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  Melbourne Victory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melbourne Victory FC is a football (soccer) club based in Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne Victory's colours are navy blue and white, the traditional state colours of Victoria.
Melbourne Victory players celebrate in front of fans in the Swan Street end during their 5-0 win over Sydney FC at Olympic Park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Melbourne_Victory   (633 words)

  
 Victory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pyrrhic victory, a victory at heavy cost to the victor.
Victory Seed Company, an heirloom seed company in Molalla, Oregon.
Melbourne Victory, an Australian football (soccer) team based in Melbourne, Australia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victory   (179 words)

  
 Melbourne Victory > Home
Melbourne Victory CEO Geoff Miles has praised the Hyundai A-League record crowd of 39,730 that packed the Telstra Dome to see Victory register their second consecutive win of the season against Sydney FC on Saturday night.
Melbourne Victory has put on another scintillating showcase for the Victorian sporting public, defeating Sydney FC by three goals to two in the second round of the Hyundai A-League at a packed Telstra Dome.
Melbourne Victory recorded its second consecutive win in the Hyundai A-League, defeating Sydney FC 3-2 in front of a record crowd of 39,730 at Telstra Dome tonight.
www.melbournevictory.com.au   (318 words)

  
 Financial victory for Victory - standunited.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Preferred bidder Melbourne Victory is on track to secure the estimated $4 million it needs to shore up its place in the new national soccer competition.
Victory representative Alen Rados said no deadline had been imposed on the consortium to prove its financial capability, but was confident the impasse would soon be resolved.
But he said he was optimistic the Melbourne Victory group would raise - perhaps before the end of the week - the $4 million-plus needed to take its place in the league, due to kick off next winter.
www.standunited.org /enews/index.php?showtopic=329   (1043 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Football - Melbourne Victory: To the Victory go the spoils
Rugby league's Melbourne Storm has struggled to pull crowds in AFL territory but the state's newest footballing franchise is not anticipating the same problem.
The Victory have been dogged by reports of their inability to accumulate the estimated $5 million needed to participate in the A-League and speculation of potential backing by mobile phone entrepreneur "Crazy" John Ilhan and Collingwood president Eddie McGuire proved to be just that.
At the time of writing, Cole said the Victory had moved closer to gaining a major backer and were expecting to announce some positive news in the near future.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200508/s1441291.htm   (1212 words)

  
 Sports Australia - Football News Article: New Stadium a Victory for Melbourne [Apr 6, 2006]
Today’s announcement of a new $190 million rectangular stadium for Melbourne was warmly received by one of the proposed major tenants of the facility, Melbourne Victory.
Melbourne Victory Football Operations Manager, Gary Cole, was delighted with the plans for the new Olympic Park Stadium.
Interim Melbourne Victory CEO, John Harris, saw the stadium as a symbol of how far the club and the Hyundai A-League have come in such a short time.
www.sportsaustralia.com /articles/apr06/artid5375.html   (486 words)

  
 Townsville Bulletin: Victory extend streak [ 19jun06 ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
THE Melbourne Victory maintained their unbeaten pre-season in Rockhampton on Saturday night and have every intention of extending their winning run when the Challenge Trophy relocates to Townsville this week.
The Victory scored a 4-3 penalty shootout win over the Central Coast Mariners in their opening Challenge Trophy contest after potting the equaliser in the dying stages of regular time (two-all).
Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick said, pre-season or not, he was working on introducing a winning culture at the club.
townsvillebulletin.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,7034,19513006^14793,00.html   (427 words)

  
 Australian Stadiums :: Olympic Park Stadium
Olympic Park Stadium has been Melbourne's main rectangular sports stadium for many years however this will come to an end in a few years time when a new state-of-the-art Melbourne Rectangular Stadium opens next door on the current Edwin Flack Field in 2009.
Melbourne Victory Football Club (A-League) and the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club (NRL) both call the stadium home and will move to the new stadium once complete.
As well as being the current home of the Melbourne Victory, the stadium has hosted many internationals, domestic games including NSL Grand Finals and has been home to many clubs including Carlton and the Melbourne Knights.
www.austadiums.com /stadiums/stadiums.php?id=83   (308 words)

  
 NewsBreak :: Victory dance
Melbourne Victory make a compelling case for the role as the A-League's entertainers when it sees off a gallant 10-man Sydney, the defending premier, 3-2.
Melbourne Victory have continued their fine start to the A-League season with a 3-2 win over Sydney FC in a drama-packed match in front of a home-and-away record crowd of almost 40 000 people at the
Melbourne Victory are sweating on a video review of an incident involving its midfielder Fred and Sydney's Mark Milligan.
newsbreak.com.au /related/a662219   (224 words)

