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Gold Coast United lines up Brazilian duo

December 2, 2008 08:48:00

New A-League club Gold Coast United is close to agreeing terms with two Brazilian midfielders ahead of next year's inaugural season, the club said on Monday.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, qld, robina-4226

Chinese midfielder Gao trains with Glory

December 2, 2008 08:09:00

Chinese midfielder Gao Leilei is training with Perth Glory in the hope of playing for the A-League outfit, club officials said on Monday.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, wa, perth-6000

Ognenovski wants Reds to be more ruthless

December 1, 2008 18:32:00

Adelaide United defender Sasa Ognenovski says the Reds need to be more clinical in front of goal.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, sa, adelaide-5000

United escapes with a point at the death

November 30, 2008 19:10:00

Sasa Ognenovski scored with a powerful header in the shadows of injury time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Adelaide United at Newcastle on Sunday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, newcastle-2300, adelaide-5000

Petrovski breaks Glory hearts

November 29, 2008 22:19:00

Sasho Petrovski cruelly denied victory for Perth Glory as 10-man Central Coast eked out a 2-2 draw in stoppage time.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, gosford-2250, wa, perth-6000

Farina rues Roar's missed chances

November 29, 2008 12:18:00

Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina says his side failed to make the most of its chances in its 1-1 draw against Sydney FC in the A-League last night.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, sydney-2000, qld, brisbane-4000

Boo-boys fired us up: Kosmina

November 29, 2008 12:00:00

Sydney FC coach John Kosmina says his team was stirred into action after being booed by its own crowd during last night's A-League soccer match against Queensland Roar at the Sydney Football Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, sydney-2000, qld, brisbane-4000

Sydney, Roar share the points in tight encounter

November 28, 2008 22:12:00

Queensland's unbeaten away record continued on Friday evening when Sydney came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw in their round 13 A-League clash at Sydney Football Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, sydney-2000, brisbane-4000

Phoenix knock off leaders Melbourne

November 28, 2008 20:00:00

A superb strike from Shane Smeltz earned Wellington a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Melbourne in an entertaining round-13 A-League clash at Westpac Trust Stadium on Friday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, melbourne-3000, new-zealand

Mitchell preparing for player exodus

November 28, 2008 17:13:00

Perth Glory coach David Mitchell says it will be difficult to keep players at the club beyond this A-League season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, gosford-2250, wa, perth-6000

Kosmina alert for Miller threat

November 28, 2008 15:06:00

Sydney FC coach John Kosmina says his defenders must keep a watchful eye on Queensland dangerman Charlie Miller in tonight's A-League clash at the Sydney Football Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, qld, brisbane-4000

Gold Coast reveals six-string capture

November 28, 2008 14:41:00

Fledgling A-League club Gold Coast United has unveiled six new additions to its roster for their inaugural 2009-10 season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, qld, robina-4226, southport-4215

Cassio under injury cloud

November 28, 2008 14:08:00

Adelaide United's Brazilian defender Cassio is in doubt for Sunday's A-League match against the Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, sa, adelaide-5000

Fury complete double swoop

November 28, 2008 08:42:00

The North Queensland Fury is edging closer to a complete playing roster after signing two more players for its inaugural A-League season next year. [MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, qld, townsville-4810

A-League may have midweek fixtures

November 27, 2008 15:38:00

Midweek fixtures could be played on a regular basis in an expanded A-League to lessen competition with rival football codes, Football Federation Australia (FFA) says.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, qld, robina-4226, townsville-4810, vic, melbourne-3000

Velaphi staying with Glory

November 27, 2008 15:15:00

Perth Glory goalkeeper Tando Velaphi has signed with the club for a further two seasons.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, wa, perth-6000

Dutch veteran gets Sydney FC call-up

November 27, 2008 14:09:00

Veteran Dutch winger Bobby Petta will start his first A-League match in almost a year as Sydney FC aim to rescue its season against Queensland on Friday night.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Cahill not coming home anytime soon

November 27, 2008 11:08:00

Everton's star midfielder Tim Cahill has rejected reports that he plans to quit England and move home to Australia.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, english-premier-league, aleague, australia, united-kingdom, england

Vidmar in line for top international honour

November 26, 2008 15:09:00

Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar is a contender for another honour with his inclusion in a prestigious line-up of world coaches.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, sa, adelaide-5000

Chipperfield heads up Fury wish list

November 26, 2008 11:04:00

The A-League's newest franchise, the North Queensland Fury, has confirmed it is pursuing the signature of Socceroos utility Scott Chipperfield for its inaugural season next year. [MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, socceroos, australia, qld, townsville-4810, switzerland

Fyfe to swap blue for red

November 24, 2008 18:00:00

Sydney FC defender Iain Fyfe will join Adelaide United for the 2009/10 A-League season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, sa, adelaide-5000

Diego pleased with Adelaide revival

November 24, 2008 17:34:00

Adelaide United midfielder Diego says Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sydney has breathed new life into the club after its demanding Asian Champion's League campaign.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, sa, adelaide-5000

Van Dijk praises monumental Moore

November 24, 2008 14:20:00

Queensland Roar striker Sergio van Dijk says he was inspired by captain Craig Moore's shock comeback in last night's 4-1 A-League victory over Perth.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Jets boss denies discipline problems

November 24, 2008 13:11:00

Newcastle Jets CEO John Tsatsimas says he was disappointed in Joel Griffiths after he was sent off in Wellington on Sunday but denied the struggling club had discipline problems.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300

Roar break home drought

November 23, 2008 20:15:00

Queensland delivered its long-suffering fans some eagerly anticipated home success with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Perth.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, wa, perth-6000