The result preserves Sydney's perfect record to start the season after five games, extending their lead to five points at the summit, after Victory had looked the likely victor in the first half.

Victory held a 1-0 half-time lead, after Mat Jurman's defensive error allowed Marco Rojas to cross for Mitch Austin to score in the 41st minute lead.

Besart Berisha had missed a 25th minute penalty, after being dragged down from a set-piece.

Sydney made their reprieve count, with Carney netting on 63 minutes despite a strong hint of handball.

The Sky Blues favourite put his side ahead a quarter of an hour later, to clinch a 2-1 win.

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