Back on Top: Melbourne City Clinches 1-0 Win in A-League Women Derby!

Julia Grosso's return to the lineup energized Melbourne City.

Kaitlyn Torpey and Bryleeh Henry made impactful substitute appearances.

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City's Starting XI featured some key players, including Ekic and Galic.

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The action started early with City creating several chances.

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Emina Ekic's brilliant goal in the 10th minute set the tone.

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Lysianne Proulx made an acrobatic save to deny Victory.

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Victory showed resilience in the second half, but City held on.

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Melbourne City clinched a well-deserved victory in a thrilling match!"

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