A LOOK AT ROUND TWO OF THE A-LEAGUE

THEY SAID IT - "If a keeper saves it, every single pen will be retaken I think because I can't remember one where they've kept their foot on the line and saved it, so it's just the way it is. That's the rule." - Mariners coach Alen Stajcic on another controversial VAR decision in their draw with Newcastle.

Asensio's Screamer Vs FC Barcelona
Asensio's Screamer Vs FC Barcelona
In one of Real Madrid's most outstanding performances at the Camp Nou, Los Blancos beat FC Barcelona 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup. Real were leading 2-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo's 80th minute goal, but just before the final whistle, we sealed the win with this beautiful Marco Asensio strike.
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MAN OF THE ROUND - Jamie Maclaren has been the name on everyone's lips with his goalscoring prowess for the Socceroos and in the FFA Cup. He took that form into the A-League, bagging a five-minute brace to secure Melbourne City a 2-1 win against Adelaide United.

STAT ATTACK - Kristian Popovic, son of Tony, had been on the field for just eight minutes when he headed home Neil Kilkenny's pinpoint delivery to salvage Perth Glory a point against Western United. It was also his first A-League goal - at just 18.

TALKING POINT - Perth Glory earned plenty of engagement across social media and beyond when their kits failed to arrive in Melbourne ahead of their clash with Western United - forcing them to don training kits for the clash.

BEAT THAT - Keanu Baccus doesn't score many goals but his effort against Melbourne Victory was one to remember. Fellow Wanderers youngsters Nick Sullivan and Mo Adam were involved in the build-up, before Baccus rifled home a delightful long-range finish.

UNDER PRESSURE - After two home games to open the season, Melbourne Victory have just one point and one goal - a penalty - to their name. It's early doors but unless Marco Kurz can deliver a win soon, the pressure will come quick.

INJURIES - Ben Halloran missed Adelaide's clash with Melbourne City through illness.

WHAT'S NEXT - It's a blockbuster week of football ahead, starting with the FFA Cup final between Adelaide United and Melbourne City. Then, Western Sydney will host Sydney FC in a table-topping Sydney derby, held at Bankwest Stadium for the first time. Western United will host Melbourne City in their first local derby.