Melbourne Victory have sent an ominous warning to all A-League opponents after destroying Brisbane Roar 5-1 at Perry Park where Mark Milligan marked his return with a goal on Wednesday night.
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Victory were emphatic against last season's beaten Semi-Finalists, racing to a 4-0 lead after 51 minutes in Brisbane.
Ex-Roar striker Besart Berisha netted a double for Victory, while Milligan scored from the penalty spot on 51 minutes following his return to the club after two years in the UAE.
After a brace tonight, it's now 12 #FFACup goals in 13 appearances for @BesartBerisha7 👏 pic.twitter.com/oqG6XtxiIQ
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) August 9, 2017
Adelaide United also progressed against A-League opposition, toppling Newcastle Jets 1-0 at Marden Sports Complex.
Michael Marrone scored the game's only goal on 63 minutes, representing a winning start for new Reds boss Marco Kurz.
.@MickMarrone goal. @P_izzo clean sheet. Good team performance. We're through to the @FFACup Round of 16! #ADLvNEW #FFACup #AUFC pic.twitter.com/9iHKfnoh81
— Adelaide United FC (@AdelaideUnited) August 9, 2017
Sydney United 58 also eased into the last 16 with a dominant 7-2 thrashing of NPL Queensland outfit FNQ Heat.
Yutaro Shin netted two goals for United in a record-equalling high score for the FFA Cup last 32.
Bentleigh Greens, who made the 2014 FFA Cup semis, progressed after a 4-1 penalty shootout win over Hume City.
Earlier the clash ended 1-1 with Tyson Holmes and Jamie Prasad trading goals.
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