World first for A-League on Friday
The A-League will become the first top-tier competition in the world to trial the Video Assistant Referee System in a league match.
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Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Victory's finals scare
A bad day at the office? Just one of those things that sometimes happens to even the best teams?
Battle for A-League finals spots down to the wire
Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory are home and hosed at the top of the A-League ladder, but other spots are up for grabs.
Owner grins and bears it as grey flash salutes
If Rupert Legh next turns up at the races to cheer home his champion sprinter, Chautauqua, clutching a teddy bear named Johnny don't be surprised.Â
Phoenix sink Victory to stay in finals hunt
Roly Bonevacia may well be on his way out of Wellington Phoenix, but he is going to leave them with some terrific memories if his performance against Melbourne Victory can somehow inspire a late run into the finals.
When smart Smerdon hits road, canny punters should take the tip
Buying and selling gallopers might just be a numbers game for Hong Kong-based horse trader David Price, but the figures are certainly starting to stack up where his smart two-year-old Property is concerned.
Sydney look the goods, but City risk falling into a hole as finals loom
It's hard to see who can stop Sydney FC strolling to the championship to add to the premier's plate which they have already collected.
Squeaky bum time for Socceroos? Could be worse: try being Dutch
If Australian soccer fans are nervous and think the Socceroos are in the hot seat in trying to qualify for the World Cup, then imagine being a fan of The Netherlands or Argentina.
Sydney see off City to post record total of A-League wins
Sydney FC keep marching on their merry way, while Melbourne City are in danger of falling out of the top four and face having to play finals football on the road.
Lane takes centre stage on board Jon Snow to give Baker another Derby
At Randwick on Saturday, Jon Snow eclipsed his famous namesakes in spectacular style.
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