by Angela Irwin
As the NPLW football takes a break, the focus shifts to the NIKE F.C Cup knockout rounds. Heidelberg United women’s team will be hosting their derby rivals South Melbourne at home at 7 pm at Olympic Village.
Heidelberg United has had a decent start to the season so far, and they come into this round off the back of a win against Calder United last week in league football. However, they cannot afford to be complacent, especially against their derby rivals. They will need to bring their A-game to secure a win. On the other hand, South Melbourne will be looking to bounce back from their 3-0 loss to Bulleen Lions. Their ego was bruised, and they would want to prove a point against Heidelberg.
South Melbourne has had a mixed run of form this season, but they have the potential to cause an upset. For Heidelberg United, players like Steph Galea and Keely Lockhart will be key to their success. They have been in impressive form this season and will be looking to continue their good run of form against South Melbourne. Meanwhile, South Melbourne will be relying on their players like Sophie Papatsanis to help lead them to victory.
The NIKE F.C Cup knockout rounds are always unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day. Heidelberg United will have the slight advantage of playing at home, and that could give them an edge over their rivals. It’s going to be a memorable evening of football, and we can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
