South Melbourne FC

Day: June 7, 2017

South sign Spanish forward

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce the signing of Spanish Forward, David Barca Moreno.

Moreno will arrive in Australia following a successful stint playing with Getafe B in Spain, where he was able to play in many different roles in the front third, including both as a striker and as an attacking midfielder.

The 24-year-old Spaniard will provide another quick attacking option for Chris Taylor, providing the club with someone who can link up with Milos Lujic up front.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Senior Coach Chris Taylor was pleased with the signing. “We’re excited to add another attacking option to our roster and someone who we think can assist the club throughout a very tough second half of the season. With the club still involved in three competitions, its important we added depth to our front third and provide support to those currently in the squad”.

We’d like to welcome David to the club and look forward to seeing him in our colours shortly.

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June 7, 2017
Double Header launched at AAMI Park

South Melbourne FC, in conjunction with the Victorian Government, Football Federation Victoria and Alamein FC are pleased to launch a historic double header at AAMI Park this Sunday June 11th.

As part of the day, Alamein will host the SMFC Senior Women from 4pm, with South Melbourne to then host Heidelberg United in the men’s fixture from 6.30pm.

The women’s match will also create history, being the first WNPL Match to be played at AAMI Park, with South Melbourne’s Women’s Ambassador and current Matilda’s Captain Lisa De Vanna leading the team, along side Captain Alex Cheal.

Lisa De Vanna was excited of the prospect of playing at AAMI Park. “It’s been a long time coming, but it’s great to finally see aWNPL game get equal billing at Victoria’s premier football arena AAMI Park. South is a club with very strong ambitions moving forward and I am personally excited to see the Club continuing to provide such wonderful opportunities for its female footballers”

The South Melbourne Senior Men will then host current league leaders and arch rivals Heidelberg United in the second match commencing at 6.30pm. Both clubs share a rich history spanning over 55 years, with the traditional derby between both sides being one of the more iconic matches in Victorian football.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Senior Vice Captain Michael Eagar echoed De Vanna’s thought’s. “It’s been an exciting few weeks for the club and to also have the opportunity, along with our girls, as one club to play at this wonderful stadium. We urge all of our fans to support us in a must win derby match.”

South Melbourne FC Director and A-League / W-League Bid Team Member Gabrielle Giuliano stressed the importance of these events. “South is a club moving forward as one and we are excited to see both our senior women and men playing on AAMI Park this weekend. It’s an exciting opportunity for our male and female players of all ages, members and football fans alike to attend both matches and to experience something quite new.”

The Match Day is also considered a SMFC Home Match, with the same privileges applying for all our 2017 SMFC Season Pass Holders and Financial Members to the matches at AAMI Park. To receive entry, members must show their membership to the SMFC Ticket booth to receive a special entry ticket for the day.

We urge all football fans and the SMFC Family to attend this historic double header, as we expect a large crowd in attendance in what promises to be an exciting day for Victorian Football.

June 7, 2017
South on top after 3-0 win over Southern United

South Melbourne is now on top of the table after running out 3-0 winners over Southern United at the Knox Regional Football Centre on Sunday.

In what was an excellent first half by the girls, Aimee Medwin was able to score the first for South with a strike from close range into the back of the net in the 9th minute.

The girls were unlucky not to be 2-0 up, after a clean strike from Michelle Verzi went wide of the post in the 17th minute. Although, not long after, a thunderous strike from in-form striker Lisa De Vanna from close range put South 2-0 up in the 27th minute.

Eliadis had an opportunity to score her first for the match, with a strike from close range missing the side net in the 32nd minute.

However, just three minutes later, leading South Melbourne goal scorer Melina Ayres was able to poke the ball into the back of the net inside the area as the girls saw themselves with a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time.

Despite a positive start to Southern United in the opening minutes of the second half, Ayres had an opportunity to score her second for the match after a strike outside the box was blocked off by Bowden inside the area in the 60th minute.

Nicolaci was looking dangerous for South in the second half, with a pass to Ayres who was unable to put the finishing touches as her attempt at goal from close range was blocked off by the Southern United defence in the 69th minute.

The girls were unlucky not to score their fourth for the evening, after an Eliadis strike hit the top of the crossbar in the 74th minute.

With only the goalkeeper to beat, Nicolaci was unable to score a goal of her own after a shot inside the penalty area was saved by Southern United goalkeeper Christine Fonua in the 84th minute.

Bowden had an opportunity to score a late goal for United, with a strike outside the box going just over the crossbar in the 87th minute as South secured their tenth win for the season.

South Melbourne will now shift their focus to Alamein when the two teams meet at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon.

June 7, 2017