NPL Victoria 2 club Northcote City will be looking to produce one of the most magical upsets in Australia Cup history when taking on Adelaide United, the most successful side to date in the competition.
Club: Northcote City FC
State: Victoria
Home ground: John Cain Memorial Reserve
Founded: 1960
Australia Cup Final Rounds appearances (inc. 2023): 2
Best result: Round of 32 (2018)
Head Coach: Zeljko Kuzman
Road to the Round of 32:
- Northcote City 3-1 Bayside Argonauts
- Westvale 0-3 Northcote City
- Northcote City 2-1 Moreland City
- Northcote City (5)1-1(4) Clifton Hill
Northcote City’s match that took them into the Round of 32 was a highly intense, entertaining affair against Clifton Hill.
After the full-time score was 1-1, extra time featured no goals, but two red cards for Northcote’s opponents in Clifton.
In the penalty shootout, Northcote had the chance to win it after a Clifton miss on the fifth penalty, but they couldn’t convert.
However, they dramatically secured their spot minutes later in elimination and will be looking to upset A-League Men's side Adelaide United in their second appearance in the Australia Cup finals.
Australia Cup Record:
- 2014: Preliminary rounds
- 2015: Preliminary rounds
- 2016: Preliminary rounds
- 2017: Preliminary rounds
- 2018: Round of 32
- 2019: Preliminary rounds
- 2021: Preliminary rounds
- 2022: Preliminary rounds
Last Five League Results: WWLWD
NPL Victoria 2 side Northcote City currently sits mid-table in the league, a four-game unbeaten run ended following a 3-1 loss to Dandenong City and have responded with a win and a draw since as they target a promotion push.
Despite being in fifth place, Northcote could access fourth place provided results go in their favour with one league match remaining.
However, they’ll be turning their main focus towards their clash with the most successful side in Australia Cup history, as they look to produce the upset of upsets and create major magic on Monday, August 14.
Match Details:
Northcote City vs Adelaide United
Date: Monday, 14 August 2023
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Venue: John Cain Memorial Park
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