South Melbourne make history, beating Melbourne Victory on penalties in Australia Cup final
South Melbourne made history by becoming the first NPL team to win the Australia Cup after defeating Melbourne Victory in a penalty shootout. The victory strengthens the club's bid for an A-League license.
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Represents a significant milestone in Australian domestic soccer, highlighting the competitive gap between semi-professional and professional leagues.
After a dramatic late equaliser, South Melbourne beat Melbourne Victory in a shootout to win the Australia Cup final. ( Getty Images: Graham Denholm )
South Melbourne have made history, becoming the first NPL side to win the Australia Cup, beating Melbourne Victory in the final.
South Melbourne and Victory were 0-0 after 90 minutes, then 1-1 after extra time.
Victory missed two of their penalties in the shootout, as South Melbourne clinched the Cup 4-3.
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