22 Aug Melbourne Victory dumped out of FFA Cup by NPL club

Melbourne Victory have been sensationally dumped out of the FFA Cup by semi-professional club APIA Leichhardt, going down 3-2 at Leichhardt Oval last night.

The NPL club, based in Sydney’s west, recorded the biggest upset in Cup history to progress to the final eight at the expense of the reigning A-League champions.

APIA attacker Tasuku Sekiya netted the underdogs’ opener in the 9th minute before doubling the home side’s lead just after half-time.

A quick-fire brace from Victory striker Kenny Athiu restored parity for the visitors, before defender Nathan Milligate etched his name into Cup history by heading home the winning goal for the Tigers in the 80th minute.

The goal that knocked Melbourne Victory out of the #FFACup 2018 😱

🎥: @FOXFOOTBALL #ALTvMVC #MagicOfTheCup pic.twitter.com/o8ksHjbK8J

— FFA Cup (@FFACup) August 21, 2018

The final whistle sparked joyous scenes from players and officials alike in what will go down as the most memorable night in APIA’s history.

Just brilliant. 🙌@apialeichhardt delivered a team song performance for the ages after knocking @gomvfc out of the @FFACup. #ALTvMVC pic.twitter.com/4oP9JxW8mx

— FOX Sports Football (@FOXFOOTBALL) August 22, 2018

In other overnight results, Bentleigh Greens comfortably swept aside Broadmeadow Magic 4-0 thanks to a hat-trick from forward Chris Lucas.

Fellow NPL side Avondale also progressed to the last eight with a 4-1 win over Davenport Strikers.