November 30, 2009
Bad to worse for Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix are counting the cost from their 4-1 A-League thrashing by Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix are counting the cost from their 4-1 A-League thrashing by Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.
Wellington Phoenix are counting the cost from their 4-1 A-League thrashing by Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
Wellington’s Manny Muscat is facing a three-match suspension for his illegal challenge on Brisbane Roar forward Tommy Oar.
Brisbane has avoided the A-League cellar with forwards Reinaldo and Sergio van Dijk leading the Roar to a thumping 4-1 win over Wellington on Sunday evening.
Brisbane has avoided the A-League cellar with forwards Reinaldo and Sergio van Dijk leading the Roar to a thumping 4-1 win over Wellington on Sunday evening.
A double from Reinaldo has ensured Brisbane Roar’s time at the bottom of the A-League ladder was fleeting as they cruised past a 10-man Wellington Phoenix outfit 4-1.
Former Sydney FC striker Michael Bridges scored twice and played an integral role in a third goal as Newcastle stunned the Sky Blues 3-1 at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Michael Bridges has led Newcastle Jets to their first win over Sydney FC at Sydney Football Stadium, the former Sky Blues player scoring two goals in the 3-1 upset.
North Queensland moved off the bottom of the A-League ladder with a well-deserved 2-1 victory over fellow struggler Adelaide on Saturday evening.
North Queensland Fury have bounced back from their last-start drubbing against Central Coast Mariners to defeat Adelaide United 2-1 at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
With a 4-0 rout of the Gold Coast, Melbourne sent a fierce warning to the A-League on Saturday night that a third championship in five seasons is in the offing.
Melbourne Victory have turned on the class at Etihad Stadium, inflicting a 4-0 defeat on Gold Coast United with Archie Thompson picking up two goals.
It’s time to put on a show; that’s the message Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou delivered to his players ahead of their home clash against Wellington Phoenix.
They are a team that seem to thrive on being written off, but Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna insists his side can also handle the pressures of being labelled A-League title contenders.
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson enters one of the most important months of his career as his World Cup hopes hinge on his A-League performances.
Perth Glory have halted Central Coast Mariners’ hot streak, holding their hosts in a dour 0-0 draw and recording their first point at Bluetongue Stadium in A-League history.
Alex Wilkinson won his 100th A-League cap on Friday evening, but the Central Coast skipper was held to a 0-0 draw as Perth fought valiantly for a share of the spoils in Gosford.
Newcastle Jets coach Branko Culina has been fined $3000 by Football Federation Australia (FFA) for labelling fellow A-League teams “shit” following his side’s loss to Wellington Phoenix.
Queensland Roar coach Ange Postecoglou says goalkeeper Liam Reddy is likely to part ways with the A-League club at the end of the season.
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson enters one of the most important months of his career as his World Cup hopes hinge on his A-League performances.