I think I can speak for a lot of Melbourne Victory supporters when I say I've been waiting to see this match out of them all season. We know they're capable of finding this kind of form, and it was nice to see them get it done.
The Victory got on the board first in the 5th minute. Costa Rican Carlos Hernandez dished off to Billy Celeski, who put in a great cross for Archie Thompson. Thompson, who has been the star for the Victory all season, headed the ball into goal to put the Victory up 1-0.
Harry Kewell combined with Archie in the tenth to force a save from the Wellington 'keeper. Unfortunately for Kewell, he was yellow carded for diving, trying to secure a PK. Melbourne got their 2nd goal of the match on 22 minutes when Carlos Hernandez's shot deflected off of Wellington's Vince Lia for an own goal.
However, Melbourne wasn't done in the first half and Kewell was involved on the third. On 25 minutes he sent in a cross to Ferreira, who blasted a GOLAZO into the net to give the Victory a 3-0 half time lead.
Unfortunately it wasn't all wonderful news in the second half for the Victory. Kewell had a couple of great chances to score, but he just couldn't quite finish. Celeski was sent off in the 78th minute for his second yellow, and Archie appeared to take a knock to the ankle. Wellington scored a cosmetic goal on 85 minutes and the match ended 3-1.
The result puts the Victory up to 5th place in the table. Their next match is the Christmas derby against the Heart.
PHOTO: footballaustralia.com.au
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