Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City drew 1-1 in the 52nd Melbourne Derby at AAMI Park.
Keegan Jelacic put Victory ahead in the seventh minute after a quick one-two with Charles Nduka.
City had six first-half shots, but none of them hit the target in the wet conditions.
New City signing Awer Mabil came close twice before half-time but could not score.
City coach Aurelio Vidmar sent on Emiliano Marcondes at half-time for his City debut.
Goalkeeper Macklin Freke made two big saves just after the restart to keep City in the game.
Marcondes set up Andrew Nabbout for a tap-in in the 52nd minute, according to AAP.
Harrison Delbridge almost won it for City, but his header was cleared off the line.
City handed a debut to 18-year-old Roland Ballah late in the game.
Juan Mata took a lap of honour before kick-off after choosing not to return this season.
Both Melbourne clubs are still without a win after two games this season.
City host Sydney FC at AAMI Park next Saturday, while Victory face Central Coast Mariners.
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