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16 years ago

In Theo we trust

When Wednesday night’s Pre-Season Cup final came down to penalties, Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick had faith that he had the right man between the sticks to get the club the season’s first silverware. When Wednesday night’s Pre-Season Cup final came...

16 years ago

Preview: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory

Coach Ernie Merrick has described this match as a good yardstick to see how his more attacking game plan is playing out. Date: Sunday August 24 Kick-off (local time): 3:00pm AEST (5pm local) Venue: Westpac Stadium TV and Radio: Live...

16 years ago

Victory ends Asian adventure in style

An inspiring return from Archie Thompson saw Melbourne Victory end its maiden AFC Champions League campaign in style with a 3-1 win over Chonburi FC at Telstra Dome on Wednesday evening. An inspiring return from Archie Thompson saw Melbourne Victory...

16 years ago

Victory’s hopes washed away in Osaka

Melbourne Victory’s hopes of advancing to the Knockout Stage of the AFC Champions League 2008 were washed away after Masato Yamazaki and Yasuhito Endo led Japan’s Gamba Osaka to a 2-0 win in wet conditions at Expo ’70 Stadium this...

16 years ago

Victory launches AFC Champions League 2008 campaign

Melbourne Victory officially launched its AFC Champions League 2008 campaign at Telstra Dome today, revealing its new home and alternative strips, which have been designed especially for Asia’s premier club competition. Melbourne Victory officially launched its AFC Champions League 2008...

16 years ago

Victory share spoils in Gwangyang

Melbourne Victory played out a 1-1 draw in its AFC Champions League 2008 clash against Korea Republic’s Chunnam Dragons at Gwangyang Football Stadium this evening, with attacking midfielder Tom Pondeljak scoring his first goal for the club in his second...

16 years ago

Victory readies itself for Osaka voyage

Melbourne Victory’s preparations for its crucial AFC Champions League 2008 clash against Japan’s Gamba Osaka continued with a 0-0 draw against Adelaide United at Olympic Park Stadium this afternoon. Melbourne Victory-s preparations for its crucial AFC Champions League 2008 clash...

16 years ago

Victory determined to topple Gamba

Melbourne Victory will tackle its AFC Champions League 2008 clash against Group G leader Gamba Osaka without fear on Wednesday (kick off 8pm AEST), as it looks to keep its hopes of progressing to the Knockout Stage alive. Melbourne Victory...

16 years ago

Victory slay Dragons in style

Melbourne Victory has made an ideal start to its AFC Champions League 2008 campaign, claiming top spot in Group G with an imposing 2-0 win against Korean FA Cup winners the Chunnam Dragons at Telstra Dome this evening. Melbourne Victory...

16 years ago

Chunnam Dragons

Melbourne Victory will face Chunnam Dragons in the AFC Champions League 2008. Chunnam Dragons qualified for Asia-s premier club competition for a second consecutive season after defeating fellow AFC Champions League 2008 representatives the Pohang Steelers in the Korean FA...

16 years ago

Gamba Osaka

Melbourne Victory will face Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League 2008. Gamba Osaka is one of three Japanese clubs that will feature in the AFC Champions League 2008, earning its right to compete after finishing third in the 2007...