Al Hilal Nasser Al-Shamrani become the leading all-time scorer in the AFC Champions League on his return from suspension as Al Hilal beat Foolad 2-0 to go top of Group C.

Sydney Sydney FC only need a draw to finish second in the A-League, while Melbourne Victory look set to seal the Premier's Plate.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can seal a spot in the AFC Champions League knockout stages with a win in South Korea on Tuesday.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat expects Besart Berisha to be much-improved when his side face Brisbane Roar for the second time in four days on Saturday.

Adelaide United will face a semi-final against Sydney FC next weekend after Awer Mabil's late strike consigned Brisbane Roar to defeat.

The A-League starts on Thursday and Melbourne Victory are favourites to defend their crown.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory are expecting Sydney FC to be difficult to break down in the A-League on Saturday.

Melbourne City Melbourne City beat Brisbane Roar 1-0 in the A-League to record a much-needed win and buy some time for under-fire coach John van 't Schip.

Melbourne City Robert Koren marked his first start with a hat-trick as Melbourne City demolished Newcastle Jets 5-2 at Hunter Stadium on Tuesday.