South Melbourne Hellas and Heidelberg United Alexander both celebrated qualification to the Round of 16 in the 2025 Australia Cup on Wednesday night, July 23.
South Melbourne travelled to Hobart, Tasmania, to face local side South Hobart, securing a 2-1 victory and eliminating their opponents.
In front of approximately 3,500 spectators, the Hellas went behind in the 28th minute, after a goal by Kemp.
From that point on, the “beast” awakened, and in the 32nd minute, Andy Brenan equalised to make it 1-1.
Just nine minutes later, in the 41st, Nahuel Bonada scored to make it 2-1, which was the halftime score.
In the second half, South Melbourne dominated, creating multiple chances to score a third goal.
However, the “Blue and Whites” couldn’t find the net again, but the final score of 2–1 was more than enough to send them through and spark celebrations.
At the same time at Olympic Village, Heidelberg claimed a comfortable 2–0 victory and also booked a spot in the Round of 16.
The “Megas” side scored once in each half, in the 26th minute with Yokokawa, and again in the 87th minute through Biddeford.
Week 1 Results – Round of 32
Tuesday, July 22
- Peninsula Power – Western Sydney Wanderers 0–3
- Avondale – Stirling Perth 5–1
- Darwin Olympic – Nunawading City FC 0–9
Wednesday, July 23
- South Hobart – South Melbourne Hellas 1–2
- Heidelberg United Alexander – Western Bears 2–0
- Northern Tigers – Sydney United 0–2
- Adelaide Rangers – Cooks Hill 2–3
