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Despite their opener coming off defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley, United appeared comfortable throughout the match: putting in a well-drilled, purposeful shift as they secured points in three-straight games for the first time this season.
The win was, however, soured by an injury to Socceroo defender Josh Risdon, who hobbled off with an injury that will require scans on Tuesday. Very disciplined and professional performance tonight, which pleased me the most, said coach Mark Rudan. It s another (clean sheet), which is always pleasing, but I thought we dominated the game from start to finish.
Confronting suspensions to Brendan Hamill and Tomislav Uskok, the hosts moved to a four-player defence for the contest, with Olyroo hopeful Dylan Pierias pushing into midfield in response.
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Western United and Newcastle Jets meet for the second time in April as the two teams collide at AAMI Park on Monday night.
United beat Newcastle 1-0 at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 5 thanks to a Lachlan Wales goal netted in the first minute of play. Mark Rudan s side have played three games since, notching one win, one draw and one loss on an indifferent run of form.
The Jets are planted to the foot of the A-League table after Melbourne Victory s win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night. Craig Deans side went on a five-game unbeaten run early in the 2020/21 season, but are now winless in nine games.
Thursday evening’s battle between Western United and Wellington Phoenix has extended beyond 90 minutes on the UTAS Stadium pitch, with both Mark Rudan and Ufuk Talay taking issue with the other’s sides approach and the officiating following the contest.
A-League football: Wellington Phoenix rue missed chances in frustrating draw with 10-man Western United
22 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM
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Focus Sport’s Cheree Kinnear is joined by Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith ahead of a critical weekend of Super Rugby, the first day of Sail GP in Bermuda and more. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Sport’s Cheree Kinnear is joined by Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith ahead of a critical weekend of Super Rugby, the first day of Sail GP in Bermuda and more. Video / NZ Herald
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If the Wellington Phoenix miss out on the A-League playoffs, they ll look back on this night in Tasmania with a simmering sense of regret.
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Matchweek 15 wrapped up on Wednesday, April 7 after a six-day, nine-game football feast which began and concluded with Central Coast Mariners on top of the pile.
Sydney FC snuck into the top four after two Matchweek 15 wins over Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory. Melbourne City had the chance to overthrow the Mariners at the top but a 2-1 loss to Western United stopped Patrick Kisnorbo s side in their tracks. City did, however, respond well to defeat by edging Wellington Phoenix 3-2 on Monday night.
Macarthur FC dealt Perth the first of their two defeats for the Matchweek to go three games unbeaten - the Bulls now occupy third spot on the table.