Author: SMFC Media

Monday, 5 March 2012 9:48 PM

By Paul Mavroudis

South Melbourne FC’s Hellenic Cup title defence is still on track, after progressing through to the semi-finals of the 2012 Hellenic Cup.

New recruit Glen Trifiro scored a brace, including an unstoppable free kick, while Joe Keenan also got onto the score sheet, to see off a dogged Malvern side in a match played in pouring rain. Having topped the group, South was due to play Altona East Phoenix yesterday in the quarter finals – however Altona East forfeited the match due to the lack of playing stocks.

Thus, South Melbourne FC has progressed to the semi-final against Western Suburbs, who have already defeated South in 2012, in a friendly match played in February. The semi-final will be played at Kingston City’s The Grange Reserve on Wednesday 7th March. The winner of that match will play the winner of the other semi-final, between Heidelberg and Northcote.

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Monday, 5 March 2012 5:23 PM

South Melbourne Women’s Football Club (SMWFC) and South Melbourne Hellas Soccer Club (SMHSC) are pleased to advise they have agreed to engage in a process to explore mutual benefits for both clubs and recommend a way forward.

As part of the process, representatives from both clubs will examine many areas including the organisational structure, governance model, strategic plan, operations and club culture required to achieve the best outcome for our members.

Once the process is completed, the organisational structure which is recommended may be a merger, affiliation or operating as separate entities.

We will regularly keep our members and supporters informed of progress and seek feedback along the way.

During the 2012 Season, SMWFC will continue to field Women’s and Girl’s Teams and SMHSC/SMFC will continue to field the Men’s and Junior Boys Teams.

As part of the exciting 2012 season ahead, SMHSC and SMWFC will play Premier League matches at the newly completed Lakeside Stadium.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 10:57 AM

The first event for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season will be the Membership Fun Day to be held on Saturday 17th March at Beachcomber Cafe at the St Kilda Baths.

The last held event prior to the refurbishment of Lakeside Stadium saw an overwhelming positive response as many South admirers and supporters pledged their support to the club by signing up for memberships and purchasing merchandise.

At the Membership Fun Day, South Melbourne FC will continue to promote its 2012 membership campaign, and fans will have the opportunity to purchase the new range of 2012 SMFC merchandise. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to meet South’s new player signings, and at midday, will able to watch the SMFC players in a game of beach soccer volley.

Make your way to the beach, meet your favourite South player and enjoy what will be a fabulous day !

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 11:11 AM

South Melbourne FC wishes to advise all fans that the friendly match scheduled for Wednesday 29th February against Green Gully at Green Gully Reserve has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.

South Melbourne’s next match is this Saturday night against Malvern City in the Hellenic Cup. Kick-off at the Grange Reserve in Clayton South is at 4pm.

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 8:11 AM

South Melbourne FC would like to advise that the date for its Hellenic Cup group match against Kingston City has been changed from Thursday 1st March, to Saturday 25th February.

The venue remains unchanged at The Grange Reserve in Clayton South, and kickoff is at 7pm.

Monday, 20 February 2012 5:41 PM

By George Kouroumalis

South went into the game with a relatively strong squad, with new signings Jason and Glen Trifiro, Luke Byles, Dimitri Tsiaris and Bradley Norton all part of a very new look starting eleven.

The first half however was a very scrappy affair, something that was expected given it was the first real competitive hit out for both clubs in almost six months. While South had a few half chances, neither side really looked like scoring.

The second half however was all South Melbourne with the Trifiro brothers controlling the middle of the park, and both Tsiaris and Byles commanding the back as the side started to look relatively comfortable.

The overall dominance was rewarded ten minutes into the second half, when Jason Trifiro latched onto a loose ball to bury it into the back of the net. Minutes later Englishman Kyle Joryeff double South’s advantage with a neat finish of his own.

South continued to attack and could have extended their lead, however, it was not meant to be and South were able to walk away with a comprehensive 2-0 win.

Due to fixture changes by the Hellenic Cup Organising Committee, the match next weekend against Kingston City has been moved. The new kick-off time is at 8pm on Thursday March 1st, with the venue remaining as the Grange Reserve in Clayton North.

South Melbourne FC 2 (Jason Trifiro, Kyle Joryeff)
Bentleigh Greens 0

Monday, 20 February 2012 11:34 AM

Recently, one of South Melbourne FC’s treasured employees Nicki Tsourekis tied the knot with former Northcote City President Jim Makrozahopoulos. In front of friends and family, Jim and Nicki exchanged vows in a moving and glittering ceremony.

South Melbourne FC would like to wish both Jim and Nicki all the love and happiness in the world, and congratulations on their wedding.

Friday, 17 February 2012 8:59 AM

South Melbourne FC was delighted to host the soccer clinics of the Challenge Soccer Cup in Albert Park .

The camp is designed to give kids with cancer and their brothers and sisters an opportunity to have some time-out from cancer treatment and the rigours of hospital visits through participation in a range of sports activities and workshops.

South Melbourne FC was more than happy to support this charitable cause and play a major role in trying to put a smile on the faces of these brave children.

