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Magilton claims first Victory win

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Jim Magilton secured his first win as Melbourne Victory coach with a 2-1 defeat of Central Coast Mariners, who suffered successive losses for the first time in more than two years.

Schafer: We have a great opportunity

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:00 GMT

Thailand are surprise contenders to reach the fourth and final stage of Asian qualifying for Brazil 2014 and their German coach Winfried Schafer tells FIFA.com that the War Elephants must rise to the occasion.

Glory cruise past Gold Coast

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Perth Glory have moved a step closer to guaranteeing their first Hyundai A-League home final and inflicted more misery on Gold Coast United with a 4-0 win at nib Stadium.

Goals galore as leaders stumble

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s round-up of club action across Asia and Oceania reflects on rare losses for the frontrunners in Australia, Qatar, Jordan and India, while a host of elite goalscorers came to the fore.

Shocks blow open qualifying race

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:34:00 GMT

Crucial late goals were the order of the day in Asian qualifying for London 2012 with Korea Republic securing a draw but fellow frontrunners Japan were stunned by a last-gasp winner, while Uzbekistan are on the cusp of qualification.

Jets fire five past Sydney

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:56:00 GMT

Sydney FC were on the wrong end of a five-goal haul as Newcastle Jets left the SFS with a 5-2 victory, with Nikolai Topor-Stanley opening the scoring and Jeremy Brockie both claiming a brace.

Roar earn relief, derby ends drawn

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Brisbane Roar stopped Central Coast Mariners' unbeaten record with a vital 2-0 victory over the A-League leaders, while the Melbourne derby between Heart and Victory ended goalless.

Sutton set for Mariners loan spell

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:04:00 GMT

Hearts striker John Sutton is set to join Central Coast Mariners after the Australia A-League side today confirmed an agreement has been reached over an initial four-month loan spell.

Phoenix fight back against Adelaide

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:59:00 GMT

Wellington Phoenix recovered from an early deficit to beat lowly Adelaide United 2-1 and continue their good recent form as they seek to close the gap on runaway A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners.

East Asians look to tighten grip

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:16:00 GMT

Well-placed Japan and Korea Republic have London 2012 in their sights as Asian qualifying resumes for the year, while the remaining group is a four-way contest between Australia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

Sydney seeks new coach as Lavicka departs

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:10:00 GMT

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has confirmed he will return to Europe at the end of the current A-League season after an amicable parting from the two-time champions.

Spoils shared by Gold Coast, Victory

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:36:00 GMT

Gold Coast captain Michael Thwaite struck his first A-League goal in stoppage time to earn his side a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.

Women's round-up: January 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s first monthly review of women’s football in 2012 looks at more success for Abby Wambach and Homare Sawa, plus the latest international and club happenings across the globe.

Aussie queens crowned, Europe's elite endure

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s weekly review of women’s club football reflects on the crowning of new champions in Australia, top spot changing hands in the Netherlands and the front three continuing to impress in Spain.

Frontrunners struggle for momentum

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s weekly review of league action in Asia and Oceania visits Australia, Qatar, India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand, with the respective league leaders enduring vastly different fortunes.

Win sees Phoenix up to second

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:56:00 GMT

A Paul Ifill double took Wellington Phoenix up to second place in the A-League after beating Melbourne Heart 3-1, while Perth Glory won 3-0 against Adelaide United.

Wheelhouse wins it for Jets

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:18:00 GMT

Brisbane Roar failed to reduce the gap at the top of the A-League after losing 1-0 at home to Newcastle Jets, who earned the three points courtesy of Jobe Wheelhouse's first-half strike.

Sydney deny Victory a win

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:46:00 GMT

A last minute goal from Sebastian Ryall against his former club secured Sydney FC a share of the spoils against rivals Melbourne Victory in an Australia Day derby match.

Honours even for Adelaide, Jets

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT

Adelaide United and the Newcastle Jets played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in Bathurst today, a result that did little for either team's hopes of reaching the A-League finals.

Final push in Oz, drama in Europe

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:06:00 GMT

With nothing to choose between the top two in France, Barcelona imperious in Spain and penalty drama in Australia, it has been a busy week for women's club football, as FIFA.com reports.

Comebacks, upsets and records

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:11:00 GMT

Thrilling comeback victories in Australia and India along with surprise results in Iran, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates highlight FIFA.com’s round-up of domestic events in Asia and Oceania.

Mariners take advantage of Roar draw

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Central Coast Mariners' 3-2 comeback victory over Adelaide United, coupled with Brisbane Roar's 1-1 draw at Melbourne Heart, means the former now have an 11-point lead at the top of the A-League.

Langerak primed for Dortmund spot

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:26:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund may be required to propel Australian international goalkeeper Mitch Langerak to only his second Bundesliga appearance against Hamburg, as Roman Weidenfeller is struggling with a back injury.

Phoenix edge Jets to climb third

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:23:00 GMT

Manny Muscat scored the only goal as Wellington Phoenix won away to Newcastle Jest to rise to third in the A-League.

Schwarzer extends Fulham deal, eyes Brazil

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Mark Schwarzer has committed his future to Fulham until next year, reiterated his desire to play at Brazil 2014 and joked that he won’t retire before fellow goalkeeper Brad Friedel.

Late win stretches Mariners' lead

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Central Coast Mariners have opened up a nine-point gap at the top of the A-League with a 1-0 win at Melbourne Heart in which Adam Kwasnik scored an 89th-minute winner.

