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The first derby of the season pitted both clubs' super signings against each other.(Photos by Getty Images)

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Even though the former World Cup winner David Villa didn't stay for long, the Victory made sure to give him a going away present before he moved to New York. (Photos by Getty Images)

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A nightmare for one superstar but a dream for another. Besart Berisha grabbed a hat-trick in his first derby.(Photos by Getty Images)

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Victory ran riot winning 5-2. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Over 43,000 fans turned out for the first derby of this season. (Photos by Getty Images)

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The passionate fans always make their presence felt, acting like the 12th man. (Photos by Getty Images)

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The second match up of the season was a fiery encounter. (Photos by Getty Images)

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A very fiery encounter. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Though Melbourne City wouldn't have it any other way. Erik Paartalu scored late to ensure the bragging rights for the City boys. (Photos by Getty Images)

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The third derby was men against boys. (Photos by Getty Images)

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On the field and in the stands. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Big brother Victory thumped City 3-0. (Photos by Getty Images)

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City might've been on the wrong end of a few derbies this season but they can hold acclaim to the biggest win in a derby. Orlando Engelaar scoring early before Heart (now City) went onto win 4-0 in 2014. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Socceroo legend and former Victory player Harry Kewell managed to get on the score sheet. It was a bright moment for the former EPL star. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Brighter than this, as earlier on in the season, Kewell's first match against his former club didn't go to plan. (Photos by Getty Images)

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One memory City fans would love to forget is when Archie Thompson stole the three points, scoring in the 92nd minute back in 2012. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Former Socceroo hero John Aloisi scored in the first ever derby in 2010. His time as a player was much happier at the Melbourne club... (Photos by Getty Images)

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Before it turned worse as a manager. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Before Ange Postecoglou was writing up his game plan for the Asian Cup Final, he had to figure out how to beat the other half of Melbourne. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Is it even a half? It seems like the majority of football fans in Melbourne support the Victory. (Photos by Getty Images)

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It's very clear who the bigger brother is between the two. (Photos by Getty Images)

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There's always drama when the two sides of Melbourne square off. Here's Grant Brebner receiving his marching orders. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Here's Patrick Kisnorbo. (Photos by Getty Images)

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And here's Victory legend Kevin Muscat. This match would turn out to be his last game in the A-League. (Photos by Getty Images)

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Now the former captain has turned manager and will be up against former Ajax legend John van't Schip. (Photos by Getty Images)

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The Melbourne Derby has constantly provided us with fireworks and drama. The semi final between the two will no doubt be the same. (Photos by Getty Images)