South Melbourne faces Melbourne Victory in sold-out Cup final
South Melbourne faced Melbourne Victory in a sold-out Australia Cup final on Saturday night.
South Melbourne faced Melbourne Victory in the blockbuster final at AAMI Park. The match sold out at 30,000 capacity in less than two days; the previous record was 18,000.
South co-president Bill Papastergiadis said the club is ready to join the A-League if permitted. South have doubled their playing budget and sponsorship in the past year.
South have previously been passed over for Melbourne Heart and then Western United. The historic NSL powerhouse believe they have proven their credentials through strong supporter engagement and professional licensing.
Victory captain Jason Davidson said the match was exactly what Australian football needs domestically.
- 30,000
- Stadium capacity
- 18,000
- Previous record
- less than two days
- Sold out in
- playing budget and sponsorship doubled
- Resource increase
Why it mattersThe match outcome will crown this year's Australia Cup champion, and the result will affect South's ongoing push for top-flight inclusion.
AustraliaFor Australian football fans, this is the biggest domestic cup match in recent years; for South supporters, it's a chance to strengthen their case for A-League entry.
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