"Mata opened the scoring with a free-kick in the 34th minute, and Charles Nduka doubled the lead after coming off the bench. His goal was beautifully struck, bending it around the wall and giving the goalkeeper no chance."
"Mata's goal against Sydney FC marked his 14th direct contribution of the season. The Spanish midfielder has now scored four times and provided 10 assists for Melbourne Victory."
"Back at Carrington, Bruno Fernandes shared his reaction to Mata's goal on Instagram stories. He can be heard saying: 'Knew it. The trust I have in this guy, filming live.'"
Juan Mata, 37-year-old Spanish midfielder, scored a brilliant free-kick for Melbourne Victory against Sydney FC in the 34th minute. Despite opening the scoring and Charles Nduka doubling the lead, Melbourne Victory could not maintain their advantage. Mata has accumulated 14 direct contributions this season with four goals and ten assists across 18 starts. His former Manchester United teammates Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire celebrated his goal on social media. Mata left Manchester United in 2022 after eight years, previously winning the Premier League and Champions League with Chelsea. Melbourne Victory currently sits fifth in the A-League table after 20 matches.
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