MVFC Blog

The FFA has released the draw of the 2008-2009 A-League season, which can be downloaded here.
This time around, the FFA has recognised FIFA dates, although Mike Salter rightly points out that it comes somewhat belated, with the Olyroos’ qualification series behind them.
The Melbourne Victory kicks off with two away games, first against Sydney FC and […]

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Depressing statistic: In the last 7 games it has played, the Melbourne Victory has lost five, drawn one, and won one by penalties. It has scored 4 goals and let through 9.
And yet, after the team’s loss against Sydney FC on Saturday night, the first line of the report on the Melbourne Victory website read:
“Melbourne […]

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4,100 of us packed into Olympic Park on Saturday night, putting up with heavy rain to watch the Melbourne Victory lose their 3rd game in a row.
An own goal in the first half put us ahead of the Wellington Phoenix at half time, but the New Zealand side came back in force after half time. […]

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After what’s been a disappointing and worrying pre-season performance by the Melbourne Victory, fans have finally been treated to some good news.
This Saturday’s away game against the Wellington Phoenix will be played at Olympic Park.
The New Zealand side requested that the match be played elsewhere. Rather bizarrely, Wellington will still be the “home” side.

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News on MelbourneVictory.com.au suggests that Archie Thompson won’t be ready for the game against Perth in Darwin tomorrow night. Apparently, his sojourn with the Socceroos camp has left the Melbourne Victory’s marquee man worse off than we’d hoped.
Kaz Patafta will be stepping  into his place, partnering Danny Allsopp up the front. It’s a game Melbourne […]

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The Melbourne Victory lost yesterday to the Newcastle Jets, but put on a good show for the 8,500 fans who turned out at Skillet Stadium in Geelong for the Pre-Season Cup match.
Carlos Hernández made his first appearance for the Victory, coming on 15 minutes into the 2nd half to a welcoming roar of support. But […]

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Melbourne’s first Pre-Season Cup match has ended in a draw.
Adelaide were the first to score, with a goal in the first half from Travis Dodd putting United in front for most of the match. It was Danny Allsopp who pulled Melbourne back onto level terms, with an equaliser within the last 15 minutes.

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The Pre-Season Cup kicks off today with 3 matches to be played:

Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory, 2:30 pm, Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
Central Coast Mariners vs Wellington Phoenix, 6:00 pm, Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
Queensland Roar vs Sydney FC, 7:00 pm, Maroochydore SC, Sunshine Coast

Melbourne meets Adelaide tomorrow in Launceston (see the details here).

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There’s still some 44 days to go before Melbourne lines up against Wellington in the 1st round of the new season, but all’s not lost for the Victory fanatic dying to see the team in action. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening for the next month and a bit:

Thursday, 12 July. Open training session at […]

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