Victory become first A-League team to get out of ACL group stage since 2016 with win over Seoul

Melbourne Victory are into the round of 16 at the AFC Champions League after beating FC Seoul 2-1 in a thrilling contest.

Melbourne Victory have advanced to the 2nd round at ACL. Source: Getty Images

The equation was simple for Victory heading into Thursday's final group match in Qatar - anything other than a win would send them packing back to Australia.

Some early magic from Marco Rojas and a Jake Brimmer penalty gave Victory a 2-0 lead before halftime, but nerves were jangling when FC Seoul pulled a goal back in the 64th minute.

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