AFC Cup zonal semi: Looking ahead to how Macarthur match up with Malaysian powerhouse

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Macarthur FC’s maiden voyage into continental waters will pick back up Tuesday night in Campbelltown, where they’ll face Malaysia’s Sabah FC in an AFC Cup ASEAN zone semi-final. In that spirit, let’s take a quick look at how the Bulls got here, who’s lining up opposite them, and what lies ahead if all goes according […]

Is the AFC Cup the A-League’s best chance for continental success?

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For the first time since 2016 – and second in history – there are multiple teams from the A-League competing in the knockout phase of an AFC club competition. Both Macarthur FC and Central Coast Mariners finished on top of their respective groups in the AFC Cup at the end of last year which sees […]

Super subs, skippers and shot-stoppers: The A-League players who were the difference in Round 16

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Round 16 was action-packed with plenty of intriguing battles. The weekend started and finished with two six-goal thrillers. It was absolute chaos, with two red cards in the final game to the Wanderers. There were two 3-all draws, 25 goals scored in six matches and only the Phoenix and the Bulls managed to keep a […]

Champions! Australia U19s break 14-year drought with dominant World Cup final win, India bridesmaids again

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Australia’s terrific teenage cricketers have emulated their seniors by beating India to become champions of the world. Hugh Weibgen’s gifted side lifted the Under-19 World Cup at the South African venue of Benoni with a comprehensive 79-run win over the reigning champs on Sunday. After compiling a daunting 7-253 off their 50 overs, the Australians, […]

Rudan refuses to speculate on refs as late Marcelo strike rescues point for Wanderers in wild draw

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Marko Rudan has refused to say whether his outspoken comments on A-League Men officials may have contributed to his Western Sydney Wanderers side finishing their 3-3 draw with Newcastle with nine men. A week after slamming the competition’s referees following a last-gasp loss to Macarthur, which was followed by a strongly worded takedown of A-Leagues […]