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Newcastle Jets 4-1 Wellington Phoenix
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Mark Milligan
The Newcastle Jets are now just a point off top spot in the Isuzu UTE A-League after thrashing Wellington Phoenix 4-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Hear from a jubilant Jets boss Mark Milligan, who gave his take on just how far his side can go this season…
Giancarlo Italiano
The heavy loss for the Nix sees them remain eighth on the ladder and still three points outside the top six.
Head coach Giancarlo Italiano had no complaints with the result when speaking after the game, believing his side were fully deserving of the loss.
Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: Dramatic 89th minute equaliser sees Central Coast Mariners pinch a point in Auckland
Steve Corica
Auckland FC were left incredibly frustrated on Saturday afternoon after succumbing to a late Central Coast Mariners equaliser at Go Media Stadium.
The 2-2 draw was entirely preventable according to Black Knights boss Steve Corica, who’s side missed out on the chance to extend their lead at the top of the ladder.
Warren Moon
Oli Lavale’s late equaliser saw the Mariners leave Go Media Stadium with a share of the spoils on Saturday and it was result attained by sheer perseverance according to head coach Warren Moon.
Hear every word of Warren Moon’s post-match press conference below.
Brisbane Roar 2-3 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: Stoppage time drama as Brody Burkitt’s perfect hat-trick sees Adelaide beat Brisbane
Michael Valkanis
Brisbane Roar saw their first half lead evaporate after the break at Suncorp Stadium as they succumbed to a dramatic 3-2 loss against Adelaide United.
The result was a particularly frustrating one for Roar head coach Michael Valkanis, who believes his side should have been out of site at half time.
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United are now up into the top six after a stunning second half performance from substitute Brody Burkitt saw them secure a 3-2 win.
Brought on at half time, Burkitt went on to score a perfect hat-trick and his performance drew plenty of plaudits from his head coach after the game.
Macarthur Bulls 6-2 Melbourne City
MATCH REPORT: Socceroos on the scoresheet as Macarthur hit Melbourne City for six
Mile Sterjovski
Macarthur are now just two points off top spot in the Isuzu UTE A-League after sticking six past Melbourne City on Saturday evening in Campbelltown.
Key to the Bulls’ success were Socceroos trio Mitch Duke, Anthony Caceres and Luke Brattan, with head coach Mile Sterjovski full of praise for his side in his post-match press conference.
Aurelio Vidmar
As for Melbourne City, Saturday’s shellacking at the hands of the Bulls leaves them sat in eighth place on the ladder.
Head coach Aurelio Vidmar admitted there were no positives to take out of the defeat when speaking in his post-match press conference.
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Perth Glory
MATCH REPORT: Debut delight! Super sub Fraser fires Wanderers to win over Perth
Gary van Egmond
It was a moment to remember for Scotland international Ryan Fraser after the former Premier League winger bagged the winning goal on his Western Sydney Wanderers debut.
Fraser’s late goal inspired the Wanderers to just their fourth win of the campaign, with new head coach Gary van Egmond delighted with how the playing group adapted to his methods during what was a tumultuous week for the club following the sacking of Alen Stajcic.
Adam Griffiths
Perth Glory have now lost three of their last five matches in the Isuzu UTE A-League following Saturday’s defeat to the Wanderers.
Head coach Adam Griffiths was short and sharp with his assessment of the loss, believing his side simply couldn’t cope with what the Wanderers had to offer late on.
Melbourne Victory 4-0 Sydney FC
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Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory ended their two-game losing streak in emphatic fashion on Monday night as they destroyed Sydney FC 4-0 in the Big Blue.
Over the moon with how his side performed, head coach Arthur Diles believes that was the best his side has played since has took charge.
Ufuk Talay
Sydney FC head coach Ufuk Talay certainly didn’t mince his words when assessing his side’s performance in their 4-0 loss to Melbourne Victory, stating his side weren’t even capable of doing the basics right.
The result means the Sky Blues missed out on the chance to go top of the ladder, whilst it’s also far from ideal preparation ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Derby.
