The restrictions had been imposed following the outbreak,which has killed hundreds and left thousands ill.
Carlos Salvachua succeeded where Kevin Muscat and Ernie Merrick had failed by guiding Victory to success in an away game in the Asian Champions League.
Brandon O'Neill has played his final game for Sydney FC after signing with Pohang Steelers in the K-League.
Sydney FC are bracing themselves for the loss of one of the key men behind their four years of dominance.
The pair have qualified for the group stage of the ACL while Melbourne Victory will need to win two qualifying games to also feature.
Sydney FC defender Ryan McGowan is hoping Tuesday's AFC Champions League draw will land them in the same group as Ange Postecoglou's J.League champions.
Veteran defender Andrew Durante just keeps on keeping on as Western United look to revitalise their campaign against Sydney on Sunday.
Ange Postecoglou has been rewarded with a one-year contract extension as his Yokohama F. Marinos side closes in on top spot in the J.League with three rounds to go.
Former Italian international Alessandro Diamanti joins the A-League's newest club for their inaugural season.
Kevin Muscat is now part of Melbourne Victory's history. His successor must not only be competitive in the A-League but find a way to make a mark in Asia.
Outgoing coach and caption had hoped to leave Melbourne Victory in style,but stepped down on a losing note after 3-1 defeat in the Asian Champions League.