2016–17 Melbourne Victory FC season

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Melbourne Victory
2016–17 season
Chairman Anthony Di Pietro
Manager Kevin Muscat
Stadium AAMI Park & Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
A-League 2nd
A-League Finals Series Runners-up
FFA Cup Semi-finals
Top goalscorerLeague: Besart Berisha (19 goals)
All: Besart Berisha (23 goals)
Highest home attendance43,188 vs Melbourne City
(15 October 2016)
Lowest home attendance14,081 vs Newcastle Jets
(2 January 2017)
Average home league attendance22,008 [1]
  2015–16
2017–18  

The 2016–17 Melbourne Victory FC season was the club's 12th season since its establishment in 2004. The club participated in the A-League for the 12th time, and the FFA Cup for the third time.

Contents

Players

Squad information

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
2 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jason Geria
4 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Nick Ansell
5 DF Flag of North Macedonia.svg  MKD Daniel Georgievski
6 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Leigh Broxham (vice-captain)
7 MF Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL Marco Rojas
8 FW Flag of Kosovo.svg  KOS Besart Berisha
10 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS James Troisi
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Mitch Austin
14 FW Flag of Tunisia.svg  TUN Fahid Ben Khalfallah
15 DF Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Alan Baró
No.Pos.NationPlayer
16 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Rashid Mahazi
17 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS James Donachie
20 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Lawrence Thomas
21 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Carl Valeri (Captain)
22 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Stefan Nigro
23 FW Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL Jai Ingham
27 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Alastair Bray
30 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Lucas Spinella
31 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Christian Theoharous (Scholarship)
40 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Matt Acton (Injury replacement)

From youth squad

N
Pos.
Nat.
Name
Age
Notes
22 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stefan Nigro 192 year senior contact [2]
31 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Theoharous 172 year scholarship contract [3]

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef
17DF James Donachie UnattachedFree transfer1 year11 June 2016 [4]
11FW Mitch Austin Central Coast Mariners Undisclosed Fee1 year17 June 2016 [5]
15DF Flag of Spain.svg Alan Baró Flag of Spain.svg Ponferradina Free transfer1 year7 July 2016 [6]
10FW James Troisi UnattachedFree transfer1 year1 August 2016 [7]
7MF Flag of New Zealand.svg Marco Rojas UnattachedFree transfer2 years25 August 2016 [8]
27GK Alastair Bray UnattachedFree transfer1 year23 September 2016 [9]
9FW Flag of Germany.svg Maximilian Beister Flag of Germany.svg Mainz 05 Loan1 year18 October 2016 [10]
40GK Matt Acton UnattachedInjury replacement loan1 year25 November 2016 [11]

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef
9FW Flag of New Zealand.svg Kosta Barbarouses Wellington Phoenix Free transfer8 March 2016 [12]
7MF Flag of Brazil.svg Guilherme Finkler Wellington Phoenix Free transfer24 March 2016 [13]
17DF Flag of France.svg Matthieu Delpierre Retired26 April 2016 [14]
10FW Archie Thompson UnattachedFree transfer30 April 2016 [15]
15DF Giancarlo Gallifuoco UnattachedFree transfer28 May 2016 [16]
18DF Dylan Murnane UnattachedUndisclosed Fee28 May 2016 [16]
22MF Jesse Makarounas Adelaide United Free transfer28 May 2016 [16]
33FW Joey Katebian UnattachedUndisclosed Fee31 May 2016 [17]
11MF Connor Pain Central Coast Mariners Undisclosed Fee17 June 2016 [5]
24DF Thomas Deng Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jong PSV Loan28 June 2016 [18]
1GK Danny Vukovic Sydney FC Free transfer18 July 2016 [19]
3DF Scott Galloway Central Coast Mariners Free transfer19 October 2016 [20]
25MF Sebastian Pasquali Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jong Ajax Undisclosed Fee26 November 2016 [21]
9FW Flag of Germany.svg Maximilian Beister Flag of Germany.svg Mainz 05 Loan return2 February 2017 [22]
13MF Oliver Bozanic Flag of Japan.svg Ventforet Kofu $3,250,00016 March 2017 [23]

Contact extensions

NamePositionDurationContract ExpiryNotes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Geria Right back3 years2020 [24]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lawrence Thomas Goalkeeper1 year2018 [25]
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jai Ingham Winger2 years2019 [26]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carl Valeri Defensive midfielder1 year2018 [27]

Technical staff

PositionName
Manager Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kevin Muscat
Assistant manager Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jean-Paul de Marigny
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dean Anastasiadis
Youth Team Manager Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gareth Naven
Youth Team Assistant Manager Flag of New Zealand.svg Vaughan Coveny
Youth Team Developmental Manager Flag of Scotland.svg Grant Brebner
Youth Goalkeeping CoachVacant
Strength & conditioning Coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Crea
Physiotherapist Flag of Australia (converted).svg Travis Maude

