A-Leaque Soccer News Australia: September 2005

Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory came back from a goal down to take a 2-1 victory over the CC Mariners.

The Mariners went ahead early in the game when a header from Dean Heffernan on the 33rd minute hit the back of the net.

Victory forward Archie Thompson's equaliser came at the 73rd minute from a penalty shot. The shot was first saved by the Mariners goalie but Archie Thompson followed the rebound successfully. On the 80th minute Victory scored again, this time a header from defender Adrian Leijer, and sunk the Mariners.

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A-League Champions Odds

Sydney FC 3.00
Melbourne Victory 5.50
Adelaide United 6.00
Perth Glory 7.50
Newcastle United Jets 8.00
Queensland Roar 9.00
Central Coast Mariners 11.00
New Zealand Knights 51.00

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Central Coast Mariners Continue to Impress

If there's one team that has impressed in the A-League that would have to be the Central Coast Mariners. The first five rounds of the competition the Mariners have climbed to second after last week's draw with top side Adelaide.

The Mariners are hope for strong turnout on Friday when they play against Melbourne Victory. One of the favourites to win the league, Melbourne had their first win last week. Victory may have bounced back but they will have a tough match ahead.

Round 6 A-League Preview

Round 6 of the A-League continues with the following matches:

Friday 30 September 2005.
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory
This will be a tight match and the Mariners will be hard to beat. Victory may have opened a winning streak though so it will most likely be a draw 2-2.

Saturday 1 October 2005.
Newcastle Jets vs Queensland Roar
The Jets should be able to win at home, 2-1.

Perth Glory vs Sydney FC
A clash that may well end up in a draw, my prediction 1-1.

Sunday 2 October 2005.
NZ Knights vs Adelaide United
Adelaide travel to New Zealand to meet and beat the Knights. Should be an easy win and we could see plenty of goals. My prediction 0-3 to Adelaide.

Round 5: Adelaide United vs CC Mariners

Adelaide United is undefeated in the Hyundai A-League season. A 1-1 draw with the Central Coast Mariners at Hindmarsh Stadium strengthened Adelaide's position at the top of the ladder.

Despite Adelaide's good form this was a very good match for the CC Mariners as they struggled with injuries. Even the assistant coach had to be called to field duty!

Good result for both teams but all credit to the CC Mariners.

SBS Match Commentary.

Round 5: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

Archie Thompson scored the all-important goal and the first A-League win for Melbourne Victory. A header in the 67th minute sped past the Jets' goalie as the 13,881 crowd roared. The match between the Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets was one of the most entertaining.

Next weekend Victory face the Mariners as the Jets attempt to down the Roar.

SBS Match Commentary.

CC Mariners Assistant Coach Drafted!

With six Central Coast Mariners players injured the assistant coach has been drafted into the playing squad!

Ian Ferguson a former Glasgow Rangers players and the Mariner's assistant coach will be playing tonight in Adelaide.

Adelaide United are a $1.90 chance while the CC Mariners are a $3.80 chance. A draw will give $3.30 at Sportingbet.

Round 5: Queensland Roar vs Sydney FC

Queensland Roar's defense made some crucial errors that gave Sydney FC a 1-3 victory. It was not a good day for the Roar and only enjoyed a slight spell of success at the beginning of the second half. Sydney's Dwight Yorke kept the pressure at the front.

SBS Match Commentary.

Round 5: New Zealand Knights vs Perth Glory

The Knights travelled far to be beaten by a single goal. Both teams needed a win coming back from a string of losses and only a few highlights this season.

Glory player Jamie Harnwell scores the much needed goal on the 67th minute. The Knights tried to get an equaliser but to no avail.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Adelaide vs Central Coast Mariners

Adelaide United, the only unbeaten team in the A-League after four rounds, meets the Central Coast Mariners in a Sunday thriller. The CC Mariners will want to continue their good form after beating the A-league favourites Sydney FC last week.

Adelaide United will be the favourites to win but the Central Coast Mariners will provide good odds for the punters. Check out the latest odds at Sportingbet.

Melbourne Victory Panic Button

Tipped as future champs before the new A-League season started Melbourne Victory have only been able to pull three draws since Round 1. Victory sit only just ahead of New Zealand Knights and on goal difference.

