Raymond Lawrence

MetroStars got the job done against Bayswater City in Round 5 of the Australian Championship, winning 2-0 thanks to special goals from Jackson Walls and Christian Sotira.

Avondale have secured the Group C top spot and a place in the Australian Championship quarterfinals with one game to spare after beating NWS Spirit 1-0 in a tight contest.

MetroStars defender Scott Nagel speaks ahead of his side’s pivotal match against Group D leaders Bayswater City in Round 5 of the Australian Championship.

Avondale head into this Sunday’s Round 5 match against NWS Spirit knowing that a win will get them into the knockout stages of the Australian Championship with one game to spare.

After making light work of Canberra Croatia in Round 4 of the Australian Championship, Avondale are now one win away from guaranteeing their spot in the knockout stages.

A goalless draw away to Preston in Round 3 of the Australian Championship has maintained Avondale’s unbeaten run and keeps them top of Group C on goal difference.

MetroStars came from behind to beat Sydney United 2-1 in Round 3 of the Australian Championship thanks to goals from Michael Cittadini and Thomas Visser.

Despite controlling much of the game, MetroStars’ outing to Perth has ended in a 1-0 defeat to an industrious Bayswater City, leaving the Adelaide club without a point - and a goal - after Round 2 of the Australian Championship.

MetroStars coach Danny Graystone reflects on his side’s Round 1 loss to Wests APIA Leichhardt and looks ahead to today’s away match against Bayswater City in Perth.

Avondale FC got their inaugural Australian Championship campaign off to a winning start with a 3-1 victory over Canberra Croatia, with marquee signing Bruno Fornaroli making an immediate impact.