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Victory overcome illness and stubborn Glory to post win

Victory overcome illness and stubborn Glory to post win

Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic says he's proud of the way his team overcame a week of adversity to post a crucial ALM win over Perth Glory. 7 Jan 2024
Victory brace for life without striker Bruno Fornaroli

Victory brace for life without striker Bruno Fornaroli

Tony Popovic says his Melbourne Victory side is prepared to handle the absence of in-form striker Bruno Fornaroli. 5 Jan 2024
Competition for places behind Victory's ALM rise

Competition for places behind Victory's ALM rise

Recruit Ryan Teague is relishing the fight for places at Melbourne Victory and believes it's the reason for their perfect start to the A-League Men season. 3 Nov 2023
Victory beat Bulls late, edge away from ALM spoon

Victory beat Bulls late, edge away from ALM spoon

Melbourne Victory are off the bottom of the A-League Men table after a 2-1 win over Macarthur FC via Lleyton Brooks' dramatic late winner. 23 Apr 2023
Ikonomidis sees red as Glory beat Victory

Ikonomidis sees red as Glory beat Victory

Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart has scored two late goals following a double red card incident in his team's 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory. 22 Jan 2023
Topor-Stanley banned for one ALM match

Topor-Stanley banned for one ALM match

Western United veteran Nikolai Topor-Stanley has received a one-match suspension for his challenge on Victory's Chris Ikonomidis that resulted in a red card. 28 Dec 2022
Popovic: 'I'm not really sure what we have to do now?'

Popovic: 'I'm not really sure what we have to do now?'

Western United have overcome going down to 10 men to beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 and further sink the boot into their reeling A-League Men rivals. 26 Dec 2022
Fornaroli could bring Luis Suarez to the A-League

Fornaroli could bring Luis Suarez to the A-League

Melbourne Victory striker Bruno Fornaroli is willing to play a substitute role at his new ALM club, given the wealth of attacking options among his teammates. 9 Nov 2022
'He didn't score a goal in last year's A-League': The return of Victory's forgotten man

'He didn't score a goal in last year's A-League': The return of Victory's forgotten man

Chris Ikonomidis has enjoyed a great start to his second A-League Men's season at Melbourne Victory and could be crucial against Western Sydney Wanderers. 14 Oct 2022
Sydney A-League coach: 'One's bad enough'

Sydney A-League coach: 'One's bad enough'

A late Josh Brillante goal has given Melbourne Victory a 3-2 win over Sydney FC in a rain-soaked A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium. 12 Oct 2022
'Fucking hell, this is a big game for us': City A-League star

'Fucking hell, this is a big game for us': City A-League star

A snapshot of week one of the new A-League Men season as Melbourne Victory, Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City made winning starts. 12 Oct 2022
Manchester United tame Victory in pre-season clash

Manchester United tame Victory in pre-season clash

Manchester United have rallied back from a goal down to defeat A-League Men's side Melbourne Victory 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at the MCG. 15 Jul 2022
Ikonomidis set for big A-League finish: Popovic

Ikonomidis set for big A-League finish: Popovic

Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic believes Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis's return to full fitness has come at a perfect time for club and player. 21 Apr 2022
Velupillay snatches crucial A-League win

Velupillay snatches crucial A-League win

Melbourne Victory have earned their first A-League Men win since Boxing Day, beating Central Coast 1-0 through Nishan Velupillay's 94th minute winner. 19 Feb 2022
Popovic delights in Victory FFA Cup glory

Popovic delights in Victory FFA Cup glory

Melbourne Victory have the first trophy of their revival under coach Tony Popovic, claiming the FFA Cup final with a 2-1 win over Central Coast. 6 Feb 2022
Cup defeat to spur on gutsy Mariners

Cup defeat to spur on gutsy Mariners

Central Coast Mariners coach Nick Montgomery and defender Kye Rowles believe the hurt of their FFA Cup final loss can spur their young group onto bigger things. 1 Dec 2021