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Western Sydney Wanderers 2-2 Wellington Phoenix
MATCH REPORT: Wanderers and Wellington share the points in drama filled draw in Western Sydney
Gary van Egmond
The Wanderers led Wellington 2-0 at CommBank Stadium on Friday night before coughing up their two-goal lead to draw 2-2.
The result leaves Gary van Egmond’s side bottom of the ladder after 17 rounds and the Wanderers boss says their failure to kill the game off is something that must learn from.
Giancarlo Italiano
Wellington salvaged a point at CommBank Stadium after coming from two goals down to draw with the Wanderers.
Whilst a draw isn’t a result they set out to achieve, Wellington head coach Giancarlo Italiano praised his side’s ability to recover from a losing position.
Perth Glory 1-3 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: Unstoppable Newcastle make it seven in a row with thumping away win over Perth
Adam Griffiths
Perth Glory suffered their third loss in five matches on Friday night when they were beaten 3-1 by Newcastle Jets.
For Head Coach Adam Griffiths it was simply a case of his side not having any cutting edge or producing any magic in the final third.
Mark Milligan
The Newcastle Jets extended their lead at the top of the league on Friday night with an impressive 3-1 win over Perth Glory.
The win means the Jets have now won seven in a row and sit five points clear of second placed Auckland FC.
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Brisbane Roar
MATCH REPORT: Melbourne Victory held at home by struggling Brisbane
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory Head Coach Arthur Diles didn’t mince his words after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar, insisting the result felt more like a loss than anything positive.
Watch his full press conference below.
Borja Lema
With Head Coach Michael Valkanis suspended, Assistant Coach Borja Lema oversaw Brisbane Roar’s 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory.
Trailing to an early Charles Nduka goal, Roar bagged themselves a point care of Nick D’Agostino’s 76th minute equaliser – a result Lema believes was completely fair.
Sydney FC 1-2 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: Adelaide up to third after late Luka Jovanovic goal breaks Sydney FC hearts
Ufuk Talay
Sydney FC suffered their fourth loss in five matches on Saturday night when they succumbed to a late Luka Jovanovic winner against Adelaide United.
According to Head Coach Ufuk Talay the result came as a result of his side failing to capitalise upon key moments within the game.
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United are now third on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder after that impressive 2-1 win over Sydney FC.
Reds boss Airton Andrioli praised the maturity of his young side after nullifying the Sky Blues before securing their third win in five matches.
