Western Sydney Wanderers soccer team coach Tony Popovic laughs at the team's training facility at Rooty Hill in the western suburbs of Sydney, /October 21, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo
(Reuters) - Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic praised his club's ability to bounce back from a damaging bout of high-profile fan violence 12 months ago to end the year on top of the A-League standings.
Victory's reputation was tarnished in December 2022 when a pitch invasion during a derby match with Melbourne City resulted in goalkeeper Tom Glover being hit in the face with a metal bucket and officials abandoning the game.
