
Relishing regular football as he lights up the A-League Men, Spanish superstar Juan Mata says he never doubted his ability to contribute to Melbourne Victory's resurgence as a showdown with his former side Western Sydney looms.
After Louis D'Arrigo cancelled out Trent Ostler's opener, the 37-year-old World Cup winner was magnificent as he helped orchestrate Victory's come-from-behind 3-2 win on Friday, pulling the strings in the midfield as well as providing the assists for goals from Nishan Velupillay, thanks to a pinpoint corner, and Santos.