  
 Finally, a Melbourne Victory - Soccer - Sport - theage.com.au
Then the Victory had one ruled out just prior to halftime when busy forward Andy Vlahos' header crossed the line, only for a foul to be called against midfielder Steve Pantelidis for pushing a Jets defender.
Following Thompson's goal, the crowd of nearly 14,000 was on the edge of their seats for the rest of the game as the Victory held off a late Newcastle rally.
Melbourne now has a win and three draws from its five matches so far this season, while Newcastle has two wins, a draw and two losses.
www.theage.com.au /news/soccer/finally-a-melbourne-victory/2005/09/25/1127586742578.html   (282 words)

  
 Melbourne Victory FC Fans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Melbourne Victory have accused A-League rival Sydney FC of over-reacting and making "wild allegations" after Melbourne's Brazilian star Fred was handed a three-match ban for violent conduct.
Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory have fought out a 1-1 draw in round two of the A-League Pre-Season Cup at Dorrien Gardens, West Perth, on Saturday.
Both teams were without a number of key players, with Melbourne's Brazilian import Fred suffering a corked thigh in training during the week, the side also without Adrian Caceres (calf) and Michael Ferrante (thigh).
www.mvfcfans.com /index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=28   (744 words)

  
 'No excuse' for Melbourne Victory - Football - Sport - smh.com.au
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat has vowed there will be no excuses if last season's A-League underachievers cannot turn things around when the new season kicks off on Friday night.
The Victory officially launched its season today in Melbourne, with players signing autographs and mingling with about 1,000 fans in the city's central business district.
Melbourne has also signed midfielder Grant Brebner from Scottish Premier League side Dundee United, who is likely to be paired in a tough-tackling midfield alongside the combative Muscat.
www.smh.com.au /news/football/no-excuse-for-melbourne-victory/2006/08/23/1156012609791.html   (673 words)

  
 Bin Laden's Victory : Melbourne Indymedia
Thursday May 01, 2003 at 12:23 PM Melbourne Indymedia is a website produced by grassroots media makers offering non-corporate coverage of struggles, actions and celebrations.
Unless otherwise stated by the author, all content is free for non-commercial reuse, reprint, and rebroadcast, on the net and elsewhere.
Opinions are those of the contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Melbourne Independent Media Center.
www.melbourne.indymedia.org /news/2003/05/46994.php   (1737 words)

  
 Melbourne Victory Home
AFTER last week's outstanding turnout for the opening A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney, tickets for this weekend's first home game for the Victory are already at a premium.
A spokesman for Melbourne Victory said last night a substantial number of general admission tickets were still available but advised fans to either book or arrive at the ground early.
The commercial features A-League players, including Melbourne Victory's Michael Ferrante, performing ball tricks, scissor kicks and shoulder juggling balls dipped in paint, all to a catchy rap tune.
www.geocities.com /mvfcfanclub/index.html   (707 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet: Melbourne Victory Team Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Melbourne Victory star Fred has been handed a three-match ban after a Football Federation Australia disciplinary hearing found him guilty of violent conduct.
Victory striker Danny Allsopp took a good, true bounce as a sign he might be close to regaining his prolific goal-kicking ability this A-League season.
Melbourne Victory has scored a two-nil win over last year's premier Adelaide United to open the A-League season in style at Olympic Park.
soccernet.espn.go.com /team?id=5328&cc=4716   (218 words)

  
 Melbourne Victory FC Football News > ePitch
Photo: Fox Sports MELBOURNE Victory striker Fred has been handed a three-match suspension after a Football Federation Australia hearing last night found him guilty of violent conduct for the elbow he delivered to Mark Milligan's throat in last Saturday's spiteful encounter at the Telstra Dome.
The Melbourne Victory's Brazilian import Fred has been given a three-match suspension for violent conduct after being found guilty of elbowing Sydney FC's Mark Milligan in the throat during their A-League clash on Saturday night.
Melbourne Victory's Brazilian import Fred has been cited to appear before an A-League disciplinary committee on a violent conduct charge arising from last Saturday's 3-2 win over Sydney FC at Docklands.
www.epitch.co.uk /a-league/melbourne-victory-fc   (410 words)

  
 Melbourne's Victory - Soccer - Sport - theage.com.au
In a significant coup for the fledgling team, Victory is today expected to announce Muscat as its marquee signing - and the foundation upon which it will build its new team.
It's been very much the pull of home, and Melbourne Victory is a great opportunity to come back to Melbourne while I am still young enough to make a contribution to the game and the club.
He is linking up once again with Victory head coach Ernie Merrick and director of football operations Gary Cole, both of whom coached him earlier in his career.
www.theage.com.au /news/Soccer/Melbournes-Victory/2005/05/04/1115092558328.html?oneclick=true   (711 words)

