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ACL Rd 3 video: Melbourne vs. Gamba

Eric — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:27:48 +0000

Melbourne Victory 3, Gamba Osaka 4 (match report)

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

Try this, Kempy

Eric — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:52:23 +0000

Matthew Kemp hasn’t had the greatest run with Victory fans since moving to Melbourne. His excellent form in the ACL has probably won him a few more admirers, but I think a little creativity from the sidelines could turn the bald-headed fullback into a crowd favourite: try this, Kempy.

ACL Rd 1 Videos: Group G

Eric — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:01:03 +0000

Melbourne Victory vs. Chunnam Dragons, 2 – 0

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZrK2BDRvA[/youtube]

Gamba Osaka vs. Chonburi FC, 1 – 1

Part 1: First half

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwcjoV9xpi0[/youtube]

Part 2: Start of 2nd half, Chonburi FC goal

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APM2CzOc5VY[/youtube]

Part 3: Remainder of 2nd half except final minute

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myI2wxiEfZQ[/youtube]

Part 4: Gamba Osaka goal & post-match interviews (in Japanese)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeA33ty-PIo[/youtube]

Rd 20: Melbourne vs. Wellington

Eric — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:18:20 +0000

Melbourne Victory 3, Wellington Phoenix 0[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEbrtc8U6Fo[/youtube]

Well, I got my wish.

Melbourne turned out to win their third in a row, and they did. In style.

Of the three doubtfuls, Danny Allsopp was the only one to miss out. Nick Ward and Kevin Muscat both had great games, with the former scoring his first goal for the Victory. Adrian Caceres again stated his case for first team selection; as did Carlos Hernández, with his fourth goal of the season.

And then there was Kaz Patafta. Adrian Caceres came off in the 73rd minute; the crowd roared with respect for both Caceres and Patafta, his replacement; and Caceres emphatically encouraged Kaz to get out there and keep the momentum rolling.

Which young Patafta did. A superb goal from a tight angle.

The pressure is on Newcastle now, as they prepare to play the Central Coast Mariners tonight. The Mariners have been in relatively poor form recently, but let’s hope they deliver a better performance tonight. They need it as much as we do.

Round 18 Goals

Eric — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:41:51 +0000

Central Coast Mariners 2, Melbourne Victory 5

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moQklwIsfuk[/youtube]

What a game: Central Coast vs. Sydney FC: 4 – 5

Eric — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:08:36 +0000

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKkrxNGODkc[/youtube]

I’m not usually one to post non-Victory matches here, but this one deserves to be watched. Check out the Football Tragic for the match review.

Round 16 Goals

Eric — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:53:46 +0000

Melbourne Victory 1, Newcastle Jets 3

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jdXEYCna6U[/youtube]

Round 16 Goals

Eric — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:36:42 +0000

Melbourne Victory vs. Adelaide United 2 – 2 (match report)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVU_cOk_WUI[/youtube]

Profile: Nick Ward

Eric — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:11:29 +0000

Early in November, Ernie Merrick promised Melbourne Victory fans that the club would sign some new talent in the November transfer window. As the month reached its end last week, Merrick explained the type of player he was looking for:

“I am looking for a Paul Wade type of character, a real hard grafter, a box-to-box midfielder, someone who is capable of getting forward”

Now, one week into December, Merrick has finally found the player he’s looking for: Nick Ward, a 22 year old attacking midfielder who was the Hyundai A-League Young Player of the year in 2005-06. After that successful year with Perth, in which he scored five times, Ward made a move to England in August last year, signing with English Championship side the Queens Park Rangers. He found goals harder to come by in England, picking up just one for the Q.P.R., and scoring another during his short loan to Brighton.

Ward is a talented midfielder yet to hit his prime. On paper, he seems to be the perfect man for the Melbourne Victory job. Could an energetic presence behind Archie Thompson and Danny Allsopp be enough to re-ignite the Victory’s season?

Gary Cole sounds predictably upbeat about Ward:

“We’re unbelievably pleased to secure Nick Ward for the remainder of the Hyundai A-League season and for the upcoming 2008 AFC Champions League,” Cole said.

“Nick is a current Olyroo and was part of the team that qualified for next year’s Olympic Games.

“He was the best Under 20 player in the first A-League season and is an exciting prospect for the club.

“He’s an energetic midfielder who can run from penalty area to penalty area and also scores goals. He’s a fantastic addition to our squad.” (The Age)

Unlike Carlos Hernandez, Ward should not take too long to adjust to the tempo of the A-League. But can he find his rhythm quick enough to help Melbourne improve its form?

Let’s hope we see more of this from him over the next six months:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiGT8TZrRWY[/youtube]

Round 15 Goals

Eric — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:57:39 +0000

Perth Glory 3, Melbourne Victory 1

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZqMvF–AzY[/youtube]