We’re down to the wire with just four games left in the regular season and the battle for first place is heating up. It’s hard to believe South Melbourne could fall apart and lose three out of four matches.
Esteban Quintas and his team are determined to dominate and clinch that top spot. Meanwhile, Alexandros can kick back and relax knowing they’ve already secured a spot in the finals.
It’s all eyes on the derby between Oakleigh Cannons and Avondale for second place, and can Port Melbourne pull off a Cinderella story and make it to the top six? Game on.
Port Melbourne Sharks – Green Gully
The players and coaches of Port Melbourne are putting in Herculean efforts.
Coach Nikos Marinos is determined to whip up a formidable team every week, fighting to present a squad that lives up to the club’s prestige.
This week, the “sharks” are ready to take on Green Gully with one goal in mind: victory. And a win could propel them back into the top six rankings.
However, it won’t be a cakewalk for the Greek Australian team, as Green Gully is a force to be reckoned with on any field. With a weakened squad, the Port Melbourne players will need to dig deep and unleash their A-game to sink the “greens”.
South Melbourne – Dandenong City
Get ready for some fiery football this Friday at Lakeside Stadium as South Melbourne Hellas aims to secure first place and plan for the championship finals with a carefree attitude.
But don’t expect Dandenong City to play the role of innocent bystanders – they have their own goals to reach and won’t go down without a fight.
After a crushing defeat last week against Hume City, Dandenong will be eager to prove their worth and secure a spot in the top six.
This match will be an epic battle between passionate teams fighting for victory – don’t miss out on the spectacle!
St Albans Saints – Oakleigh Cannons
The Oakleigh Cannons are on the prowl yet again, poised to dominate St Albans this week.
They’re determined to go out with a bang in the regular season, even if they have to settle for second place behind South Melbourne. And let’s be real, that’s still a pretty impressive feat.
But with their unrelenting fire and fury on the field, they’re sure to come out victorious against the desperate St Albans Saints.
These hosts are clinging onto their NPL spot for dear life, and will do anything to survive the cut.
It’s a battle of wills, and Chris Taylor’s squad is armed with seriousness, concentration, and an unyielding thirst for victory.
Onward, Cannons, to conquer the north-west!
Moreland City – Heidelberg United
Watch out CB Smith Reserve, Heidelberg United is bringing their signature “yellow and black” swag this week.
While they may have already secured their spot in the championship finals, Coach Anastasiadis won’t settle for anything less than a victory.
With Dandenong City far behind on the standings, Heidelberg will be playing with such ease that they’ll make beach volleyball look like a workout.
But don’t be fooled by their coolness, this team is all about the W – and they won’t stop until they have it. And with a roster that’s fully stocked like a high-end grocery store, Coach Anastasiadis will serve up a starting eleven that will leave their opponents wondering if they missed the invitation.
VPL1
Get ready to feast your eyes on the delicious “menu” of the 23rd VPL1 matchday! It’s jam-packed with exciting matches.
Northcote City, trailing just behind the league leaders, will take on Werribee City this Friday at 8:30pm in a quest for victory. While Werribee may be languishing near the bottom of the table, they will surely put up a fight to salvage any points they can. Let’s pray that Northcote doesn’t fall prey to any unexpected upsets and keeps their eye on the prize of becoming champions.
Cheltenham will be heating up as the Bentleigh Greens take on George Cross. Will the Greens keep the good times rolling and dominate the league? The close point gap between these two teams will make this a match with some serious rivalry – don’t even think about missing it!
Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown when Kingston City takes on the Bulleen Lions this weekend. The “red and whites” are sporting some serious optimism and aren’t afraid to pounce on any challengers. Let’s hope they unleash their fiery determination and claw their way to a victory, snatching three points from the Lions’ den.
Brunswick City has a tough road ahead as they face Western United this weekend. It’s a make or break moment for the Greek-Australian team, only seven points away from the relegation pit. Let’s see if they can rise to the challenge and avoid a premature modern Greek tragedy.
VPL2
Box Hill is ready to take on the Goulbourn Valley Suns this week, hoping to score a victory that will push them closer to safety and further away from the dreaded relegation zone. With proper focus and a well-executed game plan by their coach, the task shouldn’t be too hard for the Pythagoras players.
NPL – SCHEDULE
Friday, 19/7
Melbourne Knights – Altona Magic 7.30pm
South Melbourne – Dandenong City 7.30pm
Saturday, 20/7
Avondale – Dandenong Thunder 3pm
Moreland City – Heidelberg United 3pm
Port Melbourne Sharks – Green Gully 5pm
Hume City – Manningham United 7pm
Sunday, 21/7
St Albans Saints – Oakleigh Cannons 3pm
NPL – TABLE
1. South Melbourne 22 53
2. Avondale 22 44
3. Oakleigh Cannons 22 44
4. Hume City 22 43
5. Heidelberg Utd 22 41
6. Dand City 22 31
7. Port Melb Sharks 22 30
8. Melb Knights 22 29
9. Altona Magic 22 27
10. Dand Thunder 22 25
11. Green Gully 22 24
12. St. Albans 22 16
13. Manningham 22 15
14. Moreland 22 11
VPL1 – SCHEDULE
Friday, 19/7
Northcote City – Werribee City 8.30pm
Bentleigh Greens – Caroline Springs 8.30pm
Saturday, 20/7
Eastern Lions – North Geelong Warriors 3pm
Sunday, 21/7
Melbourne Victory – Langwarrin 3pm
Western United – Brunswick City 4pm
Monday, 22/7
Kingston City – Bulleen Lions 8.30pm
Tuesday, 23/7
Preston Lions – Melbourne City 8.30pm
VPL1 – TABLE
1. Melb Victory 22 45
2. Northcote 22 41
3. Preston Lions 22 41
4. Western Utd 22 40
5. Langwarrin 22 34
6. Bulleen Lions 22 32
7. Melb City 22 31
8. Bentl Greens 22 31
9. Carol Springs 22 26
10. Eastern Lions 22 25
11. Kingston 22 25
12. Brunswick City 22 23
13. Werribee City 22 16
14. North Geelong 22 14
VPL2 – SCHEDULE
Friday, 19/7
Pascoe Vale v Boroondara Carey Eagles 8.30pm
Essendon Royals – Brunswick Juventus 8.30pm
North Sunshine Eagles – Altona City 8.30pm
Saturday, 20/7
Beaumaris – Melbourne Serbia 3pm
Nunawading City – Doveton 3pm
Box Hill United v Goulburn Valley Suns 7.30pm
VPL2 – TABLE
1. FC Melb. Serbia 18 39
2. Nth Sunsh. Eagles 18 36
3. Altona City 18 34
4. Brun Juventus 18 31
5. Pascoe Vale 17 27
6. Boroondara Eagles 18 27
7. Essendon Royals 18 26
8. Nunawading City 18 21
9. Box Hill 18 20
10. Doveton 16 13
11. Goulburn Valley 17 10
12. Beaumaris 18 9
