A League

Melbourne City Melbourne Victory dramatically lost their unbeaten A-League record as Erik Paartalu's injury-time header earned Melbourne City a 1-0 win.

Ross McCormack Adelaide United earned a battling point at home to A-League leaders Sydney FC, while Melbourne City salvaged a draw on the road.

The Western Sydney Wanderers announced Josep Gombau's departure Thursday, having only appointed the Spaniard in November.

Sydney Alessandro Del Piero was instrumental as Sydney cruised to a 2-0 season-opening win over Newcastle Jets on Friday at Allianz Stadium.

Brendon Santalab Central Coast Mariners failed to win once again in the A-League, going down 2-0 to the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Blagoja Celeski Billy Celeski is set to move to the United Arab Emirates after Melbourne Victory agreed terms with Sharjah-based side Al Shaab CSC.

Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney have taken a giant step towards the AFC Champions League knockout stage after a gritty 1-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale.

Damien Duff Melbourne City star Damien Duff has predicted contrasting fortunes for two of his former clubs – Chelsea and Fulham.

Maximilian Beister Melbourne Victory added Mainz attacker Maximilian Beister to their squad on loan for the rest of the A-League season.

Alessandro Del Piero Sydney FC veteran Brett Emerton is a 50-50 chance but says Alessandro Del Piero is still an outside hope of playing against Western Sydney.