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South Melbourne FC wins historic Australia Cup title

Australia Cup South Melbourne FC Melbourne Victory National Premier Leagues A-League

South Melbourne FC made history by becoming the first National Premier Leagues (NPL) team to win the Australia Cup. The club, which has deep roots in the Greek-Australian community, defeated A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory in a penalty shootout (4-3) following a 1-1 draw at AAMI Park.

The match was played before a record-breaking crowd of 29,911 spectators. After a scoreless regular time, Melbourne Victory took the lead in the 95th minute through Denis Genreau, but South Melbourne's Max Mikkola equalized late in extra time to force the shootout.

Spanish goalkeeper Javi Díaz was instrumental in the victory, earning the Mark Viduka MVP award after making decisive saves during the shootout. The win marks a significant milestone for the 65-year-old club, which had previously faced financial instability and exclusion from the top-tier A-League.

Entities

AAMI Park · Giovanni Savarese · Javi Díaz · Melbourne Victory · South Melbourne FC · Uncle Colin Hunter Jr

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Melbourne Victory coach Giovanni Savarese stated the team must move past the loss immediately.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] South Melbourne became the first National Premier Leagues team to win the Australia Cup. time.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A section of the crowd booed the Welcome to Country ceremony performed by Wurundjeri elder Uncle Colin Hunter Jr.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] South Melbourne defeated Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. time.news
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The match at AAMI Park drew a record crowd of 29,911 fans. time.news

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Θρίαμβος για την Ελλάς Μελβούρνης (South Melbourne FC)! Με φόντο ένα κατάμεστο γήπεδο και 29. 911 φιλάθλους στις εξέδρες, η ιστορική ομάδα της ελληνικής ομογένειας κατέκτησε το Australia Cup, επικρατώντας της Melbourne Victory με 4-3 στη διαδικασία των πέναλτι, έπειτα από μια συναρπαστική αναμέτρηση. [omogeneia.com.au]
South Melbourne boss confirms exit in emotional 1,100 word statement less than 48 hours after Australia Cup triumph [football360.com.au]
Μια Ελλάδα στην άλλη άκρη του κόσμου - Η Ελλάς Μελβούρνης δεν λύγισε ποτέ | Γαργαλιάνοι Online - Οι ειδήσεις και τα νέα της Τριφυλιας, της Μεσσηνίας και της Πελοποννήσου στην ώρα τους! [www.gargalianoionline.gr]
El portero asturiano que hace historia a costa del exdeportivista Genreau [dxtcampeon.elidealgallego.com]
Η Ελλάς Μελβούρνης κυπελλούχος Αυστραλίας [www.ertnews.gr]
South Melbourne co-President Bill Papastergiadis hails historic Australia Cup win [greekherald.com.au]
Παραληρεί η Ομογένεια. . . . Τρομεροί πανηγυρισμοί Ελλήνων με «Ελλάς, Ελλάς» και τρομπέτα για την κατάκτηση του Κυπέλλου Αυστραλίας από τη Σάουθ Μέλμπουρν [www.stoxos.gr]
Gigantische bekerstunt in Australië kan de voetbaltoekomst van het land veranderen [www.vi.nl]
From the Brink of Extinction to Australia Cup Champions: South Melbourne Hellas Reignite the Spirit of Greek Melbourne Greek City Times [greekcitytimes.com]
¡South Melbourne sella una historia épica de fábula tras coronarse en la Copa Australia! | VIDEO [www.futbolsapiens.com]
South Melbourne Beat Melbourne Victory to Win Historic Australia Cup [time.news]