A-League Pros Face NPL Upsets | Australia News

The Australia Cup is turning into a wild ride this year, with most A-League giants getting knocked out early by NPL clubs—only Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory remain. Ben Garuccio of Sydney FC says he expected this, calling it the biggest upset-filled tournament yet. He warns that no matter the opponent’s league, focus is key or you’ll get punished. Facing Southern Districts Raiders in the quarters, Sydney FC is treating the Cup seriously for a shot at AFC Champions League Two qualification—and a national trophy. With quarter-finals this week, the message is clear: the gap between pro and semi-pro is closing fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9cff7399d34e56b