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Adelaide United have snapped a run of four straight losses with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brisbane in Friday nights A-League clash at Coopers Stadium.The Reds were forced to come from behind in the second half to level the match, giving the defending champions just their second point of the season and first since the opening round.The Roars run of four consecutive wins came to an end after Sergi Guardiola cancelled out Brett Holmans opener.After a cagey opening, the Reds carved out the first real chance of the match on the quarter-hour.Ben Garuccio teed up Guardiola, but the Spaniards close-range strike was blocked by a lunging tackle from Luke De Vere.Minutes later, De Vere released SA-born Brandon Borrello but his shot was batted away by Reds keeper Eugene Galekovic.Brisbanes Tommy Oar also had two chances in quick succession, forcing saves from Galekovic.The Reds best chance came two minutes before the break when Isaias whipped in a free kick from the right and picked out Dylan McGowan, but the defender wasted his chance, sending his free header wide of the post.The Roar started the strongest after the break and De Vere almost broke the deadlock on 55 minutes, but he put Dimi Petratos free kick over the bar.Brisbane eventually opened the scoring, courtesy of Holman. His 20-metre effort took a slight deflection off Iacopo La Rocca which wrong-footed Galekovic and found the net.United equalised on 78 minutes, with Guardiola scoring his third goal in as many matches.After the visitors failed to clear a corner, Garuccio whipped in a cross to the back post where the Spanish striker was on hand to power a header past Michael Theo in the Roar goal.Five minutes later, Brisbane were almost back in front after substitutes Thomas Broich and Joseph Katebian combined, but a last-ditch challenge from Tarek Elrich thwarted the attack.Both sides fought tirelessly in search of a winner but it remained level after a tense final few minutes.Despite being winless after six games, Adelaide coach Guillermo Amor was satisfied with the point which ended a run of four defeats.Is always better one point than nothing, Amor said.But, normally at home, we want to win.After the last four games that we lost, not losing today is better.Roar coach John Aloisi felt his side could have held on for the win but expected the Reds to fight back.You always want to win and especially when youre leading 1-0 with only 10 minutes to go, Aloisi said.You feel that you can close the game out a little bit better.Overall, we knew it was going to be a difficult game because Adelaide United were desperate. 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So were all pretty focused on them and the challenges that they have.Houstons victory over the Colts last week extended the teams division winning streak to nine games and left the Texans tied with the Titans atop the AFC South standings at 7-6. But the Texans control their own destiny and hold the tiebreaker because of a 4-0 mark in the division .The Texans won last week, thanks to Lamar Millers running and a defense which forced three turnovers. Quarterback Brock Osweiler still hasnt morphed into the player many hoped he would be when he signed a $72 million contract to leave Denver for Houston this offseason. Under Osweilers direction, Houston is averaging just 190 yards passing a game, which ranks 30th in the NFL and he has thrown the same number of touchdowns (14) as interceptions.Osweiler believes he learned from being in a playoff race last season with the Broncos and is ready to lead the Texans in this important stretch.The most important thing this time of year is not looking too far ahead, he said. Its very easy to get into the playoff scenarios, the division scenarios ... I think the most important thing is just focus on your next opponent because if you look past an opponent, youre not going to end up with the results that you want.The Jaguars (2-11) know that upsetting the Texans could hurt their playoff chances. But instead of focusing on that, they want to use their last three games, which are all in the division, to try and improve and set a good tone for 2017.I dont think `spoiler is the right word to use, quarterback Blake Bortles said. I think you want to get the chance to say: `How are we against one of these playoff teams and (how do we) stack up? You really dont want to talk about it or think about it, but lets build something going into the offseason for next year.Some things to know about the Jaguars-Texans game:FOUR-PEAT?: Bortles cant posssibly throw another interception for a touchdown against Houston, can he?Bortles has had a pick returned for a score in three consecutive games against the Texans, tying an NFL record set by Peyton Manning.ddddddddddddIve got to be a better tackler, Bortles joked.If Bortles has another INT taken to the house Sunday, he would become the first player in NFL history to throw four pick-6s against the same team in four straight games. Manning had three returned for scores in three consecutive games against San Diego (2010-12). Thats something Ill try not to do, Bortles said.He might want to throw away from Houston cornerback Kareem Jackson after he has returned an interception for a touchdown in the Texans last two games against the Jaguars.THIS IS THE GUY WE DRAFTED: Houston defensive end Jadeveon Clowney had perhaps the best game of his career last week against Indianapolis.Andrew Luck threw an interception early in the third quarter under heavy pressure from Clowney and fumbled late in the quarter on a strip-sack by the top overall pick in the 2014 draft. Clowney, who was slowed by injuries in his first two seasons, returned last week after missing a game because of elbow and wrist injuries. He leads AFC defensive ends with 12 tackles for losses and needs one sack to surpass his career high of 4 1/2 set last season.CLOSE CALLS: Jacksonville had had plenty of chances to end its eight-game losing streak. The Jaguars have had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead in the fourth quarter in five of their last six games. In those 11 possessions, they have six punts, three turnovers on downs, an interception and a fumble. The only game where Jacksonville didnt have a chance late? Against Houston.MILLER TIME: Miller has been great in his first season in Houston after spending his first four years with the Dolphins. He ranks sixth in the NFL with 1,010 yards rushing and is just 90 yards away from surpassing his career high of 1,099 yards set in 2014.Miller hasnt missed a game this season despite dealing with numerous injuries, and Sunday will be his 67th straight start, which is the third-longest active streak among running backs.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '