Weltnachrichten – AU – The victory is satisfied with the draw after GK Howler

Melbourne Victory has its fate in the Asian Champions League in its own hands, although a goalkeeper howler cost them dearly in the 2-2 draw against Chiangrai on Monday.

Victory looked like a comfortable win after Jake Brimmer and Ben Folami’s goals in the first half.

But it was game in the 47. Minute after Victory goalkeeper Matt Acton stormed off his line to intercept a free kick – only to see the ball sail over his head and into goal.

Gionata Verzura scored in the 83. Chiangrai equalized in the minute, and both teams had a chance to win it in a frenzied end of the game.

Acton scored a sharp save in the last minute of added time to ensure the game ended in a draw.

The result means that Victory is only two points behind second-placed FC Seoul, who they will face in the final on Thursday.

Victory got the game off to a perfect start when Brimmer won his own penalty after being dropped by the goalkeeper in the eighth minute and properly converted.

But on the other end, Victory’s defense was all over the place and they were lucky enough not to concede a goal in the first half.

Acton rescued sharply and to his right to save his side from one of their numerous defensive rounds.

Victory doubled in the 27. Minute his lead after a one-touch piece of magic by Folami.

The loaned Ipswich Town striker ran into the box and put his right leg in the air to hook Jacob Butterfield’s long ball over the goalkeeper.

In the second half the wheels fell off for Victory, starting with Acton’s moment of madness.

Acton stormed off his line and was beaten when Siwakorn Tiatrakul’s free kick sailed over his head and scored a goal.

Rojas weaved his magic to bring Victory back into the lead and came closer several times.

But in the end the draw was enough to keep Melbourne looking for a top 2 spot in their group.

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