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SMFC Men v Dandenong Thunder (R15) – Roundup

Giuseppe Marafioti celebrates with Ndumba Makeche, who scored three minutes after coming on against Dandenong Thunder at Lakeside Stadium. (PHOTO: Sam Anfield Photography)

FINAL SCORE: SOUTH MELBOURNE 4-0 DANDENONG THUNDER (HT: 3-0)

Goals:
1-0: Milos Lujic (4’p)
2-0: Nick Epifano (23′)
3-0: George Howard (39′)
4-0: Ndumba Makeche (74′)

South Melbourne:
21. Jerrad Tyson (GK) / 3. Kristian Konstantinidis (2. Tim Mala 83′), 5. Jake Marshall, 4. Luke Adams, 11. Brad Norton (c) / 19. Oliver Minatel, 18. Matthew Millar / 14. George Howard, 7. Nick Epifano, 12. Giuseppe Marafioti (27. Leigh Minopoulos 77′) / 9. Milos Lujic (17. Ndumba Makeche 71′).
Unused Substitutes: 1. Amir Jashari (GK), 39. Christos Intzidis.
Yellow Cards: Minatel 16′, Howard 22′, Marafioti 60′.

Dandenong Thunder:
1. Fraser MacLaren (GK), 6. Nicholas Madaffari, 7. Joshua Bragg, 8. Theo Markelis (20. Sevdim Ismaili 85′), 10. Brandon Barnes, 11. Luke Gallo (21. Mohamed Feizi 77′), 12. Brendan Elmazovski (c), 13. Hamish Millar (19. Nicholas Glavan 69′), 15. Mersim Memeti, 17. Alon Blumgart, 18. Samuel Catherine.
Unused Substitutes: 5. Benjamin Godwill, 40. Sermin Sadikovski (GK).
Yellow Cards: Gallow 34′, Markelis 56′, Bragg 87′, Memeti 90+1′.

June 11, 2018
SMFC Women v Geelong Galaxy (R15) – Roundup

FINAL SCORE: GEELONG GALAXY 1-2 SOUTH MELBOURNE (HT: 1-1)

Goals:
1-0: Laura Spiranovic (29′)
1-1: Melina Ayres (33′)
1-2: Melina Ayres (53′)

Geelong Galaxy:
20. Emily Kenshole (GK), 4. Aneta Komijat, 6. Laura Alleway (2. Imogen Pratt 60′), 7. Akeisha Sandhu (22. Olivia Ortiz 46′), 9. Laura Spiranovic (c), 11. Caitlin Pickett, 14. Jessica Tay, 15. Adriana Taranto, 16. Melissa Taranto, 21. Lujeyn Al-Huneidi (13. Jadranka Erceg 81′), 24. Virginia Sroba.
Unused Substitutes: 19. Deryal Aziz, 25. Stephanie Anderson.
Yellow Cards: None.

South Melbourne:
28. Beth Mason-Jones (GK), 5. Aimee Medwin, 7. Chelsea Blissett, 8. Jamie Pollock, 9. Julia Nicolaci, 10. Natalie Martineau (3. Alexandra Gummer 81′), 12. Sarah Richardson (11. Lisa De Vanna 46′), 14. Alex Cheal, 15. Leia Varley, 17. Melina Ayres, 18. Tiffany Eliadis (c) (2. Marianna Anthony 90+1′).
Unused Substitutes: 1. Stella Ainalis (GK).
Yellow Cards: None.

June 11, 2018
Tangalakis joins SMFC coaching staff

South Melbourne FC would like to announce Con Tangalakis has joined the senior coaching staff for the remainder of the 2018 NPL Victoria season.

Tangalakis will be well known to fans of Victorian football, having previously coached the Oakleigh Cannons for 3 seasons, including taking them to the Grand Final of the 2016 NPL Victoria season.

In 2014, he was part of the coaching staff that lead state league side South Springvale Aris to their fabled FFA Cup run, eventually losing to Palm Beach FC in the round of 16.

Con has amassed a wealth of football knowledge in his coaching career, including playing stints at Port Melbourne FC and Oakleigh.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC football director Nick Maikousis welcomed the new addition to our coaching staff. “We’d like to welcome Con to the club – and look forward to him working with Sasa Kolman for the remainder of the season. Con has a wealth of experience in Victorian Football, and will be a valuable asset to the changeroom”

We would like to welcome Con to the SMFC family and wish him all the best for the remainder of the season in his new role.

