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Though their ten-man opposition undoubtedly left something to be desired, City was utterly rampant on their way to a 7-0 thrashing of cross-town foes; the 13-0 margin across to the side’s meeting’s in 2021 the largest margin over two games in Australian national league history.
Last Saturday s win equalled the highest ever winning margin in A-League history, moved them to outright top of the A-League table, swelled their goal difference to +20 - 13 clear of next best Central Coast and Sydney FC - and, ultimately, led to Grant Brebner’s axing and replacement, for 2021-22, with Tony Popovic.
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Maclaren matched Victory legend Archie Thompson s A-League record for goals by one player in a game as City inflicted a record thrashing on a hapless Victory for the second time this campaign.
The 27-year-old s 50th appearance for City couldn t have gone any better as he took his tally for the season to 19 goals - an amazing eight clear of nearest rival Matt Derbyshire in the golden boot race. I had a dream when I had a nap this afternoon and you always get that feeling in your stomach, Maclaren told
Fox Sports. Coming today and scoring five goals was a proud moment.