Wanderers sink Sydney to end 980-day derby drought

A memorable goal from captain Mitchell Duke and a mighty rearguard effort has allowed Western Sydney Wanderers to end their drought against Sydney FC and go top of the A-League table.

Mitchell Duke (L) celebrates a goal for the Western Sydney Wanderers Source: Getty Images

Duke's unstoppable flying 19th minute header from near the penalty spot from a Daniel Georgievski cross settled a pulsating derby, which threw up plenty of talking points.

The defending A-League champions had far more chances but two crucial second-half VAR calls went the Wanderers' way.

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