Victory Clinch Crucial Win In Penultimate A-League Round

Perth, Australia, April 8 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Apr, 2018 ) :Melbourne Victory waited until the dying minutes to secure a prized home final with a 2-1 win over a plucky Wellington on Sunday in the penultimate round of A-League action.

The Victory needed a win against the struggling Phoenix to be assured of a top-four berth and the resulting home fixture in the first week of finals.

However, an own goal by Leigh Broxham in the 23rd minute meant they trailed the New Zealand side for an hour and a Victory win looked a forlorn hope when they were behind heading into the final 10 minutes.

The Phoenix had squandered chances to double their lead but still looked to be doing enough to hang on for an upset win. However, the decision by Victory coach Kevin Muscat to bring on Kenny Athiu at the expense of prolific striker Besart Berisha in the 72nd minute proved to be an inspired one.