A-League – Page 11 – Tim Palmer Football

Melbourne Victory 1-1 Sydney FC: Abbas and Finkler key attackers

Neither side really benefitted in terms of the league table from this draw.

Marcelo Carrusca laid on two assists in a straightforward Adelaide win.

Wellington twice took the lead, but were twice pegged back by the Heart.

Sydney came from behind to win an action-packed derby.

Brisbane triumphed in a battle between the A-League’s two possession-based sides.

The Heart dominated the opening, then made the most of their extra man to illustrate their superiority.

Brisbane bounced back from two disappointing defeats to send Perth to the bottom of the table.

Melbourne Heart’s fine form under John van’t Schip continued as they, the bottom placed side, triumphed over the league leaders.

Wellington scored four unanswered goals to come from behind and eventually thrash the Mariners.

Newcastle made it three wins from three against Brisbane this season.

Terry Antonis’s goal on his return from an eleven month injury lay-off took Sydney back into the top 6.

Brisbane went seven points clear at the top with a resounding victory.