Two first-half goals secured Melbourne Victory three points from their Round 21 outing in the 2026 VPL Men 1 season.
The Boys in Blue got themselves ahead going into the break at Elcho Park on Saturday evening before a strong defensive effort kept North Geelong Warriors at bay to couple the win with a first clean sheet in five matches.
Alex Lee, fresh from minutes in the A-League Men’s team’s pre-season success at Caroline Springs George Cross, broke the deadlock after only four minutes.
This lead was doubled inside half an hour through Malik Olukhale, on his first appearance since representing Australia at the CFA U17 Invitational 2026 tournament in China.
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Speaking to MelbourneVictory.com.au, Senior Academy Head Coach, Besart Berisha, was delighted with the character shown to claim an away maximum.
“It was a big away win against North Geelong and three very important points at a crucial stage of the season because we also did not have six key players. The boys who stepped up did a fantastic job.
“We knew it would be a tough game, but the mentality from the first minute was outstanding. Disciplined defensively, organised as a team, and clinical when our chances came.
“Overall, it was a strong performance, a clean sheet, and a team that continues to fight together.”
