The A-League Round 7 saw several exciting matches with plenty of talking points. Brisbane Roar’s Ross Aloisi led his team to a victory over Adelaide, positioning the side in second place on the ladder. Adelaide’s defeat left coach Carl Veart displeased, and young player Nestory Irankunda visibly emotional. Melbourne Victory also secured a win against Western Sydney Wanderers, with great performances from Bruno Fornaroli and Valentino Yuel. Meanwhile, Western United, coached by John Aloisi, experienced a devastating 4-0 loss to Central Coast, indicating a challenging season ahead. Additionally, Newcastle Jets surprised everyone with their 3-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix, despite their previous struggles. Other highlights included Perth Glory’s regression, the transfer of promising defender Kealey Adamson to Macarthur, Mathew Leckie’s remarkable form, and the competitive match between brothers Jake and Corey Hollman at Allianz Stadium.