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Macarthur FC head coach Ante Milicic says striker Matt Derbyshire s impact on his squad has gone far beyond his impressive goalscoring haul throughout his maiden A-League season.
The Englishman scored goals 11 and 12 of his impressive 2020/21 campaign to help Macarthur to a 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory on Friday night. The result sent his side momentarily into the top two, but more importantly strengthened the Bulls grip on a Finals Series place.
After his star striker put on yet another match-winning display against Victory, Bulls boss Milicic said his impact stretches far further than end-product alone as the experienced spearhead helps to inspire success both on and off the field in Campbelltown.
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Melbourne City s gap at the top of the table continues to grow as the league-leaders forged an eight-point advantage by the end of an eight-game Matchweek 20.
City won 3-2 over Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon, going two goals ahead before the visitors equalised, only to find a winner through Scott Galloway in the second half. It was the second of two five-goal fixtures in Matchweek 20 after Western Sydney Wanderers hammered Western United 5-0 on Saturday night.
Macarthur FC came from behind to beat Melbourne Victory 2-1 in the first game of the Matchweek before Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix played out a 0-0 draw at Coopers Stadium.
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His former side may be flying ahead of the pack toward its first ever piece of A-League silverware, but Denis Genreau has no regrets regarding his decision to depart Melbourne City for a new opportunity with Macarthur FC - with the eagerness for game time at the top of his priorities.
In a revealing chat with Robbie Cornthwaite and Daniel Garb on the ABC Grandstand Football Podcast, the 21-year-old central midfielder explained a lack of opportunities provided to him at City, combined with the promise of first-team football under Ante Milicic at the A-League newcomers were two key factors which affected his decision to depart the club in which he grew through the youth ranks for a new challenge.
Arsenal vs Villarreal: UEFA Europa League background, form guide, previous meetings Tuesday 4 May 2021
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Arsenal, seeking a second final appearance in three seasons, host Villarreal needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit as they also welcome back Unai Emery.
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The second leg of this UEFA Europa League semi-final is fascinatingly poised as Arsenal, seeking a second final appearance in three seasons, host Villarreal needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit, the Spanish side having ended the Gunners competition record run of 12 away games without defeat with their eighth successive European victory in the first leg in Spain. Adding to the intrigue is the return to north London of ex-Gunners head coach Unai Emery.
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Livewire striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls bagged his seventh goal of the season early in the match and midfielder Riku Danzaki extended the winning margin just before the hour mark.
It was a costly loss for Macarthur who could have moved just one point shy of top spot with victory.
The fledgling A-League side went into the contest seeking a club-high fourth successive win.
Brisbane, conversely, have been a side bereft of confidence and woefully out of form on an eight-game winless run dating back two months.
The Roar had produced just three goals in their last four matches, yet the evidence of the first half ran contrary to expectations.