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Melbourne City Hold Off Resurgent Wanderers
Melbourne City has secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in a thrilling A-League match at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
The home team took the lead in the 24th minute through a stunning strike from Jamie Maclaren, but the Wanderers fought back with a goal from Alexander Baumjohann just before halftime.
The Wanderers continued to push for an equalizer in the second half, but City's defense held strong, and they eventually sealed the win with a late goal from Florin Berenguer.
The win sees City move up to second place on the A-League table, while the Wanderers remain in sixth place.
Key Moments:
- Jamie Maclaren scores a beautiful goal in the 24th minute to give City the lead.
- Alexander Baumjohann equalizes for the Wanderers just before halftime.
- City's defense holds strong in the second half, despite the Wanderers' pressure.
- Florin Berenguer seals the win for City with a late goal.
Player Ratings:
- Melbourne City: Maclaren (8/10), Berenguer (7/10), Noone (7/10)
- Western Sydney Wanderers: Baumjohann (8/10), Riera (7/10), Duke (6/10)
Post-Match Quotes:
- Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts: "We knew it would be a tough game, but we're happy with the three points."
- Western Sydney Wanderers coach Jean-Pierre Ricard: "We created a lot of chances, but we couldn't capitalize on them. We're disappointed with the result."
Next Match:
Melbourne City will face Adelaide United in their next A-League match, while the Western Sydney Wanderers will take on Brisbane Roar.