Brisbane Roar continued Asian club champions Western Sydney's miserable A-League season with a 1-0 win Sunday to move into the top six.

Brandon Borrello scored in the 53rd minute for his second goal in five days, helping the defending champions leapfrog Melbourne City to sixth on the standings.

After his decisive strike in Brisbane's win over Urawa Red Diamonds in their AFC Champions League match in Japan on Wednesday, the youngster turned Wanderers defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley before tucking his shot into the bottom corner.

Perth Glory clung on to their one-point lead at the top with a 1-1 draw against title rivals Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.

Daniel Georgievski's second-half goal cancelled out Irishman Andy Keogh's first-half opener.

Two goals in three minutes secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-0 win over Adelaide United, strengthening their play-off hopes with seven games remaining.

New signing Joel Griffiths scrambled the ball home in the 79th minute before Nathan Burns doubled the lead with a free header at the far post.

Austrian striker Marc Janko scored his 13th goal of the season to hand Sydney FC a 1-0 victory over Newcastle.

Central Coast downed Melbourne City 1-0 in interim coach Tony Walmsley's first game in charge since the sacking of coach Phil Moss on Friday.

Fabio Ferreira's 74th minute strike and a standout performance from goalkeeper Liam Reddy ensured the Mariners posted just their fourth win in 20 outings.