It was a frenetic first half, with end-to-end action and plenty of fouls which saw the score-line kept to nil-all at the break.

Besart Berisha and Jai Ingham had a few early chances for Victory as well as Adrian Mierzejewski who was superbly denied by Lawrence Thomas.

The second half provided the goals as Ingham was brought down in the box by Josh Brillante, and Berisha opened the scoring for Melbourne.

It was all Sydney following the opener, however, and through the work of Mierzejewski, Bobo scored a brace and David Carney sealed the win.

Melbourne Victory

Lawrence Thomas (GK) - 7

Denied Adrian’s two dangerous chances in the first half, excellent reactions to save the strikes. Conceded three goals in the second half.

Jason Geria - 3

Needed to do better in closing the Sydney attack down. Was sent-off after receiving a second yellow by bringing down Bobo in the box.

Leigh Broxham - 5

Quiet game for the defender, perhaps coming down to being played out of position for most of the match.

Rhys Williams - 7

Made some vital clearances and was very commanding in the air. Was given a yellow card for a brutal foul on Adrian.

Thomas Deng - 5.5

Poor header at the back post that leaded to Adrian’s second chance. Was subbed off in the 67th minute.