1.
Who has played the most games in the Hyundai A-League? (inc. Finals Series)?
Correct Answer
D. John Hutchinson
Explanation
John Hutchinson has played the most games in the Hyundai A-League (including Finals Series).
2.
Which team kept the most clean sheets in the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League season?
Correct Answer
C. Melbourne Victory
Explanation
Melbourne Victory kept the most clean sheets in the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League season.
3.
Of the 7 remaining foundation teams, Brisbane Roar have conceded the least amount of goals since the 2005-06 season.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Brisbane Roar is one of the 7 remaining foundation teams, and they have conceded the least amount of goals since the 2005-06 season. This means that compared to the other foundation teams, Brisbane Roar has allowed the fewest goals to be scored against them during this time period.
4.
Which team has suffered the most losses in the A-League (excl. Finals)?
Correct Answer
B. Adelaide United
Explanation
Adelaide United is the correct answer because they have experienced the highest number of losses in the A-League (excluding Finals). This indicates that they have not performed as well as the other teams and have struggled to secure victories in their matches.
5.
Which manager has the highest win percentage in the A-League (Min. 5 games, excl. caretaker managers)
Correct Answer
C. Graham Arnold
Explanation
Graham Arnold has the highest win percentage in the A-League among the given options. This suggests that out of all the managers, Graham Arnold has achieved the highest number of wins relative to the number of games he has managed.
6.
Who is the only player to score four goals in a match TWICE in the Hyundai A-League?
Correct Answer
B. Shane Smeltz
Explanation
Shane Smeltz is the only player to score four goals in a match twice in the Hyundai A-League. This means that on two separate occasions, Smeltz was able to score four goals in a single match, which is a remarkable feat. This sets him apart from the other players listed, Archie Thompson, Besart Berisha, and Alex Brosque, who have not achieved this milestone in their careers.
7.
The crowd for the least attended A-League game, between Gold Coast United and the Brisbane Roar in the 2010/11 season was under 1,000?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because the question states that the least attended A-League game had a crowd under 1,000. Since the answer is false, it means that the crowd for the least attended A-League game was not under 1,000.
8.
Which player has received the most red cards in the A-League?
Correct Answer
A. Nigel Boogaard
Explanation
Nigel Boogaard is the correct answer because he has received the most red cards in the A-League. The question asks for the player who has received the most red cards, and Nigel Boogaard fits this criteria.
9.
Which player has received the most yellow cards WITHOUT receiving a red card?
Correct Answer
B. Leigh Broxham
Explanation
Leigh Broxham has received the most yellow cards without receiving a red card. This means that he has accumulated the highest number of cautionary cards in his career, but has never been sent off the field with a straight red card.
10.
Which goalkeeper has the best clean sheet percentage? (Min 5 games)
Correct Answer
D. Mat Ryan
Explanation
Mat Ryan has the best clean sheet percentage among the given goalkeepers because he has kept the highest number of clean sheets in relation to the number of games played. This indicates that he has a higher success rate in preventing goals from being scored against his team compared to the other goalkeepers listed.
11.
Who scored the first ever goal in the Hyundai A-League?
Correct Answer
A. Carl Veart
Explanation
Carl Veart scored the first ever goal in the Hyundai A-League.
12.
Hagi Gligor, of Sydney FC, is currently the shortest player in the A-League, standing at 168cm
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because Hagi Gligor is not currently the shortest player in the A-League. The statement provides his height as 168cm, but it does not compare it to the heights of other players in the league. Without that comparison, we cannot determine if he is the shortest or not. Therefore, the answer is false.
13.
Who is the oldest debutant to appear in the A-League?
Correct Answer
B. Romario
Explanation
Romario is the correct answer because he is known for being the oldest debutant to appear in the A-League. Romario, a Brazilian footballer, made his debut for Adelaide United at the age of 42 in 2006. His appearance at such an advanced age in a professional league is a remarkable achievement, making him the oldest debutant in A-League history.
14.
Which active player holds the record for most consecutive games without scoring?
Correct Answer
C. Michael Marrone
Explanation
Michael Marrone holds the record for most consecutive games without scoring among active players.
15.
Andrew Durante, of the Wellington Phoenix, has scored the most own goals in A-League history.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Andrew Durante of the Wellington Phoenix holds the record for scoring the most own goals in A-League history. This indicates that Durante has scored more own goals than any other player in the league's history.