{"id":189,"date":"2026-04-28T14:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/189\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:04:28","slug":"vpl-coaches-notes-victory-lose-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/189\/","title":{"rendered":"VPL Coaches Notes: Victory lose late"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne Victory agonisingly suffered defeat to FC Melbourne Srbija in Round 10 of the VPL.<\/p>\n

The Boys in Blue, hunting a third straight win, were dealt a blow at the death on Saturday afternoon, losing for the first time since mid-March.<\/p>\n

In a game that came to life in the second half at Kevin Bartlett Reserve, forward Mikey Ghossaini equalised Owen Sheppard\u2019s opener around the hour mark to set up an intriguing showdown.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it would conclude in favour of Srbija, with Connor Lees hitting a 92nd-minute winner.<\/p>\n

Match details are available by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Speaking to MelbourneVictory.com.au, Senior Academy Head Coach, Besart Berisha, expressed frustration at the outcome.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a very disappointing result to lose 2-1 after a strong run of four unbeaten games. It was one of those matches where we just couldn\u2019t impose our game or find our rhythm.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this level, small moments decide matches, and two switch-off moments cost us dearly. We were punished, and that\u2019s something we have to take responsibility for.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow it\u2019s about how we respond \u2014 getting back to our identity, our intensity, and the standards we\u2019ve set in recent weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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