The most favorite candidates to Golden Ball Award this term is undoubtedly Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, while the Spanish José Antonio Camacho Alfaro who coaches in China regards that only Spanish player Andrés Iniesta has right to hold the trophy this year.

Sweden 1 - 0 China Friendly International 2012 09 06.

Brazil 8 - 0 China-- Friendly International

Melbourne Heart beat Melbourne Victory 2-1 in their A-League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Melbourne Victory's goal was scored by Augusto Rojas (24') and Melbourne Heart's goalscorers were Williams (14') and Macallister (45'). Melbourne Victory's starting line-up was Thomas, Milligan, Leijer, Traore, Foschini, Bru, Guilherme, Broxham, Augusto Rojas, Flores and Thompson while Melbourne Heart lined up with Bolton, Colosimo, Marrone, Behich, Gerhart, Garcia, Thompson, Fred, Macallister, Williams and Dugandzic.

Brisbane Roar 5 - 0 Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory 2 - 1 Adelaide United

Perth Glory 2 - 0 Melbourne Heart

Newcastle Jets 2 - 1 Melbourne Victory