Australia - A-LeagueAAMI Park, Dec 29
FTMelbourne Victory
5 - 1
Wellington Phoenix
Events:
7'Nikos VergosNishan Velupillay1 - 0(Assist)
7'1 - 0Nikos VergosNishan Velupillay(Assist)
29'1 - 1Ramy Najjarine
29'1 - 1Ramy Najjarine
42'Nikos VergosJoshua Rawlins2 - 1(Assist)
42'2 - 1Nikos VergosJoshua Rawlins(Assist)
45 + 2'Manjrekar James
45 + 2'Manjrekar James
HT
2 - 1
Events:
47'Nikos VergosJoshua Rawlins3 - 1(Assist)
47'3 - 1Nikos VergosJoshua Rawlins(Assist)
55'Clarismario RodrigusJuan Mata4 - 1(Assist)
55'4 - 1Clarismario RodrigusJuan Mata(Assist)
90'Keegan JelacicJing Reec5 - 1(Assist)
90'5 - 1Keegan JelacicJing Reec(Assist)
90 + 4'Adam Traore
90 + 4'Adam Traore
FT
5 - 1
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Shaun Evans ()
Venue: AAMI ParkDec 29
Stats:
Shots on target
6
Shots on target
2
Shots off target
7
Shots off target
5
Possession (%)
61
Possession (%)
39
Corner Kicks
4
Corner Kicks
2
Offsides
3
Offsides
0
Fouls
12
Fouls
10
Yellow cards
1
Yellow cards
1
Goalkeeper saves
2
Goalkeeper saves
2
Goal kicks
10
Goal kicks
8
Latest commentaries:
90+6'In Melbourne, Isaac Hughes (Wellington) misses the target with a header.
90+6'Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.
90+5'Free kick for Wellington in the half of Melbourne Victory.
90+4'Adam Traore (Melbourne Victory) has received a first yellow card.
90+4'In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the away team.
90+3'Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.
90+2'Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.
90'That's a fine assist from Jing Reec.
90'It's now 5-1 in Melbourne as Keegan Jelacic scores for Melbourne Victory.
90'Shaun Evans signals a throw-in for Wellington, close to Melbourne Victory's area.
89'Wellington awarded a free kick in their own half.
88'Ball safe as Wellington is awarded a throw-in in their half.
88'Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.
88'Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.
87'Can Wellington get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?
86'Wellington awarded a throw-in in their own half.
85'Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.
84'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.
83'Shaun Evans awards the away team a throw-in.
82'Throw-in for Wellington in their own half.
82'Melbourne Victory make their fifth substitution with Jing Reec replacing Clarismario Santos Rodrigus.
82'Arthur Diles is making the team's fourth substitution at AAMI Park with Adam Traore replacing Jason Davidson.
81'Throw-in Melbourne Victory.
80'A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
80'Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington.
77'Free kick for Wellington in their own half.
76'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
75'Shaun Evans awards the home team a throw-in.
75'Wellington awarded a throw-in in their own half.
73'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.
73'A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
73'Throw-in Wellington.
72'Shaun Evans awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.
70'Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
70'Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington just outside Melbourne Victory's area.
68'Arthur Diles (Melbourne Victory) is making a third substitution, with Keegan Jelacic replacing Juan Mata.
68'Arthur Diles is making the team's second substitution at AAMI Park with Denis Genreau replacing Louis D'Arrigo.
68'Shaun Evans blows against Melbourne Victory's Nikos Vergos for offside.
65'Free kick Melbourne Victory.
64'Paulo Retre is replacing Alex Rufer for the away team.
64'Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.
64'Ramy Najjarine of Wellington gets in a strike, but is off target.
62'Wellington to take a throw-in in Melbourne Victory territory.
60'Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.
59'Ball safe as Wellington is awarded a throw-in in their half.
59'Throw-in for Wellington in their own half.
58'Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.
57'The away team have replaced Carlo Armiento with Fin Conchie. This is the second substitution made today by Giancarlo Italiano.
57'Luke Brooke-Smith is on a sub for Kazuki Nagasawa for Wellington.
56'Matthew Grimaldi is replacing Nishan Velupillay for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
55'Juan Mata instrumental with a fine assist.
55'Melbourne Victory take a comfortable 4-1 lead thanks to Clarismario Santos Rodrigus.
53'Ball safe as Wellington is awarded a throw-in in their half.
52'Shaun Evans awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.
51'It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.
51'Wellington are coming forward and Ramy Najjarine gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
50'Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.