June 9, 2018
SMFC Women v Geelong Galaxy (R15) – Preview

Geelong Galaxy v SMFC – Banyul Warri Reserve – Saturday 9 May 2018 at 3pm

Previous League Meetings – click individual game for highlights
2018 (R06): SMFC 1-4 Geelong Galaxy (Lakeside Stadium)
2017 (GrF): SMFC 2-2 Geelong Galaxy (ABD Stadium) *SMFC win 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in ET
2017 (R27): SMFC 2-0 Geelong Galaxy (Lakeside Stadium)
2017 (R18): Geelong Galaxy 3-3 SMFC (Banyul Warri Reserve)
2017 (R09): SMFC 3-3 Geelong Galaxy (Lakeside Stadium)

Overall Head to Head (League & Finals):
Played: 5
SMFC Wins: 2
Geelong Galaxy Wins: 1
Draws: 2

June 6, 2018
SMFC Men v Dandenong Thunder (R15) – Preview

SMFC v Dandenong Thunder – Lakeside Stadium – Sunday 10 May 2018 at 4pm

Last Five League Meetings – click individual game for highlights

2018 (R02): Dandenong Thunder 0-9 SMFC (George Andrews Reserve)
2015 (R16): Dandenong Thunder 0-1 SMFC (George Andrews Reserve)
2015 (R03): SMFC 5-0 Dandenong Thunder (Lakeside Stadium)
2014 (R23): Dandenong Thunder 0-1 SMFC (George Andrews Reserve)
2014 (R11): SMFC 5-0 Dandenong Thunder (Lakeside Stadium)

Overall Head to Head:
Played: 15
SMFC Wins: 8
Dandenong Thunder Wins: 4
Draws: 3

June 6, 2018

NPL Scores (Jun 02-03)

NPL MEN / BOYS

Level	Rd	Opposition	Venue	Result	SMFC Goal Scorers
Seniors	14	Bulleen Lions	Lakeside Stadium	1-2	Minatel
Under 20s	14	Bulleen Lions	Lakeside Stadium	1-2	Barforosh
Under 18s	14	Oakleigh Cannons	Jack Edwards Reserve	0-1
Under 16s	14	Oakleigh Cannons	Jack Edwards Reserve	2-0	Chong, Baker
Under 15s	14	Oakleigh Cannons	Jack Edwards Reserve	2-2	Doyle, Kilbane
Under 14s	14	Oakleigh Cannons	Jack Edwards Reserve	2-1	D Markovski, Gao
Under 13s	14	Oakleigh Cannons	Jack Edwards Reserve	0-6

NPL WOMEN / GIRLS

Level	Rd	Opposition	Venue	Result	SMFC Goal Scorers
Seniors	14	Calder United	Lakeside Stadum	3-3	Medwin, De Vanna, Martineau
Under 19s	14	Calder United	Lakeside Stadium	6-1	Vlahopoulos (x2), Rayment (x2), Forte-Oddo, Zois
Under 16s	14	Calder United	Henry Scott Oval 13	5-0	Moseshvili (x2), Hussein-Blanco, Swift, Saron
Under 14s	14	Calder United	Henry Scott Oval 13	1-1	Antrobus

June 4, 2018

SMFC Women v Calder United (R14) – Roundup

Substitute Lisa De Vanna equalises for South Melbourne against Calder. (PHOTO: Behind The White Line)

FINAL SCORE: SOUTH MELBOURNE 3-3 CALDER UNITED (HT: 1-1)

Goals:
1-0: Aimee Medwin (11′)
1-1: Aleksandra Sinclair (39′)
1-2: Catherine Zimmerman (53′)
2-2: Lisa De Vanna (68′)
2-3: Angela Beard (82′)
3-3: Natalie Martineau (90+3′)

South Melbourne:
28. Beth Mason-Jones (GK), 4. Leah Scroggie (10. Natalie Martineau 46′), 5. Aimee Medwin, 7. Chelsea Blissett, 8. Jamie Pollock, 9. Julia Nicolaci, 12. Sarah Richardson (11. Lisa De Vanna 46′), 14. Alex Cheal, 15. Leia Varley (3. Alexandra Gummer 75′), 17. Melina Ayres, 18. Tiffany Eliadis (c).
Unused Substitutes: 1. Alexia Karatzikos (GK), 25. Ciara Singleton.
Yellow Card: Varley 71′.

