Australia Cup
Heartbreak for Heidelberg United as former Socceroo skipper leads Jets to Australia Cup win
The Newcastle Jets have won the Australia Cup as NPL Victoria champions Heidelberg United fell just short of making history in a 3-1 loss in extra time.
- Roy Ward, Greg Dundas and Alexander Darling
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Fans react during the Heidelberg vs Newcastle Jets Australia Cup clash
Some fans are seen holding flares in the main grandstand.
‘The wounds will never heal’: Collingwood once had a soccer team. Yes, really
Heidelberg United are the fairytale team in this year’s Australia Cup final. The last time they made it this far on the national stage, they were in bed with Collingwood – and at war with the AFL.
- Vince Rugari
How does a star goalkeeper prepare for an Australia Cup final? Managing home loans, duh
Heidelberg United goalkeeper Yaren Sozer has prepared for the biggest game in the club’s history at his regular nine-to- five job, helping clients apply for home loans.
- Hannah Kennelly
Fairytale hat-trick: Team of tradies, Uber drivers shocks billionaire’s A-League side
Heidelberg United are into the Australia Cup final after beating A-League premiers Auckland FC at Olympic Village on Saturday night.
- Roy Ward
Engineer by day, giant-slayer by night: The Heidelberg soccer team living a fairytale
Semi-pro soccer player Fletcher Fulton is burning the candle at both ends as he works full-time and plays for Heidelberg United, who are chasing another fairytale win over an A-League side when they face Wellington Phoenix at Olympic Village on Tuesday night.
- Roy Ward
Killjoys or fair play? Why Sydney FC is threatening to sack a coach
A feud has erupted between Sydney FC and Sydney United 58 over Ante Juric, who coaches at both clubs, but has been threatened with the sack if he is involved in Sunday’s Australia Cup tie at Edensor Park.
- Vince Rugari
Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-1 to win Australia Cup
Brazilian Fabio Gomes has helped deliver Sydney FC their first silverware in three years after the striker fired a double to complete a 3-1 Australia Cup final win over the Brisbane Roar.
- George Clarke
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Brisbane’s finals trifecta cements our place as Australia’s sports capital
First the Lions, then the Broncos, and finally the Roar. These are heady days for the now-undisputed Sports Capital of Australia.
- Cameron Atfield
Lack of venue robs Brisbane Roar fans of home final
The club is struggling to reconnect with its fan base after three seasons playing outside the city in Redcliffe.
- Cameron Atfield