1. View from the Victory, Volume 23: Defeat to Perth Glory a Microcosm of Season

    Jim Magilton's Melbourne Victory were hopeful that they would wrap up the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League Season on a winning note against the Perth Glory at nib Stadium. However, they were massacred, 4-2...

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  2. View from the Victory, Volume 22: Building a Foundation for Next Season

    With all hopes for the playoffs already done and dusted, Jim Magilton's Melbourne Victory looked to finish the year strong as they hosted the Wellington Phoenix on Friday at AAMI Park...

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  3. View from the Victory, Volume 21: Sydney FC Punches Melbourne out of Postseason

    View from the Victory, Volume 21: Sydney FC punches Melbourne out of postseason For Jim Magilton's Melbourne Victory , it was clear that this season was not going to be one for the fans to remember...

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  4. View from the Victory, Volume 20: Victory in Turmoil After Latest Setback

    It has been a rough year for football in Australia. Despite the continuing success of the Socceroos, the domestic league has been lagging and with it, the Melbourne Victory , who continue to struggle to find results...

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  5. View from the Victory, Volume 19: Melbourne Only Playing for Pride

    Barring divine intervention of the highest order, Jim Magilton's Melbourne Victory are essentially playing for pride. That was especially the case when Melbourne took on Gold Coast United Saturday at Skilled Park...

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  6. View from the Victory, Volume 18: Melbourne Regain Normalcy, Drop Another Match

    In the eyes of the Melbourne Victory , normalcy is dropping matches left and right. Of course, the Blue and White Brigade do not like this level of normalcy, but what can those ...

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  7. View from the Victory, Volume 17: Sense of Urgency for Magilton's Men

    There was a sense of urgency this past week from Jim Magilton, heading into the weekend match with the league-leading Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park...

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  8. View from the Victory, Volume 16: Postseason Hopes for Melbourne Fading Fast

    If Jim Magillton's Melbourne Victory do not make the Hyundai A-League Finals Series, the inability to hold on to leads will be the main reason. All season, Melbourne have proven to be inept at maintaining the advantage in critical matches...

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  9. View from the Victory, Volume 15: New Manager, Same Old Victory

    Without question, it has been a disappointing year for the Melbourne Victory Football Club, who had to go through a managerial change at the start of the new calendar year. On Dec...

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  10. View from the Victory, Volume 14: Tables Are Turning in City Derby

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory were taking on Melbourne Heart on Friday at AAMI Park in the renewal of the City Derby. A win over their city rivals was sure to give Victory some hope coming into the rest of the season...

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  11. View from the Victory, Volume 13: Melbourne Bounce Back Big

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory needed to get back on the winning track when they took on Wellington Phoenix on Sunday at AAMI Park in Melbourne...

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  12. View from the Victory, Volume 12: Another Snoozefest At Etihad Stadium

    After dropping a 4-3 penalty shootout to the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly, Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory were feeling the heat when they faced interstate rivals Adelaide United ...

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  13. View from the Victory, Volume 11: Hot Seat Becomes Even Hotter For Durakovic

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory were riding on the heels of a breakthough 3-2 win over Gold Coast United at AAMI Park and needed to build on their result as they hit the road to face the Newcastle Jets at Ausgrid Stadium...

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  14. View from the Victory, Volume 10: Hard Times at AAMI Park Against Gold Coast

    Mehmet Durakovic was under the microscope on Sunday as his Melbourne Victory took on Gold Coast United at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Lingering near the bottom, the Victory were in need of a victory to remain in playoff contention...

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  15. View from the Victory, Volume Nine: Misery Continues for Melbourne

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory were in desperate need of a win when they took on Perth Glory this past weekend at Etihad Stadium. "You just want to win games of football," team captain Adrian Leijer told Stephen Rielly of the Australian ...

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  16. View from the Victory, Volume Eight: While Harry's Away, the Victory Play

    The Melbourne Victory 's Harry Kewell was excused from Mehmet Durakovic's side to take part in a couple of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with Oman and Thailand...

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  17. View from the Victory, Volume Seven: Amateur Referee Night at Etihad Stadium

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory were in the fight of their lives as they prepared for their Saturday night match with defending A-League Champions and current league leaders Brisbane Roar at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne...

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  18. View from the Victory, Volume Six: Crossing the Tasman

    The question that was on the minds of Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory was this: would they ever score in, let alone win, a contest? Melbourne went 270 minutes without a ...

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  19. View from the Victory, Volume Five: A Derby? No, It's The Melbourne Pillow Fight

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory were back in action this weekend to renew the Melbourne Derby with rivals Melbourne Heart at Etihad Stadium...

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  20. View from the Victory, Volume Four: Is Harry Kewell Worth His Weight In Gold?

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory continued in their 2011-12 Hyundai A-League campaign when they took on interstate rivals, Adelaide United, at Hindmarsh Stadium...

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  21. View from the Victory, Volume Three: Reddy Steals Show in Scoreless Draw

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory FC began a long and arduous 2011-12 Hyundai A-League campaign at Etihad Stadium against Sydney FC . The preparations were in place at the training grounds...

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  22. View from the Victory, Volume Two: The Preseason Gauntlet and Kewell's Impact

    Mehmet Durakovic's Melbourne Victory had a rushed preseason which began on July 13 against Scottish Premier League powerhouse Celtic FC. The result was a 1-0 defeat...

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  23. View from the Victory, Volume One: Victory the Brave and King Harry

    This is a new feature to the View from Victoria Street and Bleacher Report that will highlight the 2011-12 season for the Melbourne Victory Football Club of the Hyundai A-League...

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