Melbourne City secured their second A-League Championship with a 1-0 win over rivals Melbourne Victory in Saturday’s Grand Final, thanks to a 10th-minute goal from Yonatan Cohen.
In a tense and physical all-Melbourne derby—marking the first such final in the league’s 20-year history—City held firm after taking an early lead, with solid defensive efforts and key saves denying Victory a way back.
Despite several missed chances to seal the game, City’s resilience proved enough to lift the title, adding to their 2021 triumph and denying Victory a chance to avenge last year’s runner-up finish.
