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Victory must refocus after Wellington loss as tricky trip to Perth looms
Melbourne Victory's credentials as genuine challengers for top spot on the A-League ladder were always going to be sorely tested during their fixture pile-up, but the examination has become much tougher following their 3-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix.