Melbourne Victory have won their elimination final match against Adelaide United in front of an excited home crowd.
Two goals in the second half proved invaluable as Melbourne City progressed to week two of the finals to face the Newcastle Jets.
The A-League will fall into line with all major football competitions from next season and break for FIFA international windows.
The move will see the season shifted back two weeks, beginning in mid-October and finishing in mid-May.
And it's been met with delight by club coaches, who have long campaigned for the change to avoid player unavailability.
Big-name coaches Kevin Muscat and Graham Arnold are among those who have called for the A-League to close down during World Cup qualifying and international...
