SYDNEY (Interstat) — Sydney opened its A-League season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Melbourne Victory on Saturday at Leichhardt Oval. Forward Joe Lolley led the attack, scoring twice in the second half with goals in the 58th and 70th minutes. Defender Alex Grant added a third goal in the 76th minute to seal the win. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat that had forecast a 1-1 draw, instead delivering a comprehensive performance from the home side. Both teams received yellow cards in the 66th minute, with Sydney’s Patrick Wood and Melbourne Victory’s Jason Davidson being cautioned.