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Brisbane Roar 1-0 Melbourne Victory
MATCH REPORT: Combative Roar go SECOND with win over struggling Victory in fiery finish
Michael Valkanis
Michael Valkanis delivered an all-time quote in his post-match press conference, referencing Alexander the Great, after high-flying Brisbane Roar inflicted more misery on Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
Hear everything Brisbane Roar head coach Valkanis had to say after the win below.
Arthur Diles
Arthur Diles, while refusing to use it as an excuse for Friday night’s defeat, vented his frustration with the state of the Suncorp Stadium surface – labelling it a “cow paddock” and “laughable”.
Hear everything Melbourne Victory head coach Diles had to say after the loss below.
Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: Phoenix snap losing run to triumph over Adelaide in thrilling Saturday showdown
Giancarlo Italiano
Giancarlo Italiano said this is the “closest-knit group” he has coached after Wellington Phoenix upstaged Adelaide United at Sky Stadium on Saturday.
Hear everything Wellington Phoenix head coach Italiano had to say after the win below.
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United boss Airton Andrioli praised academy graduate Joey Garuccio, who scored his maiden professional goal.
Hear everything Adelaide United head coach Andrioli had to say after the loss below.
Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Melbourne City
MATCH REPORT: Defence is king in Gosford as Mariners and City share the spoils
Warren Moon
Central Coast Mariners earned a point against reigning champions Melbourne City in Gosford on Saturday.
Hear everything interim Central Coast Mariners head coach Moon had to say after the draw below.
Aurelio Vidmar
Aurelio Vidmar spoke about Melbourne City’s busy fixture list after their third game in a week resulted in a goalless draw away to Central Coast Mariners.
Hear everything Melbourne City head coach Vidmar had to say after the draw below.
Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Striker bags first Wanderers goal to seal Derby delight against Sydney FC
Alen Stajcic
After earning bragging rights in a memorable Sydney Derby, Western Sydney Wanderers boss Alen Stajcic delivered an epic post-match speech.
Hear everything Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Stajcic had to say after the win below.
Ufuk Talay
Ufuk Talay had no complaints with the result in the Sydney Derby, while he was asked about a potential Sydney FC penalty at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.
Hear everything Sydney FC head coach Talay had to say after the loss below.
Auckland FC 1-2 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: Jets inflict 344-day first on Black Knights in Auckland boilover
Steve Corica
Reigning premiers Auckland FC suffered their first loss of 2025-26 after being upstaged by Newcastle Jets in “horrendous” conditions at Go Media Stadium on Sunday.
Hear everything Auckland FC head coach Corica had to say after the loss below.
Mark Milligan
Newcastle Jets snapped a three-game losing streak thanks to their 2-1 upset of Auckland FC in New Zealand.
Hear everything Newcastle Jets head coach Milligan had to say after the win below.
Macarthur Bulls 0-2 Perth Glory
MATCH REPORT: Rejuvenated Glory celebrate 2-year first as big question emerges
Mile Sterjovski
Mile Sterjovski said Macarthur Bulls “can’t accept that kind of performance” after going down 2-0 to Perth Glory at Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday.
Hear everything Macarthur Bulls head coach Sterjovski had to say after the loss below.
Adam Griffiths
Adam Griffiths said he wants the full-time job at Perth Glory having overseen back-to-back wins.
Hear everything interim Perth Glory head coach Griffiths had to say after the win below.
