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FFA Cup Round 6 results

The full list of results from Round 6 action of the FFA Cup in Victoria.

Strong second half sets us South success

A strong second half performance was enough for South Melbourne to grab an important 2-1 win over Heidelberg United in a game which could shape the WPL finals.

Bundoora, NTC split by fortuitous goal

The football gods shone in favour of Bundoora United as a fortuitous Monique Iannella goal consigned the Senior NTC to an unfortunate WPL defeat on Friday night.

Derby triumph exorcises South Melbourne’s FFA Cup demons

It was always going to be a cruel end for one of Victoria’s two biggest clubs – divided on the pitch, but united off it in the fight for recognition of the game’s rich past now consigned to the dustbin of Australian football history – denied by the other a shot at the big time once more.

Key man down, signings settled for Hume City

It was a mixed bag for Hume City in the aftermath of Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw against Oakleigh Cannons, with a serious foot injury to Joey Franjic snaring the headlines.

Kassidas: Consolidation, not change in store for Box Hill

New Box Hill United coach Greg Kassidas has said that he will not implement too many changes at the club he loves as he looks to keep his team’s momentum going.

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 15

While the nominations may have been fewer in number this week, the quality in which they adhered to was seemingly much higher also as a number of standout performers were turned away, to settle for a spot on the bench. All five warming the pine on another week would be in our first team, as we give you one of the highest quality – player wise – Team of the Week’s we’ve had this year.

Heidelberg’s Guajardo receives late World Cup call-up

Heidelberg United’s Women’s Premier League import Anisa Guajardo has received a late call-up to the Mexican national team for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.

Cross-town rivals announce Franjic, Vukovic signings

In a frantic morning of transfers, Melbourne City had confirmed the signing of former Brisbane Roar and current Socceroos right-back Ivan Franjic on a three-year deal, before rivals Victory – not to be outdone by their rivals – sealed goalkeeper Danny Vukovic.

WPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 10

Sometimes compiling a Team of the Week can be more difficult than trying to gather evidence to indict Sepp Blatter, especially if there’s a shortage of players for a position…

Saha says so long to state league stint

It looks like Louis Saha won’t be gracing Olympic Village after all, after the former EPL star’s sensational deal to play for SL3 side Caulfield United Cobras fell through.

Ashburton dismantle Comets with six rockets

Ashburton have launched six rockets to dismantle Casey Comets at Markham Reserve with in-form striker Laura Spiranovic leading the line with a brace.

Bentley: Big issue in terms of coaches

FFV Head of NPL Liam Bentley believes that state of the game in Victoria has improved since the implementation of the NPL, but stresses the competition is still a work in progress.

CB Smith underscoring Pascoe Vale progress

Pascoe Vale Head of NPL and Council Liaison Officer Lou Tona chats to Skip Fulton about the new multi-million dollar facilities at CB Smith Reserve, along with the club’s ambitions for the future.

Clinical spell kills contest as Lions roar

A devastating Bulleen Lions spell at the end of the first half delivered a 3-1 win against Sandringham in their Women’s Premier League bout at the Veneto Club on Monday night.

Confidence building in Bulleen camp says Scott

Waiting until winter for consecutive league wins was not in the plans when Bulleen Lions set the pre-season target of a top-two finish in Women’s Premier League.

Downpour of rain and goals as South beat Caulfield

South Melbourne have defeated Caulfield United Cobras 5-2 at Knox in a contest that may have been wet and wild, but anything resembling a theme park.

Determined Bergers overcome stubborn NTC

Heidelberg United have kept in touch with the finals football in the WPL, overcoming Senior NTC 2-1 in chilly conditions at the Olympic Village on Saturday afternoon.

Bundoora in command against South Yarra

Bundoora United were in control from start to finish in their 4-0 win against 10th place South Yarra, who didn’t give their opponents a sniff over the 90 minutes.

Boroondara bombs enough to beat Box Hill

A pair of perfectly placed lob shots launched Boroondara Eagles back to the top of the Women’s Premier League with a 3-1 win against Box Hill United on Friday night.