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After a couple games at home, Melbourne heads to Gosford this weekend for an away game against the
Central Coast Mariners. While the news this week has been focused on Ney Fabiano's 9-match ban,
there is good news too. Jose Luis Lopez returns to the squad, as does Michael Thwaite, who has
recovered from his injury.
Melbourne Victory host the Queensland Roar on Sunday, as they try to maintain their hold on the top
spot. The Victory will be buoyed after their come-from-behind draw in Gosford last week, but they
will have to meet Queensland without Michael Theoklitos and Ney Fabiano, who are both on
suspension. Lou Acevski comes into the squad as [.
The Melbourne Victory will have to do without Michael Thwaite and Jose Luis Lopez tonight when it
hosts Adelaide United at the Telstra Dome. Despite Melbourne's strong run of form so far this
season, this promises to be the sternest test of the Victory's strength. Adelaide are on equal
points with Melbourne, separated only by goal [.
Adelaide United were unable to capitalise on being a man up for over an hour last night, eventually
losing to the Melbourne Victory 1-0. It was a solid, tenacious performance by Melbourne, who
deserved the win. Ney Fabiano picked up a straight red card for spitting at Robert Cornthwaite, a
suspension that could well be lengthened by [.
Archie Thompson proved himself the hero on Saturday night when he snatched a last minute -
literally - equaliser against the Central Coast Mariners, ensuring the Melbourne Victory remains at
the top of the A-League ladder after five rounds. For the second week in a row, Melbourne ended the
game with ten men.
