Soccer-Vidmar sees positives after struggling City earn point in Melbourne derby


Australias head coach Aurelio Vidmar reacts during their 2012 London Olympic Games third qualifying round soccer match against Iraq at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha November 22 2011.  REUTERSFadi Al-Assaad QATAR - Tags SPORT SOCCER

Australia's head coach Aurelio Vidmar reacts during their 2012 London Olympic Games third qualifying round soccer match against Iraq at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha November 22, 2011. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

(Reuters) - Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is hoping Saturday's 0-0 draw with derby rivals Melbourne Victory can bring an end to a poor run of form that has jeopardised his team's hopes of a place in the A-League finals.

City, the reigning A-League Premiers, have been the competition's dominant force in recent years, finishing on top of the regular season standings in each of the last three campaigns and appearing in four consecutive Grand Finals.

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