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For a game with nothing at stake, last night’s Melbourne Victory game was one of the most enjoyable Victory matches I’ve seen in a while.
Maybe it’s because there was nothing to play for (except pride of course). This was free-flowing football, with plenty of chances at both ends and nice saves from both ‘keepers. A […]

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The Melbourne Victory finishes off its first Asian Champions League campaign with nothing to play for but pride, up against an opponent with just as little to play for. Melbourne could finish second in the group if it beats Chonburi FC tomorrow - a small consolation to cap off a frustrating ACL debut.
But does anyone […]

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I suggested yesterday that the Victory’s trip to Gwangyang, South Korea was little more than a friendly for both teams, with the Chunnam Dragons holding only the faintest hope of overtaking Gamba Osaka at the top of Group G.
The game reflected precisely how little was at stake, as both Melbourne and Chunnam churned out listless […]

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Chunnam Dragons vs. Melbourne Victory airs on Foxsports 1 at 8pm tonight (viewers choice).
Gamba Osaka have all but wrapped up Group G of the Asian Champions League with their commanding lead. It would take an incredible dip in form for the J-League side to relinquish its place in the quarterfinals now. A draw against Chonburi […]

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Following the disappointing result against Gamba Osaka two weeks ago, Melbourne tomorrow has the chance to make amends and keep the dream of Asian Champion League glory alive. With 3 more matches to play, not picking up points in this match would spell the end of the campaign. Even if Melbourne were to win the […]

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Melbourne Victory 3, Gamba Osaka 4 (match report)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPBNV4D-deE

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On Tuesday, I asked: Can a Melbourne side without Archie Thompson and Carlos Hernández score goals?
The answer, irrefutably, is yes.
Two goals from Danny Allsopp and another from Rodrigo Vargas, on most days, should have been enough to wrap this one up.
But three wasn’t enough to beat Gamba, nor to get a draw.
The J-League side, playing […]

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When the Melbourne Victory host Gamba Osaka tonight in the third round of the 2008 Asian Champions League, most Victory fans will harbour more than a passing sensation of trepidation. No Archie Thompson. No Carlos Hernández. Can Danny Allsopp deliver the top-shelf performance we need him to deliver?
Allsopp isn’t the only one with a fair […]

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Last week, I published an article on football blog Pitch Invasion about the conflict between Melbourne Victory fans and Telstra Dome management. As part of my research for that article, I interviewed Tunna, the leader of the Blue and White Brigade. Tunna has been a key person in negotiations between the Telstra Dome, the club, […]

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The calf injury Archie Thompson picked up in the Socceroo’s World Cup qualifier with China earlier this week could keep him on the sidelines for the next six weeks.
At the very least, Archie will not be available for the Melbourne Victory’s April 9 Asian Champions League match against Gamba Osaka, considered by many to be […]

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