Adelaide United

Craig Goodwin Adelaide United moved up to fourth in the A-League table after Craig Goodwin's late penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Newcastle Jets.

Brisbane Roar Coach-less Brisbane Roar host A-League leaders Perth Glory on Saturday, after unbeaten clubs Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United clash.

John van 't Schip Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip can sense the tide turning for the better in his besieged club's camp by gauging the disheartened reaction of his players following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium.

Josep Gombau Josep Gombau refused to criticise his players and will not temper Adelaide United's all-or-nothing approach despite admitting that mistakes cost his team dearly away to Melbourne Victory on Saturday.

Tom Rogic Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat is hopeful the ankle injury suffered by Tom Rogic on Saturday does not prove to be serious with the A-League finals and World Cup looming.

Wellington Phoenix In-form Wellington travel to Brisbane in the pick of the A-League action this weekend, while Tom Rogic debuts for Melbourne Victory.

Marcelo Carrusca Adelaide United can consider themselves legitimate A-League title challengers next season after key player Marcelo Carrusca agreed a one-year contract extension.

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

Brendon Santalab Two goals from Brendon Santalab sealed a win for Western Sydney Wanderers away to Adelaide United on Friday.

Steven Lustica Steven Lustica has sought to terminate his Adelaide United contract in a bid to join Brisbane Roar, with the Reds blocking the move.