund. 25 Feb 2010
Pohang Boss Hits Out At Reds

Pohang Boss Hits Out At Reds

POHANG Steelers coach Waldermar Lemos was less than impressed with the way Adelaide United preserved their 1-0 lead in last night's Asian Champions League clash at Hindmarsh Stadium. 25 Feb 2010
Reds Return To Asia In Style

Reds Return To Asia In Style

ADELAIDE United got their Asian Champions League campaign off to the perfect start downing Korea's Pohang Steelers 1-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium. 24 Feb 2010
Victory Feeling The Pain

Victory Feeling The Pain

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has conceded a tough run of injuries combined with the A-League finals and Asian Champions League is taking its toll. 24 Feb 2010
Griffiths Punishes Victory

Griffiths Punishes Victory

JOEL Griffiths showed Pim Verbeek what Australia is missing with the winning goal as Beijing Guoan defeated Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the opening Asian Champions League match. 24 Feb 2010
Mitchell Gets The Board's Backing

Mitchell Gets The Board's Backing

PERTH Glory owner Tony Sage has backed coach Dave Mitchell to lead the club further up the A-League table next season despite exiting the finals at the first hurdle. 23 Feb 2010
Phoenix Question FFA Finals Policy

Phoenix Question FFA Finals Policy

WELLINGTON Phoenix chief executive Tony Pignata is set to challenge Football Federation Australia over their ticket prices and finals revenue policy.
23 Feb 2010
Nelsen Worry For All Whites

Nelsen Worry For All Whites

NEW ZEALAND and Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen sustained a painful knee injury at the weekend and could be in doubt for the World Cup in South Africa. 22 Feb 2010
No Further Woes For Victory

No Further Woes For Victory

MELBOURNE Victory are set to go into tomorrow's opening Asian Champions League match against Beijing Guoan in China with a virtually unchanged side to the one that saw off Sydney FC last week. 22 Feb 2010
Unity The Key For Phoenix

Unity The Key For Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix striker Chris Greenacre credited a collective team effort for the dramatic victory against Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium yesterday. 22 Feb 2010
Phoenix March On After Penalty Marathon

Phoenix March On After Penalty Marathon

WELLINGTON Phoenix will host Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium in two weeks time after overcoming Perth Glory 4-2 on penalties in a tense A-League minor semi-final. 21 Feb 2010
Bleiberg: We Deserved To Lose

Bleiberg: We Deserved To Lose

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg says his side deserved to lose after Newcastle produced a dramatic penalty shoot-out win in their A-League final at Skilled Park. 21 Feb 2010
Kennedy The Penalty Hero

Kennedy The Penalty Hero

NEWCASTLE Jets keeper Ben Kennedy was the hero as his one-handed save won an epic penalty shootout over Gold Coast United after 120 minutes of football couldn't separate the sides. 20 Feb 2010
Miron Won't Shoot The Sheriff

Miron Won't Shoot The Sheriff

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg wants to forgive and forget as no-nonsense referee Matthew Breeze officiates Gold Coast United's finals clash with Newcastle Jets tonight. 20 Feb 2010
Preview: Gold Coast United v Newcastle Jets

Preview: Gold Coast United v Newcastle Jets

Date: Saturday February 20
Kick-off: 7:00pm QLD, 8:00pm NSW/VIC
Venue: Skilled Park, Robina
19 Feb 2010
Weary Glory Set For NZ Clash

Weary Glory Set For NZ Clash

PERTH Glory have arrived in New Zealand ahead of Sunday's do-or-die semi-final against Wellington Phoenix but coach Dave Mitchell is still unsure of his starting line-up. 19 Feb 2010
Cristiano Defence For Mrdja

Cristiano Defence For Mrdja

NIK Mrdja's stray elbow on Sydney FC's Shannon Cole could cost the Melbourne Victory recruit a spot in a Grand Final with the striker facing a two-match ban for his red card elbow. 19 Feb 2010
Ernie: Muscat Was My Key Man

Ernie: Muscat Was My Key Man

COACH Ernie Merrick has credited the return of inspirational skipper Kevin Muscat as the catalyst for Melbourne Victory's ability to turn the tables on Sydney FC. 19 Feb 2010
Panta's Grand Final Return?

Panta's Grand Final Return?

GOLD Coast United's Steve Pantelidis can only dream of a grand final return if he wants to feature again this season after his appeal against a five-match ban was dismissed. 19 Feb 2010