NPL Victoria Men’s: Lets paint the trophy blue and white

The stage is set for the 2024 NPL semi-finals, featuring the Greek parish’s heavyweight contenders: South Melbourne Hellas and Oakleigh Cannons, both giants in the Victorian football realm.

South Melbourne – Hume City

Get ready for a showdown at Lakeside Stadium on Friday night as the mighty South Melbourne Hellas takes on Hume City! Hellas is not one to be messed with.

Hume City may have reached this stage by defeating Heidelberg United, but let’s see if they can match up to the quality players and tenacity of the South Melbourne crew.

The secret to victory? Following their coach’s game plan, playing with heart, and going after every ball like it’s their last bite of souvlaki.

It’s a tough task, but nothing is impossible for these Greek-Australian all stars who are riding high after their successful qualification in the last 8 of the Australian Cup.

Looks like South Melbourne is counting on Max Mikola to bring out his A game and show Hume City what’s up. Photo: Con Deves

Avondale – Oakleigh Cannons

The highly awaited matchup between the mighty Cannons and reigning champs Avondale kicks off this Saturday at 2:15pm.

It’s sure to be no easy feat for the Cannons, as the Italian-Australian squad boasts a killer offense and impressive goal tally of 65 during the regular season.

But don’t underestimate the Greek-Australian team, their skilled attack and high game could prove to be the game-changer.

Coach Chris Taylor has done his homework and has a cunning plan to exploit Avondale’s shaky defence.

Will the Cannons secure a spot in the final? Only time will tell if they can execute Taylor’s mastermind strategy and reign supreme in this epic showdown.

The schedule of the semi-finals

Friday 30/8

South Melbourne – Hume City 7.30pm

Saturday 31/8

Avondale v Oakleigh Cannons 2.15pm