Ernie Smith Reserve will play host to the final Round 6 FFA Cup Preliminary clash as Southern Districts Soccer Football Association side Liverpool Olympic hope to score the shock of the tournament thus far in the hope of derailing NPL NSW Men’s giants Sydney Olympic a spot in the next round.
What’s a stake for the winning side is a Round 7 tie against Manly United at Cromer Park on Wednesday 16th of June with the winner to represent NSW in the Round of 32 as well as a Waratah Cup Quarter-Finals spot.
Ante Juric’s men have a huge week ahead of them as they’ll have one eye on Liverpool Olympic but the other on this Sunday’s blockbuster affair in the battle of who is the ‘best club in the Inner West’ as the ‘Festival of Football’ clash takes place against APIA Leichhardt in their round 14 clash at Lambert Park.
Although this has been a dream run so far in the FFA Cup for Liverpool Olympic, it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows.
Liverpool Olympic joined the competition in round 3 and found themselves going all the way to penalties on two occasions after conceding in the final minutes of extra-time.
In round 3, Liverpool Olympic beat Phoenix FC 4-2 on penalties while round 4 saw the club beat Kemps Creek 2-1 in the same fashion.
Round 5 saw the local club play in front of a healthy crowd of more than 300 people at its Hoxton Park residence as they beat Unanderra Hearts 1-0 thanks to a Markos Galla goal that earned them the clash against the former NSL giants.
Liverpool Olympic will be hoping players like Thomas Piras, Jovan Miladinovic, Gordan Opacic, Milos Nisic, Chris el-Hayek and Liverpool Olympic’s player of the Cup so far Alex Boullosa can lead the club to a historic win and progress one step closer to reaching the final 32.
Liverpool Olympic coach Diego Machuca understands the uphill battle his squad faces.
The likes of NPL NSW Men’s stars Adam Parkhouse, Brendan Cholakian, Mohamed Adam, Jason Madonis, Daniel Dias, Hagi Gligor, Fabio Ferreira, Fabian Monge and captain Tom Whiteside who recently celebrated his 100th game for the Blues are just some of the talented players his troops need to keep quiet.
A bumper turnout at Ernie Smith Reserve urging Liverpool Olympic on will definitely be a site to see.
For those unable to attend the match, Liverpool Olympic will be streaming this historic game via their official Facebook page so keep an eye out for that.
Match Details
Round 6 FFA Cup Preliminary Round Fixture
Wednesday 26th June
Liverpool Olympic v Sydney Olympic
Ernie Smith Reserve – 7pm
Round 7 FFA Cup Preliminary Round Confirmed Fixture Details
Wednesday 2nd June
APIA Leichhardt (NPL 1) v Hakoah Sydney City East (NPL 2) – Lambert Park 7:30pm
Blacktown City FC (NPL 1) v Marconi Stallions (NPL 1) – Lily Homes Stadium 7:30pm
Wednesday 16th June
Manly United v Liverpool Olympic (SDSFA)/Sydney Olympic (NPL 1) – 7:30pm
*TBC Mt Druitt Town Rangers (NPL 1) v Rockdale Ilinden (NPL 1)
