US EditionMelbourne City Triumphs in Historic A-League Derby Final | Sports-Games
- Melbourne City won the A-League Men grand final 1-0 against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on a sellout crowd of 29,902, marking the first Melbourne derby final.
- The match developed after Melbourne Victory's star winger Nishan Velupillay was ruled out due to an ankle injury, affecting their attacking strength.
- Yonatan Cohen scored early in the 10th minute on a sequence involving Aziz Behich and Andreas Kuen, while Mathew Leckie played a commanding defensive midfield role despite a nose injury from an accidental boot.
- Leckie won the Joe Marston Medal for player of the match, having blocked close-range shots and played through injury, while City’s defense, including goalkeeper Patrick Beach, kept Victory from scoring.
- The victory earned Melbourne City their second championship title, marked Melbourne Victory’s second straight loss in a grand final, prolonged Victory’s seven-year wait for a title, and showcased City’s determination under coach Aurelio Vidmar.
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Melbourne City edge crosstown rivals to win A-League title
MELBOURNE: Forward Yonatan Cohen proved the hero as Melbourne City claimed the bragging rights over crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory with a 1-0 victory to lift the A-League title on Saturday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Melbourne City Triumphs in Historic A-League Derby Final | Sports-Games
Melbourne City Triumphs in Historic A-League Derby Final Melbourne City secured their second A-League Championship with a historic 1-0 win over crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory in the Grand Final. The tense derby, marking the first time the clash decided the title, saw Yonatan Cohen score early to clinch victory for Aurelio Vidmar's side.Despite Melbourne Victory's intense pressure, City maintained their lead through staunch defense. Key defen…
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Brisbane TimesCity strike first in grand final
Yonatan Cohen scores the first goal of the A-League grand final for Melbourne City.
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