Five months after the A-League Grand Final, Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC will meet again.

Jumpei Kusukami's first goal for Western Sydney Wanderers cancelled out Ryan Maclaren's penalty as thew A-League clashed ended all-square.

Nicolas Colazo rescued a 1-1 draw for Melbourne City against Brisbane Roar, while Western Sydney Wanderers were big winners in the A-League.

Brendon Santalab Brisbane Roar had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers as Brendon Santalab failed to get into the Christmas spirit.

Adrian Mierzejewski On the A-League's Star Wars-themed weekend, champions Sydney FC put on a show of force to destroy Western Sydney Wanderers.

Terry Antonis Jamie Young came on as a substitute in extra-time and earned Brisbane Roar a penalty shoot-out win over 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers.

Andy Keogh was on target as Perth Glory saw off Brisbane Roar to claim a place in the post-season.

Roly Bonevacia netted twice to help Wellington past Victory, while Jamie Maclaren got a quick-fire hat-trick for Brisbane Roar.

The A-League returned with a bang as Brisbane Roar grabbed a last-gasp equaliser against Melbourne Victory.

There were first wins for both Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory in a dramatic day of A-League action.