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Victory needed week's break, says Troisi

Melbourne Victory's James Troisi says his side has benefited from a short break.

Melbourne Victory needed a week off and will be fully recharged for Saturday night's home A-League clash with the injury-ravaged Newcastle Jets, star attacker James Troisi says.

Victory spared FFA penalty for derby flare

The A-League believes a cultural shift away from flares may be underway.

Melbourne Victory fans who dobbed in and turfed out a flare-lighting troublemaker in Saturday's A-League derby have saved their club from punishment from Football Federation Australia over the matter.

Five of the best from Victory and City

Stunner on debut: Tim Cahill.

Tim Cahill had Etihad Stadium rocking on Saturday night when he sent a screamer flying into the back of the net to give City a 1-0 lead in the Melbourne derby. 

Muscat must move quickly to wring improvement, lift confidence

Bad night: Victory coach Kevin Muscat has promised a much-improved performance against Adelaide United after his team's ...

One match is not definitive, but unless Melbourne Victory can turn things round quickly and find some fight, purpose and cohesion they may well have to yield their status as Victoria's top A-League dogs to Melbourne City by the end of the season.

Trouble flares at Melbourne derby

Victory's initial penalty was handed down over incidents in the derby in February, pictured here,

Despite repeated warnings from police and the soccer clubs that fans behave themselves, four fans were arrested and 13 evicted from Etihad Stadium overnight.

Victory forced to settle for draw

 Luke DeVere of the Roar competes for the ball against Besart Berisha and James Donache of the Victory.

A sensational 96th-minute Luke DeVere equaliser has saved Matt McKay's blushes to earn Brisbane a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory on the A-League's opening night.

Valeri thrilled with Cahill boost to A-League

Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri.

Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri says the arrival of Tim Cahill at cross-town rivals Melbourne City is one of a number of signings that have boosted the A-League and ensured its continued growth.Â