Western United went down to Melbourne City on a hot January night at AAMI Park.
City took the lead within five minutes after Jamie Maclaren forced home a goal-line scramble.
Adrian Luna doubled the lead late in the first half, volleying home a delightful Craig Noone pass.
Maclaren then found his second and City’s third just before the interval.
United were awarded a penalty with 15 minutes remaining which Besart Berisha converted.
A second penalty was awarded moments later and a red card shown to Harrison Delbridge for handball. Diamanti put the spot kick past Dean Bouzanis to make it 3-2 with 10 minutes on the clock.
City were able to hold on for a dramatic 3-2 win.
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Melbourne City 3 (Maclaren 5′, 44′, Luna 36′)
Western United 2 (Berisha 75′, Diamanti 79′)
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