It seems like the A-League has found a way to revive itself and woo fans back into the football frenzy.
With superstars like Juan Mata and the rise of women’s football, as well as media hype, the league is finally giving us something to cheer for.
Even the local sports influencers, known for their snide comments, have positive things to say. It’s like a fresh spark has been lit in the football community and who knows, it might just change the whole game.
The fans are ready to jump on the bandwagon all over again and let’s not forget the amazing turnout last week. 79,000 passionate fans packed into stadiums in Australia and New Zealand for the first round of 2024-25 season, with two matches pulling in over 20,000 supporters.
That’s a record not seen since 2014-15. Talk about a comeback!
In case you missed it, Sydney dominated the local derby against the Wanderers with a 1-2 victory, the newly formed Auckland team kicked off their journey with a 2-0 win against Brisbane, and Macarthur was on fire as they trampled Perth Glory with a 6-1 score. However, the Powerhouses Mariners and Melbourne Victory played it safe and ended up in a goalless snoozefest.
There’s plenty more action to come.
The highly-anticipated Melbourne derby between Victory and City is the highlight of the week.
These two teams, representing the heart of Victoria, will battle it out on Saturday night with nothing but three points and bragging rights on their minds.
And let’s not forget about the clash between Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners.
These two clubs are known for their intense battles and fierce desire for victory, promising us a high-quality match that’s not to be missed. Now that’s some football worth watching. Cheers to that!
1st Round – results
Central Coast Mariners – Melbourne Victory 0 – 0
Auckland – Brisbane Roar 2 – 0
Newcastle Jets – Melbourne City 0 – 1
Wanderers – Sydney 1 – 2
Wellington Phoenix – Western United 1 – 1
Macarthur – Perth Glory 6 – 1
2nd Round – Schedule
Friday, 25/10
Macarthur – Newcastle Jets 7.35pm
Saturday, 26/10
Adelaide United – Mariners 5pm
Melbourne City – Melbourne Victory 7.35pm
Perth Glory – Wellington Phoenix 9.45pm
Sunday, 27/10
Auckland – Sydney 2pm
Western United – Wanderers 4pm
