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Melbourne Victory Edges Out Western Sydney Wanderers in Thrilling Elimination Final
Sydney, May 10, 2025 – Melbourne Victory defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 in a pulsating A-League Elimination Final at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The match was a captivating affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Victory took an early lead in the 7th minute with a goal from K. Bos, assisted by D. Arzani. However, Western Sydney Wanderers quickly responded, equalizing in the 23rd minute through Z. Sapsford, assisted by B. Borrello. The first half was a tense affair, marked by several fouls, with a total of 18 infringements committed by both teams. Melbourne Victory ended the first half with a yellow card to J. Inserra in the 4th minute.
In the second half, Melbourne Victory regained control and secured a second goal in the 42nd minute, scored by Z. Machach, assisted by R. Teague. Western Sydney Wanderers dominated possession (55%), had 15 shots (4 on target), and earned 4 corners, but ultimately couldn’t find an equalizer despite their efforts. Melbourne Victory, despite having less possession (45%), proved more clinical in front of goal, managing 10 shots (4 on target) and 8 corner kicks. Adam Kersey from Australia officiated the match. Ultimately, Melbourne Victory secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Substitutions western sydney wanderers: at minute 73 J. Mata came in and J. Brillante went out., at minute 73 M. Antonsson came in and Z. Sapsford went out., at minute 73 J. Carluccio came in and G. Cleur went out., at minute 89 A. Hammond came in and N. Milanovic went out.
Substitutions melbourne victory: at minute 78 J. Rawlins came in and J. Inserra went out., at minute 84 Clarismario came in and D. Arzani went out., at minute 87 B. Fornaroli came in and N. Vergos went out., at minute 87 B. Hamill came in and Z. Machach went out., at minute 87 J. Reec came in and N. Velupillay went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Western Sydney Wanderers
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