#114 - South Melbourne make Australian football history with Australia Cup final win, plus Matildas lose to Germany

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South Melbourne have made Australian football history, defeating Melbourne Victory on penalties in a thrilling Australia Cup Final at AAMI Park. In front of a record crowd of 29,911, Sinisa Cohadzic’s side became the first NPL club to win the Australia Cup, capping off a remarkable turnaround for the historic club.

On this week’s episode, we break down the historic final, South Melbourne’s incredible journey and what the triumph could mean for the club’s future in Australian football.

We also discuss the Matildas’ 4–2 defeat to Germany, with Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara finding the net, while Ellie Carpenter and Kyra Cooney-Cross celebrate individual accolades. Plus, we cover Mary Fowler’s withdrawal from the Matildas squad, the upcoming Colombia friendly and the Junior Matildas’ preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Elsewhere, we catch up on the latest Australian football news from around the world, including standout performances, goals and injuries across the English leagues, Scotland, Europe, Asia, the MLS and beyond.

In this episode:

Australia Cup Final: South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory on penalties to become the first NPL club to lift the trophy.
South Melbourne’s remarkable revival: Sinisa Cohadzic’s journey from relegation troubles to national silverware and Australian football history.
Matildas: Australia’s 4–2 loss to Germany, goals from Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara, and the latest squad news.
Matildas accolades: Ellie Carpenter wins PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year, while Kyra Cooney-Cross earns Arsenal’s Player of the Month for September.
Australian footballers abroad: The latest results, goals, assists and talking points from leagues across the globe.
Young guns: A look at emerging Australian talent, including goals from Miguel DiPizio and Akol Akon.
Team of the Week: Our standout performers from the latest round of action.

From South Melbourne’s historic triumph to the Matildas and Australians making their mark overseas, we cover all the biggest stories in Australian football.

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