Calder United:
1. Ayana Aoyagi (GK), 3. Sarah Lorca (12. Alycia Eicke 50′), 4. Rachel Binning (c), 5. Kasha Meyer, 8. Alana Burn (6. Holly Boldiston 46′), 11. Emma Robers, 12. Alycia Eicke, 14. Jasmine Arezzolo, 17. Angela Beard, 18. Aleksandra Sinclair (16. Polly Doran 79′), 19. Catherine Zimmerman.
Unused Substitutes: 2. Marie Rampal, 22. Sarah Di Nucci, 20. Mackensy Matthews.
Yellow Cards: Sinclair 60′, Meyer 89′.

June 3, 2018
SMFC Men v Bulleen Lions (R14) – Roundup

Substitute Oliver Minatel scores for South Melbourne against Bulleen. (PHOTO: Sam Anfield Photography)

FINAL SCORE: SOUTH MELBOURNE 1-2 BULLEEN LIONS (HT: 0-1)

Goals:
0-1: Lewis Hawke (1′)
0-2: Daniel Maclennan (48′)
1-2: Oliver Minatel (85′)

South Melbourne:
21. Jerrad Tyson (GK) / 3. Kristian Konstantinidis, 39. Christos Intzidis, 5. Jake Marshall (19. Oliver Minatel 72′), 11. Brad Norton (c) / 23. Matthew Foschini, 18. Matthew Millar / 12. Giuseppe Marafioti, 14. George Howard, 27. Leigh Minopoulos / 9. Milos Lujic.
Unused Substitutes: 1. Amir Jashari (GK), 15. Ben Djiba, 22. Andrew Mesourouni, 30. Will Orford.
Yellow Cards: Howard 45′, Intzidis 71′, Minopoulos 73′, Foschini 90′.

Bulleen Lions:
1. Shane Viitakangas (GK), 2. Eli Luttmer, 4. Corey Sewell, 6. Simon Colosimo, 7. Lewis Hawke, 8. Ethan Docherty, 9. Daniel Maclennan, 11. Xavier Nardone (5. Baki Efe 90+2′), 15. Jordan Templin (24. Daniel Scopelliti 80′), 16. Pablo Caceres (14. Leo Athanasiou 68′) , 20. Andrew Mullett (c).
Unused Substitutes: 10. Matthew Groppo, 25. Wyatt Chant (GK).
Yellow Cards: Nardone 9′, Athanasiou 76′, Docherty 88′, Viitakangas 90+2′.

June 3, 2018
Four changes to senior roster ahead of Bulleen match

South Melbourne FC would like to confirm the departures of Luke Pavlou, Andy Brennan, Ajdin Fetahagic and Keegan Coulter off our senior club roster ahead of this Sunday’s match at home against Bulleen.

Football Directors Nicholas Maikousis and Andrew Mesourouni thanked the players for their time at the club. “It is never easy for players to depart the football club, however we would like to thank each one of them for their contribution to the club and would like wish each of them all the best for the future”.

In an extremely busy opening week to the mid-season transfer period, we have also officially added Luke Adams, Ndumba Makeche, George Howard and Giuseppe Marafioti to our senior roster.

We look forward to seeing the quartet represent the club in over the coming weeks.

June 2, 2018
Giuseppe Marafioti signs at SMFC

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of former youth player Giuseppe Marafioti for the next two seasons.

The attacking midfielder joins his brother Giordano Marafioti at the club, following a highly successful 18-month stint with the Oakleigh Cannons.

Marafioti was a key member of the 2015 SMFC Under 20 squad under coach Sasa Kolman, before being signed by Melbourne City as part of their youth set up. After two years with the Hyundai A-League side, he moved onto Oakleigh in the NPL Victoria competition, playing in 40 matches for the Cannons and scoring on a dozen occasions.

A player renowned for his work ethic, calmness on the ball and creativity in the attacking third, he will bring another much-needed option for South Melbourne heading into the second part of the season.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Sasa Kolman was excited to officially welcome Giuseppe to the club.

“Pepe was a wonderful talent in our Under 20s. He has shown his quality through the National Youth League system and during his time at Oakleigh.”

“He will bring us a hardworking and creative option into our side and we are very excited to see him make his senior debut at the club on Sunday against Bulleen.”

We wish Giuseppe all the best for his time at the club and look forward to seeing him make his senior debut.

June 1, 2018