Busy start to new year

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:19:00 GMT

In our first women's football review of the New Year, FIFA.com casts an eye over events in Europe, and surveys the impending play-offs in Australia.

Mixed results for Asian pacesetters

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:07:00 GMT

There were differing fortunes for the frontrunners in Asia as Australia's Central Coast Mariners were held and Qatar's Lekhwiya suffered a fourth defeat, while Brisbane Roar and Al Ain of UAE both claimed wins.

McGarry claims win for Glory

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:10:00 GMT

Perth Glory got the better of Melbourne Heart with a 2-1 win, with Steve McGarry scoring the winner, just two minutes after Kristian Sarkies had cancelled out Shane Smeltz's opener.

Adelaide deny Melbourne in Magilton bow

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT

Jim Magilton’s hopes of getting his Melbourne Victory off to a winning start were undone by Sergio van Dijk’s second-half equaliser or Adelaide United.

Leaders pull clear amid upsets

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:48:00 GMT

Some unexpected results helped Central Coast Mariners and Lekhwiya improve their leads in Australia and Qatar respectively, while it was a good weekend for Kuwait’s Al-Jahra and Nejmeh of Lebanon.

Mariners march on as Heart are held

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:25:00 GMT

Central Coast Mariners are eight points ahead in the A-League after beating Sydney FC 1-0, third-placed Melbourne Heart were held to a draw, while Perth Glory grabbed an injury-time winner.

Victory edge Jets, United deny Roar

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:47:00 GMT

A brace of own-goals from Byun Sung Hwan earned Melbourne Victory a 2-1 win over visiting Newcastle Jets, while Sergio van Dijk grabbed Adelaide United a 1-1 draw at home to Brisbane Roar.

Melbourne Victory sack Durakovic

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:33:00 GMT

Two-time Australian champions Melbourne Victory have dismissed coach Mehmet Durakovic with the former Socceroo defender just half a season into his maiden senior coaching role.

Kruse: Osieck shook things up

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to Australian striker Robbie Kruse about his move to Germany and his hopes of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ under German-born Aussie boss Holger Osieck.

Roar, Glory in thriller, Van Dijk breaks Heart

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with the hosts striking in the final ten minutes to claim a point, while Sergio van Dijk struck a double for Adelaide United to down Melnourne Heart 3-1.

Trends, turnarounds and a title

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:57:00 GMT

Winning runs from Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur, a 15th title for Universidad de Chile, fluctuating fortunes at Brisbane Roar and a landmark comeback for Jose Mourinho feature in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Top and bottom tie, Glory draw at Jets

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:44:00 GMT

A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners and rock-bottom Gold Coast United finished up goalless, while a Francis Jeffers goal earned Newcastle Jets a point at home to Perth Glory.

Adelaide sink Wellington to end long drought

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:17:00 GMT

Bruce Djite and Antony Golec were on target as Adelaide United beat visitng Wellington Phoenix 2-0 for their first win in seven weeks, a result which moved them off the foot of the A-League.

Heart hammer Sydney for historic win

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:31:00 GMT

Melbourne Heart closed to within two points of the A-League lead and recorded their biggest ever victory by winning 4-0 at Sydney FC, who suffered their worst-ever home defeat.

Gold Coast edge Brisbane Roar

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:43:00 GMT

Gold Coast United have moved off the bottom of the Australian A-League with a 1-0 victory over Brisbane Roar, who missed out on the chance to go second.

Heart beat Victory, sixth win for Mariners

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:27:00 GMT

The Melbourne derby saw Heart beat rivals Victory in a keenly fought 3-2 win, seeing them move above defending champions Brisbane Roar, while Central Coast Mariners won their sixth straight game.

Kosmina opens with draw at Sydney

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:33:00 GMT

John Kosmina began his stint as coach of Adelaide United by drawing at his former club Sydeny FC, managing a 2-2 draw in a game that had two penalties, two red cards and eight yellows.

Adelaide sign refugee Kamara

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:50:00 GMT

Liberian refugee Teeboy Kamara has signed a three-year contract with Adelaide United, a week after the 15-year-old made his debut in the first-team.

Season's cheer for club heavyweights

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s final review for 2011 looks at Germany where competition aristocrats 1. FFC Frankfurt made a belated return to form, Australia where Canberra United are seemingly relentless, plus stop offs in Mexico and the Netherlands.

Leaders toppled, new challengers emerge

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:31:00 GMT

The long-term frontrunners in Australia and India were finally hauled in, while in Thailand new rulers have been crowned. FIFA.com’s weekly review of club action in Asia and Oceania also visits Japan, Iraq and New Zealand.

Adelaide turn to Kosmina

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:55:00 GMT

Following their disappointing 3-0 defeat by Gold Coast United on Friday, Adelaide United have brought in former coach John Kosmina to replace Rini Coolen at the helm.

Fast start fires Victory past Phoenix

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:36:00 GMT

Melbourne Victory scored three goals in the opening 25 minutes as they finally found some form to beat Wellington Phoenix 3-1, with Carlos Hernandez the architect behind the win.

Mariners move to summit, Heart climb

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:01:00 GMT

Central Coast Mariners downed Brisbane Roar to take a clear lead in the A-League, Sydney FC came from a goal behind to beat Newcastle Jets, while Melbourne Heart moved up to third.

Gold Coast impress at Adelaide

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:00 GMT

Gold Coast United regained some form and ended their winless streak with a 3-0 victory at Adelaide United, who enjoyed the consolation of fielding the A-League's youngest-ever player, Teeboy Kamara.