Cahill’s outrageous header seals Melbourne City win

Melbourne City have taken a giant stride towards securing a home Final after edging Adelaide United 1-0 at AAMI Park on Friday night.

A trademark header from Tim Cahill in the first half proved the difference as City returned to winning ways following back-to-losses to Western Sydney and Sydney FC.

City settled the quicker after a scrappy opening but struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the first period as a resolute Reds defence frustrated the hosts.

But the hosts continued to press and were rewarded with Cahill’s ninth goal of the season giving City the lead at the interval.

A niggly affair developed after the break with both sides committing a series of fouls as the game descended into a stop-start encounter. Adelaide showed more enterprise as the game progressed but failed to truly test City keeper Dean Bouzanis as Michael Valkanis’ side held on for a crucial three points.  
GOALS 1-0 Melbourne City: Tim Cahill, 36’ Nicolas Colazo picked out Cahill with a fizzing corner with the striker rising highest before expertly flicking a header through a crowd of players and into the far corner. 

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