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South Melbourne will meet Kingston City for the second time this season with the defending champions aiming to challenge Heidelberg United for the NPL title following their 2-0 victory over the Bentleigh Greens, while Kingston City will be seeking a consolation win in the last round of the home and away season following their 4-0 loss to Heidelberg United last weekend.

South Melbourne (WWLLW)

After two consecutive losses in the NPL Competition, the boys were able to bounce back with a 2-0 victory over the Bentleigh Greens courtesy of a Leigh Minopoulos brace last weekend. With the NPL title up for grabs, South will be striving to challenge Heidelberg United for the premiership plate in the last round of the home and away season with a good win against Kingston City on Sunday afternoon.

Kingston City (WWLLL)

Coming from a narrow 1-0 loss to Avondale, Kingston City were unable to bounce back last weekend after suffering a 4-0 thrashing to ladder leaders Heidelberg United. In tenth position and out of the finals race, Kingston City will be seeking a consolation win against the defending champions away from home.

Head to Head

The last time these two sides met was in Round 13 this year where South Melbourne secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Kingston City at the Grange Reserve courtesy of a second half goal to Matt Millar in the 74th minute.
South urges all fans to come and support the boys in their huge Round 26 encounter against Kingston City at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Match Details

South Melbourne vs Kingston City
20 August at Lakeside Stadium
Kick off 3pm

South Melbourne sit five points clear of Calder United on top of the table after their impressive 4-2 victory over Alamein courtesy of a second half masterclass by Lisa De Vanna on Sunday afternoon.

Alamein started brightly in the early minutes of the first half  with Janna Lawson’s shot going into the bottom left corner of the post in the eighth minute to score the visitors first goal for the match.

Just minutes later,  South Melbourne young gun Melina Ayres was able to score the equaliser for the hosts’ and her 32nd goal for the season following a scramble in the box in the 11^th minute.

Ayres was unlucky not to score a double after her long range strike was deflected wide for a corner in the 15^th minute.

Ayres and De Vanna continued to look dangerous up front for South, with Ayres denied off the line following a blocked shot by De Vanna in the 21^st minute.

Alamein were unlucky not to be 2-1 up after Schreuder was denied a goal from long range after being flagged offside in the 30^th minute as the scored remained 1-1 at half-time.

South started brightly in the second half with De Vanna’s shot from close range going just over the crossbar in the 46^th minute.

The home side were unlucky not to find themselves with a 2-1 lead after De Vanna’s penalty was blocked by Hudson in the 49^th minute.

Just minutes later, Tiffany Eliadis was able to score South’s second after heading the ball from the corner into the back of the net in the 52^nd minute.

South Melbourne Women’s Football Ambassador Lisa De Vanna was able to score from a free-kick to extend South’s lead to 3-1 in the 65^th minute.

Alamein were able to peg one back just two minutes later, with a long range shot from Marielle Pastor going over the top of Molly May Ramsay and into the back of the net in the 67^th minute.

De Vanna was finally able to score her second for the afternoon after her shot from close range dribbled into the back of the net following a beautiful pass by Ella Mastrantonio in the 75^th minute as the girls ran out 4-2 winners at Lakeside Stadium.

South Melbourne meet the Bentleigh Greens for the third time this year with South Melbourne striving to bounce back from their disappointing 2-0 loss to Avondale in the catch up game last Wednesday night, while the Bentleigh Greens will looking to continue their form following an FFA Cup win midweek.

South Melbourne (WWWLL)

Coming off a 2-0 loss to Pascoe Vale and playing their fourth game in 12 days, South Melbourne were unable to bounce back, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Avondale in the catch up game last Wednesday night. Now with back-to-back losses in the NPL competition, South will be striving for maximum points against the Bentleigh Greens at home on Sunday afternoon to stay in touch with ladder leaders Heidelberg United.

Bentleigh Greens (WWWWL)

Coming off a 3-1 win over Avondale FC, the Bentleigh Greens were unable to continue on their winning ways after a 4-2 defeat to Heidelberg United last weekend. Currently in third position courtesy of goal difference, the Bentleigh Greens will be looking to overtake South Melbourne on the NPL ladder with three points against the defending champions away from home.

Head-to-Head

The last time these two teams met was in the Dockerty Cup Semi-Final this year where the Bentleigh Greens secured a 2-0 victory over South Melbourne at Jack Edwards Reserve.

Match Details

South Melbourne v Bentleigh Greens
Sunday 13 August @ Lakeside Stadium
Kick off 4pm

South Melbourne meet Alamein for the third time this season with South Melbourne looking to continue on their winning ways following their narrow 2-1 victory over Southern United, while Alamein will also be looking for maximum points following their 1-0 win over Heidelberg United last weekend.

South Melbourne (WWDWW)

The girls are in good form at the moment with four wins in the past five matches including a narrow 2-1 victory over Southern United last weekend. Currently in first position and two points clear of Calder United on top of the table, the girls will be striving to continue their ascendancy on top of the table with three points against Alamein at home on Sunday afternoon.

Alamein (WLDWW)

Coming from a 2-0 win against the Bulleen Lions, Alamein were able to continue on their winning ways with a narrow 1-0 win over Heidelberg United last weekend courtesy of Schreuder in the 73rd minute. Having already beaten South in 2017,
Alamein will be looking towards causing another upset.

