The best football competition in Australia, the FFA Cup, launches into the round of 32 this week.
There is something about cup competitions that I enjoy. Each side plays to win – there are no draws.
The FFA Cup also brings together all the tiers of Australian football.
Wednesday night involves A-League expansion hopeful South Melbourne, but the most interesting game is Canberra Olympic versus Sorrento in Perth. The Canberra boys had a great run last year in reaching the semi-finals.
Next week we see the first A-League teams feature. Expect Heidelberg United to give Perth Glory a workout, While Western Sydney Wanderers against Wellington Phoenix will also be worth a look.
Week 3 sees Sydney FC journey to Darwin, but the real battle will be Blacktown City versus Central Coast Mariners. Blacktown have been very good this year in the NSW NPL.
Week 4 will feature an NPL clash between Hume City and Bentleigh Greens, which should be a competitive clash. Brisbane Roar versus Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United versus Newcastle Jets are also going to be worth looking at.
Here’s the broadcast schedule:
South Melbourne v Edgeworth Eagles
Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park (Victoria)
Kick-off: 8pm local (8pm AEST)
TV Broadcast: 7:30pm (AEST) live on Fox Sports (Channel 505)
Hills United v Hakoah Sydney City East
Lily Homes Stadium, Seven Hills (NSW)
Kick-off: 8pm local (8pm AEST)
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Bankstown Berries v MetroStars
Jensen Park, Bankstown (NSW)
Kick-off: 8pm local (8pm AEST)
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Sorrento v Canberra Olympic
Percy Doyle Reserve, Duncraig (Western Australia)
Kick-Off: 6:30pm local (8:30pm AEST)
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Heidelberg United v Perth Glory
Olympic Village, Heidelberg West (VIC)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
TV Broadcast: 7pm (AEST) live on Fox Sports (Channel 505)
Peninsula Power v Melbourne City FC
Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe (Queensland)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Olympia FA Warriors v APIA Leichhardt Tigers
KGV Park, Glenorchy (Tasmania)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Western Sydney Wanderers FC v Wellington Phoenix
Campbelltown Football Stadium, Leumeah (NSW)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Blacktown City v Central Coast Mariners
Lily Homes Stadium, Seven Hills (NSW)
Kick-Off 7:30pm AEST
TV Broadcast: 7pm (AEST) live on Fox Sports (Channel 505)
Moreton Bay United v Broadmeadow Magic
Wolter Park, Albany Creek (Queensland)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Gold Coast City v Western Knights
Mallawa Sporting Complex, Palm Beach (Queensland)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Darwin Rovers FC v Sydney FC
Darwin Football Stadium, Darwin (NT)
Kick-off: 7pm local (7:30pm AEST)
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Hume City v Bentleigh Greens
ABD Stadium, Broadmeadow (Victoria)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
TV Broadcast: 7pm (AEST) live on Fox Sports (Channel 505)
Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne Victory
Perry Park, Bowen Hills (Queensland)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Sydney United 58 FC v FNQ Heat
Sydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park (NSW)
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets
Marden Sports Complex, Marden (South Australia)
Kick-off: 7pm local (7:30pm AEST)
Streamed live on Fox Sports
Enjoy the FFA Cup!
Evan Askew
Guest
It looks about the same as what they get for a regular bol fixture.
Jeff Williamson
Roar Pro
The final scores for week 1 South Melbourne -1 v Edgeworth Eagles - 0 Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park (Victoria) Hills United -3 v Hakoah Sydney City East - 6 Lily Homes Stadium, Seven Hills (NSW) Bankstown Berries - 2 v MetroStars -1 Jensen Park, Bankstown (NSW) Sorrento -1 v Canberra Olympic - 0 Percy Doyle Reserve, Duncraig (Western Australia) Four more games next week
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
Now 6-3, I'm calling it, this game is over
Lionheart
Guest
why?
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
Now 5-3 to Hakoah, with about 10 min to go.
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
Sorrento up 2-0 with 10 min to go, Hakoah and Hills went into extra time, and Hakoah was first to score to take a 4-3 lead about half way through ET.
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
It was Lujic who got his head to the corner in the very last touch of the game.
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
South Melbourne with corner in final seconds - and it's in!! South Melbourne have won 1-0!!
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
It's not a bad crowd at Lakeside. Still nil-all as we approach 90 min,
Stevo
Roar Rookie
I'm currently on the lookout for this massive supporter base that Hellas keeps assuring us they have.
Kangajets
Guest
Come on Edgeworth Eagles
mattq
Roar Rookie
tell him he's dreaming
Lionheart
Guest
they could use four different channels a different channel for each game it's called promoting our game
R King
Guest
Think about it, so many games kicking off at the same time, and who actually watches matches where the result is known before hand, so asking fox to replay games on delay isn't cost effective. Just not practical unless fox do the red-button trick.
mattq
Roar Rookie
how would they do this?
Lionheart
Guest
Fox showing their colours with the number of Vic games featuring in their telecasts, but at least the other games will be streamed live. Why don't they televise them all?
Grobbelaar
Roar Guru
Hopefully the Mariners' new gloveman, Tom Glover, will play against Blacktown.