Sportal Australia

Arnie Aims Right For The Top

Arnie Aims Right For The Top

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold is "tremendously proud" of his players' efforts on and off the pitch as they continued to impress with a 2-1 win over Perth Glory last night. 20 Jan 2011
Mariners Cling On To Win

Mariners Cling On To Win

CENTRAL Coast Mariners snared a vital 2-1 win over Perth Glory to keep their title challenge alive in a rollercoaster ten mad minute spell during a thrilling first half. 19 Jan 2011
All Square At AAMI

All Square At AAMI

MELBOURNE Heart's chances of securing a spot in the A-League finals have taken a hit after they were held to a 1-1 draw with Gold Coast United at AAMI Park tonight. 19 Jan 2011
Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us

Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us

HOLGER Osieck admitted Australia could have lost their Asian Cup match to Bahrain were it not for a superb display from goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. 19 Jan 2011
Australia Fend Off Bahrain

Australia Fend Off Bahrain

AUSTRALIA narrowly squeaked past Bahrain for a 1-0 win to top their Asian Cup group and catapult them into the quarter finals. 19 Jan 2011
Dodd May Go To Glory - Rini

Dodd May Go To Glory - Rini

ADELAIDE United coach Rini Coolen conceded captain Travis Dodd could be on his way to Perth next season with reports suggesting Dodd has already signed a three-year deal with Glory. 18 Jan 2011
Archie's Bid For Derby Return

Archie's Bid For Derby Return

MELBOURNE Victory's marquee man Archie Thompson is making a spirited bid to be fit for Saturday's Derby showdown against city rivals Melbourne Heart. 18 Jan 2011
Bahrain Aiming For An Upset

Bahrain Aiming For An Upset

BAHRAIN coach Salman Sharida is confident his team can use their experience against Australia to cause a major Asian Cup upset tonight and progress to the quarter finals. 18 Jan 2011
Holger To Go For All-Out Attack

Holger To Go For All-Out Attack

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck is not interested in a tactical battle in Wednesday morning's clash against Bahrain and will go for all out attack as Australia look to secure top spot in Group C. 18 Jan 2011
'We Won't Make Same Mistake...'

'We Won't Make Same Mistake...'

MARK Schwarzer has revealed Australia's Asian Cup veterans laid down the law to their younger team-mates ahead of their Qatar campaign. 18 Jan 2011
Mariners Take F3 Derby Honours

Mariners Take F3 Derby Honours

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have moved into second spot on the A-League table following a 2-0 F3 derby victory over rivals Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday. 16 Jan 2011
Merrick Delighted With Youngsters

Merrick Delighted With Youngsters

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick walked away from Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sydney FC a contented man despite conceding a last-gasp equaliser to new Sky Blues signing Juho Makela. 16 Jan 2011
Fergie Wants Goalline Replays

Fergie Wants Goalline Replays

PERTH Glory coach Ian Ferguson wasn't blaming a controversial refereeing decision for Saturday's 1-1 draw with Melbourne Heart but added he'd like to see technology introduced. 16 Jan 2011
Sidka: We Made Our Own Luck

Sidka: We Made Our Own Luck

IRAQ coach Wolfgang Sidka says his side earned their luck in their 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. 16 Jan 2011
Heart Content With Point

Heart Content With Point

MELBOURNE Heart was satisfied to leave Perth with a 1-1 draw with Glory after a slow start and now turn all their attention to beginning a tough run home against Gold Coast on Wednesday. 16 Jan 2011
Alex Hits Stunner In Draw

Alex Hits Stunner In Draw

MELBOURNE Heart have escaped with an important 1-1 draw with Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Saturday night as the new franchise strives for a Hyundai A-League finals appearance. 15 Jan 2011
Sydney Score Late, But It's Too Late

Sydney Score Late, But It's Too Late

SYDNEY FC's finals hopes hang by a thread despite salvaging a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory with an injury-time equaliser from substitute striker Juho Makela at the Sydney Football Stadium. 15 Jan 2011
GCU Signs Foreign Duo

GCU Signs Foreign Duo

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg has revealed his side's run home will be bolstered by two new signings who may well suit up for Wednesday's trip to Melbourne Heart. 15 Jan 2011
Ricki Rues Congested Schedule

Ricki Rues Congested Schedule

WELLINGTON Phoenix's push for the A-League playoffs has just been made that little bit tougher with their game against Brisbane Roar likely to be rescheduled for January 26. 15 Jan 2011
Leijer Injury Opens Door

Leijer Injury Opens Door

TEENAGE defender Petar Franjic will be thrown in the deep end and make his debut for Melbourne Victory against Sydney FC on Saturday night after Adrian Leijer was ruled out with a quad strain. 15 Jan 2011
Vitja Braces For Victory

Vitja Braces For Victory

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has played down suggestions his side will come up against an out-of-form and vulnerable Melbourne Victory in Saturday's clash between the rivals at the SFS. 15 Jan 2011