PERTH, Australia (Interstat) — Melbourne Victory opened its A-League season with a 2-0 victory over Perth Glory on Friday at HBF Park. Substitute Keegan Jelacic opened the scoring in the 11th minute and later assisted on a 54th-minute goal from fellow substitute Juan Mata. The Victory defense held the home side scoreless, improving their season record to 1-0. Perth Glory begins its campaign 0-1. The result was largely in line with pregame projections that heavily favored the visiting Victory.