Thompson sends Victory into A-League grand final

Melbourne : Australia | Mar 07, 2010 at 1:06 AM PST

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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Archie Thompson returned from injury to help Melbourne Victory book a third A-League grand final berth in a controversial extra-time win over Sydney FC in their major semi-final on Sunday. Thompson netted a 113th-minute winner at the Sydney Football Stadium after the second leg had finished 2-1,... FULL ARTICLE AT Sydney Morning Herald

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