Victory, at last, get some oxygen after win over Wellington

Now, let’s make it very clear right off the top; Friday evening’s 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix does not even come close to saving Melbourne Victory’s season. Despite the win, Tony Popovic’s side still sits bottom of the A-League Men, two points back of the next worst side and given the investment and expectations attached … More Victory, at last, get some oxygen after win over Wellington

Talay targeting goalscorer, normality, in 2022-23

After two years, Wellington Phoenix’s life out of a suitcase is finally, mercifully, coming to an end. But coach Ufuk Talay already has one eye on what lies ahead for his side in 2022-23.  Phoenix’s 2021-22 season was ended by rivals Western United on Friday evening; Aleksander Prijovic’s 10th-minute strike enough to see his side … More Talay targeting goalscorer, normality, in 2022-23

Young Hearts: Jamie Young lifts Western United to elimination final win

It couldn’t have been by any other scoreline, could it? Western United booked their place in a two-legged semifinal with Melbourne Victory on Saturday evening after downing Wellington Phoenix 1-0 at AAMI Park on Saturday evening.  It was the eighth time this season that John Aloisi’s side had won by the slimmest of margins. In … More Young Hearts: Jamie Young lifts Western United to elimination final win

After VAR review, Victory beats Wellington 3-1

Melbourne Victory’s slim hopes of a fourth A-League Men’s premiership remain alive and their club-record undefeated is up to 14 after they recorded a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on Friday evening.  Goals to Nicholas D’Agostino, Jake Brimmer, and Marco Rojas proved enough for coach Tony Popovic’s side to temporarily move into second place on … More After VAR review, Victory beats Wellington 3-1

Victory confident of avoiding FFA Cup hangover against Phoenix

Melbourne Victory certainly enjoyed winning their first trophy since the Heist in the Hunter on Saturday evening, but coach Tony Popovic says not to expect any sort of hangover in their A-League Men (ALM) clash with Wellington Phoenix on Wednesday evening.  Golazos from Jason Davidson and Chris Ikonomidis lifted Victory to their second FFA Cup … More Victory confident of avoiding FFA Cup hangover against Phoenix