Melbourne Victory have leapt into third on the A-League table, disposing of Western Sydney 3-1 in a madcap battle that saw both teams reduced to 10 men. Goals to Leroy George, Besart Berisha and Thomas Deng earned Victory three crucial points at AAMI Park on Saturday night. Berisha converted the spot kick to return Victory to the lead in the seventh minute of stoppage time. With just 20 players on the pitch, the match opened up in the second half - and Victory took advantage. The loss drops Western Sydney to seventh place and with Thwaite on the sidelines, they face sixth-placed Brisbane next Saturday in an effective elimination final.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2018 11:15 UTC