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Melbourne Victory beat Western Sydney Wanderers 5-4 in rare A-League win
Melbourne Victory have survived a late scare to down Western Sydney Wanderers 5-4 in their first match since coach Grant Brebner dramatically exited the club.
Key points:
- The Victory were playing six days after Grant Brebner was removed as coach
- The hosts had led 5-1 at one stage in the second half before the Wanderers fought back
- The Victory moved up one spot on the ladder to 11th place following the win
A Ben Folami brace and goals to Storm Roux, Dylan Ryan and Jacob Butterfield guided Victory to the upset win at Docklands on Friday night just six days after a 7-0 thrashing by Melbourne City led to Brebner’s departure.
Despite a late fightback, the result heaps further pressure on Wanderers coach Carl Robinson, whose star-laden side has…
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