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8 years ago

‘Take a bow’: Berisha’s unbelievable overhead sparks huge reaction

Kevin Muscat labelled it the mark of “a proven winner” and even Besart Berisha’s son tried to copy his outrageous late winner against Adelaide United. The star striker lashed in a stunning overhead kick to lead Melbourne Victory through a tense...

8 years ago

The burning ambition behind Berisha’s jaw-dropping winner for Melbourne Victory

Besart Berisha reaffirmed his fierce desire to be Melbourne Victory’s leading man after the talismanic striker’s 89th-minute wonder goal capped a come-from-behind 2-1 Elimination Final win over Adelaide United. With scores locked and extra-time beckoning at AAMI Park, Berisha hooked...

8 years ago

Confirmed: All details for Hyundai A-League Semi Finals

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City FC have sealed progression to Week Two of the Hyundai A-League 2018 Finals Series after earning victories over Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar FC respectively.  Victory’s 2-1 triumph over Adelaide United at AAMI Park on...

8 years ago

Victory set for Semi Final showdown with Sydney FC in blockbuster Big Blue

Melbourne Victory have sealed a huge Semi Final clash with Sydney FC following a late 2-1 win over Adelaide United in Sunday night’s Elimination Final at AAMI Park. Leroy George and Besart Berisha combined to fire Kevin Muscat’s men into a...

8 years ago

Berisha’s last-gasp stunner sinks Adelaide as Victory book Semi Final berth

Besart Berisha’s sensational 89th-minute volley fired Melbourne Victory to a 2-1 win over Adelaide United in an entertaining Elimination Final at AAMI Park. Star striker Berisha completed a stirring comeback in supreme style as Kevin Muscat’s men booked a date...

8 years ago

Hyundai A-League Elimination Final preview: Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United

Old rivalries will be re-kindled when Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United clash in Sunday’s second Hyundai A-League Elimination Final at AAMI Park. Having met four times in the Finals Series during the Hyundai A-League 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons, the two...

8 years ago

Key stats ahead of Victory v Adelaide Elimination Final

Adelaide United will have to defy history and a horror Finals Series record against Melbourne Victory if they are to win Sunday’s Hyundai A-League Elimination Final. While Marco Kurz’s Reds will head to AAMI Park full of confidence of staying...

8 years ago

What’s next for the winner of Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United?

Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United are set to renew hostilities against the backdrop of a Hyundai A-League Elimination Final at AAMI Park tonight. Moving within one match of the Grand Final is the carrot for two clubs who share a heated...

8 years ago

Reds can tame Victory frontline, says Isaías

Adelaide United have no room for error in tomorrow evening’s Elimination Final against Melbourne Victory according to midfielder Isaías. The Reds couldn’t have picked a worse time to take on their bitter rivals with the ultra-experienced Victory, who will be...

8 years ago

Melbourne Victory hitting best form of the season: Muscat

On the eve of tomorrow night’s Elimination Final date with Adelaide United at AAMI Park, Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says his side are peaking at the right time of the season. Following Wednesday’s AFC Champions League triumph over Shanghai...

8 years ago

Joyce: Melbourne City coming of age

Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce says the club’s progression this season has been one of “boys to men” after a 2-0 Semi Final win over Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park on Friday night put the club in touching distance of...

8 years ago

Aloisi promises stronger Roar after Finals Series ‘bonus’

Brisbane Roar boss John Aloisi took an optimistic view of a season which began in “disaster” and ended in Elimination Final defeat at AAMI Park. Having snatched sixth spot a week earlier, Brisbane were thoroughly outplayed in a 2-0 loss...