A-League

Sydney FC suffered the first defeat of their A-League defence away to Central Coast Mariners, who had won just one of their previous 12.

Frank Farina Sydney FC coach Frank Farina expressed his disappointment with the conduct of both sides during an ugly first-half ugly melee which marred Adelaide United's 3-1 victory.

Matt Simon and Avraam Papadopoulos were sent off following an ugly clash in Sydney FC's 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar.

Football Federation Australia postponed an A-League game due to damage caused to Westpac Stadium after powerful earthquakes in New Zealand.

Brendan Hamill With the regular A-League season reaching its concluding stages, Western Sydney Wanderers claimed a timely win over Wellington Phoenix.

Adelaide United were beaten comfortably at home by Melbourne Victory after Newcastle Jets won a five-goal thriller against Brisbane Roar.

Besart Berisha Dean Bouzanis will serve a five-game ban after the Melbourne City goalkeeper was found guilty of abusing Melbourne Victory's Besart Berisha.

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

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.

Tony Popovic Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has spruiked his team's added depth in 2013/14.