Western United returned to winning ways on Sunday, defeating Melbourne Victory 3-1 in Geelong in front of a big crowd.
Two goals to former Victory man Besart Berisha and a Panagiotis Kone strike saw United record back-to-back wins over their Victorian rivals.
The win also puts the Green and Black back in the top four.
Here’s how social media reacted to the afternoon’s contest.
Mike Tuckerman, The Roar Sports
Western United beating Melbourne Victory? Good for them. Good for the #aleague. This club ain’t going anywhere.
— Mike Tuckerman (@Mike_Tuckerman) December 8, 2019
Josh Gilligan, Mayor of Wyndham City Council
Electric atmosphere. Large crowd. Outstanding match by the boys. A powerful message sent today. @WyndhamCouncil is proud to be part of this exciting story. And it has only just begun. #WUFC #ForTheWest #WeAreUnited @Kate_Roffey @MickLynch_Age @Jaszac01 https://t.co/qMVqY5Y3fF
— Josh Gilligan (@Joshuagilligan) December 8, 2019
Fox Sports Football
A resounding 3-1 win for @wufcofficial over @gomvfc! They retain bragging rights over their Melbourne rivals 💪
MORE: https://t.co/7VYwxMUohk #WUNvMVC #ALeague pic.twitter.com/tIy0TcCYpp
— Fox Football (@FOXFOOTBALL) December 8, 2019
Cr Anthony Aitken, Councillor for City of Greater Geelong
Congratulations @wufcofficial 10k+ crowd at @kardinia_park, victory over @gomvfc, and @Joshuagilligan & @WyndhamCouncil on your decision sign off the build of United’s future home in Tarneit #WorldGame pic.twitter.com/ySlhj48t7c
— Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken (@CrAnthonyAitken) December 8, 2019
Western United Supporters Group
What a moment and what a win 💚🖤 #ForTheWest #AWAW https://t.co/PrOaZUgJzU
— Western United Supporters Group (@WeAreWUFC) December 8, 2019
Andrew Howe
Berisha now =8th highest Aus national league scorer
240 goals Damian Mori(447 games)
137 Rod Brown(346)
133 John Kosmina(289)
129 Archie Thompson(334)
127 Pablo Cardozo(303)
124 Francis Awaritefe(323)
123 Bobby Despotovski(265)
121 BERISHA(194),Marshall Soper(318)#WUNvMVC 3-1 HT— andrew howe (@AndyHowe_statto) December 8, 2019
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