Head-to-Head

The last time these two teams met was in Round 15 this year where South Melbourne secured a 3-1 victory over Alamein at AAMI Park.

Match Details

South Melbourne v Alamein FC
Sunday 13 August @ Lakeside Stadium
Kick of 1:30pm

Kappa Australia and South Melbourne FC have today signed off on a multi-year partnership which will see the National Premier League powerhouse wearing Kappa Apparel on and off field for the next three seasons.

Kappa Australia will produce and provide quality on and off-field ranges for all South Melbourne FC teams inclusive of men’s women’s, junior teams and academies.

Instantly recognised on football fields and futsal courts around the globe, Kappa has provided cutting edge garments for some of the world’s best players and biggest teams including Manchester City, Juventus, AC Milan and the Italian National team.

Kappa Australia Managing Director Ze’ev Bogaty saying it was pleasing to see the iconic Kappa Omini logo back on the playing strip of the 10-time National Premier league champions.

“As a brand, we are exceptionally pleased to see the Kappa Logo, back where it belongs on the famous South Melbourne FC playing strip as we embark on what we believe will be extremely successful partnership” Said Bogaty

“Like South Melbourne FC, Kappa is an organisation which boasts a long and proud footballing history, and we look forward to working with the team at SMFC to not only achieve, but exceed our collective on and off-field goals”

South Melbourne FC President Leo Athanasakis adding. “We’re excited to have secured a long-term apparel deal with Kappa, allowing for the club to commence its planning for the 2018 season. Kappa has supported us already in 2017 through a partnership for the Roberto Carlos event, as well as the Westfield FFA Cup, so we’re excited to have them on board for the next three years.” Leo said.

“As well as exclusive designs for all of the clubs registered players, male and female, we look forward to also being able to bring our members and supporters a larger range of apparel through our newly constructed shop”

“We’d like to thank Ze’ev and the Kappa team for their support”

Check out Kappa’s range of custom club kits!

Founded in 1959, South Melbourne FC have nurtured and developed some of the country’s most successful and best-known football talent including Paul Wade, Paul Trimboli and current National Team Coach Ange Postecoglou.

South Melbourne FC have also produced a staggering 52 players who have gone onto represent Australia and play with the Socceroos.

Kappa is currently worn internationally by SSC Napoli, fellow Italian fan favourites Torino and Leeds United in the England’s Championship.

Head to www.kappaaustralia.com.au to check out the Kappa shop, boots, custom club kits and more!

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce that Giordano Marafioti has been selected for the Young Socceroos training camp in Perth this week. SMFC prides itself on it’s Youth Development Program and the efforts of its football department led by Youth Director Andrew Mesourouni and Technical Director Strati Xynas.

Over the past few seasons, Marafioti has worked hard and under the tutelage of his Youth Coach Sasa Kolman and Head Coach Chris Taylor have achieved great results. Giordano so far this season has scored 22 goals and has also made his senior debut.

South Melbourne FC are elated to see Marafioti being selected for the Young Socceroos and look forward to seeing him develop further at SMFC over the next few seasons.

Over a number of years now SMFC Youth Development program is gaining great admiration within the football community of Australia and overseas. In fact SMFC prides itself as the leader in Youth Football.

Speaking to smfc.com.au SMFC Youth Director was pleased with Marafioti’s progress. “Giordano is a talented young footballer who is starting to make his mark at youth level in Australian football landscape. The rise of Giordano is testament to the hard work of all our Youth coaching staff. We look forward to seeing Giordano playing at the highest level and wish him the very best”

Congratulations Gio!

South Melbourne FC is saddened to learn of the recent passing of club members, George Roufos and Efthimios Babatsikos.

In a mark of respect to both, SMFC Players and Officials wore black arm bands during Wednesday night’s defeat at home to Avondale FC. The crowd also observed a minute’s silence for them.

George Roufos is also the father of current SMFC Principal Partner Tass Roufos.

SMFC President, Leo Athanasakis, offered condolences on behalf of the club. “I am saddened to learn of the passing of these wonderful men. I send our club’s condolences and best wishes to the family and friends of these individuals, including Tass Roufos, who continues to be a very valued member of our club through his Corporate Partnership and work with the club’s exclusive areas.”

South Melbourne meet Bayside United for the second time this season with South looking to secure maximum points following their 2-2 draw with Calder United last weekend, while Bayside United will be looking a second consecutive win after their 1-0 victory over Heidelberg United last weekend.

South Melbourne (WDWWD)

South Melbourne is in good form at the moment with three wins in the past five matches including a 2-2 draw with Calder United last weekend. Sitting two points clear of Calder United on top of the table, South Melbourne will be striving to continue their ascendancy on top of the table with three points against bottom side Bayside United.

Bayside United (DWDLW)

Coming off a 2-0 loss to Geelong Galaxy United, Bayside United were able to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Heidelberg United courtesy of a first half goal to Harbis in the 27th minute. Currently bottom of the ladder, Bayside United will be striving for maximum points against an in-form South side away from home.

Head-to-Head

Last time these two teams was in Round 13 this year where South Melbourne secured a narrow 2-0 win over Bayside United at Lakeside Stadium.