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Melbourne Victory Mania Trivia Quiz

Melbourne Victory joined the A-League when it began in 2005. This quiz covers the first two seasons of the club.

A multiple-choice quiz by vic6. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
vic6

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,465

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
359

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Question 1 of 10

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

Archie Thompson

Danny Allsopp

Grant Brebner

Kevin Muscat

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did the Melbourne Victory finish in their inaugural season of 2005-06? Hint

7th

3rd

1st

5th

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Question 3 of 10

3. At home, Melbourne Victory defeated eventual champions Sydney FC 5-0 in October 2005?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Melbourne finish in their second season of 2006-07? Hint

7th

3rd

1st

5th

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Question 5 of 10

5. In October 2006, Adelaide United coach John Kosmina grabbed Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat by the throat?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Melbourne Victory only lost one game in 2006-07 season by more than a goal?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC how many times in the home and away rounds in the 2006-07 season? Hint

They didn't defeat Sydney FC

They drew all their games

Twice

Once

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Melbourne defeat to qualify for the 2006-07 Grand Final? Hint

Perth Glory

Sydney FC

Adelaide United

Central Coast Mariners

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was the 2006-07 Grand Final held? Hint

Victory Stadium

Telstra Dome

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Olympic Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Melbourne defeat in the 2006-07 Grand Final and what was the score? Hint

6-0 Adelaide United

3-1 Newcastle Jets

Sydney United on Penalties (4-2)

1-0 Central Coast Mariners

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Kevin Muscat

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

2. Where did the Melbourne Victory finish in their inaugural season of 2005-06?

Answer: 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.

3. At home, Melbourne Victory defeated eventual champions Sydney FC 5-0 in October 2005?

Answer: True

One of the few highlights of the season, Archie Thompson scored a hat trick.

4. Where did Melbourne finish in their second season of 2006-07?

Answer: 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.

5. In October 2006, Adelaide United coach John Kosmina grabbed Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat by the throat?

Answer: 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.

6. Melbourne Victory only lost one game in 2006-07 season by more than a goal?

Answer: True

Newcastle Jets defeated Melbourne 4-0 in Newcastle in the final home and away round.

7. Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC how many times in the home and away rounds in the 2006-07 season?

Answer: 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.

8. Who did Melbourne defeat to qualify for the 2006-07 Grand Final?

Answer: 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.

9. Where was the 2006-07 Grand Final held?

Answer: 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.

10. Who did Melbourne defeat in the 2006-07 Grand Final and what was the score?

Answer: 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.

Source: Author vic6

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