Melbourne Victory - Western United - 10 January 2025 A-League - (3-4)

Hiroshi Ibusuki scores to make it 3-4 at AAMI Park. Great play from Riku Danzaki to set up the goal.

Melbourne Victory needs to be cautious. Western United FC have an attacking throw-in.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Western United FC.

At AAMI Park, Matthew Grimaldi has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Western United FC's Noah Botic has been booked in Melbourne.

Goal! Noah Botic (Western United FC) levels the score at 3-3 with a header in Melbourne. Angus Thurgate with an assist there.

Corner awarded to Western United FC.

Throw-in high up the field for Western United FC in Melbourne.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Western United FC.

Kasey Bos (Melbourne Victory) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Western United FC in their own half.

Melbourne Victory make their fourth substitution with Joshua James Rawlins replacing Zinedine Machach.

Free kick Melbourne Victory.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

In Melbourne, Hiroshi Ibusuki (Western United FC) misses the target with a header.

Western United FC have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Throw-in for Western United FC close to the penalty box.

Western United FC push forward at AAMI Park and Hiroshi Ibusuki gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Melbourne Victory defence.

Goal! Melbourne Victory have got their heads in front thanks to a Clarismario Santos Rodrigus strike. Zinedine Machach instrumental with a fine assist.

Western United FC make their third substitution with Matthew Grimaldi replacing Abel Walatee.

The away team replace Luke Vickery with Riku Danzaki.

Throw-in Western United FC.

Nikos Vergos is on a sub for Bruno Fornaroli for Melbourne Victory.

John Aloisi is making the team's second substitution at AAMI Park with Jordan Lauton replacing Rhys Bozinovski.

Clarismario Santos Rodrigus is replacing Daniel Arzani for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Arthur Diles (Melbourne Victory) is making a second substitution, with Kasey Bos replacing Adam Traore.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Western United FC in their own half.

Melbourne Victory's Nishan Velupillay gets in a shot on goal at AAMI Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Adam Kersey signals a throw-in for Western United FC, close to Melbourne Victory's area.

Abel Walatee gets an equalizer for Western United FC. The score is now 2-2. Luke Vickery instrumental with a fine assist.

Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

Western United FC are coming forward and Rhys Bozinovski gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Corner awarded to Western United FC.

Nishan Velupillay is replacing Reno Piscopo for the home team.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Melbourne Victory's Ryan Teague misses with an attempt on goal.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Western United FC drive upfield at AAMI Park and Hiroshi Ibusuki hits the bar with a header.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Western United FC just outside Melbourne Victory's area.

Melbourne Victory have a dangerous throw-in.

Western United FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Western United FC territory.

Adam Kersey awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Western United FC are coming forward and Ben Garuccio gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Ben Garuccio is booked for the away team.

Melbourne Victory will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Western United FC.

Daniel Arzani for Melbourne Victory has been booked by Adam Kersey and receives a first yellow card.

Adam Traore (Melbourne Victory) has received a first yellow card.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Western United FC close to the penalty box.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Can Western United FC capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

In Melbourne Western United FC attack through Luke Vickery. The finish is off target, however.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

Abel Walatee for Western United FC gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Can Western United FC get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Can Western United FC capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Melbourne Victory's half?

Luke Vickery gets his shot on target but fails to score for Western United FC.

Corner awarded to Western United FC.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Adam Kersey awards the home team a throw-in.

The first-half is over.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory.

Western United FC needs to be cautious. Melbourne Victory have an attacking throw-in.

Throw-in for Western United FC in the half of Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

In Melbourne, Melbourne Victory push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Roderick Miranda is back on the pitch.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Roderick Miranda is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Bruno Fornaroli puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 2-1. That's a fine assist from Daniel Arzani.

Western United FC have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Can Western United FC capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Melbourne Victory's half?

Adam Kersey signals a Western United FC throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Western United FC goal kick.

