Brisbane Roar

Roy O'Donovan Brisbane Roar had lost five straight A-League games but avoided making it six in a row by drawing 2-2 with Newcastle Jets on Wednesday.

Brett Holman's first Brisbane Roar goal was cancelled out by Sergi Guardiola as Adelaide United earned a second A-League point this term.

Mike Mulvey Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey said his side paid for the controversial dismissal of striker Besart Berisha in a big way against Sydney FC.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Urawa Red Diamonds, Shanghai SIPG and Kashima Antlers won their AFC Champions League group stage openers on Tuesday.

Harry Kewell is set to return from injury as Melbourne Heart look for their first win of the campaign against Western Sydney on Friday.

Dimitri Petratos Brisbane Roar climbed into second in the A-League thanks to a 1-0 victory against the Central Coast Mariners.

Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar were the winners in Sunday's A-League action as Bruno Fornaroli took his tally to 15 for the season.

Ivan Franjic Australia defender Ivan Franjic's FIFA World Cup is over with scans revealing the 26-year-old tore his hamstring versus Chile.

Romeo Castelen There was no shortage of drama in the A-League as Brisbane Roar fought back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday.

Elimination final weekend in the A-League sees Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix favourites to advance.