Australia Cup

Oakleigh Cannons' giant-killing run has come to an end, after they were sent crashing down to earth by a rampant Macarthur outfit, who continued its undefeated ...

“He’s got a way with us boys. As a result of the 5-2 win, Macarthur will compete for their first-ever piece of silverware against NPL New South Wales outfit Sydney United on October 1, in a Western Sydney derby with the venue to be decided in the coming days. After going a goal behind as a result of a Joe Guest wonder-strike, the Bulls upped the ante with five goals in just over 20 minutes, as braces from Arzani and Ulises Davila, and a solitary goal from Jake Hollman proved to be the difference, with Yorke’s charges playing the role of spoiler to a potential first-ever all-NPL Cup final. After an ill-fated stint overseas since leaving Melbourne City in 2018, Arzani showed signs of the player who burst onto the scene at the World Cup – scoring a brace and looking like a threat each time he got on the ball. However, the moment of the night was saved for 13-year-old Oakleigh goalkeeper Ymer Abili who came on in the final minutes to a thunderous ovation – becoming the youngest known player to feature in the competition since its inception. The Bulls showcased their class in the battle of David vs Goliath to sink the newly crowned NPL Victoria champions in front of 5200 vocal supporters at Jack Edwards Reserve, with new signing Daniel Arzani particularly standing out with a Man of the Match showing.