Statistics

Squad statistics

NPos.Nat.NameTotal A-League FFA Cup
AppsGoals Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg AppsGoals Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg AppsGoals Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg
2 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Geria 300100027+009003+00100
4 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Ansell 23030015+402003+10100
5 DF Flag of North Macedonia.svg Daniel Georgievski 27051015+804103+10100
6 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leigh Broxham 33070025+405004+00200
7 MF Flag of New Zealand.svg Marco Rojas 271300024+1120002+01000
8 FW Flag of Kosovo.svg Besart Berisha 322330128+0212014+02100
10 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Troisi 28770025+167002+01000
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mitch Austin 22310010+931002+10000
14 FW Flag of Tunisia.svg Fahid Ben Khalfallah 27270020+327003+10000
15 DF Flag of Spain.svg Alan Baró 300100126+008014+00200
16 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rashid Mahazi 1604005+803001+20100
17 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Donachie 24120117+612011+00000
19 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Howard 311001+101000+11000
20 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lawrence Thomas 32020028+002004+00000
21 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carl Valeri 30080027+006003+00200
22 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stefan Nigro 501002+301000+00000
23 FW Flag of New Zealand.svg Jai Ingham 2312004+1712001+10000
27 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alastair Bray 000000+000000+00000
30 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lucas Spinella 000000+000000+00000
31 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christian Theoharous 100000+100000+00000
32 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron McGilp 100000+100000+00000
35 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Hope 000000+000000+00000
40 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matt Acton 100001+000000+00000
Players no longer at the club:
3 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Galloway 100000+000001+00000
9 FW Flag of Germany.svg Maximilian Beister 910001+810000+00000
13 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Oliver Bozanic 25210018+311003+11000
25 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sebastian Pasquali 400000+200000+20000

Pre-season and friendlies

23 July 2016 International Champions Cup Melbourne Victory Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1–1
(4–3 p)
Flag of Italy.svg Juventus Melbourne, Australia
19:00 AEST J. Ingham Soccerball shade.svg83' Report Blanco Soccerball shade.svg58'Stadium: MCG
Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan)
Penalties
31 July 2016 Melbourne Victory Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1–0 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid Geelong, Australia
14:00 AEST Ansell Soccerball shade.svg44' Report Stadium: Simonds Stadium
Attendance: 16,652
Referee: Alan Milliner (Australia)
9 August 2016 Port Melbourne Flag of Australia (converted).svg 0–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory Melbourne, Australia
19:30 AEST Report Stadium: JL Murphy Reserve
7 September 2016 Melbourne Victory Flag of Australia (converted).svg 3–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC Melbourne, Australia
Report O'Neill Soccerball shade.svg19'Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)
14 September 2016 Adelaide United Flag of Australia (converted).svg 0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory Adelaide, Australia
14:30 ACST Report Rojas Soccerball shade.svg9'Stadium: Coopers Stadium
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)

Competitions

Overall

CompetitionStarted roundFinal
position / round
First matchLast match
A-League 2nd7 October 201614 April 2017
A-League Finals Semi-finals Runners-up30 April 20177 May 2017
FFA Cup Round of 32 Semi-finals 3 August 201625 October 2016

A-League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Sydney FC (C)2720615512+4366Qualification for 2018 AFC Champions League group stage and Finals series
2 Melbourne Victory 2715484931+1849
3 Brisbane Roar 2711974337+642Qualification for 2018 AFC Champions League second preliminary round and Finals series
4 Melbourne City 27116104944+539Qualification for Finals series
5 Perth Glory 2710985353039
6 Western Sydney Wanderers 2781273535036
7 Wellington Phoenix [lower-alpha 1] 2786134146530
8 Central Coast Mariners 27651631522123
9 Adelaide United 27581425462123
10 Newcastle Jets 27571528532522
Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for the AFC Champions League as they are not recognised as an AFC club.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2715484931 +184910133419 +155351512 +3

Last updated: 14 April 2017.
Source: ultimatealeague.com

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627
Ground A H A H A H A H H A A H H A H A H H A A H A H A H A H
ResultDLWWLWLWDWWWWWWLLWDWWLWLLDW
Position575354533322222222222222222
Updated to match(es) played on 14 April 2017. Source: ultimatealeague.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

