No time for details, you'll get a live text for each of the final weekends' games though. :) I'll give you the scores and a quick comment.
Melbourne Victory 3-0 Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne chose the wrong time to find their form, Wellington chose the wrong time to lose it. They didn't look like a finals winning side. Perhaps they're trying to save energy now they know their place is secure. But going into the final week, they know they're guarenteed a third or fourth place finish.
Central Coast Mariners 1-0 Adelaide United
Central Coast need a win in their next game to guarentee the Premier plate. Adelaide need a draw to guarentee their evasion of the wooden spoon. While Mariners didn't particularly look like a title winning side, grinding out results is the hallmark of champions.
Newcastle Jets 1-2 Brisbane Roar
Brisbane need to win to have any chance of taking the plate. If Mariners draw, Roar's goal difference will be enough to put them in first - they just need to win. It could be the first time a team has retained the A-League title. Jets need to draw with Sydney next week to stay in the finals places.
Melbourne Heart 2-2 Sydney FC
Heart are in the finals. No matter what the result of the Jets - Sydney game is, there is no possible way that both sides will be able to overtake them. Sydney have to beat Jets. They'll have to throw everything at them, only a win will do.
Gold Coast United 3-0 Perth Glory
Gold Coast...*sigh* I hope they're around next season. They're so unpredictable. Get new investors. Perth...They're in the finals, but they have the same problem as Melbourne. They need to get back to winning ways and fast if they're going to challenge for the championship.
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