Melbourne City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen produced a stunning performance to help inspire his team to a 2-1 derby triumph over Melbourne Victory.
City thrilled home fans at a raucous AAMI Park as they raced into a 2-0 lead after half an hour.
Stefan Mauk converted Ben Garuccio's cross with a brave diving header in the 21st minute and Paulo Retre doubled the advantage after Bruno Fornaroli's attempt was blocked.
The 39-year-old former Sunderland and Stoke City keeper made a succession of fine save – a reaction stop to keep out Kosta Barbarouses' header early in the second half arguably the pick of the bunch.
The Wanderers twice came from behind successfully, with Brendon Santalab cancelling out Diego Castro's second-minute penalty and Mitch Nichols slotting home nine minutes from time at the end of a wonderful run from substitute Federico Piovaccari.
In Saturday's other match, Roy Krishna's last-gasp penalty grabbed a 1-1 draw for Wellington Phoenix against Sydney FC at Westpac Stadium.
The late drama began when Filip Holosko's solo effort put Sydney ahead with six minutes to play.
