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Macarthur Bulls 4-0 Wellington Phoenix
MATCH REPORT: Macarthur go out on a high as brothers combine and veterans shine
Mile Sterjovski
Macarthur may have missed out on playing Finals football but they still ended their season on a high after thrashing Wellington Phoenix 4-0.
Head Coach Mile Sterjovski discussed the positives of the negatives from the season that’s been in his post-match press conference.
Chris Greenacre
Wellington Phoenix’s impressive late season form came to a juddering halt on Friday night as they were thrashed 4-0 by the Bulls.
Interim boss Chris Greenacre discussed the result and his future after the game…
Newcastle Jets 4-0 Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: F3 Derby a Jets Premiership party as Mariners put to the sword
Mark Milligan
It was a party atmosphere at McDonald Jones Stadium as Newcastle Jets lifted the Premiers Plate after thumping rivals the Mariners.
Watch Head Coach Mark Milligan’s press conference below…
Warren Moon
It’s the end of the road for Central Coast Mariners boos Warren Moon, who leaves the club after what’s been a topsy turvy season for the Mariners.
The outbound Head Coach addressed his time in charge of the team following his previous announcement that he wouldn’t be continuing next season…
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Melbourne Victory
MATCH REPORT: Santos magic ensures Melb Victory hit Finals Series in winning form
Gary van Egmond
It truly was a dismal end to the season for the Western Sydney Wanderers, with Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Melbourne Victory bringing the curtain down on campaign to forget.
Head Coach Gary van Egmond gave his final press conference in charge of the club before officially leaving the role. Take a watch below…
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory head into the Final Series in good form having brushed aside the Wanderers 2-0 on the final weekend of the season.
Head Coach Arthur Diles discussed the upcoming Finals Series and the crucial return of Juan Mata from an elbow injury when speaking after the game.
Perth Glory 2-1 Brisbane Roar
MATCH REPORT: Despotovski goal ensures Perth Glory end their season on a high
Adam Griffiths
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Perth Glory and their Head Coach Adam Griffiths.
Griffiths took charge of Glory early on in the campaign and things initially looked positive, however a mid-season slump ultimately saw Perth miss out on playing in the Finals Series, casting doubt over whether Griffiths will be in charge next season.
Michael Valkanis
Brisbane Roar ended the season with a 12th loss of the campaign and ultimately ended the regular season sat second last on the ladder.
Head Coach Michael Valkanis discussed the season that was during his post-match press conference.
Sydney FC 2-2 Auckland FC
MATCH REPORT: Super sub May salvages crucial point as Auckland fight back against Sydney
Patrick Kisnorbo
Sydney FC twice let a lead slip at Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon meaning they will now face old rivals Melbourne Victory in the Elimination Finals.
Head Coach Patrick Kisnorbo discussed the end to the regular season and the inconsistencies that led to his side coughing up yet another lead.
Steve Corica
Auckland FC had second spot in their hands until the last kick of Melbourne City’s clash with Adelaide United where the Reds leapfrogged them.
As such, the Black Knights now drop into the Elimination Finals and will host reigning Champions Melbourne City in a one-off shootout at Go Media Stadium.
Melbourne City 1-2 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: INCREDIBLE DRAMA! Adelaide finish second after snatching last-gasp winner
Aurelio Vidmar
Melbourne City Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar gave an honest summation of his side’s performance following their 2-1 loss to Adelaide United on Sunday evening.
The result means City now head to Auckland in week one of the Finals Series.
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United enjoyed one of the most memorable ends to a regular season on Sunday night as Luka Jovanovic’s last gasp winner saw them finish second on the ladder, thus securing a bye through to the semi-finals.
Furthermore, the Reds also sealed a lucrative spot in the AFC Champions League Elite playoffs next season and Head Coach Airton Andrioli was full of praise for his side.
