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Adelaide end Melbourne run
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Adelaide captain Travis Dodd netted twice.
Captain Travis Dodd netted a brace as Adelaide United ended the unbeaten run of reigning A-League champions Melbourne Victory in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 win at Hindmarsh Stadium. The former Socceroo midfielder stepped up to an attacking role in the absence of a number of strikers and came up trumps. [+]

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October 12, 2007
Elrich pumped for long-awaited return
Former Socceroos winger Ahmad Elrich is set to end a long-running exile from first team football in Wellington's A-League clash with Newcastle.
Mariners' depth to be tested by Roar
Depleted A-League leaders Central Coast face their toughest test so far this season when they host Queensland at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday.
Draw a heart-breaker for Glory
It was not a scoreless stalemate, but the 3-3 draw with Sydney FC at Members Equity Stadium would break Perth Glory's heart even more.
Adelaide end Melbourne's unbeaten run
Adelaide United have ended the unbeaten run of reigning A-League champions Melbourne Victory in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 win.
October 11, 2007
Aloisi found guilty but free to play
Wellington Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi has been found guilty of violent conduct but will be free to play in Sunday's A-League match at Newcastle.
Rising stars stay grounded at Qld Roar
Staying grounded won't be a problem for Queensland Roar's rising stars Michael Zullo and Robbie Kruse.
Mariners lose defender Osman for season
A-League leaders Central Coast have suffered a blow with defender Matthew Osman ruled out for the rest of season with a knee injury.
Yellow Fever enjoys spike in membership
Wellington Phoenix soccer supporters' club, Yellow Fever, have enjoyed an increase in membership following the All Blacks' defeat at the Rugby World Cup.
Sorry for linesman lash: Griffiths
Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has apologised for lashing out at a linesman during the Jets' A-League draw with Central Coast.
Giraldi 'fills Adelaide striker's void'
Adelaide United has heaped pressure on novice Dez Giraldi to fill a striker's void in A-League grudge match against Melbourne Victory.
October 10, 2007
Glory's Smith not worrying about job
Under-fire Perth Glory coach Ron Smith says he isn't thinking about pressure on his job ahead of the A-League game with Sydney FC.
Mrdja fears another season slipping away
Central Coast Mariners striker Nik Mrdja fears his chronic knee problem could send another season in an already injury-plagued career down the drain.
Elrich bursting for A League debut
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Ahmad Elrich is eagerly anticipating a return to action against Newcastle United in an A-league soccer match on Sunday.
Corica fined as FC's woes continue
Sydney FC's woes continue to mount with Football Federation Australia announcing that veteran midfielder Steve Corica had been fined.
Robson looking for more A-League talent
Sheffield United manager Bryan Robson already has other A-League players on his radar.
Dasey: Adelaide's Batman and Robin
Jason Dasey speaks to hot A-League properties Nathan Burns and Bruce Djite, young stars at Adelaide.
October 9, 2007
Muscat in doubt for A-League clash
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat has broken down at training and looks unlikely to play in Friday night's A-League match against Adelaide United.
Adelaide striker Djite out with injury
Scans have confirmed Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite will miss up to six weeks with an ankle injury.
FFA fines Culina for conduct breach
Football Federation Australia (FFA) on Tuesday came down hard on Sydney FC, fining coach Branko Culina for breaching the A-League's code of conduct.
FFA fines Culina for breach of conduct
Football Federation Australia (FFA) fined Sydney FC coach Branko Culina for breaching the A-League's code of conduct.
Loss to Melbourne my fault: Corica
Midfielder Steve Corica has taken took responsibility for Sydney FC's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory.
Sydney FC battle injuries, investigation
Under investigation from Football Federation Australia on two fronts, Sydney FC are also battling a series of injury dramas ahead of Friday's match in Perth.
October 8, 2007
Corica suspended for two matches
Veteran Sydney FC midfielder Steve Corica will serve a two-match ban after receiving a red card in his side's 1-0 A-League loss to reigning premiers Melbourne.
Adelaide striker Djite out with injury
Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite is likely to be sidelined for four weeks with an ankle injury.
Griffiths escapes A-League sanction
A yellow card has turned into a get-out-of-jail free card for Newcastle player Joel Griffiths.
October 7, 2007
No further penalty for linesman strike
Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has escaped any further penalty for lashing out at a linesman during the Knights' 1-1 A-League draw with Central Coast.
FFA to investigate A-League incidents
Football Federation Australia will on Monday investigate several alleged off-field incidents from Melbourne Victory's controversial 1-0 win over Sydney FC.
Perth draw 0-0 with Adelaide United
The pressure on Perth coach Ron Smith is sure to rise this week after the Glory played out yet another 0-0 draw against Adelaide United in Perth.
Mariners and Jets draw 1-1
Central Coast had their lead at the A-League summit shaven to three points after a late Mark Bridge strike secured Newcastle a 1-1 draw.
October 6, 2007
Victory beat Sydney FC 1-0
Melbourne have continued their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 1-0 win for the Victory against a 10-man Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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A-League
CLUB GP W L D PTS GD
Adelaide United611470
Wellington Phoenix FC72328-1
Melbourne Victory610582
Perth Glory60333-5
Queensland Roar72328-2
Central Coast Mariners6411135
Newcastle Jets621391
Sydney FC622280
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Week 8
DATEHOMESCOREOPPONENT
10/12 Adelaide United 3 - 2 Melbourne Victory
10/12 Perth Glory 3 - 3 Sydney FC
10/13 Newcastle Jets VS. Wellington Phoenix FC
10/14 Central Coast Mariners VS. Queensland Roar
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Top Scorers
PLAYERS GOALS
Bruce Djite 4
Shane Smeltz 4
Sasho Petrovski 3
Felipe 2
Nathan Burns 2
Nik Mrdja 2
· Complete Stats