Sportal Australia

Franjic sidelined for 'up to a month'

Franjic sidelined for 'up to a month'

A LINGERING stomach strain will sideline in-form Brisbane Roar midfielder Ivan Franjic for up to a month. 13 Jan 2014
Griffin's Team Of The Week

Griffin's Team Of The Week

ROUND 14 and Griffin McMaster has named his latest team of the week - who made the cut? 13 Jan 2014
Threadbare Victory vow to fight

Threadbare Victory vow to fight

MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat has backed his depleted side to produce a competitive performance against Western Sydney Wanderers tomorrow, despite missing a host of important players. 13 Jan 2014
Mariners penalty miss hands Phoenix draw

Mariners penalty miss hands Phoenix draw

A MISSED penalty from Central Coast Mariners striker Daniel McBreen handed the Wellington Phoenix a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. 12 Jan 2014
Mulvey praises lion-hearted Roar

Mulvey praises lion-hearted Roar

BRISBANE Roar coach Mike Mulvey says it was not a mistake to push for victory in the closing stages of his side's 2-1 loss to Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium, despite being a man down. 12 Jan 2014
Reds adapting Gombau-style, says coach

Reds adapting Gombau-style, says coach

JOSEP Gombau says Adelaide United's 2-1 away win over ladder-leaders the Brisbane Roar shows his team is slowly adapting to the style of play he is hoping to instil in them. 12 Jan 2014
Adelaide win puts brakes on runaway Roar

Adelaide win puts brakes on runaway Roar

A SUPERB first half from Adelaide United and a towering injury-time header was enough to see off the 10-man Brisbane Roar 2-1 at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 11 Jan 2014
Perth Glory to bench brace hero Smeltz

Perth Glory to bench brace hero Smeltz

PROLIFIC striker Shane Smeltz is likely to remain a substitute for at least a fortnight despite scoring twice in Perth Glory's 3-0 win over Melbourne Heart on Friday night. 11 Jan 2014
Heart boss not looking for reinforcements

Heart boss not looking for reinforcements

JOHN van't Schip will resist the temptation to bolster his besieged squad during the January transfer window as the Melbourne Heart stare down an unwanted A-League record. 11 Jan 2014
Heart equal A-League winless record

Heart equal A-League winless record

MELBOURNE Heart equalled an unwanted A-League record of 19 matches without a win after crashing to a 3-0 loss to Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Friday night. 10 Jan 2014
Popovic: Shinji's staying...for now

Popovic: Shinji's staying...for now

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has denied suggestions that marquee man Shinji Ono has already signed with Japanese club Consadole Sapporo. 10 Jan 2014
Bresciano looks to Italy ahead of Brazil

Bresciano looks to Italy ahead of Brazil

SUSPENDED Socceroo Mark Bresciano has revealed his desire to move back to Italy to get playing time ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup. 9 Jan 2014
Van 't Schip: Heart need to show pride

Van 't Schip: Heart need to show pride

NEW Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip's 'main goal' is to make the club's fans proud of their players again. 9 Jan 2014
Victory rocked by Milligan loss

Victory rocked by Milligan loss

ALREADY depleted Melbourne Victory have suffered another injury blow with captain Mark Milligan set to miss Friday night's clash against the Newcastle Jets. 9 Jan 2014
Garcia ruled out of Sydney derby

Garcia ruled out of Sydney derby

SYDNEY FC's depth is set to be tested even further with Richard Garcia to miss Saturday night's derby against Western Sydney Wanderers. 9 Jan 2014
Ange: Still a place for Lucas in Brazil

Ange: Still a place for Lucas in Brazil

SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou said Lucas Neill's lack of top-level football is unlikely to harm his chances of going to the World Cup. 9 Jan 2014
Popa rules out any crowd flare-ups

Popa rules out any crowd flare-ups

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic says he is confident of a trouble-free Sydney A-League derby. 7 Jan 2014
Krishna joins Phoenix

Krishna joins Phoenix

AUCKLAND City striker Roy Krishna might become the first Fijian footballer to play in the A-League after joining Wellington Phoenix. 7 Jan 2014
Playmaker top priority for Mariners

Playmaker top priority for Mariners

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss admitted his side needs to strengthen their roster after they played out a goalless draw with the A-League’s bottom-placed Melbourne Heart on Sunday. 5 Jan 2014
Van't Schip says draw gives Heart hope

Van't Schip says draw gives Heart hope

MELBOURNE Heart interim coach John van’t Schip has praised Harry Kewell after his side played out a 0-0 draw against reigning A-League title-holders the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Sunday. 5 Jan 2014
Heart steadies the Schip with Mariners draw

Heart steadies the Schip with Mariners draw

WINLESS Melbourne Heart had to settle for a 0-0 draw against reigning A-League champions Central Coast despite dominating the stalemate at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday. 5 Jan 2014