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Melbourne Victory win A-League grand final
WWOS staff
Melbourne Victory have clinched their third A-League championship after defeating Sydney FC 3-0 in the grand final.
The Victory join the Brisbane Roar with the most grand final wins thanks to goals from Besart Berisha, Kosta Barbarouses and Leigh Broxham.
In front of a packed home crowd, the Victory slammed their foot down and never released the pressure against their northern rivals.
Click through to relive the moments which returned the Victory to the summit of the A-League.
They beat Sydney FC 3-0 at AAMI Park.
Mark Milligan was named the Joe Marston medal winner.
The emotion began to flow from Victory coach Kevin Musat after the final whistle.
But there was a scare for FFA chairman Frank Lowy who fell from the medal stage.
However, it was reported he was able to walk away unhurt from the spill.
Besart Berisha wheeled away after scoring the opening goal.
It was the fourth time the Albanian had scored in the decider.
And left Sydney coach Graham Arnold a lot to ponder at half-time.
However, the home side's defence wouldn't allow a second-half comeback.
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