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Special Sub-Topic: Melbourne Victory Mania


Who was captain of the Melbourne Victory in their inaugural season, upon the formation of the A-League in 2005?

    Kevin Muscat. Kevin Muscat has captained almost every team he has ever played for.

Where did the Melbourne Victory finish in their inaugural season of 2005-06?
    7th. The A-Lweague was formed with 8 teams. Melbourne Victory were the worst ranked Australian based team, only ranking higher than New Zealand Knights.

At home, Melbourne Victory defeated eventual champions Sydney FC 5-0 in October 2005?
    True. One of the few highlights of the season, Archie Thompson scored a hat trick.

Where did Melbourne finish in their second season of 2006-07?
    1st. What a turn around from the season before (when they finished 7th, second last). They went on to win the grand final as well.

In October 2006, Adelaide United coach John Kosmina grabbed Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat by the throat?
    True. He retaliated after Muscat knocked him off his chair trying to retrieve the ball for a quick throw in. Muscat received a yellow card.

Melbourne Victory only lost one game in 2006-07 season by more than a goal?
    True. Newcastle Jets defeated Melbourne 4-0 in Newcastle in the final home and away round.

Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC how many times in the home and away rounds in the 2006-07 season?
    Twice. Melbourne defeated Sydney FC 3-2 at home, and 2-1 away. They did play in Melbourne again but that result was a 0-0 draw.

Who did Melbourne defeat to qualify for the 2006-07 Grand Final?
    Adelaide United. They played two legs to get into the final. The match at Adelaide was 0-0, and Melbourne fought back from 1-0 down at home to clinch a home ground Grand Final with a 2-1 win.

Where was the 2006-07 Grand Final held?
    Telstra Dome. Victory Stadium had not been built yet, the Melbourne Cricket Ground was seen as too big to host the final, and Olympic Park was far too small.

Who did Melbourne defeat in the 2006-07 Grand Final and what was the score?
    6-0 Adelaide United. This 6-0 socreline was the biggest win in the league's short history (two seasons) . Archie Thompson kicked 5 goals that night.

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