Five Things We Learned From A-League Round Five: Western Sydney Wanderers Suffering Asian Champions League Hangover

NEWCASTLE’S PITCH WOES

After being forced to play its first four matches away from home, Newcastle returned to Hunter Stadium and hosted the Melbourne Victory on what was a newly-laid playing surface.

You’d think it would be in prime condition, but it was patchy and sandy – a big worry with the Asian Cup just around the corner.