The win eases pressure on Victory Coach Kevin Muscat as the side went into the match with three consecutive defeats. 

Adelaide suffered their first loss since losing 5-0 to Melbourne City in January and now have to travel to Brisbane to try to return to the top four.

Melbourne Victory

Lawrence Thomas - 7

Quiet night for the Victory gloveman, he wasn't forced into a save until the 66th minute.

Jason Geria - 7

Had a chance to score his first A-League goal but headed over the bar before receiving a yellow for a foul on O'Doherty.

Rhys Williams - 7

Made four clearances but he didn't really have to defend an awful lot.

Thomas Deng - 7

Won four duels, and had three clearances and interceptions before cramp ended his night in the second half.

Leigh Broxham - 7

Broxham didn't have much to deal with at left back, He finished with 95 per cent passing accuracy