7 October 20161 Brisbane Roar 1–1 Melbourne Victory Brisbane
18:50 AEST DeVere Soccerball shade.svg90+6' Report Austin Soccerball shade.svg83'Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 15,805
Referee: Shaun Evans
15 October 2016 2 Melbourne Victory 1–4 Melbourne City Melbourne
19:50 AEDT Rojas Soccerball shade.svg62' Report
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 43,188
Referee: Chris Beath
22 October 20163 Adelaide United 1–2 Melbourne Victory Adelaide
19:20 ACDT Elrich Soccerball shade.svg68' Report
Stadium: Coopers Stadium
Attendance: 14,908
Referee: Peter Green
31 October 20164 Melbourne Victory 6–1 Wellington Phoenix Melbourne
19:50 AEDT
Report Krishna Soccerball shade.svg63' (pen.)Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 20,113
Referee: Alan Milliner
5 November 2016 5 Sydney FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory Sydney
19:50 AEDT Carney Soccerball shade.svg63', 78' Report Austin Soccerball shade.svg41'Stadium: Allianz Stadium
Attendance: 19,143
Referee: Chris Beath
26 November 20168 Melbourne Victory 2–0 Newcastle Jets Melbourne
17:35 AEDT
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 18,267
Referee: Alan Milliner
2 December 20169 Melbourne Victory 1–1 Perth Glory Melbourne
19:50 AEDT Berisha Soccerball shade.svg41' Report Keogh Soccerball shade.svg17'Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 16,017
Referee: Chris Beath
10 December 201610 Western Sydney Wanderers 0–3 Melbourne Victory Sydney
19:50 AEDT Report Berisha Soccerball shade.svg32', 66', 82'Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Attendance: 16,231
Referee: Chris Beath
17 December 2016 11 Melbourne City 1–2 Melbourne Victory Melbourne
19:50 AEDT Cahill Soccerball shade.svg16' Report
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 24,706
Referee: Jarred Gillett
28 December 201612 Melbourne Victory 4–1 Central Coast Mariners Melbourne
19:50 AEDT
Report Buhagiar Soccerball shade.svg89'Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 20,491
Referee: Adam Fielding
2 January 201713 Melbourne Victory 4–2 Newcastle Jets Geelong
19:50 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Simonds Stadium
Attendance: 14,081
Referee: Chris Beath
7 January 201714 Adelaide United 0–2 Melbourne Victory Adelaide
19:20 ACDT Report
Stadium: Coopers Stadium
Attendance: 10,036
Referee: Adam Fielding
13 January 201715 Melbourne Victory 3–2 Brisbane Roar Melbourne
19:50 AEDT
Report
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 21,103
Referee: Chris Beath
21 January 201716 Perth Glory 2–1 Melbourne Victory Perth
17:00 AWST Report Berisha Soccerball shade.svg58' (pen.)Stadium: nib Stadium
Attendance: 11,271
Referee: Peter Green
26 January 2017 17 Melbourne Victory 1–2 Sydney FC Melbourne
19:50 AEDT Troisi Soccerball shade.svg18' Report
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 30,262
Referee: Jarred Gillett
4 February 2017 18 Melbourne Victory 2–1 Melbourne City Melbourne
19:50 AEDT
Report Baró Soccerball shade.svg70' (o.g.)Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 35,426
Referee: Chris Beath
13 February 201719 Newcastle Jets 0–0 Melbourne Victory Newcastle
19:50 AEDT Report Stadium: McDonald Jones Stadium
Attendance: 6,233
Referee: Stephen Lucas
19 February 201720 Central Coast Mariners 0–3 Melbourne Victory Gosford
17:00 AEDT Report
Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
Attendance: 7,013
Referee: Daniel Elder
25 February 201721 Melbourne Victory 2–1 Adelaide United Melbourne
19:50 AEDT
Report Elrich Soccerball shade.svg90'Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 19,035
Referee: Matthew Conger
3 March 2017 22 Sydney FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory Sydney
19:50 AEDT Bobô Soccerball shade.svg50' Report Stadium: Allianz Stadium
Attendance: 13,310
Referee: Peter Green
11 March 201723 Melbourne Victory 4–1 Perth Glory Melbourne
19:50 AEDT Report Castro Soccerball shade.svg5'Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 16,814
Referee: Kurt Ams
25 March 201724 Brisbane Roar 1–0 Melbourne Victory Brisbane
18:50 AEST Maclaren Soccerball shade.svg51' Report Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 13,576
Referee: Matthew Conger
2 April 201725 Melbourne Victory 0–3 Wellington Phoenix Melbourne
17:00 AEST Report
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 17,011
Referee: Jarred Gillett

Finals series

FFA Cup

3 August 2016 Round of 32 Newcastle Jets Flag of New South Wales.svg 1–3 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Melbourne Victory Newcastle
19:30 AEST W. Brown Soccerball shade.svg50' Report
Stadium: Magic Park
Attendance: 1,956
Referee: Alan Milliner
24 August 2016 Round of 16 Hume City Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg 0–1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Melbourne Victory Melbourne
19:30 AEST Report Berisha Soccerball shade.svg27' (pen.)Stadium: ABD Stadium
Attendance: 2,866
Referee: Shaun Evans
27 September 2016 Quarter-final Bentleigh Greens Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg 0–2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Melbourne Victory Melbourne
19:30 AEST Report
Stadium: Kingston Heath Soccer Complex
Attendance: 3,754
Referee: Alan Milliner
25 October 2016 Semi-final Melbourne Victory Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg 0–2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Melbourne City Melbourne
19:30 AEDT Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 15,791
Referee: Shaun Evans

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