Former Melbourne Victory defender Sebastian Ryall scored a dramatic late equaliser against his old team as Sydney FC secured a 2-2 draw in the Australia Day clash at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Victory looked set for the win when they scored two goals - one from Isaka Cernak and the other an own goal from Sydney goalkeeper Liam Reddy - in the space of two minutes just before half-time.

But Sydney, who had by far the better chances, finally responded on 56 minutes through Bruno Cazarine.

They then waited until the 90th minute to draw level, with Ryall netting his first A-League goal after a scramble in the box.

It was a point which was richly deserved by the visitors, who had looked in control before falling behind after lapses late in the first half.

The result left Victory four points adrift of the top six with nine matches to play, while Sydney stayed sixth having stretched their unbeaten streak to three matches.