Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Maligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Melbourne Victory have snapped a four-game winless run with a 2-1 triumph over fierce rivals Adelaide United, relieving pressure on coach Arthur Diles.

Victory Men complete double header

Nikos Vergos’ brace gave Melbourne Victory the Original Rivalry spoils on Saturday night. The Greek striker took full advantage of his recall, marking his first start in four Isuzu UTE A-League matches with a goal in either half. His 24th-minute opener was the least Arthur Diles’ side deserved, given how sharply they started at AAMI Park, and they continued this charge after the restart. With the second half not even a minute old, Vergos got him…

Juan Mata masterclass relieves the pressure on Melbourne Victory in Original Rivalry win

A Juan Mata midfield masterclass has led Melbourne Victory to a drought breaking 2-1 win over Adelaide United at AAMI Park. Victory came into the game with a four game goalless streak hanging over their heads but left with all three points thanks to Greek striker Nikos Vergos, who broke his own personal 14 game drought. But it was Mata who was the architect of Victory’s victory, with his assist for Vergos’s second goal the highlight amongst a pe…