Melbourne Victory are beginning to find their mojo, according to Keisuke Honda.
The Japanese marquee opened the scoring and inspired an electric first half in Sunday’s 4-1 triumph over Central Coast Mariners, in which Victory raced to a 3-0 half-time lead at AAMI Park.
But although Victory turned in their most fluent performance of the campaign so far, the 32-year-old says the Navy Blue cannot afford to rest on their laurels.
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“The first half we played a great game, and the good thing is that we were concentrating well,” he told Fox Sports post-match.
“But you know, I am not satisfied and I think we can improve more, so we have to keep going and train hard.”
Honda notched the second goal of his fledgling Hyundai A-League career after seizing on a horror mistake from Mariners’ defender Antony Golec midway through the opening stanza.
That strike means the play-maker has been directly involved in five of Victory’s eight goals this season.
Keisuke Honda opens the scoring for @gomvfc with a clinical finish. #MVCvCCM #RemembranceRound #ALeague
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And while Honda is stealing the show as Melbourne’s midfield talisman, he says Victory will take significant confidence from an excellent all-round team display.
“To be honest it doesn’t matter to me, the important thing is that we won the game,” he continued.
“I’m so happy that other players scored and I hope that we will gain confidence from today.
“We lost our first two games and the reason [why] we keep winning is really good rhythm.
“But of course, we have to prepare well for the next game.”
SUNDAY: Keogh and Ikonomidis send Glory top of Hyundai A-League
SATURDAY: Brisbane stage impressive fightback, Cowburn rescues Newcastle
FRIDAY: De Laet, Fornaroli on target as City cruise past Phoenix
