FIFA Oceania Club of the 20th Century South Melbourne take on reigning A-League Men champions Melbourne City at Melbourne Sports Centres – Lakeside. The blockbuster Round of 32 FFA Cup clash, under Friday night lights, is the return of Cup Football in Victoria after the COVID lockdown break.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has shown his support behind his old club South Melbourne, hoping the former NSL heavyweights can upset A-League champions Melbourne City in Friday night’s FFA Cup event at Lakeside Stadium.
Postecoglou, who has been named the Scottish Premiership’s manager of the month as he continues to spur the Hoops, sent a video message of encouragement to South Melbourne, whom he coached to NSL titles in 1998 and 1999 and the Oceania Club Championship in 1999.
.@smfc legend Ange Postecoglou sends a special message to his old club ahead of their @FFACup Round of 32 clash vs @MelbourneCity on Friday night. #FFACup #SOMvMCY #MagicOfTheCup pic.twitter.com/25TaQs50gh
— Australia Cup (@AustraliaCup) November 10, 2021
“I just wasn't to wish my old club South Melbourne the very best in the FFA Cup game against A-League champions Melbourne City,” Postecoglou said in the message posted on the FFA Cup website.
“I’m sure everyone at South is looking forward to this big game.
“It’s a big game on a big stage – it’s where South Melbourne performs at its best.
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