Posts

Showing posts with the label perth glory

A 'Mata' of revenge - Victory seek derby day redemption

Image
Revenge is on the minds of Melbourne Victory as they face cross-city rivals, Melbourne City, at AAMI Park on Saturday evening. The two clubs met in last season’s A-League Grand Final with City edging the game 1-0 but in former Spain and Manchester United star, Juan Mata, the hosts have a potential matchwinner in their ranks. The 38-year-old (above) netted his first goal for the club in the recent win against Perth Glory and that could be a positive sign of things to come for the Big V. “He's an unbelievable guy. What he has done in this game and how humble and respectful he is, is phenomenal and we should count ourselves lucky in Australia to have someone like that in the A-League,” said captain Jason Davidson. “He's got the hunger and the will to win, both on and off the pitch, and it's fantastic. If you look at his career and what he's accomplished and the trophies he has won, then that speaks for itself. “To have longevity like that at the clubs that he...