Melbourne City defeats Sydney as Mabil scores winner
Melbourne City beat Sydney FC 2-1 with Mabil scoring a late winner after new signing Marcondes equalized.
Melbourne City came from behind to beat Sydney FC 2-1 at AAMI Park. Sydney took the lead through Al Hassan Toure's fine curling shot in the 36th minute.
New City signing Emiliano Marcondes changed the game after coming on at halftime, scoring the equaliser in the 46th minute. Just 16 minutes later, Marcondes set up Mabil for the winner.
It was Mabil's first A-League goal in 11 years. Mabil had gifted 100 tickets to members of the South Sudanese community, with a bus called the 'Awer Mobile' organised to help those fans attend the game.
- Melbourne City 2-1 Sydney FC
- Final score
- AAMI Park
- Venue
- 11 years since last A-League goal
- Mabil's drought
- 100 gifted to South Sudanese fans
- Community tickets
Why it mattersThe victory gives City crucial points and builds momentum in the competition.
AustraliaA-League followers watched an Australian team demonstrate character in a comeback win.
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