Surely another loss would have someone push the panic button! Victory face Newcastle Jets on Sunday. The Jets are in form and will be hard to beat.

Round 4: Newcastle Jets vs New Zealand Knights

Newcastle Jets took a convincing 4-0 win over New Zealand Knights. Labinot Haliti scored in the 12th minute, Matt Thompson in the 26th minute, Stuart Musialik in the 37th minute and Nick Carle scored a penalty shot at the 71st minute.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Round 4: Queensland Roar vs Melbourne Victory

Queensland Roar player Matt McKay was sent off at the 39th minute after a tackle on Steve Pantelidis. Despite the disadvantage Roar equalised and took a well-fought point from Melbourne.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Round 4: Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

Adelaide United continue to show good form this time beating Glory 1-2. Adelaide was determined to fight back an early goal from Bobby Despotovski. Ross Aloisi's and Shengqing Qu's impressive goals paid off in the end and Adelaide walk away with max points.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Round 4: Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners

Sydney lose again in a thriller against the CC Mariners. The Mariners walked away with a close but goal-rich 3-2 win.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Round 3: Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC

A heated match between the Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC saw two red cards. Ante Milicic and Richard Johnson scored early in the game for the Jets. Dwight Yorke from Sydney scored too late and Newcastle take a big win.

SBS Match TExt Commentary.

Round 3: Central Coast Mariners vs New Zealand Knights

The New Zealand Knights shock the A-League and take a 0-2 win over the tough CC Mariners. New Zealand striker Simon Yeo and subsitute Sean Devine took the glory for the goals. Knights goalkeeper Danny Milosevic worked overtime to keep his goal clean.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Round 3: Perth Glory vs Queensland Roar

Glory players Simon Colosimo and Bobby Despotovski struck goals each for a deserved win over the Roar. Queensland's only goal came at the 77th minute, which provided a nice tense finale.

SBS Match Text Commentary.

Round 3: Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory

Adelaide United showed class playing with only 10 men most of the match and still winning 1-0. Louis Brain scored at the 11th minute for Adelaide. The team then galantly held off numerous Melbourne attacks.

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Round 2: Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory

Melbourne Victory dominated the first half of the match and only bad luck kept the goal untouched until the 11th minute. Richard Kitzbichler scored the first goal but Glory midfielder/striker Adrian Carceras tied the game at half time. Bobby Despotovski scored again for the Glory at 56th minute. Melbourne's luck turned very late in the game when defender Kevin Muscat scored a late penalty goal and a salvaged a 2-2 draw.

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Round 2: Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets

The local derby was a heated match that ended in plenty of yellow cards and a draw at 1-1. The two benches were also heating up.

The final score 1-1, Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets.
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Round 2: New Zealand Knights vs Sydney FC

The Knights tried hard to get a draw but Sydney had nothing to do with it. Sydney FC took their 1-0 lead into the break but the Knights' equaliser came from Joshua Rose on the 69th minute. Sydney scored quickly in the 74th minute and despite Knights' gallant efforts to tie the match again Sydney scored a third goal and a well-deserved win.

Final score 1-3, New Zealand Knights and Sydney FC.

Round 2: Adelaide United vs Queensland Roar

As each team hit the post with first-half shots the match could have gone either way. Adelaide pressured on and a 0-0 outcome did not satisfy it. For Roar the outcome was a relief and a good point. The ref gave out eight yellow cards in this match.

Final score 0-0 for Adelaide United and Queensland Roar.

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30 September, 2005

Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory

29 September, 2005

International Soccer Betting

A-League Champions Odds

Central Coast Mariners Continue to Impress

26 September, 2005

Round 6 A-League Preview

Round 5: Adelaide United vs CC Mariners

Round 5: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

25 September, 2005

CC Mariners Assistant Coach Drafted!

23 September, 2005

Round 5: Queensland Roar vs Sydney FC

Round 5: New Zealand Knights vs Perth Glory

Adelaide vs Central Coast Mariners

22 September, 2005

Melbourne Victory Panic Button

18 September, 2005

Round 4: Newcastle Jets vs New Zealand Knights

Round 4: Queensland Roar vs Melbourne Victory

17 September, 2005

Round 4: Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

16 September, 2005

Round 4: Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners

11 September, 2005

Round 3: Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC

10 September, 2005