The Western Sydney Wanderers will welcome the Melbourne Victory to ANZ Stadium in Round 17 of the A-League. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:50pm AEDT.
The Wanderers come into this game continuing their good run of form, having not lost in four games and conceding the three points late on in the last two games against Wellington and Adelaide.
Josep’s imprint on the team is finally starting to show, they continue to improve as the season gets deeper into the campaign.
Victory’s Jekyl and Hyde season continues getting the win last weekend thanks to a last-gasp Kosta Barbarouses winner – after the week before putting in a dismal performance against the lowly Phoenix, losing away.
Kevin Muscat hasn’t been able to find that consistency in performance nor in his starting 11 as more forced changes are made this week.
The Wanderers will have a new look defence this week and for the rest of the season as captain Robbie Cornthwaite accepted an offer to play in Malaysia.
Jonathan Aspropotamitis is back from U23 duty and should be expected to partner Thwaite in defence.
Melbourne Victory will welcome back their player of the season so far in Rhys Williams while injury replacement Dino Djulbic’s three-game contract has come to an end.
Thomas Deng also returns from U23 duty and will be assessed on on game day if he is fit to start.
James Troisi copped a one-game suspension for his fifth yellow so expect new signing Terry Antonis to make his first start for the club.
Prediction
In the previous two meetings between these sides they have shared the spoils on both occasions. That is all about to change with Victory to come away from ANZ stadium with all three points.
It’s a blessing in disguise that Troisi will miss a game as he’s been horrible all season. Antonis has looked great every time he has come on and should complement Milligan perfectly.
2-1 Victory
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
Full Time 92' - Melbourne Victory have come away with a comprehensive victory against the Wanderers away 3-0.
Kanga Schillachi
Guest
I will reiterate my statement that Barbarouses is in a good run of form .
Kanga Schillachi
Guest
Paul I’m not sure what you’re seeing , but no offside goals from victory on tv .
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
Goal 92' - WOWZA! Barbarouses from 25yards absolutely burys the ball into the back of the net Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 3
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
89' - There will be 4 minutes of added time and it looks like Melbourne will be taking all 3points and moving into 3rd while Wanderers will remain 6th pending the Brisbane game. Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
87' - Substitute Berisha OFF Ingham On Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
85' - CHANCE Barbarouses is found with a lot of space in the box but his shot is a shocker Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Paul
Guest
Another missed offside call on Vics
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
Free-Kick 84' - Geria gives the free kick on the edge of the box. Ball deflects for a corner. The resulting corner leads to a Herd shot but Acton saves the day again. Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Kanga Schillachi
Guest
Melbourne Victory have put a run of decent results over the last 6 weeks and are announcing themselves as genuine contenders for the grand final .
Paul
Guest
Ref showing clear Vic bias as usual
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
79' - CHANCE Baccus finds some space at the top of the box but Acton as his done all night with a great save. Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Paul
Guest
Clear dive by Berisha
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
77' - CHANCE Scott has a free header from the Baccus cross but cant get the header on target Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Kanga Carlos Valderama
Guest
Variety is the spice of life and .... Carlos Valderama, in recognition of the upcoming Socceroos v Columbia game
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
75' - CHANCE Berisha with some superb build up playand picks out Antonis at the top of the box but scuffs the shot Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Pauly
Guest
Gee Stuart didn’t think you’d be adding banter in your comments lol
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
73' - Substitute Bonevacia and Carrusca OFF Santalab and Baccus ON Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2
Paul
Guest
BS George offside in the build up
Mat Datson
Roar Guru
69' - Substitute Nigro OFF Deng ON Western Sydney Wanderers: 0 Melbourne Victory: 2