Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic has hailed his club's resilience after a stunning 3-2 upset of A-League Men leaders Melbourne City in a dramatic derby free of the fan violence that marred their previous encounter.
Former City hero Bruno Fornaroli gave Victory a second-half lead at AAMI Park on Saturday night and Popovic's side clung to a much-needed result despite being out-muscled in general play.
City finished with 19 shots to Victory's six and had 68 per cent of possession but could not find a late equaliser in an enthralling battle.
