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Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win

Juan Mata scored two goals, including a rare long-range chip, and assisted once as Melbourne Victory outshot Melbourne City 19 to 6 in a 3-1 derby win.

  • Marcus Younis assisted Max Caputo to score an equalizer in the 32nd minute for City.
  • Medin Memeti missed a key chance to put City ahead in the 37th minute after Younis provided a good pass.
  • World Cup winner Mata scored the winning goal in the 64th minute with a strike from outside the box.
  • Mata assisted Santos, who scored Victory's third goal, and Mata received a standing ovation upon leaving the game in the 91st minute.
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Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win

Juan Mata has scored a brace, including one of the great A-League Men goals, to lead Melbourne Victory to a masterful 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City.

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aleagues.com.au broke the news in on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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