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South Melbourne Wins Historic Australia Cup Final Against Melbourne Victory
sábado, 10 de octubre de 2026
Fuente: abc.net.au
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South Melbourne makes history by becoming the first NPL team to win the Australia Cup, defeating Melbourne Victory in a penalty shootout after a dramatic final.
South Melbourne achieved a historic victory by becoming the first National Premier Leagues (NPL) team to win the Australia Cup, defeating Melbourne Victory in a penalty shootout at AAMI Park.
The match ended 0-0 after regular time and 1-1 after extra time, with South Melbourne equalizing in the final moments. In the shootout, South Melbourne triumphed 4-3, with goalkeeper Javier Lopez earning the Mark Viduka Medal for his performance.
The win not only marks a significant achievement for South Melbourne but also secures them a place in next season's Asian Champions League 2 competition. Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory continues to face a trophy drought since their last win in the 2021 Australia Cup.
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