Melbourne Victory received a hero’s welcome from their adoring fans as they took to AAMI Park to show off the Hyundai A-League Champions Trophy.
Kevin Muscat’s men flew home the day after a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium confirmed them as the first club to prevail in four Grand Finals.
They were greeted by a swarm of ecstatic supporters at the scene of their previous triumph in 2015.
Heroic goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas was unsurprisingly a popular target for selfies after scooping the Joe Marston Medal for his defiant display on Saturday night.
Victory’s success capped a stunning turnaround from a six-game winless start to the season which forced them to come from fourth in order to claim the silverware.
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A great turnout at @AAMIPark to welcome the boys back to Melbourne #MVFC pic.twitter.com/tzz5Xqiszf
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) May 6, 2018
On the road from Newcastle at 4.30am, straight to AAMI Park of course #Champions @gomvfc @rothy_judd @Eyeamgrooot pic.twitter.com/z4ZqVk1YRw
— Ash Obel (@ash_obel) May 6, 2018
Terrible photo of me. Nothing but ultimate respect for the man who stopped for everyone! @gomvfc pic.twitter.com/jw1njzKi6K
— Stephanie (@_stephhaa) May 6, 2018
Congratulations @gomvfc #Champions pic.twitter.com/2FxteLr42k
— PennyK (@PKpies_5) May 6, 2018
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— Clement Tito (@ClementGTito) May 6, 2018
Proud to support welcome home celebrations at @AAMIPark for our @ALeague #Champions @gomvfc #MVFC 4xChampions! No other A-League team has won the #GrandFinal from 4th position! You have made us proud especially beating 2 teams from NSW! We are the #SportsCapital ??⚽️??? pic.twitter.com/Yf7Psh3D48
— John Eren MP (@johnerenmp) May 6, 2018
Cheeky! #MVFC pic.twitter.com/S1wsFgIwbT
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) May 6, 2018
