The ex-Tunisia international - back in the starting XI after a reported contractual standoff - was brilliant in a 4-1 win over Perth Glory
They needed some luck but Melbourne Victory reminded the rest of the A-League why they are Sydney FC's main rivals for the championship on Saturday.
Victory coach Kevin Muscat recalled Fahid Ben Khalfallah to the starting line-up and the ex-Tunisia international played a key role as the Big V's impressive front four inspired a 4-1 win over Perth Glory at AAMI Park.
Each member of Victory's attacking quartet - Besart Berisha, Marco Rojas, James Troisi and Ben Khalfallah - got on the scoresheet.