Melbourne Victory's Bruno Fornaroli breaks free at AAMI Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Daniel Arzani of Melbourne Victory smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Melbourne Victory have a dangerous throw-in.

Goal kick for Western United FC at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory are pushing forward but Zinedine Machach's finish is wide of the goal.

Adam Kersey awards Western United FC a goal kick.

Ball safe as Melbourne Victory is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Western United FC.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Melbourne Victory drives forward and Adam Traore gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

Angus Thurgate (Western United FC) has received a yellow card from Adam Kersey.

Free kick Melbourne Victory.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Western United FC.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Ball safe as Melbourne Victory is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Western United FC have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Adam Kersey signals a throw-in for Western United FC, close to Melbourne Victory's area.

Throw-in for Western United FC at AAMI Park.

Goal! Western United FC go level at 1-1 through Hiroshi Ibusuki in Melbourne. Ben Garuccio with an assist there.

Corner awarded to Western United FC.

Western United FC have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Throw-in high up the field for Western United FC in Melbourne.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Western United FC goal kick.

Daniel Arzani of Melbourne Victory gets in a strike, but is off target.

Adam Kersey awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Melbourne Victory drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Brendan Hamill. Great play from Jordi Valadon to set up the goal.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Western United FC needs to be cautious. Melbourne Victory have an attacking throw-in.

Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Western United FC's half?

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Western United FC territory.

Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Western United FC in the half of Melbourne Victory.

Adam Kersey awards the home team a throw-in.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Adam Kersey signals a Western United FC throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.

Western United FC are caught offside.

Goal kick for Western United FC at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory's Daniel Arzani misses with an attempt on goal.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Both teams haven't won their last match in A-League.

Melbourne Victory haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.

Melbourne Victory haven't won in their last 4 games.

Melbourne Victory scores 1.24 goals when playing at home and Western United FC scores 1.94 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Melbourne Victory and Western United FC is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Melbourne Victory and Western United FC is 3.

Melbourne Victory scores 1.6 goals in a match against Western United FC and Western United FC scores 1.4 goals against Melbourne Victory (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Melbourne Victory won 2, Western United FC won 2, 1 draws.

Melbourne Victory has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Western United FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Melbourne Victory's.

In A-League, Western United FC has better performance than Melbourne Victory.

When Western United FC is down 1-0 away, they win 37% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory is down 0-1 home, they win 44% of their matches.

When Western United FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 42% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory leads 1-0 at home, they win in 66% of their matches.

On their last meeting Melbourne Victory won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory wins 27% of halftimes, Western United FC wins 20%.

Melbourne Victory wins 1st half in 27% of their matches, Western United FC in 20% of their matches.

Jason Geria has more yellow cards (3) than any other player at Melbourne Victory. Tomoki Imai has collected 3 for Western United FC.

Melbourne Victory's home record this season: 3-2-0.

Western United FC haven't scored in 1 of their 7 away matches in A-League this season.

Melbourne Victory haven't scored in 0 of their 5 home matches in A-League this season.

Western United FC have a winning streak of 4 matches away from home.

Western United FC haven't lost in their last 5 games.

Western United FC have a winning streak of 4 matches.

Did you know that Western United FC scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Melbourne Victory scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 0-15? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Western United FC have a winning streak of 4 matches in A-League.

Last season's matches: 2-1 (Melbourne Victory at home) and 2-2 (Western United FC at home).

During the last 17 meetings, Melbourne Victory have won 6 times, there have been 3 draws while Western United FC have won 8 times. The goal difference is 29-28 in favour of Melbourne Victory.

During the last 7 meetings with Melbourne Victory playing at home, Melbourne Victory have won 2 times, there have been 1 draws while Western United FC have won 4 times. The goal difference is 16-13 in favour of Western United FC.

The most common result of matches between Melbourne Victory and Western United FC is 1-2. 3 matches have ended with this result.