A-League Action: Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory
A-League action returns this weekend with Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at opposite ends of the table. However, there are no guarantees when these two rivals meet. It will be the 67th competitive meeting between the two clubs, with the Sky Blues edging the Victory out 26 wins to 21. After trading victories last season, it has been more than two years since a Big Blue was won by a visiting team.
Ben Garuccio: Experience and Success Against Victory
New Sydney FC recruit Ben Garuccio brings over 200 games of experience in Australian football. He has enjoyed more wins over Melbourne Victory (11) than any other club except Perth Glory (14). Notably, he scored and/or assisted in his last two appearances against Victory with Western United, including a thrilling 4-3 victory last season.
Rivalries and Impressive Record
Few players can claim to have experienced the full range of rivalries with Melbourne Victory. Garuccio spent time at their original rivals, Adelaide United, during the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons, either side of stints at Melbourne Heart/City. In this time, he featured in seven Melbourne derbies and remained undefeated, with a record of five wins and two draws.
"Melbourne Victory has always been a fiery game, wherever I've played," Garuccio said to reporters on Monday. "Victory has been a team that I've never really liked too much in the league, so they're always big games and it's no different here with Sydney FC. I'm really looking forward to it. The atmosphere at Leichhardt has been really good."
Looking Ahead
As Sydney FC prepares to face Melbourne Victory, Garuccio's experience and his strong record against the club will be crucial in shaping the match. The rivalry is set to continue in what promises to be another thrilling encounter at Leichhardt.
Author's Summary: Ben Garuccio's extensive experience in A-League rivalries and his strong record against Melbourne Victory make him a key figure in Sydney FC's upcoming match.
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