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Australian A-League

Dec 20, 2014 at 8.30am UK

Melbourne City Melbourne City
1-0
Victory Melbourne Victory

Paartalu (90')

FT(HT: 0-0)

Match Report

Football

Erik Paartalu scores last-minute winner for Melbourne City in derby

By Sam McEvoy, Reporter | 20 December 2014

Erik Paartalu scores a last-minute header to win the derby for Melbourne City and ends Melbourne Victory's unbeaten streak in the league.

Melbourne City midfielder Erik Paartalu scored a last-minute header to win the derby and end Melbourne Victory's unbeaten streak in the league.

Victory's goalkeeper Nathan Coe pulled off an instinctive save that led to the corner from which Paartalu scored.

Melbourne City players celebrate a goal during the round 12 A-League match between Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on December 20, 2014 © Getty Images

The game looked to be heading to a goalless draw after neither side looked likely to convert any of their chances, despite have plenty of opportunities to do so.

Victory thought they had won it late on as Fahid Ben Khalfallah put the ball into the back of the net but was ruled out for offside.

The result helps City climb the table to sixth, with Victory staying in second, three points adrift of league leaders Perth Glory.