South Australian high-fliers North Eastern MetroStars will be looking to advance to the Round of 16 for the second time in their history when taking on Inglewood United in the opening matchday of the Australia Cup.
Club: North Eastern MetroStars
State: South Australia
Home ground: T.K. Shutter Reserve
Founded: 1994
Australia Cup Final Rounds appearances (inc. 2023): 4
Best result: Round of 16 (2015)
Head Coach: Danny Graystone
Road to the Round of 32:
- Cumberland United 0-4 MetroStars
- Adelaide Comets 1-4 MetroStars
- MetroStars 4-2 Adelaide Cobras FC
- MetroStars 5-0 WT Birkalla
- Campbelltown City 2-3 MetroStars
The South Australian side claimed their place in the Australia Cup with a 5-0 win over WT Birkalla, scoring four goals in their other three matches leading up to their qualification.
They then netted three against fellow tournament entrant Campbelltown City in the SA Federation Cup Final, including a dramatic last-minute winner from Ren Nagamatsu on the stroke of the final whistle, which would've sent the game to penalties.
The free-scoring side will be taking on Inglewood United FC as they look to secure a spot in the Round of 16 for the second time in their history, and for the first time since 2015.
Australia Cup Record:
- 2014: Preliminary Rounds
- 2015: Round of 16
- 2016: Round of 32
- 2017: Round of 32
- 2018: Preliminary Rounds
- 2019: Preliminary Rounds
- 2021: Preliminary Rounds
- 2022: Preliminary Rounds
Last Five League Results: WWWWD
MetroStars have been flying in NPL SA Men throughout the campaign, and are currently on an unbeaten run of 10 games in the league.
Their last loss stretches back to April 8 - over three months ago - with the side the dominant force in South Australia this season.
They have scored the most goals in the league and conceded the joint-least, and will be looking to take that form into the Cup this year.
Match Details:
Metrostars vs Inglewood United FC
Date: Friday, 4 August 2023
Time: 7:30pm AEST, 7:00pm local
Venue: TK Shutter Reserve
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