47'That's a fine assist from Joshua James Rawlins.
47'Goal! Melbourne Victory extend their lead to 3-1 through Nikos Vergos.
46'Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Wellington's half?
46'Shaun Evans awards the away team a throw-in.
The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.
45+5'Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.
45+5'Free kick for Wellington in their own half.
45+4'Ball goes out of play for a Wellington goal kick.
45+4'Melbourne Victory pushes forward through Nikos Vergos, whose finish on goal is saved.
45+3'Wellington awarded a free kick in their own half.
45+2'Manjrekar James (Wellington) gets a yellow card.
45+1'Melbourne Victory are pushing forward but Nikos Vergos's finish is wide of the goal.
45+1'Goal kick for Wellington at AAMI Park.
45+1'Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Wellington's half?
45'Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.
45'Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.
44'Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington in their own half.
42'Joshua James Rawlins with an assist there.
42'Goal! Melbourne Victory take a 2-1 lead through a well-placed header from Nikos Vergos.
42'Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
40'Shaun Evans awards Wellington a goal kick.
40'In Melbourne Melbourne Victory attack through Nishan Velupillay. The finish is off target, however.
39'Wellington have a goal kick.
36'Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory.
36'It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.
36'Melbourne Victory attack but Roderick Miranda's header doesn't find the target.
35'Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
34'In Melbourne Melbourne Victory drive forward through Louis D'Arrigo. His shot is on target but it's saved.
33'A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
29'Ramy Najjarine grabs a goal to bring things level at 1-1 at AAMI Park.
29'Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.
28'Throw-in for Wellington in the half of Melbourne Victory.
28'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
26'At AAMI Park, Melbourne Victory are penalized for being offside.
26'Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Wellington territory.
26'Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Wellington territory.
25'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.
24'Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.
23'In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.
21'Shaun Evans awards Wellington a goal kick.
20'Can Wellington get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?
19'Goal kick for Wellington at AAMI Park.
16'Ball goes out of play for a Wellington goal kick.
16'Nikos Vergos for Melbourne Victory gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
15'Free kick Melbourne Victory.
13'Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.
12'Nikos Vergos of Melbourne Victory is pulled up for offside.
12'Agony for Melbourne Victory as Juan Mata 's header comes back off the post and is cleared.
11'It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.
11'Corban Piper (Wellington) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
10'Wellington have a dangerous throw-in.
10'Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington in their own half.
9'Melbourne Victory needs to be cautious. Wellington have an attacking throw-in.
7'Great play from Nishan Velupillay to set up the goal.
7'Nikos Vergos scores with a header and the home team now lead 1-0.
7'Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.
5'Wellington awarded a free kick in their own half.
5'Corban Piper for Wellington drives towards goal at AAMI Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.
4'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory close to the penalty box.
4'Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.
3'Throw-in Wellington.
3'A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
3'Corner awarded to Wellington.
2'Wellington have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Mon Dec 29 2025 08:02:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Melbourne Victory4-2-3-1
25
Jack Duncan
22
Joshua Rawlins
15
Sebastian Esposito
21
Roderick Miranda
2
Jason Davidson
27
Louis D'Arrigo
8
Jordi Valadon
17
Nishan Velupillay
64
Juan Mata
11
Clarismario Rodrigus
39
Nikos Vergos
3
Corban Piper
7
Ifeanyi Eze
11
Carlo Armiento
25
Kazuki Nagasawa
14
Alex Rufer
20
Ramy Najjarine
27
Matt Sheridan
18
Lukas Kelly-Heald
4
Manjrekar James
15
Isaac Hughes
40
Eamonn McCarron
Wellington Phoenix3-5-2
Substitutions:
56'
Nishan VelupillayMatthew Grimaldi
57'
Carlo ArmientoFin Conchie
67'
Juan MataKeegan Jelacic
57'
Kazuki NagasawaLuke Brooke-Smith
67'
Louis D'ArrigoDenis Genreau
64'
Alex RuferPaulo Retre
82'
Clarismario RodrigusJing Reec
82'
Jason DavidsonAdam Traore
Substitute players:
Jack Warshawsky
Alby Kelly-Heald
Denis Genreau
Luke Brooke-Smith
Matthew Grimaldi
Anaru Cassidy
Joshua Inserra
Tze-xuan Loke
Keegan Jelacic
Paulo Retre
Jing Reec
Fin Conchie
Adam Traore
Coaches:
Arthur Diles
Giancarlo Italiano
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