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Victory Suffer Another Loss

Victory Suffer Another Loss

MELBOURNE Victory's hopes of making it past the group stages of the AFC Champions League are on the brink after a 2-1 home loss to Korean side Jeju United at Docklands Stadium. 15 Mar 2011
Holger Hails BVB Hero Mitch

Holger Hails BVB Hero Mitch

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck says Mitchell Langerak's brilliant debut for Borussia Dortmund convinced him the young shot-stopper was ready for international football against Germany. 15 Mar 2011
Erik's Disbelief At Suncorp Miracle

Erik's Disbelief At Suncorp Miracle

ERIK Paartalu is still struggling to believe the miracle at Suncorp Stadium, 24 hours after scoring his vital equaliser in Brisbane Roar's dramatic grand Final win over Central Coast Mariners. 14 Mar 2011
Archie: We Were Stale

Archie: We Were Stale

MELBOURNE Victory's Adrian Leijer and Archie Thompson have spoken of the impact former coach Ernie Merrick's sudden departure has had on the playing group. 14 Mar 2011
Theo: Anything Is Possible

Theo: Anything Is Possible

BRISBANE Roar's penalty shootout keeper hero Michael Theoklitos said the remarkable Grand Final win over Central Coast Mariners was all the more sweeter after his disastrous season in Europe last year. 14 Mar 2011
Ange: So Much More To Do

Ange: So Much More To Do

NO SOONER had Brisbane won the Hyundai A-League Championship than coach Ange Postecoglou was vowing his side would be more than a one-hit wonder. 14 Mar 2011
Mat Heartbroken At Final Defeat

Mat Heartbroken At Final Defeat

HEARTBROKEN Central Coast Mariners gloveman Matthew Ryan said winning the award for best on ground in the Grand Final does not make up for losing what looked an unloseable game. 14 Mar 2011
McKay Speech Spurred Roar

McKay Speech Spurred Roar

A STIRRING speech from captain Matt McKay before the second half of extra time was the catalyst for Brisbane Roar's miraculous Grand Final win over Central Coast Mariners. 14 Mar 2011
A-League Grand Final Teams

A-League Grand Final Teams

DANIEL McBreen has been forced to the Central Coast Mariners bench for the A-League Grand Final while there are no surprises in Brisbane Roar's side. 13 Mar 2011
Grand Final Is The Focus

Grand Final Is The Focus

NO gimmicks, no trash talk, just the best two sides in the Hyundai A-League going all out for the win. 13 Mar 2011
Jets Secure Shot-Stopper

Jets Secure Shot-Stopper

NEWCASTLE Jets have continued to build their team for next year's Hyundai A-League season with the re-signing of goalkeeper Matthew Nash. 11 Mar 2011
Henrique Fit But Won't Start

Henrique Fit But Won't Start

HENRIQUE has proven his fitness for Sunday's A-League Grand Final, but will have to be content with a place on the bench, with Jean Carlos Solorzano set to retain his starting position. 11 Mar 2011
Left v Right Spurs On Brisbane

Left v Right Spurs On Brisbane

FEW clubs have challenged Brisbane Roar in 2010-11, but Shane Stefanutto says the team has continued to improve thanks to a healthy rivalry between left and right sides in their 4-3-3 formation. 11 Mar 2011
Third Time Lucky For Wilko

Third Time Lucky For Wilko

HE HAS tasted Grand Final defeat two times already but Central Coast Mariners captain Alex Wilkinson is determined to end this season in triumph in Sunday's A-League decider. 11 Mar 2011
'Scoreboard's Where It Counts'

'Scoreboard's Where It Counts'

BRISBANE Roar's star import Thomas Broich has challenged Central Coast Mariners to win on the scoreboard, after laughing off their "psychological victory" in the recent 2-2 semi-final draw. 9 Mar 2011
Victory: We Still Want El Zorro

Victory: We Still Want El Zorro

LAST season's Johnny Warren Medalist Carlos Hernandez remains wanted by Melbourne Victory despite fitness concerns ruling him out of the first two Asian Champions League games. 9 Mar 2011
Socceroos Road To Brazil 2014

Socceroos Road To Brazil 2014

THE Socceroos' failure to make it past the group stage in the 2010 World Cup has seen them slip to third in the Asian rankings for qualification into the 2014 tournament in Brazil. 9 Mar 2011
Sergio On A Career High

Sergio On A Career High

ADELAIDE United's A-League Golden Boot winner Sergio van Dijk has labelled his award as a personal highlight in his career after finishing with 16 goals for the Reds this term. 7 Mar 2011
'Season Comes Down To GF'

'Season Comes Down To GF'

BRISBANE Roar have had a magnificent season by any standards, but according to captain Matt McKay it will all mean nothing if they don't take out the Grand Final on Sunday. 7 Mar 2011
Mariners Reach Third Grand Final

Mariners Reach Third Grand Final

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have qualified for their third A-League Grand Final after Adam Kwasnik's strike 15 minutes from time clinched a 1-0 preliminary final win over Gold Coast United at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night. 5 Mar 2011
Roar All About The Chemistry

Roar All About The Chemistry

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou says an all-round team chemistry has been the key to his side's 2010-2011 success despite his players receiving plenty of individual accolades. 5 Mar 2011