Tag: Macarthur FC

City takes another step towards their “unstoppable” goal after 6-1 thrashing of Macarthur FC

February 4, 2023

Back in March of 2021, then-Macarthur FC coach Ante Milicic cut a forthright figure as he entered the theatre that hosts press conferences at AAMI Park. He’d always been frank in his dealings with the media but, even so, the comprehensive 3-0 defeat his side had just suffered at the hands of Melbourne City left … More City takes another step towards their “unstoppable” goal after 6-1 thrashing of Macarthur FC

Victory embracing the pressure of ALM premiership race

April 21, 2022

Looking to ensure the fight for the A-League Men Premiership remains a three-way dance when they travel to face Macarthur on Friday evening, Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic says these are the stakes his side “should” be relishing.  Caught up in the log-jam of clubs on the fringes of the top-six at the midway point … More Victory embracing the pressure of ALM premiership race

Popovic looking forward to a reunion with Miličić, but keep him off the highlight reel

March 3, 2022

If his old friend Ante Miličić and Macarthur FC is somehow able to produce another goal from the heavens against his side on Friday evening, Tony Popovic will be the first to tip his hat. The Melbourne Victory coach, however, is hoping the Bulls won’t be able to get into a position to score them … More Popovic looking forward to a reunion with Miličić, but keep him off the highlight reel

A-League Men Season Preview 2021-22: New signings, key players, ones to watch

November 18, 2021

The football world’s longest offseason is finally at an end and, with a new name in tow, the A-League Men competition is back, kicking off on Friday as defending champions Melbourne City take on Brisbane Roar. Full story, published alongside Ante Jukic, in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australian-a-league-men/story/4521891/a-league-men-season-preview-2021-22-new-signingskey-playersones-to-watch

“They’re the benchmark. And they should be” – 15-minutes of pain secure City comfortable win over Macarthur

March 12, 2021

Melbourne City: 3 (Jamie Maclaren – 23’ + 25’, Craig Noone – 35’)Macarthur FC: 0 As Craig Noone cut inside and sent Mark Milligan to the shops with a dummied shot before depositing a curling effort inside the far post to make it 3-0, the message for the rest of the A-League couldn’t have been … More “They’re the benchmark. And they should be” – 15-minutes of pain secure City comfortable win over Macarthur

Melbourne Victory’s A-League decline has been both gradual and sudden

March 12, 2021

What’s gone wrong — and right — at Melbourne Victory? Are Central Coast Mariners wizards? Just how close is the A-League in 2020-21? Is having more of the ball better or worse? The ESPN Australia and New Zealand Football Wrap is back to answer all your questions about the round ball game Down Under. Full … More Melbourne Victory’s A-League decline has been both gradual and sudden

Report: Guarrotxena powers Western to victory in battle of the A-League newcomers

February 20, 2021

Powered by Iker Guarrotxena, Western United has fired a warning shot to the rest of the A-League with an emphatic, 4-1 win over Macarthur FC in Ballarat.  Much had been made of the arrival of Basque imports Markel Susaeta and Beñat Etxebarria – who between them made over 550 appearances for La Liga powers Athletic … More Report: Guarrotxena powers Western to victory in battle of the A-League newcomers