Sydney FC

Under pressure and looking for a hero, Melbourne Victory found the win they needed thanks to some sumptuous play from Juan Mata.

As far as press conferences go, Adam Griffiths' on Friday was an all-timer. But whatever the Glory coach is saying to his squad, it's working: Perth's stocks are soaring.

Alen Stajcic delivered a passionate plea following WSW's epic win in the Sydney Derby, while Melbourne City's attacking stocks are plummeting.

Sydney FC great Alex Brosque has expressed his shock after his former side were denied what looked like a clear penalty in their 1-0 derby loss to the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Sydney FC are top of the table and looking ominous. The same can't be said for Juan Mata's Melbourne Victory, with Arthur Diles' stocks beginning to slide.

Saturday's Kiwi Clásico had everything the A-League could hope for, while the pressure is ramping up on Alen Stajcic at the Wanderers.

Good things apparently come to those who wait because, three weeks into the A-League season, Sydney FC has only gone and dropped arguably the competition's best kit.

Juan Mata's A-League revival might just be the story the competition needs, while a number of Socceroos veterans' stocks are sliding.

Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...

Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.