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It is now time for Round 7 of the Hyundai A-League and after last week Gold Coast United is a game clear on the top of the ladder. The games played last weekend turned out to be rather interesting with some surprising results.

North Queensland Fury was able to take their first win of the 2009/10 A-League season with an excellent 0-1 victory over Sydney FC. This was an upset for Sydney FC to say the least. Adelaide United also took 3 points with a 1-0 victory over the Mariners and Brisbane had an excellent game winning 3-0 against the Jets.

Melbourne had a 1-1 draw with the Phoenix while Perth Glory tied 2-2 with the league leaders, Gold Coast United.

Adelaide United V Melbourne Victory

7:30pm Friday Night at Hindmarsh Stadium

Adelaide gets a second home game in a row here and their win last week jumped them up to 5^th on the A-League table. Melbourne had a tie last week and I would expect much more out of them in Round 7. In my opinion, Adelaide United’s season is only just getting started and they should easily take the win.

Tip: Adelaide United – Odds of $2.26

Central Coast Mariners V Gold Coast United

7:30pm Saturday at Bluetongue Stadium

Gold Coast United is now 3 points clear at the top of the A-League and I cannot see the others catching them any time soon. Their presence on the pitch gobsmacking and their star striker Shane Smeltz has now scored 9 goals for the season. If the Mariners can leave the pitch with some dignity intact I would be surprised.

Tip: Gold Coast United – Odds of $1.54

Wellington Phoenix V North Queensland Fury

3:30pm Sunday Afternoon at Westpac Stadium

Neither team in this round 7 match-up has been performing all that well. However, after the Fury’s win over Sydney last week it is my belief that their confidence will be through the roof. Although this match is hard to pick, I am putting my money on North Queensland.

Tip: North Queensland – Odds of $2.10

Sydney FC V Newcastle Jets

3:00pm Sunday Afternoon at Sydney Football Stadium

Newcastle played horribly last week to lose 0-3. On the other hand, Sydney will be looking to make up for their surprise loss to the North Queensland Fury and will come out with only a win in mind. Newcastle has only won 2 of their 6 games this year.

Tip: Sydney FC – Odds of $1.39

Perth Glory V Brisbane Roar

5:00pm Sunday Afternoon at Suncorp Stadium

Both of these teams are in reasonable form. Brisbane is my pick here after their very tidy 3-0 win last weekend. There is a chance that the Perth Glory can take a top 2 position this week and I believe they will be fighting hard to achieve the victory.

Tip: Brisbane – Odds of $1.44

The 2009/10 Hyundai A-League season is really beginning to heat up now as we move in to round 3. So far we have seen Gold Coast United and Sydney FC win both of their opening games and both teams are looking quite confident and playing some great football.

Personally, I am most interested in Friday nights’ soccer game between Adelaide United and Gold Coast United. Can the in-form Gold Coast United defeat the 2008/09 runners-up is the question that I would like to see answered.

So far, Perth Glory and North Queensland have not taken home any points from the first two games and will be looking to do so this round. The last thing that they want to do is fall behind so early in the season.

Shane Smeltz of Gold Coast United has been named as Player of the Week for round 2 after scoring 4 goals in the Gold Coast’s 5-0 thrashing of North Queensland. Smeltz is also leading the goal scoring by 3 goals with second place currently being held by four players with 2 goals.

Adama Traore is being touted as the player to watch as the left sided full back played stunningly in his debut for Gold Coast United last week. Electrifying is the term being used to describe the Ivorian full back.

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My tips for round three are as follows.

Friday 21^st August @ 7.30pm

Adelaide United FC vs. Gold Coast United

Friday night will see Adelaide United FC host Gold Coast United at Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide. Set to be a close match between the in-form side and the 2008/09 aleague runners up. If this game sees a winner then I would pick Gold Coast, however with such closely matched sides I can only see a draw.

My Prediction – Draw with odds of $2.45 at CentreBet.com.au. Final Score 1-1

Saturday 22^nd August @ 3pm

Central Coast Mariners FC vs. Sydney FC

Saturday afternoon is bound to show us a close match between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC. The match will kick off at 3pm local time at the Bluetongue Stadium on the Central Coast.

My Tip – Draw ($2.65 @ CentreBet.com.au). Final Score 2-2.

Saturday 22^nd August @ 5pm

North Queensland Fury vs. Melbourne Victory FC

The Melbourne Victory will be the more likely winner in this match-up, but even though they are the better side, I believe a draw is on the cards. The match will be played at Dairy Farmers Stadium.

My Tip – Draw ($1.83 @ CentreBet.com.au). Final Score 1-1.

Sunday 23^rd August @ 3pm

Brisbane Roar FC vs. Wellington Phoenix FC

Brisbane is the obvious pick for me here. They are a much higher quality outfit in comparison to Wellington Phoenix and should take an easy win at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

My Tip – Brisbane Roar ($1.73 @ CentreBet.com.au) by 3 goals. Score 4-1.

Sunday 23^rd August @ 3pm

Perth Glory FC vs. Newcastle Jets FC

The final match of round three will see Perth Glory take on the Newcastle Jets at the Members Equity Stadium in Perth. Starting at 3pm on Sunday, it is my belief that the Perth Glory will take the win.

My Tip – Perth Glory ($2.05 @ CentreBet.com.au) by 1 goal. Final Score 2-1.