South Melbourne defeats Victory 4-3 on penalties in Australia Cup
South Melbourne beat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties at AAMI Park in front of a record crowd of 29,911.
South Melbourne Hellas defeated Melbourne Victory on penalties after a stirring contest in the Australia Cup. South Melbourne won 4-3 at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
A record crowd of 29,911 packed the stadium, the largest ever at the venue. Coach Sinisa Cohadzic praised the club's support, infrastructure and resources after the win.
The victory reignites calls for South Melbourne's entry into the A-League, where the club has been banned for two decades. The A-League licence fee is believed to be around $15 million, but the match and crowd have put new pressure on the league to reconsider.
- 29,911
- Record crowd
- 4-3
- Penalty shootout score
- Two decades
- Years excluded
- 15 million dollars
- Licence fee
Why it mattersSouth Melbourne's quality and fan base make the case for restoring the club to Australia's top soccer division.
AustraliaThe result could influence whether Australia's A-League expands to include one of the country's oldest and most passionate soccer clubs.
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