17 Jan 2009

Victory ramp up pressure on Reds

6:57 am on 17 January 2009

A three-goal burst in seven minutes powered Melbourne Victory back to the top of the Australian football A-League, heaping pressure on nearest rivals Adelaide United as the minor premiership race was blown wide open.

Victory's 3-0 win over Central Coast Mariners at Telstra Dome lifted them a point clear of Adelaide, who have the chance to snatch back the lead when they play Wellington away on Sunday.