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Melbourne City go in search of a third straight win when they kickstart Matchweek 12 against Macarthur FC on Friday, while Melbourne Victory seek to bounce back in their Original Rivalry clash with Adelaide on Saturday.
The clubs from the Victorian capital have dealt with contrasting fortunes in recent weeks as City look to build on their jaw-dropping 6-0 Melbourne Derby triumph when they face the Bulls, and the Navy Blue bid to stop the rot against their old nemesis, the Reds, at Marvel Stadium.
Following a 2-0 win over Western United, defending Premiers Sydney FC loom ominously behind the A-League’s top six and Steve Corica’s side aim to break into the finals spots against Newcastle Jets, live on ABC TV, at 5pm on Saturday ahead of the Victory’s evening clash against the Reds.
Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic says there's no certainty his runaway Mariners will make the A-League finals, as he brings up two years at the helm of the resurgent club.
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Wellington Phoenix secured their first win of the season at WIN Stadium after they dispatched of Perth Glory 3-0 on Sunday afternoon.
Phoenix displayed a masterclass in finishing after they saw off Perth Glory to claim their third victory of the A-League campaign.
An impenetrable defence saw Wellington secure back-to-back clean sheets in the process as they built upon last weekend’s victory at the Newcastle Jets.
A screamer by Reno Piscopo on the half hour mark saw Phoenix go ahead against the run of play before David Ball scored for successive matches when he connected with James McGarry’s cross five minutes later.
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