The weekend just gone served up a feast of goals and excitement, and once again, the spotlight shines on the ‘blue-and-white’ derbies between our community’s proud teams in Victoria’s State Leagues.
State League 1 – North-West Group
The ‘Greek’ derbies in the northwest group of State League 1 are heating up. Historic Yarraville (Doxa) could only manage a 1-1 draw against Upfield in a gritty battle defined by strength and relentless duels. The result left a bitter taste for players and fans alike. This week, Yarraville welcomes Panellinios for a classic ‘Greek’ showdown steeped in history.
Western Suburbs, also coming off a 1-1 stalemate with Keilor Park, head into their clash with Yarraville in a similar mindset. Meanwhile, it was a tough round for Westvale Olympic and Clifton Hill, with the former falling 0-2 at home to Banyule City and the latter losing 1-3 to Ballarat City. This week, these two Greek-Australian sides face off in another ‘Greek’ derby, reviving memories of their rich legacies.
State League 1 – South-East Group
South Springvale’s Aris blew Brandon Park away with a commanding 5-1 victory, while Malvern emerged victorious in their ‘Greek’ duel against newcomers Bayside Argonauts, winning 3-1. This week, Aris hosts Gippsland United, Malvern takes on Collingwood City, and the Argonauts face a wounded Brandon Park at home, still reeling from their thrashing by Aris.
State League 2 – North-West Group
The Greek Australian teams in State League 2’s northwest group enjoyed a stellar weekend. Altona East’s PAOK stormed through Dallas FC with a 3-0 win, while Mill Park matched that scoreline against Strathmore. This round, the ‘double-headed eagle’ hosts Whittlesea Ranges, and the ‘doves’ of Mill Park take on Lalor United at home.
State League 2 – South-East Group
Chisholm United from Oakleigh bounced back in style, defeating Skye United 2-0 with flair and filling their supporters with optimism for the tough season ahead. This week, they face Bentleigh United Cobras in yet another ‘Greek’ derby. The Cobras, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after a 1-0 away loss to St Kilda last weekend.
State League 3 – South-East Group
What a match we witnessed last weekend! Waverley Wanderers’ AEK took on Sandringham in a thriller that had it all. Despite falling 3-5, the Greek Australian side delivered a gripping 90 minutes that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. This week, the ‘yellow-and-blacks’ travel to face Middle Park.
State League 4 – East Group
East Kew struck fear into their rivals, cruising to a 4-1 victory away at Docklands Athletic Club and proving they’re in top form. This round, the ‘red-and-whites’ host Albert Park.
State League 4 – North Group
Keon Park’s AEK claimed all three points with a 1-0 win over Watsonia Heights. The ‘double-headed eagle’ will look to keep their momentum going this week when they visit Fawkner. Elsewhere, West Preston and Darebin United both settled for draws—West Preston’s wild 4-4 against Moonee Valley Knights and Darebin’s 0-0 with Heidelberg Stars. This round, the ‘greens’ of West Preston face Thornbury Athletic, while Darebin hosts Watsonia Heights.
