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Wanderers` thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Melbourne Victory highlights key players Kraev and Borrello in the A-League.

Western Sydney Wanderers staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Melbourne Victory 4-2 at CommBank Stadium, propelling them to third place in the A-League Men standings. The match started with Melbourne Victory taking a commanding 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from Nishan Velupillay in the 34th minute and Reno Piscopo in the 41st minute.

Just before halftime, the Wanderers struck back with a volley from Bozhidar Kraev, narrowing the gap to 2-1. The second half saw a determined Wanderers side equalize through Brandon Borrello`s header in the 76th minute. The momentum shifted further when Nicolas Milanovic scored in the 87th minute, giving the Wanderers a 3-2 lead. Marcus Antonsson capped off the remarkable comeback with a goal in stoppage time, sealing the 4-2 victory.

This win marks the Wanderers` fourth consecutive victory, a feat they haven`t achieved in nine years. Key performances included Velupillay and Daniel Arzani for Melbourne Victory, while Kraev, Borrello, Milanovic, and Antonsson shone for the Wanderers. The match was characterized by crucial defensive plays from the Wanderers, including goal-line clearances by Anthony Pantazopoulos and Alex Bonetig. The atmosphere was electric, highlighted by a vibrant tifo display from the Red and Black Bloc.

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