NPL football results: Tigers FC and South Melbourne advance

In the NPL Men’s U23s Preliminary Finals, Tigers FC secured their second consecutive Grand Final appearance with a 3-1 victory over Tuggeranong United. Goals from Tanatswa Bvirakare, Zachary Colson, and Luke Linton led the win. Additionally, Belconnen United qualified for the Grand Final after a 4-0 win against Monaro Panthers, highlighted by a hat-trick from Thinley Dorji.

In the NPL Victoria play-offs, South Melbourne FC advanced to the second round following a 2-1 win against Heidelberg United FC. Bul Juach scored both goals for South Melbourne, including a third-minute penalty. The loss ends Heidelberg United’s campaign, amid reports that coach John Anastasiadis may depart after three years. In other play-off action, Avondale defeated Preston 2-0 to advance to a second-round meeting with Hume City.