Wellington Phoenix

Alex Brosque was the star as Sydney condemned Central Coast Mariners to an 11th straight game without a win.

Luis García Sanz Luis Garcia inspired rock-bottom Central Coast Mariners to victory over Wellington Phoenix with a goal and an assist at Westpac Stadium.

Central Coast Mariners Adelaide United's winless run is set to continue as they face nemesis the Central Coast Mariners in the weekend's A-League action.

Perth Glory were behind twice at Wellington Phoenix but secured a stunning draw, while Western Sydney and Adelaide ended goalless.

Perth Glory's winless run in the A-League came to an end as they came from behind to beat Wellington Phoenix 2-1.

Frans Thijssen Brisbane Roar coach Frans Thijssen hit out at the A-League's policy of allowing the results of matches to stand if they are abandoned in the second half.

Sydney Sydney will be without Nikola Petkovic and Jacques Faty for Saturday's showdown with rivals Melbourne Victory but coach Graham Arnold is confident he has the quality in depth to deal with the losses.

Australia's A-League is among one of the first football competitions in the world to trial the new Video Assistant Referees technology.

Roy O'Donovan Roy O'Donovan will serve an eight-game ban for a headbutt after the Central Coast Mariners' forward saw his appeal rejected.

Wellington Phoenix The pressure on John Aloisi will intensify as Melbourne Heart's winless A-League season continued with a 1-0 loss to the Wellington Phoenix.