Avondale – Bentleigh Greens
The historic Bentleigh Greens have had a disappointing season; however, in the final stretch of the regular season, they showed a renewed competitive mentality and will now fight for their stay in the last round.
Their opponent in the last matchday is the dreaded Avondale team, who are having a great season and look set to win the league for the first time in their history.
Let us hope that the footballers of Pancypriot find the strength and football intelligence to lead their club to a coveted miracle of the eve.Good luck!
North Geelong Warriors – South Melbourne
This week, South Melbourne will travel west to take on the North Geelong Warriors, who sit at the bottom of the standings.
South Melbourne has all the makings of a champion, even though last week resulted in a disappointing loss at home to Avondale.
Led by the unstoppable coach, Esteban Quintas and his confident team, they can take down any opponent.
If Hellas continues to play as they have from the start of the year, we will witness a historic battle for the championship.
Prepare for an exciting football game when South Melbourne takes on the North Geelong Warriors.
Oakleigh Cannons – Moreland City
On the weekend, Oakleigh Cannons will host Moreland City, and the reigning champions are poised to clinch the trophy for the second consecutive year. It remains to be seen whether the other top five teams possess the mental fortitude required to contend.
The upcoming match against Moreland holds no particular significance for the home team since they have already secured the third place in the table. The people of Bentleigh Greens will be closely observing Oakleigh’s performance, as a Moreland loss coupled with a Bentleigh win or draw will suffice to keep the Greens in the top flight of the NPL.
Port Melbourne Sharks – Altona Magic
The Sharks will take on Altona Magic over the weekend at Port Melbourne as they vie for the coveted fifth position. The Sharks are coming off a draw against Hume City, while the Magic have been on a good run since the start of the season, having defeated Bentleigh Greens 1-0.
Both coaches are anticipated to field their strongest lineups for this pivotal match between two of the top teams in the division.
Heidelberg United – Melbourne Knights
Giorgos Katsakis and his determined Heidelberg United squad are geared up to sustain their upward trajectory this weekend. The yellow and black contingent, although initially sluggish this season, are eager to shake off missed opportunities that resulted in a somewhat disappointing standing.
With their sights are now firmly fixed on the Australian Cup, Heidelberg United is set to face off against Mt Druitt in the exhilarating round of 16. The Alexandros faithful remain cautiously optimistic, with their focus fixed on this upcoming match.
The NPL2
Fourth-placed Kingston will be striving for victory this weekend as they play host to Melbourne City’s youth team, aiming to secure their position within the top four of the table.
Meanwhile, Northcote is gearing up for a crucial encounter as they welcome Manningham United, a team trailing just five points behind the top spot.
Here’s to hoping for their success!
The NPL3
Box Hill United’s challenge is expected to intensify this week as they gear up to face Pythagoras. The latter is set to host Boroondara-Carey Eagles, a team known for their comprehensive skills within the division, making it a tough proposition for anyone who underestimates them.
The State League
This weekend, Yarraville is set to take on one of the division’s toughest teams as the Greek side hosts Westgate.
Meanwhile, in a thrilling matchup, Malvern, currently holding the third spot in the South-East group, will host Mornington, the second-placed team.
Aris, the other Greek team in the group, has a seemingly more straightforward task as they welcome Richmond, a match they are favored to win.
Here’s to wishing the best of luck to all the “blue and white” clubs across all categories.
NPL – Schedule
Saturday 19/08
Avondale v Bentleigh Greens 15:00
St Albans v Green Gully 15:00
North Geelong Warriors – South Melbourne 15:00
Dandenong Thunder – Hume City 15:00
Port Melbourne Sharks – Altona Magic 15:00
Oakleigh Cannons v Moreland 15:00
Heidelberg United – Melbourne Knights 15:00
NPL – Table
1. Avondale 25 64
2. South Melbourne 24 59
3. Oakleigh Cannons 25 55
4. Melbourne Knights 25 47
5. Port Melbourne 25 42
6. Altona Magic 25 41
7. Green Gully 25 37
8. Dandenong Thunder 25 33
9. Hume City 25 25
10. Heidelberg United 24 25
11. St Albans Saints 25 22
12. Moreland City 25 16
13. Bentleigh Greens 25 15
14. North Geelong 25 14
NPL2 – Schedule
Saturday 19/08
Preston Lions -Brunswick City 15:00
Pascoe Vale v Werribee 15:00
Dandenong City – Eastern Lions 15:00
Langwarrin – Brunswick Juventus 15:00
Melbourne City (Y) -Kingston City 15:00
Manningham United Blues – Northcote City 15:00
Bulleen Lions v Western United (Y) 15:00
NPL2 – Table
1. Dandenong 25 46
2. Western United (Y) 25 43
3. Manningham 25 41
4. Kingston City 25 41
5. Eastern Lions 25 39
6. Northcote City 25 37
7. Preston Lions 25 35
8. Bulleen 25 33
9. Melbourne City (Y) 25 33
10. Langwarrin 25 33
11. Werribee 25 31
12. Brunswick City 25 30
13. Brunswick Juventus 25 29
14. Pascoe Vale 25 23
NPL3 – Schedule
Saturday 19/08
Caroline Springs George Cross – Essendon Royals 15:00
Melbourne Victory (Y) -Goulburn Valley Suns 15:00
North Sunshine Eagles – Ballarat City 15:00
Nunawading –Doveton 15:00
Geelong – Beaumaris 15:00
Box Hill United v Boroondara Carey Eagles 15:0)
NPL3 – Table
1. Caroline Springs 21 49
2. Melbourne Victory (Y) 22 42
3. North Sunshine 21 35
4. Goulburn Suns 21 35
5. Nunawading 21 32
6. Boroondara 21 32
7. Doveton 21 27
8. Box Hill 21 25
9. Beaumaris 21 24
10. Essendon 21 23
11. Geelong 21 18
12. Ballarat 21 17
