Melbourne Victory and City draw in A-League Men derby

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City drew 1-1 in their A-League Men derby, leaving both clubs winless at the season's start.

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City drew 1-1 in their A-League Men derby on Saturday night at AAMI Park, leaving both Melbourne clubs without a win at the season's start.

Victory took the lead when Keegan Jelacic scored in the seventh minute. Charles Nduka controlled a long ball from Jordi Valadon with his head, beat Harrison Delbridge, and played a one-two with Jelacic before cutting the ball back for Jelacic to fire past Macklin Freke.

City responded in the second half. Andrew Nabbout equalised in the 52nd minute, earning City a point despite Victory's earlier dominance. As the match progressed, City increased the pressure, with new signing Awer Mabil growing in influence and creating chances for the home side.

Victory played under new coach Giovanni Savarese. The club farewelled departing player Juan Mata, the previous season's Johnny Warren medallist, who completed a lap of honour before the match.

How it is being reported

• Victory, City scrap out A-League Men derby drawMelbourne City and Melbourne Victory have had to settle for a 1-1 draw and remain winless at the start of the A-League Men season.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 12:05
• Victory, City scrap out A-League Men derby drawMelbourne City and Melbourne Victory have had to settle for a 1-1 draw and remain winless at the start of the A-League Men season.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 12:05

In this story: Melbourne Victory · Melbourne City · Keegan Jelacic · Andrew Nabbout · Giovanni Savarese · Charles Nduka · Awer Mabil · Juan Mata

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