28 Feb Honda inspires Victory to share of derby spoils

Keisuke Honda was at his creative best in Melbourne Victory’s 1-1 draw against rivals Melbourne City last Saturday night.

In his first start in two months, Honda played a crucial role in 10-man Victory’s equalising goal just after half-time at Marvel Stadium.

The Japanese superstar’s perfectly weighted pass was latched on to by Kosta Barbarouses, who squeezed the ball past City goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic at his near post.

.@KostaBarb7 now has 11 goals this campaign! #MVFC #OurVictory pic.twitter.com/ylQjLgAB5X

— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) February 23, 2019

It was Honda’s fourth assist of the season to go with his six goals from 11 appearances.

The reigning champions dropped to third on the A-League table and will look to return to the winning ways against Newcastle at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

Honda update, for Kubota – Building Australia.