The battle at Hume City Stadium was like a wrestling match between two heavyweight teams – Hume City and Greece.
The audacious Greek Australian team emerged victorious after 120 grueling minutes and five stunning goals, leaving behind a trail of personal struggles.
The highly anticipated showdown between NPL Victoria’s finest had fans on the edge of their seats, with Hume’s passionate supporters creating an intense atmosphere from the first whistle.
But in true underdog fashion, South Melbourne Hellas clawed their way back from a 1-0 at halftime to seal a 2 – 3 victory.
It was a thrilling rollercoaster ride that could have ended in a penalty shootout, but Jordon Lampard had different plans up his sleeve.
With five minutes to go in extra time, he gracefully scored a header and sealed South Melbournes spot in the cup semi-finals. And they say life isn’t a movie – clearly, they haven’t seen this game.
Esteban Quintas couldn’t contain his joy, finally finding redemption after a heartbreaking loss in the league finals last week.
Now, the Greek Australian team is eagerly awaiting the result of the match between Cannons and Macarthur to determine their opponent in the Australian cup semi-finals.
