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Wellington Phoenix 2-3 Melbourne Victory
MATCH REPORT: Melbourne Victory up to fifth after dramatic Waitangi Day win over Wellington
Giancarlo Italiano
Silly errors cost Wellington Phoenix dearly in their 3-2 home loss against Melbourne Victory on Waitangi Day, according to their Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano.
The Nix have now dropped to 11th on the ladder after their second loss in three matches. Watch Chiefy’s full press conference below…
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory bounced back from last week’s 1-0 loss to the Mariners with a terrific 3-2 win over Wellington in their own backyard.
Head Coach Arthur Diles praised his side’s resilience following the hard-fought win, especially given their struggles away from home this season.
Macarthur Bulls 2-2 Perth Glory
MATCH REPORT: Perth pinch a point off Macarthur in Campbelltown after Filip Kurto error
Mile Sterjovski
Bulls boss Mile Sterjovski says Friday night’s 2-2 draw with Perth Glory was a hard result to take given the circumstances.
The Bulls were headed for a seventh win of the season and with it second spot on the ladder, before a late Filip Kurto error cost them dearly against Perth.
Adam Griffiths
Perth pounced on that late error from Kurto to head back to Western Australia with a point, a result Head Coach Adam Griffiths believes they were deserving of.
The Glory boss discussed his side’s display and also provided a key injury update on both Tom Lawrence and Adam Taggart.
Auckland FC 1-0 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Cosgrove goal takes Auckland FC back to the top of the table
Steve Corica
The Black Knights regained their steely edge on Saturday afternoon as they defeated Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium thanks to Sam Cosgrove’s first half strike.
According to Steve Corica, it was the complete performance. Watch the Auckland boss’ press conference below…
Ufuk Talay
According to Sydney FC boss Ufuk Talay, his side simply did not create enough to deserve anything from the game in Auckland.
The Sky Blues Head Coach didn’t pull any punches when speaking after the game.
Brisbane Roar 1-2 Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: D’Agostino strikes but Roar stagger continues
Michael Valkanis
It’s safe to say Brisbane Roar boss Michael Valkanis was NOT happy when speaking to journalists following his side’s 2-1 loss to the Mariners.
Hear every word of his fiery post-match press conference below.
Warren Moon
The Mariners moved further up on the ladder on Saturday afternoon with a gutsy 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar at Kayo Stadium.
From sitting dead last on the ladder two weeks ago, a four game unbeaten run including back-to-back wins now as the Mariners just four points outside the top six.
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Melbourne City
MATCH REPORT: Behich brilliance earns Melbourne City road point
Gary van Egmond
The Wanderers fought back to salvage a point against Melbourne City on Saturday night as Bozhidar Kraev’s late goal ensured it finished 1-1 at a CommBank Stadium.
There were certainly positives according to Head Coach Gary van Egmond, however the Wanderers still find themselves sat last on the ladder after 16 games.
Aurelio Vidmar
A point doesn’t serve Melbourne City well according to Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar.
The City boss gave his thoughts on the performance and what it means for City, who now sit seventh on the ladder and a point outside the top six.
Adelaide United 2-3 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: Taylor’s hat-trick sees Jets triumph over Adelaide in five-goal thriller
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United huffed and puffed against Newcastle Jets on Sunday afternoon but couldn’t bag a late equaliser against the Jets.
The defeat aside, the Reds were also dealt a big blow with Socceroos star and club captain Craig Goodwin forced off with a groin injury.
Mark Milligan
The Newcastle Jets’ fine form continued over the weekend as Mark Milligan’s side soared back to the top of the ladder with their sixth-straight win in the league.
Milligan addressed the performance, the mounting expectation on his side and their now record-breaking run of away victories when speaking in his post-match press conference.
