Melbourne Victory's Last-Minute Stunner Seals Dramatic Win Over Adelaide United
Wow, what a game! Melbourne Victory pulled off an absolute thriller against Adelaide United in the latest edition of the Original Rivalry, proving once again why this fixture is one of the most intense in the Isuzu UTE A-League. In a match that had everything—drama, stunning goals, and a heart-stopping finish—Victory edged out Adelaide 2-1, thanks to Nickoletta Flannery’s last-minute heroics.
Let’s talk about how this match unfolded. It was a high-stakes showdown at AAMI Park, with Victory chasing top spot and Adelaide looking to solidify their place in the top three. From the first whistle, both teams came out firing, with chances at both ends. The first half was tightly contested, and despite some close calls—especially after a defensive mix-up almost gifted Victory the lead—neither side could break the deadlock.
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Then, the second half delivered fireworks. In the 59th minute, Flannery stepped up and unleashed a beauty from the edge of the penalty box, curling the ball into the back of the net to send the home crowd into raptures. Victory were in control, but Adelaide, refusing to back down, found a way back into the game in the 86th minute. A handball inside the box from Victory’s star striker Emily Gielnik handed Adelaide a golden opportunity, and Dylan Holmes made no mistake from the penalty spot, leveling the score at 1-1.
But just when it looked like the teams would share the spoils, Flannery had other ideas. In the first minute of stoppage time, she struck again—this time delivering the match-winner and securing all three points for Victory. The stadium erupted as Victory extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games and kept the pressure on league leaders Melbourne City.
For Adelaide, it was a tough pill to swallow. They had fought hard and were on the verge of a valuable point, but now they find themselves five points behind Victory and seven off the top. Meanwhile, for Melbourne Victory, this win means they’re right in the race for the Premiership, with just a couple of games to go.
This match had everything you could ask for—rising stars, unexpected twists, and a thrilling climax. And with the A-League Women’s competition heating up, you can bet there’s plenty more drama to come!
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