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Joey Lynch

HISTORICAL FACTS: Izzo the hero as victory beat city in alm classic - Caught on Camera

Goalie Paul Izzo is swamped by Victory teammates after his penalty shootout heroics against City. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)

Paul Izzo has inspired Melbourne Victory to one of the greatest-ever A-League Men escapes as they rose from the ashes to beat Melbourne City on penalties and advance into a semi-final showdown with Wellington. 

Goalkeeper Izzo saved three City penalties and scored one himself to secure his side's dramatic elimination final win, with Victory prevailing 3-2 in the shoot-out after scores were level 1-1 after extra time.

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