The championship is heating up and fans are on the edge of their seats!
The Greek clubs are dominating the season so far, and they are determined to keep their spots at the top of the table.
This weekend promises to be another thrilling battle as they give their all for victory.
Port Melbourne – Heidelberg United
On Saturday afternoon in beautiful Port Melbourne, the local Sharks will host one of their toughest obstacles yet this year: the extremely dangerous Heidelberg United.
The two rivals, who have been playing beautiful and highly productive football in the first few weeks of the new season, have surprised both supporters and detractors.
It is certain that both managers are focused on securing victory.
This match will be judged based on the effectiveness of the strikers from both teams in the final third of the pitch.
Don’t miss the Greek showdown, scheduled to start at 6pm on Saturday (16/3).
It will be a strong match, with both teams aiming to continue their positive performances.
Altona Magic – South Melbourne
This weekend, Altona Magic poses a dangerous threat to South Melbourne.
Currently leading the table, South Melbourne is striving to build a team that can balance the public’s desire for entertaining football with the efficiency required for winning titles. Despite the difficulty of this task, it seems that the club is making progress in the right direction.
With a few key wins already, South Melbourne is growing in strength every day, boosting the confidence of their players who dream of becoming champions this season. However, the home team will not back down easily. They are a formidable opponent capable of causing trouble for any team.
Last weekend, they even shocked the NPL world with a 2 – 4 victory against Green Gully. Although they suffered a 3-1 defeat on Monday (11/3) against Cannons in an away match, their potential should not be underestimated.
In order to maintain their position at the top of the standings, South Melbourne must approach this match with determination and caution.
Oakleigh Cannons – Green Gully
As the weekend approaches, the Cannon’s are gearing up for yet another home mission. The Oakleigh side has had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster this season, with fan brawls, weather-induced damage to their home ground, and game cancelations adding a wild but beautiful element to their journey so far.
However, under the guidance of their fearless leader, Chris Taylor, the team has persevered and grown stronger each week, proving that they will once again be top contenders for the title.
While facing off against Green Gully this week may not seem like a formidable challenge, the Cannons must not let their guard down.
If they replicate their strong and dominant performance against Altona Magic from last Monday, a win should be easily within their grasp.
With players like Guest, Salmon, and Valentini on their side, it is likely that the Cannons will take advantage of any defensive issues plaguing their opponent and secure another decisive victory, maintaining their spot in the top six of the standings.
VPL1
The 6th matchday of VPL1 is sure to be an exciting one!
Renowned Clarida (Kingston City) will face off against Historical Leonidas (Brunswick City) in a Greek civil battle, stirring up emotions and memories among their loyal fans. Both teams have been performing exceptionally well, making it impossible to predict the victor at the Brunswick match this Friday night (15/3).
Bentleigh Greens will face a challenging task as they host the dangerous Preston Lions. The Cypriots have been underperforming and must give their full effort in matches like this in order to have a more optimistic outlook for the future.
This week, Northcote City will face Eastern Lions in an away match that they should not be intimidated by and is certainly within their reach.
The match will begin at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
VPL2
This week, Box Hill will travel to the north of the city to take on the North Sunshine Eagles.
Pythagoras aims to put the bad start of the league behind themand secure their first three points.
NPL – SCHEDULE
Friday (15/3)
Dandenong City – Dandenong Thunder 19:45
Oakleigh Cannons – Green Gully 20:30
Saturday (16/3)
Moreland City – Melbourne Knights 15:00
Manningham United – Avondale 15:00
Port Melbourne Sharks – Heidelberg United 18:00
Altona Magic – South Melbourne 18:15
Hume City – St Albans Saints 20:00
NPL – TABLE
Teams Matches Points
1. South Melbourne 5 13
2. Avondale 5 13
3. Heidelberg Utd 5 11
4. Port Melb Sharks 5 10
5. Hume City 5 9
6. Oakleigh Cannons 4 8
7. Dand City 5 8
8. Green Gully 5 6
9. Melb Knights 5 5
10. St. Albans 5 4
11. Altona Magic 5 3
12. Dande Thunder 4 3
13. Manningham 5 3
14. Moreland 5 0
VPL1 – SCHEDULE
Friday (15/3)
Werribee City – Langwarrin 20:30
Brunswick City – Kingston City 20:30
Bentleigh Greens – Preston Lions 20:30
Saturday (16/3)
North Geelong Warriors – Western United 15:00
Eastern Lions – Northcote City 15:00
Caroline Springs George Cross – Melbourne Victory 17:30
Sunday (17/3)
Melbourne City – Bulleen Lions 15:00
VPL1 – TABLE
Teams Matches Points
1. Melb Victory 5 13
2. Langwarrin 5 13
3. Kingston 5 10
4. Bulleen Lions 5 7
5. Brunswick 5 8
6. Preston Lions 5 8
7. Northcote 5 7
8. Melb City 5 5
9. Carol Springs 5 5
10. Werribee City 5 5
11. Bentl Greens 5 4
12. Western Utd 4 3
13. Eastern Lions 4 2
14. North Geelong 5 0