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3 years agoNinja A-League Women

Women’s Match Preview: Crucial Clash in Top Four Race

Melbourne Victory head north this weekend to take on Brisbane Roar in a game with significant ramifications for the finals race. Victory returned to winning ways last time out by securing a hard-fought 3-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. Alex...
3 years agoNinja A-League Women

Post-match reaction: Hopkins credits character for Wanderers win

Jeff Hopkins was pleased with the character shown by his team in Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, as well as foreshadowing a major inclusion for next week. On the performance… “We were most probably a little bit...
3 years agoNinja A-League Women

Women’s Match Report: Victory Late Show Secures Vital Win

Two late goals made all the difference as Melbourne Victory returned to the winners’ list with a 3-1 win against Western Sydney Wanderers. SUMMARY Head coach Jeff Hopkins made three changes to his XI, as Casey Dumont, Amy Jackson and...
3 years ago

Fornaroli: “We keep believing”

Bruno Fornaroli emphasised the importance of belief and hard work in achieving Friday night’s come-from-behind win against Wellington Phoenix. The game was a special milestone for the striker, playing his 150th A-League match in front of his family at AAMI...
3 years agoIsuzu UTE A-League Men

Men’s Match Report: Victory Back to Winning Ways

Melbourne Victory have returned to the winners’ circle in sensational style, coming from behind to secure a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on Friday night. SUMMARY Head coach Tony Popovic named an unchanged XI from last week’s game against Sydney...
3 years agoNinja A-League Women

Women’s Match Preview: Rebound Needed v Wanderers

Melbourne Victory play host to Western Sydney Wanderers this weekend where they will be hoping to return to the winners’ list. Last week’s 6-3 defeat to Sydney FC was Victory’s first loss since Round 2. Jeff Hopkins’ side will no...
3 years agoIsuzu UTE A-League Men

Men’s Match Preview: Friday Night Lights v Phoenix

Melbourne Victory host Wellington Phoenix on Friday night where they will be aiming to reverse their recent run of results. The first meeting between the sides this season pits Victory against a Wellington outfit currently occupying fourth position on the...
3 years agoIsuzu UTE A-League Men

Post-Match Reaction: “We’ve got to break the cycle” – Popovic

Melbourne Victory head coach Tony Popovic is focused on reversing his side’s current run of poor form. On the performance… “(We) lost another game. So that’s pretty clear.” “I thought we actually played well. It was a good game.” “We...
3 years agoIsuzu UTE A-League Men

Men’s Match Report: Victory 1-2 Sydney

Melbourne Victory fell just short against Sydney FC on Thursday night, despite a sensational free-kick scored by Jake Brimmer. SUMMARY Head coach Tony Popovic made three changes to his starting XI, with Roderick Miranda and Kadete both returning to the...
3 years agoNinja A-League Women

Women’s Match Report: Victory 3-6 Sydney

Melbourne Victory were put to the sword by Sydney FC on Thursday afternoon, with the Sky Blues running out 6-3 winners. SUMMARY Head coach Jeff Hopkins made four changes to his starting XI, most notably the inclusion of 2020/21 Championship-winning...
3 years agoIsuzu UTE A-League Men

Men’s Match Preview: Crucial Clash v Sydney

Melbourne Victory welcome Sydney FC to AAMI Park on Thursday night, with both sides needing three points to reignite their push for finals. Rarely do Victory and Sydney meet with both sides nearer the bottom of the table than the...