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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.

South Melbourne FC will host its first match in Westfield FFA Cup History, taking on Edgeworth at Lakeside Stadium on Wednesday night.

Edgeworth Eagles

The Edgeworth Eagles are in good form at the moment coming into the round of 32 tournament with four wins in the past five matches and currently in equal first position on the New South Wales NPL Ladder with the Lambton Jaffas. With a narrow 1-0 victory against Maitland to enter the Round of 32 Edgeworth will be striving to make history with victory against South Melbourne away from home.

South Melbourne

South Melbourne is in very good form heading into the FFA Cup Round of 32 with four wins in the past five matches and currently first on the ladder courtesy of goal difference in the Victorian NPL competition. With a thrilling 5-4 victory against Dandenong City creating scenes down at lakeside Stadium, and aspirations to make it into the A-League, South will be striving to make history with a victory against the Edgeworth Eagles on Wednesday night.

Head to Head

This is the first match between the two sides.
South urges all fans to come and support the boys in their huge Round of 32 encounter with The Edgeworth Eagles at Lakeside Stadium on Wednesday night.

Match Details

South Melbourne vs Edgeworth Eagles
July 26 @ Lakeside Stadium
Kick off 8pm (Live on Fox Sports)