  
 Police Explorer Program - Melbourne Florida Police Department
Explorers meet at the Melbourne Police Department, and have the opportunity to experience what it might be like to be a law enforcement officer.
Melbourne Police Department Officers Mike Loftis and Jennifer Hall competed in the police bicycle obstacle course for the male and female post advisors.
Officers from the Melbourne Police Department, Sebastian Police Department, and the Florida Highway Patrol worked diligently helping the Explorers train for all of the necessary events so that they would perform to the best of their ability.
www.melbourneflorida.org /police/explorers.htm   (411 words)

  
 Sportal.co.nz - Soccer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Melbourne Victory Football Operations Manager, Gary Cole, was also excited about the prospect of playing in a purpose-build, world-class arena.
With Melbourne playing in front of sell-out crowds during the inaugural Hyundai A-League season, the new stadium will allow more fans an opportunity to watch their team.
Victory coach Ernie Merrick believes the new stadium will do great things for football in Victoria, especially with the game enjoying such high interest at the moment.
www.sportal.co.nz /soccer.asp?i=news&id=80763   (418 words)

  
 Anti-Globalisation Protesters Claim Victory In Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia - Anti-globalisation campaigners claimed victory Monday after blockading a major international economic conference in a pitched battle with police in which scores of people were hurt.
A mounted policeman charges protesters during clashes outside the Melbourne venue of the World Economic Forum September 11, 2000.
Thousands surrounded the venue in an attempt to block some of the world's most influential business leaders from attending the conference, claiming that the forum does nothing to help the world's poor and developing countries.
www.commondreams.org /headlines/091100-02.htm   (818 words)

  
 The World Game
Melbourne Victory CEO Geoff Miles has praised the A-League record crowd of 39,730 that packed the Telstra Dome to see Victory play Sydney FC on Saturday night.
Miles said the club was thrilled with the response from the Victorian public, which saw the previous record for an A-League home and away match beaten by over 14,000 in an entertaining match full of action and excitement.
Melbourne Victory forward Fred's three-game ban for violent conduct against Sydney FC's Mark Milligan is:
www.theworldgame.com.au /home/index.php?pid=st&cid=74792   (275 words)

  
 Jamaica Gleaner - JDF deny Melbourne victory - Monday | June 9, 2003
After posting an imposing 400 for six declared against the Jamaica Defence Force at Up Park Camp on Saturday's first day, the men from Derrymore Road skittled the soldiers for 228 runs in their first innings, 172 runs short.
Melbourne's captain, Robert Samuels, with limited time on his hands, asked the soldiers to follow-on but the marching men rallied to 137-2 when the game ended yesterday.
Samuels (112) and teammate Dillon Ebanks (108) had scored heavily in Melbourne's turn at bat.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20030609/sports/sports3.html   (509 words)

  
 Melbourne Victory FC Fans - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Fred appeared to elbow Sydney FC's Mark Milligan in the throat in the 59th minute of Saturday night's round-two clash at Melbourne's Telstra Dome, which the Victory won 3-2 before 39,730 fans.
Melbourne Victory's Brazilian signing Fred has copped a three-match suspension for 'violent conduct' as a result of his act in the side's 3-2 win over Sydney FC last weekend.
The decision to switch the game from the Victory's regular home - Olympic Park - to Telstra Dome was made by FFA six months ago after Olympic Park authorities claimed the ground would be unavailable.
www.mvfcfans.com   (519 words)

  
 Victory Finally Get Back On Track : pintculture.com
The Melbourne Victory have snapped their winless streak with a 3-2 in New Zealand.
Melbourne has come away from Auckland with a long awaited victory in a match where both sides had put their respective demons to rest.
Melbourne will look to go back-to-back with a win at Aussie Stadium against fierce rival Sydney FC and move into the top half, while New Zealand will look to build on their best performance since Round 3 and get a result away to Queensland.
www.pintculture.com /?action=article&ID=705   (992 words)

  
 Give Me Soccer - Olympic Park Now Home For Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory Chief Executive, Darren Gosling, said it was important for the club to have a clearly identifiable home venue that fans could adopt as their home from day one.
Melbourne Victory’s Olympic Park Stadium odyssey commences with the pre-season challenge on July 30th against Perth Glory and continues on 6th August against Adelaide United.
If the Melbourne Storm’s experience at the venue is anything to go by, the first home game is expected to be a lock out, so fans are encouraged to either buy a membership ticket or pre-book well in advance.
www.givemesoccer.com /news.cgi?id=23   (690 words)

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