Players that represented South on the day included Fernando De Moraes, Glen Trifiro, Jason Trifiro, Luke Byles, and Joe Keenan, as well as Team Manager Frank Piccione. Throughout the day, South’s players conducted multiple clinics, teaching the kids a number of training and warm up drills, ball skills training, as well as playing a series of mini games, which lifted the spirits of the kids and players alike.

Nicholas Szkilnik, SMFC representative who coordinated the organisation of the soccer clinic, spoke with smfc.com.au, and commented on the event that “it was great chatting with the kids and they enjoyed telling us stories of other sports and camps Challenge were doing. The kids had a fantastic time on the pitch showing that football has no boundaries and anyone can play, while the SMFC players had a great time entertaining them. Seeing the smiles on their faces despite the difficulties and hurdles they face in dealing with cancer, made it all worthwhile”.

South Melbourne FC is proud to support this wonderful cause and urges all fans to check out the Challenge website (www.challenge.org.au) to learn more about what can be done to support these inspirational kids.

Click here to view the Photo Gallery from the day

Thursday, 16 February 2012 8:04 AM

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of Dimitri Tsiaras from Richmond Eagles for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season.

Tsiaras arrives at Lakeside Stadium having established himself as a solid and reliable midfielder, having also captained Richmond in the VPL. Tsiaras was part of Richmond’s Minor Premiership side in 2010 that ultimately fell just short of becoming Premier League Champions when it lost 3-0 to Green Gully in the Grand Final. A lifelong South supporter and former junior player of the club, Tsiaras will provide coach Peter Tsolakis’ side with determination, leadership, passion and most importantly solid experience at VPL level.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Dimitri Tsiaras to Lakeside Stadium and wishes him all the best for season 2012.

Check our the smfcTV interview below

Tuesday, 14 February 2012 6:41 PM

The Football Federation Victoria recently released the 2012 Victorian Premier League fixture and it’s a tough start for South Melbourne FC, with three away games in the first four rounds, including against both of last year’s grand finalists.

This season will see both the Moreland Zebras and Southern Stars promoted to the Victorian Premier League.

After an absence of 18 months and calling John Cain Memorial Park as its temporary home, the Club returns to the refurbished Lakeside Stadium. The opening round at Lakeside Stadium sees South take on State League 1 Champions Moreland Zebras, who are back in the Victorian Premier League after a two year absence.

Round 2 sees South travel to Jack Edwards Reserve to take on Oakleigh for an early attempt to avenge last years finals exit at the hands of the Cannons, while Round 3 sees a trip to Green Gully Reserve, where South Melbourne has not won since 1986 where goals from Bobby Russell and Manny Anezakis gave the points to South that day.

Key fixtures include the traditional derby against Heidelberg United where both teams meet in the last fixture of the regular season away at the Olympic Village, while South hosts the Melbourne Knights at Lakeside Stadium in Round 7.

All of South Melbourne FC’s home games this season will be on Sundays at 5pm – with the exception of the Round 5 game against Southern Stars, and the Round 15 game against Richmond, which sees the return of Friday night football at Lakeside.

For a complete list of the home and away fixtures for South Melbourne FC, please see below

Round 1 25 Mar 17:00 South Melbourne v Moreland Zebras Lakeside Stadium   Round 2 30 Mar 20:30 Oakleigh Cannons
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South Melbourne  Jack Edwards Reserve   Round 3 14 Apr 15:00 Green Gully v South Melbourne Green Gully Reserve
  Round 4           21 Apr 15:00 Richmond v South Melbourne Kevin Bartlett Reserve   Round 5 4 May 20:30 South Melbourne v Southern Stars Lakeside Stadium   Round 6 13 May 15:00 Hume City v South Melbourne
John Ilhan Memorial Reserve
  Round 7 20 May 17:00 South Melbourne v Melbourne Knights Lakeside Stadium   Round 8 26 May 15:00 Dandenong Thunder v South Melbourne George Andrews Reserve   Round 9 3 June 17:00 South Melbourne 
v Northcote City Lakeside Stadium   Round 10 15 June 20:15 Bentleigh Greens v South Melbourne Kingston Heath Soccer Complex   Round 11 24 June 17:00 South Melbourne v Heidelberg United Lakeside Stadium   Round 12 1 July 15:00 Moreland Zebras v South Melbourne
To be confirmed
  Round 13 8 July 17:00 South Melbourne v
Oakleigh Cannons Lakeside Stadium
Round 14           15 July 17:00 South Melbourne v Green Gully
Lakeside Stadium   Round 15           20 July 20:30 South Melbourne v Richmond
Lakeside Stadium   Round 16           28 July 19:00 Southern Stars v South Melbourne
Kingston Heath Soccer Complex   Round 17           5 Aug 17:00 South Melbourne v Hume City
Lakeside Stadium   Round 18           12 Aug 15:00 Melbourne Knights v South Melbourne
Knights Stadium   Round 19           19 Aug 17:00 South Melbourne v Dandenong Thunder
Lakeside Stadium   Round 20           26 Aug 15:00 Northcote City v South Melbourne
John Cain Memorial Park   Round 21           9 Sep 17:00 South Melbourne v Bentleigh Greens
Lakeside Stadium   Round 22           16 Sep 15:00 Heidelberg United v South Melbourne
Olympic Village  
Sunshine George Cross
v South Melbourne Knights Stadium