NewzSouth Melbourne secured a historic Australia Cup triumph on Saturday, 10 October 2026, defeating Melbourne Victory 4–3 in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw at AAMI Park. Denis Genreau opened the scoring for Melbourne Victory before South Melbourne fought back to level the match.
Played in front of a record-breaking crowd of 29,911 spectators, the victory marks a significant milestone in Australian domestic football. With this win, South Melbourne becomes the first National Premier Leagues (NPL) club in history to claim the prestigious Australia Cup trophy.
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