Sydney Olympic FC produced a major upset on Wednesday night, defeating Marconi Stallions FC 1-0 at The Crest Athletic Centre to advance to the next stage of the Australia Cup qualifying competition.
The fifth-round clash saw Sydney Olympic overcome the pre-match favourites through a decisive second-half strike from Max Luburic, whose spectacular long-range effort from approximately 25 metres found the net in the 60th minute.
Despite Marconi entering the fixture as the stronger side on paper, Olympic delivered a disciplined and determined performance, holding firm defensively while creating key opportunities in attack.
Luburic’s goal proved enough to separate the two sides in a tightly contested encounter, with Sydney Olympic earning a deserved victory after matching Marconi’s intensity throughout the match.
The result sends Olympic through to the next round of the competition, providing a confidence boost as the club continues its cup campaign.
