It was a mixed week for the four Greek clubs involved in Champions League and Europa League matches.

The third round of the A-League saw Melbourne Victory defeat Northern Queensland for its first victory for the year.

The 2-0 loss to Hume City saw South Melbourne’s progression in the VPL finals came to an end in the first week.

The eight games of the first round of the Greek Super League saw four victories, two draws and two matches postponed because of the fires in Attiki.

Two second half goals by Allsopp and Hernandez saw

South Melbourne earn a place in the Victorian Premier League finals following their 1-0 victory over Sunshine Georgies.

The UEFA draw for its European competitions in Switzerland threw up surprises for the Greek and Cypriot sides playing in Europe.

Title winners Melbourne Victory went down 2-0 to Central Coast Mariners in the opening match of the 2009 – 10 A League season.

Boca Juniors concluded its two game tour of Greece with victories in the two friendly matches it played against Greek teams.

Two goals conceded in the final 8 minutes of its match against Marconi saw Sydney Olympic finish its disappointing season with 2-1 loss.