The A-Leagues delivered action-packed drama across Round 8 of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Round 6 of the Liberty A-League Women. From thrilling comebacks to dominant displays, here are the key talking points.
Adelaide’s unbeaten streak continues
Adelaide United extended their unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 4-0 victory over defending champions Central Coast Mariners at Industree Group Stadium. Archie Goodwin opened the scoring in the 12th minute, setting the tone for a clinical display. Panagiotis Kikianis, Stefan Mauk, and Yaya Dukuly added second-half goals to seal three points for Carl Veart’s men.
Saveska’s magic propels Wanderers to first win
Western Sydney Wanderers claimed their first Liberty A-League Women victory in emphatic style, defeating Western United 5-1 at Commbank Stadium. Sienna Saveska delivered a sensational first-half hat-trick, including an Olimpico and a long-range rocket. Cushla Rue and Danika Matos completed the rout.
Jets snap losing streak in style
Newcastle Jets ended their winless run with a resounding 4-0 victory over Perth Glory at HBF Park. Goals from Thomas Aquilina, Lachlan Bayliss, and a brace by Ben Gibson lifted the Jets to 11th on the ladder, leaving Perth stranded in 13th.
Western triumph in seven-goal thriller
Western United edged Sydney FC 4-3 in a nail-biting contest at Allianz Stadium. Michael Ruhs’ 87th-minute strike secured the win for John Aloisi’s men, moving them to eighth on the ladder and just one point off the top six.
Jets’ resilience stuns Sydney in Liberty A-League
The Newcastle Jets overcame early adversity, playing nearly the entire game with 10 players after Danielle Krzyzaniak’s red card in the 12th minute. Despite trailing to Indiana Dos Santos’ goal, the Jets found an equaliser through Deven Jackson in the 86th minute before Lauren Allan’s 95th-minute stunner secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions Sydney FC.