After a tough time on international duty, Australia's Matildas, led by four-goal Emily van Egmond, were back in form for their English clubs in the FA Cup.

Tony Popovic is Melbourne Victory's No.1 managerial target, but if he turns down the role, Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay could come into play.

Macarthur FC were left to rue a quality strike by Steven Ugarkovic, who helped salvage a point for Newcastle in the 2-2 A-League draw at Campbelltown Stadium.

Sydney FC had all the early running with two Bobo goals but Adelaide United have snatched a 2-2 draw in their A-League clash at Leichhardt Oval.

For the fourth time in less than two years, Melbourne Victory are hunting for a head coach after a 7-0 thumping by Melbourne City ended Grant Brebner's reign.

Socceroo Jamie Maclaren's five-goal haul for Melbourne City in a 7-0 rout of Melbourne Victory wasn't all that much of a surprise for the striker.