text: City downed in nine-goal game | Melbourne City FC
  City downed in nine-goal game
  Melbourne City were defeated 5-4 by Elimination Final foes Perth Glory on Sunday at nib Stadium in the final round of the Hyundai A-League.
  With Perth requiring a four-goal margin to leapfrog City and earn hosting rights, the hosts were able to score the required goals, however, were unable to prevent City scoring four, meaning City will welcome Perth to Melbourne next weekend at AAMI Park in Elimination Final 2.