CASEY DUMONT TAKE A BOW

When a goalkeeper gives up two goals in a game it hardly seems like their best performance. But if not for Casey Dumont’s stellar play for Melbourne Victory they would be on the losing end tonight.

Last week Dumont let in three goals off of seven shots on target giving the goalkeeper some corrections to make in between games.

She was able to do just that and be one of the top players on the pitch for this game. 

Brisbane was no slouch and provided plenty of pressure on Dumont and the rest of Victory’s defence. 

The Roar put up 10 shots on goal with Dumont denying eight of them. One of the biggest shots she stopped had to be the penalty in the 42nd minute. 

At the time, Victory was only up 2-1 and Brisbane looked poised to find the equaliser and even get the momentum in their favor. But when Yallop stepped up to take the penalty for Brisbane, Dumont looked like she was going to stop the shot no matter what.

Over and over Dumont made saves from point blank range, lobs into the penalty area and shots from outside the 18 yard box. Throughout the game she was putting her body on the line with a win at all costs mentality. 

If Victory are going to be a top team this year then they will need Dumont to step up and make saves against quality offences. 

Dumont showed tonight she is a player Victory can rely on time and time again.

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