Full Fixture of the Greek Australian Teams
State League 1 – North-West Group
Round 3 – Results
Keilor Park – Western Suburbs 0 – 0
Yarraville – Upfield 1 – 1
Westvale Olympic – Banyule City 0 – 2
Clifton Hill – Ballarat City 1 – 3
Round 4 – Schedule
Friday April 11
Yarraville – Western Suburbs 20.30
Saturday April 12
Clifton Hill – Westvale Olympic 15.30
Table
1. Sydenham 3 6
2. Ballarat 3 6
3. Westgate 3 5
4. Keilor Park 3 5
5. Western Suburbs 3 5
6. Upfield 3 4
7. Banyule 3 4
8. Clifton Hill 3 4
9. Corio 3 1
10. Yarraville 3 1
11. Brimbank 3 1
12. Westvale Olympic 3 0
State League 1 – South-East Group
Round 3 – Results
Malvern City – Bayside Argonauts 3 – 1
Brandon Park – South Springvale 1 – 5
Round 4 – Schedule
Saturday April 12
Bayside Argonauts – Brandon Park 15.00
Malvern City – Collingwood City 15.00
South Springvale – Gippsland United 18.00
Table
1. Mornington 3 9
2. Doveton 3 7
3. South Springvale 3 6
4. Collingwood 3 6
5. Hampton East 2 3
6. Malvern 2 3
7. Old Scotch 2 3
8. Gippsland 2 3
9. Mazenod 3 3
10. Bayside Argonauts 2 1
11. Beaumaris 2 0
12. Brandon Park 2 0
State League 2 – North-West Group
Round 3 – Results
Dallas City – Altona East Phoenix 0 – 3
Mill Park – Strathmore 3 – 0
Round 4 – Schedule
Friday April 11
Altona East Phoenix – Whittlesea Ranges 20.30
Saturday April 12
Mill Park – Lalor United 15.00
Table
1. Mill Park 3 9
2. Altona East 3 9
3. Lalor 3 9
4. Whittlesea 3 6
5. Albion 3 5
6. Williamstown 3 4
7. Uni Hill 3 4
8. Craigieburn 3 3
9. Geelong 3 1
10. Dallas 3 1
11. Western Eagles 3 0
12. Strathmore 3 0
State League 2 – South-East Group
Round 3 – Results
Chisholm United – Skye United 2 – 0
St Kilda – Bentleigh United Cobras 1 – 0
Round 4 – Schedule
Saturday April 12
Bentleigh United Cobras – Chisholm United 15.00
Table
1. Knox 3 7
2. Sky 2 6
3. Berwick 3 6
4. Mooroolbark 3 6
5. Peninsula 3 4
6. St Kilda 3 4
7. Casey 3 4
8. Noble Park 3 3
9. North Caulfield 3 3
10. Chisholm 2 3
11. Cobras 3 2
12. Doncaster 3 0
State League 3 – South-East Group
Round 3 – Results
Waverley Wanderers – Sandringham 3 – 5
Round 4 – Schedule
Saturday April 12
Middle Park – Waverley Wanderers 15.00
Table
1. Heatherton United 3 9
2. Dandenong South 2 6
3. Hampton Park United 2 6
4. Elwood 3 6
5. Sandringham 3 5
6. Middle Park 3 3
7. White Star 2 1
8. Greater Dandenong 2 1
9. Croydon 2 1
10. Rowville Eagles 3 1
11. Waverley Wanderers 1 0
12. Ashburton 2 0
State League 4 – East Group
Round 3 – Results
Docklands Athletic Club – East Kew 1 – 4
Round 4 – Schedule
Saturday April 12
East Kew – Albert Park 15.00
Table
1. Riversdale 3 9
2. East Kew 3 3
3. Manningham Juv. 3 6
4. Kings Domain 3 6
5. Ringwood 3 6
6. Mount Waverley 3 4
7. Albert Park 3 4
8. Monash City Villar. 3 3
9. Monbulk 3 2
10. Docklands 3 1
11. Yarra Jets 3 1
12. Knox 3 0
State League 4 – North Group
Round 3 – Results
Heidelberg Stars – Darebin United 0 – 0
Watsonia Heights – Keon Park 0 – 1
West Preston – Moonee Valley Knights 4 – 4
Round 4 – Schedule
Saturday April 12
Thornbury Athletics – West Preston 15.00
Darebin United – Watsonia Heights 15.00
Monday April 14
Fawkner – Keon Park 20.30
Table
1. Melbourne Uni 3 7
2. Moonee Valley 3 7
3. Watsonia Heights 3 7
4. Keon Park 3 6
5. Moonee Ponds 3 6
6. Fawkner 3 4
7. West Preston 2 4
8. Darebin 2 4
9. Thornbury 3 3
10. Stars 3 1
11. Moreland 3 0
12. Glenroy Lions 3 0
